Sponsor Information
Join us for the American Probation and Parole Association’s 2026 Winter Training Institute, taking place March 1-4, 2026, in the vibrant city of Atlanta, Georgia! This premier event is expected to attract over 1,500 pretrial, probation, and parole practitioners from across the country. It offers an exceptional opportunity to showcase your brand to a diverse audience of community supervision professionals dedicated to transforming the field. Set against the backdrop of the cultural and historical heart of the South, your partnership will shine through meaningful networking interactions with industry decision makers, and unique branding opportunities tailored to elevate your visibility and impact. Be part of this influential gathering and help shape the future of community corrections!
Customized partnerships are available upon request. For more information, please email Darlene Webb, APPA's Director of Operations.
Expo Hall Location and Schedule
APPA’s 2026 Winter Training Institute will take place March 1-4, 2026, with our Expo Hall available to attendees for three days. Connect with professionals from across the community corrections field, including pretrial, probation, parole, treatment professionals, and more. Make connections and build long-term partnerships. We can’t wait to see you in Atlanta!
Location: Galleria
Below you will find the exclusive dates/times for attendees to visit.
NOTE: For the convenience of both exhibitors and attendees, the Exhibit Hall will remain open beyond the hours listed below;
however, full exhibitor attendance is only guaranteed during the designated exhibit hours.
Sunday, March 1
Monday, March 2
Tuesday, March 3
Again, as an exhibitor, both in-person and virtual attendees will see your company listed on the floor plan in the event app and web guide, as well as in the exhibitor list which will link to your own customized information page (header, logo, description, contact link)
*green = Available *red = Reserved
When you register for your exhibitor booth, you will receive the passkey for your hotel reservation.
● Corporate Members: Entitled to two full training institute badges and three expo-only badges.
● For-Profit Companies: Entitled to two full training institute badges and two expo-only badges.
● Non-Profit Companies: Entitled to one full training institute badge and one expo-only badge.
Booth Specifications
Exhibit Package Includes:
- 10’ x 10’ exhibit spaces in an carpeted hall
- Each booth comes with 8’ back drape; 3’ side wall pipe and drape; one 6’ skirted display table; two chairs; one wastebasket, one black and white 6” x 24” ID sign.
- Electronic attendee list (post-conference).
- Security in the Expo Hall.
Space fees also include general upkeep of the common areas and insurance of a safe exposition. Space wastebaskets will be emptied daily.
Badge Policy
APPA has two categories of badges: "Exhibitor/Attendee" and "Exhibitor-Only". "Exhibitor/Attendee" badges = ticket to the expo hall activities AND the entire training institute. "Exhibitor-Only" badges = access to all activities in the expo hall only.
- Corporate Members: two exhibitor/attendee, three exhibitor-only badges
- For Profit Exhibitors: two exhibitor/attendee, two exhibitor-only badges
- Non-Profit Exhibitors: one exhibitor/attendee, one exhibitor-only badge
Rules and Regulations
Cancellations and Refunds
If you need to submit a cancellation, please email written cancellation request to: Darlene Webb.
Shipment and Storage
Viper Tradeshow Services, Inc. will provide complete drayage service to accommodate your material shipping and handling needs, including receipt and storage of exhibitor freight prior to the show, delivery to the booth, removal and return of empty containers, and re-loading at the end of the show. It is recommended that you ship your freight in advance to Viper Tradeshow Services. Storage crates, boxes or other extraneous materials are not to be stored in the exhibit booths during the show. Arrangements must be made with the service contractor for pickup, storage, and return at the regular drayage rates. Please refer to Exhibitor Kit (PDF) for more information.
Decorating
In addition to shipment and storage, Viper is the official decorating contractor for this APPA training institute. Exhibitor service kits containing information on furniture rental items, electrical and miscellaneous services, shipping and other information will be forwarded to exhibitors upon confirmation of exhibit booth rental. Exhibitors must use APPA’s official contractor for rental of furniture, labor, custom cleaning, and other such services as published in the Exhibitor Kit (PDF).
Viper Contact
Jennifer Elhardt
Viper Show Coordinator
jelhardt@vipertradeshow.com
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SILVER SPONSOR
BRONZE SPONSORS
Contributing Sponsors
Focus on the 40 - Post-Event Survey | LifeSafer - Expo Hall Bingo | Noble Software - Expo Hall Bingo | Sentinel Offender Services - Expo Hall Bingo | SCRAM - Lanyards | Smart Start - Attendee Badges |
Also, special thanks goes to our Corporate Members!