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Our goal for the AAGC conference is to provide a place for gifted program educators, advocates, and parents to learn and share educational best practices and to improve equity and access for gifted services for students in our state. AAGC offers exciting opportunities for businesses to support gifted education in the state of Alabama. Please read the information below to learn how to become a vendor at our conference and possibly become a conference sponsor.
Who attends?
Close to 400 education professionals from the state of Alabama.
Terms and Conditions
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Table Options
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Non-profit
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For-profit
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6’ Vendor Table (price per table)
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$250
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$350
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Power Supply
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$75
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$75
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Total
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$325
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425
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Note: Your company's space must be staffed at all times during the exhibit hours and is limited to two representatives per table.
What do I receive?
Exhibit table(s)include:
- Skirted table
- Two chairs
- Vendors receive meals from AAGC if provided to attendees
Inclusion in the App:
- Company name listed in Exhibitor Directory
- Address, contact info, web URL, logo, and email listed
- Short paragraph about the company
- Handout/brochure pdf attachment
If you require electricity, you may order access with your registration. There will be an extra charge for electricity as outlined in the chart.
Do I need to register for the convention?
If you do not plan to attend any of the conference sessions, meals, or events, you do not need to register for the conference. If you wish to participate in any of these events, you and your representatives must register separately at the regular conference rate.
Can I present at the convention?
Yes, if approved. If you are interested in presenting, please submit an entry using our Call for Proposals Form before June 6, 2026. If approved, your presentation will provide a note that you are also a conference vendor. Link for proposal submission: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvfXKNP29x2vcSmeGWAIVVA1qZmTh1NUi9f-G2IcbWz-KGnw/viewform
Exhibitor Schedule
Exhibit Hours:
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, from 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Exhibit Space Assignments
Exhibit space is limited and is assigned. Extra tables are not available. To reserve a space, vendors must complete the registration form and payment. All vendors will be placed in the main conference area to provide maximum exposure.
Are there opportunities for additional sponsorships?
The AAGC app is where conference attendees go to view the conference schedule and information. Vendors may purchase an alert to be placed in our app for $125 on a given day. If you plan to purchase an alert, please contact me by Oct. 1, 2026.
Cancellation Policy
All exhibit space cancellations must be submitted to the AAGC vendor contact Emily Hurst (ehurst08@gmail.com) before October 1, 2026. Cancellations received by Sept. 30, 20256 will receive a full refund. No refunds will be given on cancellations received on or after Oct. 1, 2026.
Accommodations
Vendors may purchase hotel accommodations at the conference rate by using the hotel portal link found at:https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1759773291222&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities
2026 Conference Opportunities
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Coffee Breaks – Logo on signage at food station.
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3 opportunities.
Full sponsorship: $3000
Half Sponsorship: $1500
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Snack Break - Logo on signage at food station.
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3 opportunities.
Full Sponsorship: $3000
Half Sponsorship: $1500
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Conference Engagement (e.g. table décor, door prize, etc.)
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$100 increments
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Swag Bags with AAGC and company logo. Deadline June 1, 2026
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Cost $3000
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Promotional Item for Swag Bag (Pitch an idea of an item to be provided in the swag bag. Must not conflict with organization items for bag.)
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Cost: $200
Item must be shipped to the organization.
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Lunch
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Interested in sponsoring lunch? Contact us for information.
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Can’t attend the conference? Provide informational resources to be on hand in vendor area for attendees to receive.
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Cost $200.00
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Year-round Opportunities
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PD Webinar – 2-minute pitch before webinar. Year-round advertisement on organization website and webinar landing page. Logo shown at webinar and with each marketing announcement/emails/social media.
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7 Opportunities.
Sponsorship per webinar - $400
Sole sponsorship for all 7 webinars - $2500
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Parent Webinar - 2-minute pitch before webinar. Logo shown at webinar and with each marketing announcement/emails/social media. Logo on parent webinar page.
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4 opportunities.
Sponsorship per webinar-$400
Sole sponsorship for all 4 webinars-$1500
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Gifted Education Month billboard- logo included on billboard designed by AAGC. (4 months of advertisement)
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Cost $2000
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