2024 AFHE Convention Exhibitor Application

2024 AFHE Convention Exhibitor Application

Use this form to reserve your EXHIBIT HALL BOOTH SPACES for the 2024 AFHE CONVENTION.

Please note: the Young Entrepreneur booth application will be a separate form released in February. There are also separate applications for sponsorships, non-exhibitor welcome bag inserts, and non-exhibitor advertising.

Curriculum publishers and homeschool-related businesses may apply here for the opportunity to participate in the 2024 AFHE Convention as an exhibitor.

2024 Exhibitor Application

ALL BOOTH SPACE FOR 2024 IS NOW SOLD OUT. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED AFTER 4/8/24 WILL BE ADDED TO A WAITING LIST. Please read through the Exhibitor Information Packet at afhe.org/exhibitor-portal for details prior to completing the exhibitor application. You and your onsite representatives will be responsible for the information in the packet, which has been provided in order for you to have a smooth and successful experience at the AFHE Convention. Please note: Early registration rates ended on April 1. A late fee of $100 is now in effect.

Are you new to the AFHE Convention? Please select New Applicant. If you have been with us before, please select Returning Exhibitor.
New Applicant Deposit is applied to the balance owed for approved applications. If your application is denied, your deposit will be refunded.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Email
Confirm Email
Mailing Address
Mailing Address
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal

ONSITE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMATION

Please provide the name, email address, and cell number for the primary contact person who will be present at the AFHE Convention staffing your booth. If you do not know who this will be at the time of application, please forward the information to vendors@afhe.org ASAP.

Email
Confirm Email

DESCRIBE YOUR PRODUCTS OR SERVICES

Provide a brief description of your products or services to be displayed/sold/promoted at the AFHE Convention.

SOCIAL MEDIA

If your company is on social media, we invite you to provide your social media links/handles so that we may tag you if our social media team features your booth on our account(s).

BOOTH ORDER

Please complete this section to let us know what type of booth space you wish to order. Refer to the draft layout map at afhe.org/exhibitor-portal. The total estimated amount owed can be found at the bottom of this form. Once your application has been reviewed and approved, you will receive a confirmation by email with an invoice and payment instructions.

TO APPLY FOR A SPOT ON THE WAITING LIST, please indicate your desired Booth Type (you will make specific selections in the following sections).

Late registration (April 2, 2024 and later) will incur a $100 late fee ($200 for large booth blocks).

Standard Booth Space – individual, end-cap, block, or island

L-shape, inside corner; ONE location available for this configuration
2 corner booths at the end of a row; includes $50 end-cap fee
2 corner booths at the end of a row plus 2 adjacent inline booths, or a 4-booth island; includes $50 end-cap fee
2 corner booths plus 4 inline booths at the end of a row, or a 6-booth island; includes large block discount
ONE available; 2 corner booths plus 6 inline booths, or an 8-booth island; includes large block discount
ONE available; 2 corner booths plus 8 inline booths at the end of a row; includes large block discount

Premium Booth Space

Non-Profit Booth Space

8’x8′ booth space for non-profit 501(c)(3) organization

BOOTH NOTES & SET-UP INFORMATION

Refer to the draft layout for booth numbers and exhibit hall floor plan (afhe.org/exhibitor-portal). You may indicate up to three preferences for booth location. We will do our best to honor booth preferences while also making sure that there is a good distribution of different types of exhibitors throughout the hall. Requesting a particular booth location does not guarantee that spot. Please note that the draft layout is not updated to show current availability; all booth assignments remain tentative until publication in April 2024.
Vehicle Size or Shipping Arrangements
This information is needed to help us regulate vehicle access during load-in on Thursday, July 11.
Amount of Time Needed for Booth Set-Up
Please provide an estimate of how long it takes to set up your booth.
Music / Sound at Your Booth
Please review the guidelines about music or sound from your booth on page 21 of the Exhibitor Information Packet. Sound must be kept low enough so as not to disrupt neighboring exhibitors.
Food Sample Distribution
Do you plan to distribute food or food samples from your booth? Please review guidelines pertaining to food distribution on page 22 of the Exhibitor Information Packet.

WELCOME BAG ADVERTISING

Registered exhibitors have the opportunity to advertise in the welcome bags distributed to attendees at check-in. Prices below show the discount rates for registered exhibitors; prices are unchanged from 2023. DEADLINE to order/pay is May 24, 2024.
Welcome Bag Inserts

CONVENTION PROGRAM ADVERTISING

ADVERTISING SPACE IS SOLD OUT! Ad copy must be received by April 26, 2024.
Advertise in our retail-quality full-color program magazine at a discounted rate. UPDATE 2.24.24 – Most program ads are now sold out.

EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP

SOLD OUT FOR 2024! Registered exhibitors have the opportunity to pay for an exhibitor workshop in one of the four curtained pavilions in the exhibit hall. Connect with interested attendees in a more in-depth, 60-minute presentation format. One workshop per exhibitor, subject to approval, but you may request to be placed on a waiting list if there is availability for a second workshop time.
Select desired workshop option
Maximum of 50 characters including spaces for the title. If your workshop is undetermined at this time, please forward details ASAP for approval and invoicing.
0 of 340 max characters
Write description in full sentences. Maximum of 325 characters including spaces and punctuation (approx. 45 words)
Workshop Day/Time Preference
Please indicate the day and time you prefer. We will do our best to schedule your workshop as close as possible to the time requested.
Exhibitor Workshop Recording Permission – Select ONE of the options below.
SOLD OUT! Would you like to be on the waiting list for a second exhibitor workshop?
Please specify the workshop title and provide a description for your Waiting List workshop request. If approved and scheduled you will receive a separate invoice for the second workshop.

EXHIBITOR NAME BADGES – order extra badges here

EACH BOOTH SPACE RENTED COMES WITH THREE (3) NAME BADGES. Exhibitors with 3 or more booths will receive a maximum of 9 badges. Each person, adult or youth, working in your booth must either have an exhibitor name badge or be registered for the AFHE Convention. Please indicate here how many EXTRA exhibitor badges you need to purchase.
Leave blank if you are not ordering additional badges.
Leave blank if you are not ordering additional badges.
Please provide FIRST and LAST name for each adult representative that will be working in your booth. If you do not know who your reps will be at the time of application, please email them to vendors@afhe.org no later than June 8, 2024.
Please provide FIRST and LAST name for each of your children ages 3 and up or any youth that will be working with you in your booth. If you do not know who your reps will be at the time of application, please email them to vendors@afhe.org no later than June 8, 2024.

SPANISH or ASL at your booth?

Will your booth have any representatives who speak Spanish or know ASL?
Will your booth offer materials for students or parent educators that are written or presented in Spanish? (intended to serve Spanish speakers)

PRIZE DONATION OPPORTUNITY

As a means to encourage convention attendees to shop at exhibitor booths on-site during the weekend, AFHE hosts the Buy It Here! promotion. There is no expense or extra work for exhibitors. Learn more in the Exhibitor Information Packet on page 12. AFHE will give away a number of items donated by our exhibitors.
Would you like to donate a prize?
Please provide a brief description of your donation.
Please provide an estimated retail value for your donation.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Is there anything else we should know that will help us in reviewing your application to determine whether your company/organization/product/service is a good fit for our event?

TERMS OF AGREEMENT

In order to complete your application, please acknowledge agreement with the terms below. ALL BOXES BELOW MUST BE CHECKED BEFORE CLICKING “SUBMIT.”
Exhibitor Information Packet
Right to Decline
Guidelines for Participation
Non-Profit Booth Space
Photos and Videos
Event Cancellation

TOTAL

Applying to be an exhibitor for the AFHE Convention is a two-step process. First, submit this application. Second, AFHE will review your application; if approved, we will send you an invoice and payment instructions. NO PAYMENT IS COLLECTED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE $100 DEPOSIT FOR NEW EXHIBITORS.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION. Please read and then check the boxes.
Please click “Submit” ONLY ONCE. ****CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR A CONFIRMATION.****
Credit Card Payment – New Exhibitors must complete this information to proceed with your application.
Payment