Exhibitor FAQs

Have a question? Take a look below at common questions for the 2021 Annual Conference & Expo. Simply click on the "+" sign next to the question to view the answer. Please check back regularly, as additional questions and answers are added as the event approaches.

If you have additional questions, email or call Lorie Grooms, events specialist, at 866.682.2729 x7087.

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What’s included in the 2021 booth package? Display space, along with 8’ high back draped back walls, 3’ high draped side rails, and booth identification sign. (1) 6’ table skirted (in show colors) on 3-sides, (2) chairs, and (1) waste basket Three complimentary conference registrations per 10’ x 10’ space, including admission to professional development sessions and all-attendee networking events. Additional badges may be purchased for $100 per person. 24-hour security service. Daily aisle cleaning. Listing in the 2021 mobile event app and eShow online exhibit hall map.
What is the cost of an exhibit booth? Each 10' x 10' space is $2,000. Premium locations are an additional $350.
Is carpet required in the booth? ASBO International requires all booths be carpeted or have floor covering. Booths without floor covering two hours prior to the show opening will automatically have carpet installed by the decorator at the exhibitor’s expense.
When will the exhibit service kit be released? The kit will be available approximately 90 days prior to the start of the expo. The link to the kit will be available online to registered exhibitors and can be viewed upon log-in of the eShow exhibitor service center. The decorator (Fern) will also send out regular email reminders to exhibitors.
What are the exhibitor move-in/out dates and times? Exhibits Installation: Wednesday, October 13: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Exhibitor Final Booth Prep Before Hall Opens: Thursday, October 14: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Friday, October 15: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Exhibits Dismantle/Move-out: Friday, October 15: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
What are the show dates and times? Dedicated Show Hours for Attendees: Thursday, October 14: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm Friday, October 15: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Who are the attendees at the ASBO International Annual Conference & Expo? The top 5 titles in attendance at the 2019 Annual Conference & Expo included: Business Manager, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant/Deputy/Associate Superintendent, Director of Finance/Accounting/Business, and School Business Administrator. The 2019 event included more than 1,000 registered attendees from 570 school districts.
How many name badges are included in the exhibit package? Three complimentary conference registrations are included per 10’ x 10’ space. Registration includes admission to professional development sessions and all attendee networking events. Additional badges may be purchased for $100 per person.
What company info will appear in the mobile app? The public directory listing featured in eShow will be viewable on the mobile app, including company name, booth number, 50-word description, and web address.
Who needs an exhibitor name badge? All exhibit company representatives are required to wear a name badge to gain access to the exhibit hall and other conference functions. Independent contractors (i.e., Exhibitor Appointed Contractors – EACs) for installation and dismantle labor do not require a name badge. EACs may obtain a wristband at the registration desk to gain access to the exhibit hall during move-in and move-out hours.
Who are the official exhibit service contractors for the expo? All order forms for services provided by the official contractors listed below will be included in the exhibit kit, provided approximately 90 days prior to the show date. Decorator and Shipping: Fern Electric, Water, Wi-Fi and Food & Beverage: Wisconsin District Lead Retrieval: eShow Audio / Visual Rentals: Freeman
What are the terms of payment? To reserve a booth, the application/contract must be accompanied by a 50% payment deposit of the total amount of the total booth(s) costs. 100% of payment is due by September 15, 2021. Booth cancellations received before July 13, 2021 will receive a 50% refund of amount already paid. Cancellations received on or after July 13, 2021 forfeit 100% of booth payment. Credit card payment may be made by logging into the eShow Exhibitor Service Center. Check payment may be made by mailing check to the ASBO International office (booth will not be reserved prior to receipt of check): ASBO International C/O: Exhibits 44790 Maynard Square, Suite 200 Ashburn, VA 20147
How do I make a hotel reservation? ASBO International has room blocks at the following hotels. Hotel reservation links with the group rate are provided in your booth approval confirmation email. Both hotels are connected to the Wisconsin Center by a skywalk. Hyatt Regency Milwaukee 333 W. Kilbourn Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53203 Hilton Milwaukee City Center 509 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53203

What’s included in the 2021 booth package?

Display space, along with 8’ high back draped back walls, 3’ high draped side rails, and booth identification sign.
(1) 6’ table skirted (in show colors) on 3-sides, (2) chairs, and (1) waste basket
Three complimentary conference registrations per 10’ x 10’ space, including admission to professional development sessions and all-attendee networking events. Additional badges may be purchased for $100 per person.
24-hour security service.
Daily aisle cleaning.
Listing in the 2021 mobile event app and eShow online exhibit hall map.

What is the cost of an exhibit booth?

Each 10' x 10' space is $2,000. Premium locations are an additional $350.

Is carpet required in the booth?

ASBO International requires all booths be carpeted or have floor covering. Booths without floor covering two hours prior to the show opening will automatically have carpet installed by the decorator at the exhibitor’s expense.

When will the exhibit service kit be released?

The kit will be available approximately 90 days prior to the start of the expo. The link to the kit will be available online to registered exhibitors and can be viewed upon log-in of the eShow exhibitor service center. The decorator (Fern) will also send out regular email reminders to exhibitors.

What are the exhibitor move-in/out dates and times?

Exhibits Installation:

Wednesday, October 13: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Exhibitor Final Booth Prep Before Hall Opens:
Thursday, October 14: 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Friday, October 15: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Exhibits Dismantle/Move-out:

Friday, October 15: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

What are the show dates and times?

Dedicated Show Hours for Attendees:
Thursday, October 14: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm

Friday, October 15: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Who are the attendees at the ASBO International Annual Conference & Expo?

The top 5 titles in attendance at the 2019 Annual Conference & Expo included: Business Manager, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant/Deputy/Associate Superintendent, Director of Finance/Accounting/Business, and School Business Administrator. The 2019 event included more than 1,000 registered attendees from 570 school districts.

How many name badges are included in the exhibit package?

Three complimentary conference registrations are included per 10’ x 10’ space. Registration includes admission to professional development sessions and all attendee networking events. Additional badges may be purchased for $100 per person.

What company info will appear in the mobile app?

The public directory listing featured in eShow will be viewable on the mobile app, including company name, booth number, 50-word description, and web address.

Who needs an exhibitor name badge?

All exhibit company representatives are required to wear a name badge to gain access to the exhibit hall and other conference functions. Independent contractors (i.e., Exhibitor Appointed Contractors – EACs) for installation and dismantle labor do not require a name badge. EACs may obtain a wristband at the registration desk to gain access to the exhibit hall during move-in and move-out hours.

Who are the official exhibit service contractors for the expo?

All order forms for services provided by the official contractors listed below will be included in the exhibit kit, provided approximately 90 days prior to the show date.

Decorator and Shipping: Fern
Electric, Water, Wi-Fi and Food & Beverage: Wisconsin District
Lead Retrieval: eShow
Audio / Visual Rentals: Freeman

What are the terms of payment?

To reserve a booth, the application/contract must be accompanied by a 50% payment deposit of the total amount of the total booth(s) costs.
100% of payment is due by September 15, 2021.
Booth cancellations received before July 13, 2021 will receive a 50% refund of amount already paid. Cancellations received on or after July 13, 2021 forfeit 100% of booth payment.
Credit card payment may be made by logging into the eShow Exhibitor Service Center.
Check payment may be made by mailing check to the ASBO International office (booth will not be reserved prior to receipt of check):

ASBO International
C/O: Exhibits

44790 Maynard Square, Suite 200
Ashburn, VA 20147

How do I make a hotel reservation?

ASBO International has room blocks at the following hotels. Hotel reservation links with the group rate are provided in your booth approval confirmation email. Both hotels are connected to the Wisconsin Center by a skywalk.

Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
333 W. Kilbourn Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53203

Hilton Milwaukee City Center
509 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53203