General Exhibitor Information

The 2024 AZA Annual Conference will be at BMO Centre on Stampede Park! The premier event for zoo and aquarium professionals, the Annual Conference will be hosted by the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, and will bring together more than 2,000 leaders in the community from a wide variety of disciplines for several days of:

Networking with peers & sharing of successful programs
Exploration of new ideas and best practices
Learning about new technology, products, and services

A Fantastic Location

Attendees will enjoy the excitement and charm of Calgary. AZA is working with the company Cross Connect Customs & Event Logistics ahead of the 2024 Annual Conference. For a fee, Cross Connect will aid in the shipping/customs process for exhibitors traveling internationally. View Cross Connect's introductory document here.

Unique Networking Opportunities
AZA is proud to provide unique opportunities to promote products and services, cultivate relationships, and stay informed and engaged with the zoo and aquarium community.

Creative Marketing Avenues
Sponsorship opportunities are specially designed to bring your company to the forefront, generate buzz and create a strong awareness of your brand to decision makers in the zoo and aquarium community. Additional information may be found in the prospectus.

NEW for 2024! AZA Expo LIVE is a new exhibit hall theater, allowing your company or organization the opportunity to share programming content in the Annual Conference Exhibit Hall. AZA Expo LIVE provides 30-minute sessions that are focused, high-value LIVE marketing spots for exhibitors, sponsors, and advertisers. The theater is set for approximately 50 attendees and attendance may vary depending on the topic.

AZA Expo LIVE presentations may be used for demonstrating new and existing products, technology, and services that would be of interest to attendees. Time slots for the AZA Expo LIVE may be reserved at the time of booth selection. AZA CMEC members receive priority selection for timeslots.

Schedule
(tentative - subject to change)

Monday, September 16
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM	Exhibitor Move-in

Tuesday, September 17
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM	Exhibit Hall Opens

Wednesday, September 18
1:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Exhibit Hall Open
7:15 PM - 10:00 PM	Exhibitor Move-out

2024 Booth Pricing

Booth prices: $2,500 each with corner space extra $200

Inline Member: $2,500
Inline Nonprofit/Government: $3,050
Inline Nonmember: $3,600

Additional: $2,100 each (3 or more spaces)

Additional Member: $2,100
Additional Nonprofit/Government: $2,650
Additional Nonmember: $3,200

20 x 20 islands: $9,000 each – Members Only

Each 10x10 space includes 2 complimentary full registrations

Booth Draw Schedule

40+ Year Exhibitors: Friday, May 24th, 11:00 am EST
30+ Year Exhibitors: Tuesday, May 28th, 11:00 am EST
20+ Year Exhibitors: Wednesday, May 29th, 11:00 am EST
10+ Year Exhibitors: Friday, May 31st, 11:00 am EST
5+ Year Exhibitors: Tuesday, June 4th, 11:00 am EST
1+ Year Exhibitors: Thursday, June 6th, 11:00 am EST
New Exhibitors-Members: Monday, June 10th, 11:00 am EST
General Public (Non-Members): Thursday, June 13th, 11:00 am EST