Sponsor Information
Join us in Chicago for APPA’s 51st Annual Training Institute—recognized as the premier gathering for community corrections professionals. With more than 1,500 attendees expected, this dynamic event brings together agency directors, leaders at every level, line and support staff, and key system partners from across the field. It provides an exceptional opportunity to build meaningful connections, share innovative ideas, and engage in forward-thinking dialogue within a collaborative environment dedicated to trust, learning, and professional advancement.
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 51st Annual Training Institute will take place August 16-19, 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 Chicago!
Location: Riverside Exhibit Hall
Below you will find the exclusive dates/times for attendees to visit.
Please note: The Expo Hall will be available for meetings beyond the hours listed below; however, full exhibitor participation is only guaranteed during designated exhibit hours.
Sunday, August 16
Monday, August 17
Tuesday, August 18
As an exhibitor, your company will be visible to both in-person and virtual attendees through the event application and web guide. Your listing will appear on the floor plan and in the exhibitor directory, with a direct link to your customized company page, which includes your header, logo, description, and contact information.
*blue = Available *yellow = Reserved
CV1, 6, 7, and 13-15 are special contracted prices through Darlene Webb, APPA's Director of Operations
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 an 8’ back drape, 3’ side wall pipe and drape, one 6’ skirted display table, two chairs, one wastebasket, and one black and white booth identification sign.
- Electronic attendee list (post-conference).
- Overnight security in the Expo Hall.
Space fees also include general upkeep of common areas and daily emptying of wastebaskets.
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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
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 (coming soon) 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 (coming soon).
Viper Contact
Jennifer Elhardt
Viper Show Coordinator
jelhardt@vipertradeshow.com
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