Each year we are blessed to have ministry and missions organizations provide valuable information and resources to our conference attendees. We are grateful to work alongside you as we exalt God and equip church leaders.

As you consider exhibiting, here is some key information:

ATTENDANCE

At the first conference in 2014, approximately 450 pastors, ministry leaders, missionaries, and spouses were in attendance.  Since then conference registrations have continued to increase.  In 2022, conference registrations exceeded 960, with more than one-third of those being first-time attenders.

LIMITED EXHIBITOR SPACE -  SOLD OUT EARLY EVERY YEAR

Exhibitor registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. While we try to accommodate every ministry interested in exhibiting, we must meet our deadlines with outside vendors. Therefore, please note the registration and advertising deadlines listed below.

SCHEDULE* AND EXHIBITOR COMMITMENT

Conference Kick-off:    12:30 PM Monday, October 16, 2023

Conference Adjourns:  3:00 PM Wednesday, October 18, 2023

*Please see the Conference Schedule page for details - when posted.

Exhibitors commit to remain on campus until the conference adjourns. 

BOOTH PRICING

• Exhibitor Area A:  $775
• Exhibitor Area B:  $525

Note:  This year's conference bookstore will be greatly expanded, and exclusive space is devoted to the conference bookstore.  Registered exhibitors who wish to sell resources may do so from their booth in Exhibitor Area A or B.

Registration for approved* exhibitors can be found here. 
(Approved exhibitors will be provided with an access code to register.)

*If you have not exhibited with us before, please complete the New Exhibitor Application found here.  

Refunds:  Please note that exhibitor registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION - WHAT IS INCLUDED

• Conference registration for one (1) representative*
• Display booth (8 ft x 8 ft)
• Table (one 6 ft table)
• Black table cover (you may bring your own cover with your organization's logo/name)
• Chair
• Access to free WiFi
• Access to electrical (optional)

Add-Ons:

Half-page Ad in Conference Book:

• Ad size limit is 4 1/4" tall by 6 1/2" wide.  Full-color.  $100.
• Limit of one (1) half-page ad per exhibitor.
• Ad copy (300 dpi; press quality PDF; no bleeds or crop marks) is due to kshinn@shepherds.org no later than July 21, 2023.

Reminders will not be sent - it is the exhibitor's responsibility to make submissions by the due date. Copy received after the deadline is not guaranteed to appear in the conference book.

Exhibitor Insert in Conference Bag:

• Max size of insert 8" x 10" x 0.25".  $75 per insert type.
• 1,000 copies to be received no later than Sept 5, 2023.  Ship to: Karen Shinn/360 Insert; The Shepherd's Church, 6051 Tryon Rd, Cary, NC 27518

Reminders will not be sent - it is the exhibitor's responsibility to make submissions by the due date. Materials received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be inserted in the conference bags.

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION

Exhibit space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until all spaces are sold out or until July 31, 2023, whichever comes first.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SETUP TIME AND CHECK-IN

An email will be sent to all registered exhibitors at least 3 weeks before the conference with details on setup time, booth location, where to check-in, how and where to ship booth materials in advance, etc.

Should you have any additional questions, please reach out to Karen Shinn kshinn@shepherds.org.