Event Detail


Annual Convention & Trade Show
Kansas Star Event Center - Mulvane, KS
September 25 - 27, 2024 (Setup on the 25th, Trade Show on the 26th)
Members $995 | Non Members $1195 

Join us for fun networking opportunities and, of course, the latest news and information! Please select your business name from the Sales Associate Business Drop down list.  (Third box down)  If your company is not listed, please choose the "My company is not listed" option. (Last box down)

When: September 25, 26, 27, 2024 (Trade Show day is September 26, 2024.)
Where: Kansas Star Event Center - Mulvane, KS
Number of exhibiting companies: 80+
Number of attendees expected: 300-325 attendees include but not limited to: primary decision makers, CEOs, CFOs, DONs, Board Members, Purchasing Managers. A pre-registered attendee list will be e-mailed two weeks prior to event and a final attendee list will be e-mailed within one week after convention. 

Vendor Move In:
Wednesday, September 25th  1:30PM – 5:00PM.  THIS IS YOUR ONLY OPTION.  The trade show will share a space with the opening general session in the arena on Thursday morning.  This is why all booths MUST be setup the evening of the 26th.

Wednesday evening hospitality event:
Wednesday, September 25th 6PM- 8PM Location TBD
All vendors and attendees are welcome to join us for networking, hors d’voeuvres and drinks.

Trade Show Hours:
Thursday, September 26th 10:40AM – 1:30PM. 

Please be respectful during the opening general session and sidebar any conversations until the session is over.  Attendees will move from the opening general session straight to the trade show.  There will not be any competing time with the trade show hours.  Lunch will be provided.

Vendor Kit:
Your booth is a 10’X10’ booth.  It will have a 6’ draped table and two chairs
If you would like additional items in your booth (such as carpet), a rental form can be found here.
Freight Form can be found here.
Booth Install and Dismantle Labor Form can be found here.

Booth Decorating Contest:
Our theme this year is "Road Trip!" All decorations are traveling related.  We encourage you to decorate your booth along with the theme.  The winner will receive a half price booth for the 2025 trade show. This will not carry over to future shows. A $222.20 value.

Sponsorship Opportunities:
We have a wide range of sponsorship opportunities.  Click the link below for more details.
Details on becoming a Tier Sponsor (this includes your booth)
Additional sponsorship opportunities

Hotel:
Our room block at the Hampton Inn and Suites at Kansas Star is sold out.
Other hotels near the event center:  

Sleep Inn
Address: 651 E 71st St S, Haysville, KS 67060
Phone: (316) 448-2780

Holiday Inn Express
Address: 4860 S Laura St, Wichita, KS 67216
Phone: (316) 558-8001

Hampton Inn
1701 Cambridge St, Derby, KS 67037
Phone(316) 425-7900

Education Offerings:
The two representatives attending the Trade Show are welcome to attend ALL EDUCATION offerings at no cost.  I only need to know if you need CEs.