2024 Convocation News & Information for Exhibitors and Sponsors

Click here for the PDF (printable) vendor form/Prospectus

Click here: Exhibit hall layout

Click here: Vendor marketing flyer

Exhibit Space:  *All booths will be Pipe and Drape spaces
  • 8 X 10 booth space:  $2,700 member/$3,000 non-member 
  • 8 X 20 (Double) booth space: $4,000 (Contact ACHCA Staff)
  • Idea Exchange add-on to exhibit space:  $650
  • Stand Alone Idea Exchange:  $1,250
  • Exhibit Pass Only:  $1,250

To become an ACHCA Business Affiliate Member for $250, Click here for additional information.

*Discounts available to ACHCA Partners....Please contact us for additional information at [email protected]*

*Idea Exchange presenters must complete the following form once registration has been completed.  Click here to access the form.  

Sponsorship Opportunities:  

  • Reach Leaders in Long Term Care:  Extend the reach of information through exhibit and sponsor opportunities.  Without the support of our vendor partners, ACHCA could not offer the cutting-edge information and professional networking opportunities that set our conferences apart.  

    Join the American College of Health Care Administrators in Myrtle Beach to showcase your products and services. Convocation attendees are experienced, high level decision makers from across the country specializing in skilled nursing and assisted living.

Advertising Opportunities: 

Full Page (8 x 10):  $600
Half Page (8 x 5):  $400
Quarter Page (3.75 x 5):  $200
Business Card (3.25 x 2):  $100
Congratulation Ads:  $50
Digital Ad (website and Convocation e-news): $250
 

Waiver and Release/Covid Protocols

As a participant in ACHCA’s 2024 Convocation and Expo please review the following information.
Waiver and Release/Covid Protocols can be found here:  www.achca.org/waiver

 

Exhibit Badges
All vendors should check-in at the registration desk upon arrival to pick up their badge. A badge must be worn in order to gain admission to the conference and exhibit area during installation, dismantling and show hours. Vendors are encouraged to attend education sessions and may receive CE credit for an additional charge of $215. Two badges come with 8x10 space.   Extra badges may be purchased for $150 each (Limit of 4 additional badges).
 
Shipping Information
*Please see vendor portal for complete instructions or email our conference planning team at [email protected]
 
 
AV Needs
Click here for additional information. 
 
 
Conference Attendee List
A pre and post-conference attendee list will be emailed to exhibitors. The pre-conference registration list will be emailed in April and the post conference list will be emailed in May.  ACHCA requests that you limit your emails/postal mailings to one pre‐conference and one post‐conference communication.
 
Exhibit Schedule

*Times subject to change

Exhibit Space Move-In
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 8:00am - 2:00pm
Late Move-in will incur a fee of $250
 

Leadership (Chapter/District/Board) & Vendor Reception | Invitation Only
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 3:15 - 3:45pm

Chair’s Welcome Reception | Exhibits Open
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 3:45 - 5:00pm

Vendor Networking Evening:  Perfect opportunity for sponsors, exhibitors, and chapters to invite attendees to private events. 
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 5:00pm-until

Networking Breakfast | TBD
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | 6:45 - 7:45am

Business Advisory Council | TBD
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | 10:00 - 10:30am

Exhibitor Lunch
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | 11:15am - 12:15pm
 

Networking Lunch | Exhibits Open
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | 12:15 - 2:15pm

Exhibit Space Move-Out
Please do not start tear down until 2:30pm.
Early tear down will incur a fee of $250.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Idea Exchange | Kensington DEF
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | 8:00 - 10am

Social Media
Increase your booth traffic and awareness about your company by joining ACHCA on Twitter. We invite you to use the official Convocation hashtag, #ACHCAConvo24 to tweet about your giveaways, special moments and other things you want attendees to know. If you're on Facebook, we invite you to like our page and share updates and photos from the conference and "tag" American College of Health Care Administrators in your post. For LinkedIn, we invite you to follow ACHCA and share updates and photos from the conference and "tag" ACHCA in your post.  Waves of opportunity, oceans of success. 
 
Conference Marketing Materials:  Click here for additional information. 

Hotel Reservations

Reserve your room reservation by April 5, 2024Click here to make your reservation online or call the Reservation Center at 1-800-445-8667 or 843-449-0006 to secure a reservation; refer to the ACHCA conference to secure our conference room rate. Room rate of $235 and a daily resort fee of $35.  A one-night stay will be charged to your credit card as a deposit (refundable if cancelled 3 days prior to your arrival date).

Embassy Suites rates include complimentary buffet breakfast and complimentary evening reception.

Limited Availability:  As travel begins to increase and attendees, speakers, and vendors begin to reserve their hotel rooms, some nights may be in limited supply.  
 

Important NoteYou are strongly encouraged to utilize ACHCA's room block.  By doing so we are able to reduce overall costs associated with the conference allowing us to offer special events that are included in registration. 

2024 Vendor Toolkit
2024 vendors will receive toolkit, furnishings kit, shipping information, and booth assignment via email at a later date.