Important Exhibitor Info

Important! --- It is essential that you align your expectations with those of our attraction attendees. The objective of exhibitors is to network with our attraction representatives, discover their needs and share insights on how your company’s goods/services may be a solution. This is not a “sales” expo in the traditional sense. Relationship building is the first step toward creating a conducive relationship.  

 

Exhibitors should plan to attend every aspect of the conference, including Breakout Sessions and Roundtables. Your perspectives on the issues our Attraction Members are confronting are important to be shared. Likewise, attending these sessions will give you a unique view of the challenges our attraction members face, revealing opportunities you were not aware of. 

 

Who are the Exhibitors? 

Networking Center Exhibitors during the Annual Conference will include industry suppliers to Florida-based attractions as well as ticket resellers. Non-members are welcome to exhibit based upon space availability. Attractions do not exhibit. 

 

Limited Capacity 

Because of high demand, Exhibit space will sell out quickly. Space is on a first-come first-serve basis, and we recommend that you register early. Space is allocated first to exhibitor companies that are Conference Sponsors. 

 

About Exhibit Space 

The location of the Networking Center is the Grand Ballroom E (2^nd level). The Networking Center also showcases the Silent Auction, and select meal functions. Exhibitors will utilize either an (8’ length x 5’ depth empty space, no pipe & drape) - OR - a (6’x 30” table-top) until space is sold out! 

 

Electrical and additional equipment request

If your Exhibit will require electricity, please note that there will be a fee for electricity imposed by Encore Audio Visual.   If you need to rent any additional equipment for your Exhibit, please contact Mike Donaldson, E-mail: Donaldson@FloridaAttractions.org, (850) 222-2885, and I will e-mail to you an Order form. 

 

 

Exhibit Space Fee 

$1,000 per Company (FAA Member) 

$1,500 per Company (Non-Member) 

 

In order to qualify for Exhibit Space, at least one Company Representative must be paying for a Full Conference Registration. Exhibit Space may not be split or shared between two companies. When you register as an Exhibitor, the Exhibit Space fee will be automatically added to your total. For all conference sponsors, the Exhibit Space fee is waived. Not a Sponsor?  Become a conference sponsor today! 

 

Exhibitor Load-in/Set-Up 

Exhibitor Load-in/Exhibit Set-up is from 9:00am-2:00pm on Sunday, May 31. All exhibitors must clear the Networking Center (Grand Ballroom E) no later than 2:00pm. 

 

Where to Ship Materials & Package Labeling & Shipping and Receiving Process

The on-site UPS Store conveniently located on the 2^nd level of the Tampa Marriott Water Street handles all incoming/outgoing packages and materials. If you are shipping packages, boxes, or materials to the UPS Store ahead of time, please complete the Exhibit Material Handling Order Form and once complete, scan/return it to the e-mail address listed at the bottom of the form. Please read carefully the information on the Exhibit Material Handling Order Form about shipping/receiving process and how to label packages.

 

Special Delivery needs & requests contact 

If you have any special delivery needs for your shipment such as refrigeration requirements, or after hours delivery requests, please contact Christine Gunn at the onsite UPS Store directly,

E-mail: eventsolutions@upssprint.com or (813) 204-6372 and she will assist you.

 

Security 

Access to the Networking Center (Grand Ballroom E) for all Annual Conference attendees (including Exhibitors) is restricted to scheduled Networking Center hours. If you need to access the Networking Center at other times, please contact an FAA staff member for assistance. Please do not leave valuables at your exhibit. The FAA is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Security is being provided.

 

Exhibitor Awards 

Utilize the 2026 Conference theme, “Keep on Truckin’ – The Road to Resilience”  and design your exhibit to best represent the theme. Awards will be presented to Exhibitors for the following: Best in Show, Best Interactive, Best Product Placement, Best Creative Use of Conference Theme. 

 

Door Prize Drawings 

Each year, many exhibitors choose to offer some type of prize to our conference attendees, selected from business cards collected during the conference. If you wish to participate, simply bring an item to be awarded (can be a gift basket, gift card, or complimentary sample of your company’s product or service). Display the item at your exhibit and collect business cards. During Tuesday’s Buffet Lunch in the Networking Center, a specific time will be allotted for you to have an opportunity to draw a name and award a door prize to an attendee.