Exhibitor Info
Exhibitor Information
The SLATE convention is the largest education technology convention in Wisconsin. For over 16 years, we have provided a space to showcase, present, analyze, and explain the use of technology in education. Over the course of three days, educators of all backgrounds and expertise levels gather to learn about the newest in education technology, as well as practical tips and tricks to implement in their schools and districts.
Exhibit with us and engage with educators and school leaders who are on the front lines of school technology.
The SLATE Expo Hall registration will open after Labor Day & sells out quickly every year! Questions? Contact us!
Schedule
Set-up Schedule
Setup can happen during these times:
- Monday 12/8/25 4:00-6:00 pm
- Tuesday 12/9/25 7:00-9:00 am
Expo Date and Hours
- Tuesday, 12/9/25 9:30 am – 3:35 pm
- Peak Times: 9:30-10:10 am; 12:15-12:45 pm; 1:45-2:15 pm; 3:15-3:35 pm
Dismantling Schedule
- Tuesday 12/9/25 3:35 pm – 5:00 pm
Booth Information
- Black/silver draped booth
- Folding chairs
- Skirted tables
- ID sign
- Pre-registrants list emailed to main contact 1 week prior to event
- Pizza on 12/9/25
- Dessert break with participants on 12/9/25
- WiFi in Exhibit Hall
The standard booth will be approximately 8 feet deep X 10 feet wide, with a black and silver draped back wall 8 feet high, side dividers 3 feet high, one 6’ skirted table identification sign and two chairs.
Additional exhibit furniture can be brought in by the exhibitor or requested from Valley Expo Services. Contact Valley Expo Services to order additional items. Order by 10/31/25 to receive the best price.
Shipment of crates and cartons for storage must be prepaid and sent to Valley Expo Services. They will receive, store, deliver the booth, remove and return crates and cartons at the exhibitor’s expense.
Valley Expo and Displays 4950 American Rd. Rockford, IL 61109 Phone (815) 873-1500 events@valleyexpodisplays.com
*Only one company is allowed per purchased booth. If more than one company is found sharing a booth you will be contacted and the second company will also have to pay the booth fee as well.
Single Booth: $775
Cost includes one booth plus two exhibit hall attendees.
Additional hall attendees are available for an extra fee of $120/person (max. of 2 additional attendees).
Double Booth:
$1,850
Cost includes two booths plus six exhibit hall attendees.
Additional hall attendees are available for an extra fee of $120/person (max of 2 additional attendees).
Triple Booth: $2,250
Cost includes two booths plus six exhibit hall attendees.
Additional hall attendees are available for an extra fee of $120/person (max of 2 additional attendees).
2x2 Cube:
$3,700
Cost includes 320 square feet of flex exhibitor space plus eight exhibit hall attendees.
Additional hall attendees are available for an extra fee of $120/person (max. of 2 additional attendees).
Sponsorships
Each year, SLATE sponsors enjoy the visibility and recognition provided throughout the convention in online, print, signage, and face-to-face opportunities. Attendees include:
- Teachers and School Educators
- Principals/Associate Principals
- District Administrators and Directors of Curriculum and Instruction
- Library Media Specialists
- IT Coordinators
Click here to see list of current opportunities. Contact Katie Lowe at katie@awsa.org for more details.
Advertise in the Convention Program
Every year, over a thousand superintendents, principals, IT, and other school leaders attend the SLATE Convention. There is no better way to familiarize your business or organization with these school decision-makers than to exhibit at SLATE and advertise in our Program. As an exhibitor at the SLATE Convention, we welcome and encourage you to advertise in our SLATE Program. Ad space is limited. This publication is the comprehensive program of our SLATE Convention. It is distributed to all attendees, vendors and presenters. It serves as a directory of the Convention with reviews of all sessions and listing of each exhibiting company with its booth number. The ad is due November 3. Acceptable image files: JPEG, PDF, GIF, TIFF, PNG. Send ad to: kathy@awsa.org
Full Page Ad
Full Page, Full-Color Ad
8.5w x 11h; with color bleeds
- 4 available
- $750
Half Page Ad
Half Page, Full-Color Ad
6.25w x 4.25h, with color bleeds
- 4 available
- $350
Other Information
Ethical Standards: Meeting the Regulations as School District Staff and Vendors
School district employees are public employees required to abide by a strict code of ethics. Ethics codes generally prohibit officials from accepting:
- Items or services of substantial value.
- Anything of value that could reasonably be expected to influence the official’s vote.
- Anything of value that could reasonably be considered a reward for official action.
A local public official may accept meals, refreshments, and the like without charge that are provided, sponsored, and/or sanctioned by the conference organizer. For complete information, please reference Wisconsin Ethics Law.
If you have any questions or concerns about these standards or how they are enforced we encourage you to contact SLATE staff.
Cancellation Information
All payments made to SLATE/WFEA under this application shall be deemed fully earned and non-refundable in consideration for expenses incurred by SLATE/WFEA and SLATE/WFEA’s lost or deferred opportunity to provide display space to others.