Exhibitors

We look forward to welcoming you to the Annual CMEA In-Service Conference in Hartford, CT, March 26-28, 2026. We have an exciting conference planned. This year, we anticipate around 400 attendees from throughout the Northeast. We will also have more than 550 students across five ensembles. Educators, students, and parents attending the conference can visit the exhibits!

Questions? Contact the CMEA office by email at executive@cmea.org.

Exhibit Hours

Hours of Operation

  • Thursday, March 26, 2026 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Friday, March 27, 2026 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

During the exhibit area’s opening hours, an attendant must be responsible for each display.

SET UP TIME

  • Thursday, March 26, 2026 – 6:00 AM- 9:00AM (We do not have the space on Wednesday, March 25th)

Exhibit Space Rates

Exhibit space is booked by 6-foot increments, with one 6-foot draped table and two chairs provided per space. The exhibit area is a large pre-function area located in front of the Grand Ballroom. It is carpeted. Wifi will be available for all exhibitors.

Power orders must be arranged and purchased separately. Information will be sent once your registration is complete and payment is received.

Exhibit space is reserved at a flat rate per exhibit space:

  • $375 per space for commercial enterprises
  • $325 per space for colleges/nonprofits

Two Representatives per organization are included with your registration; additional badges are $50 each.

REGISTER BY March 15, 2026

Advertising Opportunities

RESERVATION DEADLINE: 3/1/26–ARTWORK DEADLINE: 3/4/26

YES! I want to serve as an Advertiser for the 2026 CMEA In-Service Conference. Get your business noticed and support CMEA

ADVERTISING RATES
Ad Size/Rate: (All ads will be digital ads on the conference app)

  • $600/ Full Page Color/4.25” x 7.25”
  • $500/ Full Page B&W/4.25” x 7.25”
  • $300 / Half Page Color/4.25” x 3.5”
  • $250 / Half Page B&W/ 4.25” x 3.5”
  • $175 / Quarter Page (Horizontal) Color / 2” x 3.5”
  • $150/ Quarter Page (Horizontal or Vertical) B&W / 4.25” x 1.75”

PAYMENT AGREEMENT: All payments in full are due no later than March 4, 2026

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