Exhibitor Information

Planning to exhibit at the Trade Show? Download these important PDFs:
2008 Floor Plan [requires Java]  |  2008 Exhibitor Contract  |  2008 Exhibitor Prospectus

Who Attends the Athletic Business Conference & Expo?

The Athletic Business Conference & Expo is the premier marketplace for the athletic, fitness, recreation, medical fitness and active-aging industries. The event is the ideal environment for connecting with facility owners, managers and program directors from North America and abroad. As an exhibitor, you’ll meet professionals from:

• Military Bases & Installations
• Health & Fitness Clubs
• Colleges and Universities
• Park & Recreation Departments/Districts
• Private Sports/Recreation Centers
• Hospital Rehab/Wellness Centers
• Retirement Facilities/Aging Agencies
• YMCAs, YWCAs, JCCs
• High Schools and Private Schools
• Architectural Firms

Who Exhibits at ABC?

Virtually every component of any sports, fitness, recreation, wellness or active-aging facility can be found at ABC including:

• Fitness Equipment
• Recreation & Sports Equipment
• Surfaces
• Pool Components
• Architectural Services
• Lighting, Lockers, Gym Components, Software and More . . .

Marketing Support Programs

A booth at ABC includes a long list of free marketing support programs aimed at creating added exposure to get your product or service noticed.

• Free pre & post-show attendee lists
• Free company listing in ABC’s Convention Guide including listings by product and service categories
• Free company listing in ABC’s web site
• Free company listing in Athletic Business’ Show Issue – December 2008
• Networking opportunities with your free admission to ABC’s keynotes, Welcome Reception and Facility of Merit Reception
• Sponsorship and promotional opportunities

The trade show floor features three pavilions each dedicated to show partners ICAA, MFA and the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS). This booth option allows suppliers specific to the active aging, medical fitness or youth markets an exhibit near like companies.

Exhibit Fees

Premium (Front of Hall): $1,975 per 10' x 10' booth space
Regular: $1,750 per 10' x 10' booth space
Additional $200 per corner

Exhibitor Schedule

Contact

For more information on exhibiting, call (800)722-8764 or contact a member of AB's exhibit services team:

Adam O'Brien, Trade Show Account Executive
Jessica Ferwerda, Trade Show Operations Director
Diane Ebner, Advertising Director
Steve Statsick, Account Executive
Brad Zaugg, National Sales Manager

Sponsorship

Drive attendees to your booth and increase visibility with a sponsorship opportunity at ABC/2008.

Each program includes:

• Coverage in all event-related printed material including conference sections of Athletic Business magazine
• Signage at the event (where applicable)
• Right-of-first-refusal for next year's show
• Additional benefits unique to each program.

To participate in a sponsorship you must be a paid exhibitor of ABC/2008 and must supply ABC with logo art where applicable.

Contact Adam O'Brien for more information on available sponsorships.