Exhibitor and Sponsor Prospectus

The 2019 Annual WMA Conference:

“Transforming the Future with

Montessori”

November 1-2, 2019

Madison, WI

The 2019 WMA “Transforming the Future with Montessori” Conference

Information for Prospective Exhibitors

Held at Isthmus Montessori Academy, located at 1802 Pankratz St., Madison , WI

53704, this year there will be an Administrator’s Workshop on Friday, and an all-staff

conference on Saturday. Projected attendance for Friday is 20-30 administrators.

Sponsor opportunities are available for the Friday Administrators Workshop which runs

from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.

The Saturday event will be attended by about 150-200 Montessori teachers, educators,

and parents. A keynote presentation by noted Montessorian Molly O’Shaughnessy and

concurrent workshop sessions will address topics of interest to the attendees, and the

conference is scheduled from 8:00 to 4:30. Information on both events can be found

here.

WMA is encouraging schools to highlight their school programs. Schools can have a

table where they can put out information about their school on both days. The cost for a

school to exhibit their information is $100.00.

The Exhibit Area

The event includes exhibit tables. Vendors are invited to participate in order to:

• Showcase services or products face-to-face with Montessori practitioners

• Broaden contacts with school leaders, teacher education programs, and parents

• Increase awareness with individuals and organizations

• Make sales right on the spot

Tables for for-profit exhibitors cost $200 for both days, or $150 for Saturday only. Non-

profit exhibitors may secure a table for $150 (both days) or $100 (Saturday only) - proof of non-profit status must be provided. Wi-fi is provided at no charge. Electricity is

available; exhibitors will need to provide extension cords. Your exhibiting fee includes

lunch and full admission to the conference for two per table.

Vendor registration is on a first-come basis. Space is limited, so early application is

recommended. Each exhibitor will have the use of one 6’ table and two chairs.

Businesses exhibiting at the conference are subject to all applicable state laws

regarding sales and use tax. It is strictly your responsibility to determine your tax status.

Sharing or subleasing of exhibit space is not permitted. No pets or animals shall be

permitted in the exhibit area, with the exception of service animals for persons with

disabilities.

Applying for an Exhibit Space To apply; please fill in the form provided below. Solely

at their discretion, the event organizers reserve the right to determine what vendors may

exhibit. Once an application is accepted, space will be assigned based on the date of

the original receipt of the application.

Payment in full is required with your application and may be made via PayPal or by

check.

You will be notified within two weeks of receipt of your application if you have been

accepted.

Cancellations must be received via email sent to gwmarkhamconsulting@gmail.com

on or before September 20, 2019. No refunds will be made after that date.

Exhibit Hall Hours

Friday Exhibitor Set up: Friday 11/1/19 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Friday Exhibit Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Exhibitor Set-up for Saturday only: Friday 11/1/19 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm or Saturday 11/2/19 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Saturday Exhibitor Hours 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Exhibitor Move Out 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

For any questions regarding exhibiting, please contact: George Markham, Exhibits and

Sponsorship Coordinator.

For information on Sponsorship, please see the page following the application.

WMA Conference Exhibitor Application

Company Name (Please print exactly as you would like your name to appear in all

materials)

Contact Person Office Phone Cell while at conference

Street Address City ZIP/Postal Code

State or Province

E-mail Company Web Address (URL)

One TwoFriday & Saturday For-profit tables @ $200

Friday & Saturday Non-profit Tables @ $150

Saturday Only For-profit tables @ $150

Saturday Only Non-profit Tables @ $100

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Please provide a brief description of your products or services:

PERSONNEL REGISTRATION

Each exhibiting company receives two (2) complimentary registrations per booth. Names

of persons receiving complimentary admission:

1)

2)

Email completed application (PDF only) to: gwmarkhamconsulting@gmail.com

PAYMENT INFORMATION

By Check: Please mail check, payable to Wisconsin Montessori Association to:

Wisconsin Montessori Association 1946 N. Cambridge Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53202

By Credit Card: Click here.

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Information for Prospective Sponsors

We invite you to participate in the 2019 WMA Annual Conference by becoming a sponsor. Your support helps make this conference possible, while providing high visibility to you.

The following sponsorship opportunities are available:

Friday Administrator’s Workshop Sponsor $200 (limited to three opportunities)

We are accepting sponsors for the Administrator’s Workshop. As a Friday Sponsor, you will be invited to address the entire group of administrators during their regular session for up to five minutes.

Conference Major Sponsor $250 (limited to three opportunities)

Recognition on the front of the Conference Program and on conference signage; logo and link on conference website; acknowledgement at start and end of the day.

Conference Bag Sponsors (limited to three opportunities) $150 Your logo will be prominently displayed on the tote bag given to every conference participant. Great exposure at the conference, and long after! Keynote Sponsor $150 Recognition from the podium prior to keynote address; recognition in Conference Program and link on website. Lunch Sponsor (one opportunity) $150 Signage announcing your sponsorship; recognition in Conference Program and link on website. School Sponsor $100 WMA encourages schools to highlight their programs while supporting the association’s work. School sponsors will have a table on both days where they can put out information about their school. Break Sponsor (two opportunities) $100 Signage announcing your sponsorship; recognition in Conference Program and link on website.

Literature sponsor $50

You are invited to provide literature (or other swag items) to be inserted in each conference bag.

If you are interested in any of these opportunities, contact George Markham, 630.853.0062.