Exhibit with NCSS

Exhibiting at the 104th NCSS Annual Conference will put you in touch with thousands of classroom teachers, leaders, and other decision makers in social studies education. They will come to learn, gather ideas, and shop. Many cite the exhibit hall among the conference highlights--creating a prime opportunity for exhibitors to make strong impressions. NCSS returns to Boston, where more than 4300 people attended our 2014 conference.

The NCSS Annual Conference will be an expansive professional learning experience for social studies educators and stakeholders, providing a perfect chance for exhibiting organizations to connect with thousands of new teachers and supervisors and other education decision-makers.

Exhibit Booth Fees

10'x10' Section A $2,300 (non-profit organizations $1,900)
10'x10' Section B SOLD OUT
10'x10' Section C SOLD OUT
10'x10' Section D $1,400 (non-profit organizations $1,000)
8' tabletop exhibit $750

Exhibitor Benefits

Two complimentary registrations per booth, providing full access to all sessions and functions. Additional registrations are $200 each.
Enhanced listing in the Conference app.
Back drape (8'), side rails (3') and one company identification sign (7" x 44").
Opportunity to present exhibitor sessions (additional fee).
Sponsorship and discounted advertising opportunities.
24-hour exhibit hall security.
Opportunities to buy attendee mailing lists for pre- and post-conference marketing through Marketing General.

Not included in the booth fee:

Floor covering
Furniture rental
Electricity (order through Hynes Convention Center).
AV equipment
Material handling and labor
Shipping and drayage

Who Exhibits?

Publishing companies
Software and hardware companies
Classroom and curriculum resource suppliers
Professional development providers
Educational travel companies
Youth activity programs
Educational game companies
U.S. Government programs/services

Who Attends?

K-12 classroom teachers
Social studies chairs
District- and state-level social studies specialists
Curriculum supervisors
Teacher educators
and many more!

Reserve Your Booth

Maribell Abeja-Devitto, Account Manager
(312) 673-5483
mabejadevitto@smithbucklin.com

View the Floorplan

Reserve a Booth Online

Full payment is due when the exhibit application is submitted. Failure to make payment in full by September 27, 2024 will subject exhibitor to cancellation of contract and forfeiture of deposit.

Exhibit Hall Hours

John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center
900 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02115

Move-in
Thursday, November 21, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Exhibit hall open
Friday, November 22, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 23, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Move-out
Saturday, November 23, 4:15-8:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Service Information

Freeman is the exclusive general services contractor for the 104th NCSS Annual Conference. They will take orders for the conference beginning in the late summer. Confirmed exhibitors will receive notification when they start accepting online orders.

Exhibit Personnel Registration

Each 10'x10' booth, or table, includes two complimentary, full-conference registrations. Additional registrations can be purchased for $200 each ($225 after November 15). These registrations provide full access to all conference sessions and speakers, and give the opportunity to purchase tickets for any social events, meals, pre-conference clinics, and tours. Exhibitor badges can also be used for anyone presenting an accepted session.

Exhibitor registration will open in summer.

Exhibitor Shipment Information

Shipments can arrive between mid-October and Friday, November 15 at the Freeman advance shipping warehouse. Shipments arriving after Nov. 15 will be received with an additional after-deadline charge. Shipments should be addressed with this:

Exhibiting Company Name/Booth #
104th NCSS Annual Conference
c/o Freeman
25 Doherty Ave.
Andover, MA 02322

Shipments can arrive at the Hynes Convention Center beginning on Thursday, November 21. Shipments should be addressed with this:

Exhibiting Company Name/Booth #
104th NCSS Annual Conference
c/o Freeman
Hynes Convention Center
900 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02115