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NFCA Convention Exhibit Show

What is the NFCA Convention?

The NFCA National Convention is the largest gathering of softball coaches and exhibitors on earth. Your company won’t want to miss the opportunity to get in front of decision-makers from all levels of our sport in Dallas, Texas, December 4-7, 2024! The 2024 NFCA Exhibit Show will run on December 5th and 6th.

Applications will be released for general registration on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 10 AM ET. If the Exhibit Show space sells out, companies will be placed on a waitlist following time stamp submissions on the application.

Why exhibit at the Show?

Softball is growing at unprecedented rates. Ultimately, “We have the people that want your product.” - Kris Ganeff, University of Notre Dame Associate Head Coach

"By attending the Exhibit Show our business really took off the ground. We're really grateful for the opportunity to attend NFCA events. They have helped grow our business." - Marco Soto, Soto Gloves (current exhibitor)

2024 Convention Exhibitor Application

The 2024 NFCA Exhibit Show application will be released for general registration on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 10 AM ET. The link for "Convention & Exhibit Show" within the Portal will become active during that time. Each 10' x 10' booth is $1,800. Each 2' x 6' table is $1,300.

EXHIBIT SHOW APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN!!!!

Click the link below to create a profile and apply for the show.

NOTE: You will have to login after creating a profile in order to create an application.

HOW TO APPLY

STEPS TO APPLY

Create a new Exhibitor Portal account or log in with an existing account.
Once logged in, click on the "Convention & Exhibit Show" button.
Please fill out your application carefully and completely.
The company information you provide on your submitted application will be copy/pasted and displayed on our website, digital program and Convention app. Only one company per application may be submitted.
Provide the contact information for the individual who will be the main point of contact and in charge of communication and execution leading up to the show.
An NFCA staff member will reach out to you at the email entered on the application with next steps when it is your company's turn to select.

WHAT DETERMINES YOUR BOOTH PLACEMENT

The NFCA uses a loyalty rankings program to determine Convention booth placement.

Official Sponsors and Partners have first priority for Convention booth selection.

For all other companies, any direct participation with the NFCA helps boost your ranking for Convention booth placement, including: sponsorship opportunities, advertising, other NFCA event booth space, membership status, and much more.

For more information email Executive Director, Carol Bruggeman at carol@nfca.org.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN AN EXHIBIT BOOTH

What comes with a 10' x 10' booth ($1,800)?

8' High Backwall Drape Color: Black
3' High Sidewalls Drape Color: Black
One ( 1 ) 6' Black Skirted Table
Two ( 2 ) Black Plastic Contour Chairs
One ( 1 ) Wastebasket
One ( 1 ) 17" x 11" Booth ID Sign
(4) Exhibit show credentials (option to purchase (6) credentials for a maximum of (10) per company for $50/each)
(1) Complimentary Event-Only credential (with access to each of the evening social events). Additional credentials may be purchased for $35/event/person.
Quarter-page ad in digital Convention program
Logo placement & website link on NFCA website & in Convention app
Voluntary participation in Digital Auction

What comes with a 2' x 6' table ($1,300)?

One ( 1 ) 6' Black Skirted Table
Two ( 2 ) Black Plastic Contour Chairs
One ( 1 ) Wastebasket
One ( 1 ) 17" x 11" Booth ID Sign
(4) Exhibit show credentials (option to purchase (6) credentials for a maximum of (10) per company for $50/each)
(1) Complimentary Event-Only credential (with access to each of the evening social events). Additional credentials may be purchased for $35/event/person.
Quarter-page ad in digital Convention program
Logo placement & website link on NFCA website & in Convention app
Voluntary participation in Digital Auction

2024 EXHIBIT SHOW SCHEDULE

Wednesday, December 4
Exhibitor Registration/Set-Up – 3:00pm-7:30pm

Thursday, December 5
Exhibitor Registration/Set-Up – 7:30am-11:00am
Exhibit Show OPEN – 11:00am-6:30pm
Exhibit Hall Happy Hour – 5:00 pm-6:30 pm

Friday, December 6
Exhibit Show OPEN – 9:00am-3:00pm
Live Sponsor Event and Raffle – 1:00pm
Exhibitor Tear Down/Move Out – 3:00pm-5:00pm

*All times are local to destination.

EXHIBITOR CREDENTIALS

PLEASE NOTE: Exhibitor credentials allow you access to the Thursday/Friday Exhibit Show, Thursday/Friday breakfast and the Thursday Exhibit Hall Happy Hour ONLY. An Exhibitor credential is NOT a Convention attendee credential and does not grant you the same access to Convention as a regular Convention attendee. If interested in attending speaker sessions, see the special options below.

Exhibitor Event-Only Credentials: The NFCA will comp one (1) event-only credential (with access to each of the evening social events) per registered company, per booth space purchased (i.e. if a company purchases three (3) booth spaces, they will receive three (3) comped event-only credentials). Additional event-only credentials for the evening social events are available for purchase at $35/each through our office, online, or on-site at registration.

Convention Attendee Credential for Exhibitors: Convention Attendee Credentials for Exhibitors are available for $225/each for any paid Exhibitor who wishes to have full access to all events associated with the NFCA Convention to include: speaker sessions, meals, evening social events, and the Hall of Fame dinner. Only those present at the Convention and included on the initial company badge list are eligible for this discount.

EXHIBIT SHOW ACTIVITIES

Digital Auction
Exhibitors are invited to donate products, services, subscriptions, etc. to the NFCA’s Digital Auction, housed within the Convention app, and runs the week leading up to Convention. The auction will close on Thursday evening for item pickup or to coordinate shipping on Friday morning.

Happy Hour
Exhibit Hall Happy Hour is on Thursday, December 5, from 5:00-6:30 pm.

Live Raffle and Giveaways
Exhibit Hall live raffle and giveaways on December 6 at 1:00 pm.

Featured Events
Unique opportunities in the Exhibit Hall

Interested in sponsoring an Exhibit Hall event? Email Carol Bruggeman at carol@nfca.org or call 502-409-4600.