2026 SUMMIT
Exhibition Prep Guide
Exhibitor Badge Policy
All company representatives that meet the criteria below must be REGISTERED for the conference.
Criteria
- are working at the exhibit table,
- plan to be in the exhibit hall/ programming area, and/or
- plan to attend the conference.
ALL attendees MUST be registered and wear their name badges for all conference events. No Exceptions. Creating a safe environment for our attendees is our top priority. So, not only does wearing your name badge help with networking purposes, but for security reasons, it also helps us to identify who should and should not be in our event spaces.
Thank you for understanding!
Exhibit Space: What is Included?
Each exhibit table space comes with:
- One 6-foot table with 2 chairs.
- There is approximately 1-1.25 feet on the left and right side of each exhibit table and 3 - 4 feet behind the table.
- It is not required that you use the exhibit table, however, you must stay within the perimeter shared above.
Commonly Asked Questions:
- Is the exhibit hall carpeted? NO 🔴 You can purchase carpet through the Alliance Exposition app.
- Does power come included with your table purchase? NO 🔴
- Will furniture be provided? YES 🟢 Standard chairs and tables will be provided. Additional furniture options, i.e. couches, bookcases, small side tables, etc. are not provided by the hotel. Sponsors will be responsible for procuring these specialty items and items must fit within sponsor's respective perimeter.
- Will the tables have a tablecloth? YES 🟢 The exhibit tables will have a tablecloth. You are more than welcome to bring your own tablecloth to use, but one will also be provided at your table should you need it.
Exhibit Map and List of Sponsors
The exhibit hall will be in Exhibit Hall D of the Baird Convention Center.
Sponsor Listing
Use the buttons below to view the list of sponsors
Exhibition Showcase Schedule
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 l 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 l 7:30am - 4:45pm
Thursday, September 17, 2026 l 7:30am - 3:15pm
Shipping Information
Arrangements can be made via Alliance Exposition’s Exhibitor Portal. Exhibitors should have received an invitation from Alliance Exposition ExhibitorAssistance@alliance-exposition.com with the subject “Ordering open for 2026 NASWA SUMMIT” on August 1, 2026. All shipping information, including the address to ship your booth items, is housed within the Exhibitor Portal. Should you need assistance with shipping, please use the contact information below.
CONTACT ALLIANCE EXHIBITOR SERVICES Email: ExhibitorAssistance@alliance-exposition.com Phone: 888.528.2011
The warehouse deadline date for receiving materials is Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The standard warehouse material handling charge will be honored for all shipments received by this date. Any shipments sent directly to the facility will be required to be handled by Alliance Nationwide Exposition Company. The prevailing warehouse material handling rate plus a 20% minimum surcharge will be added to all direct shipments.
The Baird Convention Center does NOT have a shipping and receiving office. If shipping anything separate from Alliance it will need to be shipped to your hotel.