Thank you for your interest in exhibiting at the 70th Annual WAIC Conference! This event is a great opportunity for vendors to showcase goods and services to camp directors and owners! In addition to the action in the exhibit hall, vendors are encouraged to network before and after the scheduled show dates. Join the fun the day before the conference officially kicks off for a pre-conference activity or plan to attend the Welcome Dinner to check in with current clients or to start building your customer base.
Hotel Information
1750 Welton Street
Denver, CO
Conference Group Rate: $179/night
Group Rate Reservation Deadline: October 25, 2021
Room Reservations
Exhibit Hall Schedule & Booth Fee
Conference Dates: November 18-21, 2021
Pre-Conference Activities: November 17, 2021
Exhibit Hall Dates
November 18, 2021 • 4:30 – 7:00pm
November 19, 2021 • 8:00am – 2:00pm
Booth Fee
WAIC Business Affiliates: $695
Non Business Affiliates: $845 (Join now to get the Business Affiliate rate)
Includes table-top booth (6-foot table & 2 chairs), ONE Friday breakfast and ONE Friday lunch ticket per booth (additional tickets can be purchased), and listing in the conference program and on the Vendor page.
Health & Safety
The WAIC Board of Directors has agreed on some basic expectations and protocols for the conference which, at a minimum, will include:
• Participants must be fully vaccinated (2 weeks after final dose) prior to arrival at the conference.
• Unless eating or drinking, masks will be worn indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
• We will exercise social distancing for group meetings, vendors, and meals, with a maximum of 6 per table at meals.
Please indicate on your registration form if you will need electricity (additional charge) or other special accommodations. Information regarding the shipment of materials for use at your booth will be made available closer to the conference date.
Conference Sponsor Opportunities
| Sponsorship Opportunity: | Included in Sponsor Level: | Price: |
|---|---|---|
| Presenting Sponsor | • WAIC’s 2021 Annual Conference will be named for your company. • Your company name and logo will appear prominently on the cover and a full page color ad included in the printed conference brochure. In addition, your company will be highlighted in the welcome letter, in the Sponsor/Exhibitor section, and extensively throughout the brochure. • Thursday night accommodations in a standard room at the Grand Hyatt Denver (room & tax). • Exhibit space and electricity at no cost. • Two (2) tickets to Thursday night’s “Welcome Dinner”, where you will be introduced and receive up to 5 minutes to speak directly to the entire group. • Stand-alone sign at the Conference Registration Desk, Exhibit Hall, and a special recognition sign at your booth in the Exhibit Hall. • Company name and logo prominently displayed at WAIC.org. | $5000 (No longer available) |
| Partner in Education | • Headline listing at the beginning of the educational program schedule. • Introduction and allotted time at the beginning of the Opening General Session prior to the keynote address. • Exhibit space and electricity at no cost. • One (1) Thursday night “Welcome Dinner” ticket. • Full page color ad, highlighted in the welcome letter, in the Sponsor/Exhibitor section, and throughout the printed conference brochure. • Prominent sign at the Conference Registration Desk and entrance to meeting rooms, and a special recognition sign at your booth in the Exhibit Hall. • Company name and logo prominently displayed at WAIC.org. | $2500 |
| Welcome Reception Sponsor | • Welcome Reception will be named for your company. • Your company’s representative will be introduced and have allotted time (2 minutes) at the Welcome Reception. • Half page ad, acknowledgement in the welcome letter and prominent listing in the Sponsor/Exhibitor section of the printed conference brochure. • Special recognition sign at your booth in the Exhibit Hall and on the appetizer table at the reception. | $1500 |
| Auction Reception Sponsor | • Auction Reception will be named for your company. • Your company’s representative will be introduced and have allotted time (2 minutes) at Saturday’s Auction Reception or at the Exhibitor Lunch on Friday. • Half page ad, acknowledgement in the welcome letter and prominent listing in the Sponsor/Exhibitor section of the printed conference brochure. • Special recognition sign at your booth in the Exhibit Hall and on the appetizer table at the reception. | $1500 |
| Pre-Conference Activity Sponsor | • Quarter page ad, acknowledgement in the brochure, including the welcome letter, prominent listing in the Sponsor/Exhibitor section. • Special recognition sign at your booth in the Exhibit Hall and during the event. | $1000 |
| Coffee Break Sponsor | • Friday’s Exhibit Hall Coffee Break will be named for your company. • Quarter page ad, acknowledgement in the brochure, including the welcome letter, prominent listing in the Sponsor/Exhibitor section. • Special recognition sign at your booth in the Exhibit Hall and on the coffee/tea service table. | $1000 (No longer available) |
| Friend of WAIC Sponsor | • WAIC will display your company name and logo on conference promotional materials and WAIC.org. | $500 |
Additional Opportunities
Provide an In-Kind Gift
Examples of needed gifts include name tags, conference bags, notebooks, printing, conference and event apparel (sweatshirts, hats), etc. Your donation will be coordinated with the Association Manager and Conference Coordinator prior to the conference and will be recognized in the conference brochure, your listing highlighted in the Exhibitor section of the brochure, and you will receive a special sign at your booth in the Exhibit Hall.
Donate a Raffle Prize or Auction Item
Items donated from our exhibitors are always a BIG HIT for conference participants, and they wait in anticipation as winners are announced during exhibit hall hours. Past items donated have included apparel, sports event tickets, camp equipment, gift cards, etc. Your donation will be greatly appreciated!
Conference Program Advertising
The conference program not only allows the participants to navigate through the conference, it is used as a go-to guide for camp directors throughout the buying season. Ad rates and sizes are listed and available to add to your vendor registration. Ad submission deadline is October 1, 2021.
Questions?
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact WAIC Association Manager, Chelsea Rowe, at conference@waic.org or 949.407.9242.