Welcome, Sponsors and Exhibitors!

We hope you will take a look at the information below and plan to sponsor / exhibit at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center in 2025. The HI-TEC exhibit hall is a great opportunity to display the latest products and services related to the advanced technology training and education environments. Conference attendees visit the exhibit hall frequently for valuable products, services and networking opportunities. The Wednesday reception provides further networking and follow-up opportunities!

Benefits

Direct contact with 650+ faculty, teachers, industry trainers and workforce development personnel from more than 40 states
Whova's Lead Retrieval allows you to capture leads seamlessly, connect directly with prospects, engage in real time, increase traffic with targeted announcements, measure engagements, and maximize exposure beyond booth time.
Participants represent multiple sectors of America’s skilled technical workforce. 75% are involved in technical education at community colleges.
Attendees specify, recommend, and authorize purchases of goods and services to support technical programs.
High traffic and increased visibility with high attendee participation in the exhibit hall

Sponsorship Levels

Platinum

$12,000

14 registrations
2 exhibit spaces
Exposure on sponsor page and link to company website
Exposure in email blast
An email list of all attendees after the conference
75-second video prior to the Opening Session

Gold

$7500

8 registrations
Exhibit space
Exposure on sponsor page and link to company website
Exposure in email blast
An email list of all attendees after the conference
60-second video prior to the Opening Session

Silver

$5000

6 registrations
Exhibit space
Exposure on sponsor page and link to company website
Exposure in email blast

Bronze

$2750

3 registrations
Exhibit space
Exposure on sponsor page and link to company website
Exposure in email blast

Exhibit Booth

Exhibit Booth Only

$1500

1 – 8×8′ booth
Each 8×8′ booth includes carpet, 8′ back drape, 3′ side drape, 6′ draped table, 2 side chairs, wastebasket, company ID sign, and one main conference registration.

Exhibit Hall Layout

Exhibit Schedule

Tuesday, July 22
4:00–7:00 p.m. (Exhibitor set up)

Wednesday, July 23
7:00–9:45 a.m. (Exhibitor set up)
9:45 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (Exhibits Open)
9:45–10:15 a.m. (Refreshment Break)
3:00–3:15 p.m. (Beverage Break)
4:00–5:15 p.m. (Exhibit Hall Reception)

Thursday, July 24
7:30–8:15 a.m. (Continental Breakfast)
7:30 a.m.–Noon (Exhibits Open)
10:00–10:30 a.m. (Refreshment Break)
Noon–2:00 p.m. (Exhibitor tear down)

Preparing America's Skilled Technical Workforce