The National Association of the Deaf invites you to exhibit at one of the largest and most popular expositions of deaf-related products and services that will be held during the 57th Biennial NAD Conference in Chicago on July 1-July 6, 2024. The NAD Conference Exhibit Hall will be free to the public on July 4-6, 2024. More than 2,000 people are expected to come and browse through your products and services. The conference will take place at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk.
Why Exhibit?
- Showcase your business, corporation, or organization to thousands of key decision-makers — Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and hearing professionals, leaders, consumers, parents and youth
- Make profitable new business contacts
- Present new products
- Educate decision makers
- Sell your products and services
Attendees have commented that the Exhibit Hall is one of their favorite parts of the Conference.
Excellent Visibility
- Anyone can enjoy the Exhibit Hall, conference registration is not required.
- The Exhibit Hall is located on the lower level of the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk with access to and a gorgeous view of the Chicago Riverwalk!
- The NAD Conference schedule will allow conference participants to browse through the exhibit hall during generous breaks between workshops and during the lunch break.
- Exhibitors will be listed on conference website, in the conference mobile app, and in the Conference program book.
Schedule
Move-In
- Wednesday, July 3, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Exhibit open to the public
- Thursday, July 4, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday, July 5, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday, July 6, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Break-Down
- Saturday, July 6, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Rates
- For-Profit 10′ x 10′ | $1,300 May 15 | $1,750 May 31
- Deaf-Owned (5+ Employees) 10′ x 10′ | $1,100 May 15 | $1,550 May 31
- Non-Profit / Government Agency 10′ x 10′ | $800 May 15 | $1,250 May 31
- Deaf-Owned (under 5 Employees) 8′ x 8′ | $300 May 15 | $750 May 31
Each exhibit booth package will consist of one draped 6’ table, two side chairs, one wastebasket, and booth identification sign. Booth back drape will be 8’ high with 3’ high side rails. Ceiling height is 10’ and exhibitor’s booths are not to exceed or touch the ceiling of the Exhibit Hall.