SPONSOR AND EXHIBITOR | 2026 Winter Training Institute

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!

Exhibitor Kit

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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

09:00AM - 01:30PM ET

Move in Setup

04:15PM - 06:30PM ET

Reception

Monday, March 2

08:00AM - 10:00AM ET

Coffee and Carbs

05:30PM - 07:30PM ET

Reception

Tuesday, March 3

09:00AM - 11:00AM ET

Coffee and Carbs

11:00AM - 04:00PM ET

Breakdown

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.

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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.

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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

If any exhibitor is outsourcing their exhibit booth setup and/or dismantling, APPA requires the person/company to setup on Sunday, Aug 24 between 9:00am - 3:00pm.

Full payment is required before the start of the training institute for attendance. If payment is not received in full prior to the training institute, exhibitors will not be granted access to setup.

Review the Full Rules & Regulations (PDF)

Cancellations and Refunds

For booth cancellations submitted on or before February 2, 2026, 50% of the total booth fee may be refunded. After February 2, 2026, all outstanding balances must be paid in full, regardless of cancellation.

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).