Instead of an expo hall open to all attendees -- AzLA will host several events exclusive to invited vendors and provider member decision-makers.
WHY the change from the traditional trade show?
For vendors, this unique format:
Creates the optimal environment for networking and building relationships with key decision makers
It also maximizes their time – no waiting around the exhibit hall for provider members to visit between sessions
No cost to ship exhibit booth supplies / equipment
For providers:
This is an invaluable opportunity to dialog with industry-leading vendors
Will provide intimate opportunities to learn about new products and solutions to the challenges they face every day
WHO is invited to participate in the Exclusive Marketplace Connection?
Vendors chosen (from the online Exclusive Marketplace Vendor Catalog) by Provider Member decision-makers
Provider Member decision-makers identified by Arizona LeadingAge
EXCLUSIVE MARKETPLACE CONNECTION VENDOR CATALOG
The Exclusive Marketplace Vendor Catalog is a great way to get exposure! Please note it is not a guaranteed invitation to Conference events. Only those vendors selected by participants will be invited to the private events.
HOW to get listed in the online Exclusive Marketplace Vendor Catalog
Vendors may sign up to be included in the Exclusive Marketplace Vendor Catalog.*
The Exclusive Marketplace Vendor Catalog includes basic business info:
Business Name
Website
Brief Description
Business Categories
*All Exclusive Marketplace Vendor Catalog entrants have the opportunity to provide a handout and/or goody to be included in conference attendee tote bag.
Where are the Exclusive Marketplace Connection events?
The Connection events will be held in the same place as the expo hall in previous years
Instead of booths - vendors & Provider Member decision-makers will meet at tables at pre-arranged times
Not open to the general conference attendees
Participating vendors and Provider Member decision-makers will have different badges than other conference attendees, this badge will serve as their “admission ticket”
When are the Exclusive Marketplace Connection events?
Day 1, Wednesday, May 17, 2023:
Morning Meetings
Scheduled meetings
Impromptu meetings and networking time
Meetings are before conference sessions
Private Lunch
Late afternoon / evening Private Reception
After conference sessions
Day 2, Thursday, May 18, 2023:
Private Breakfast
Morning Meetings
Scheduled meetings
Impromptu meetings and networking time
Meetings are before conference sessions
VENDOR SELECTION & FOLLOW UP PROCESS
Key Dates:
January 28, 2023: Deadline to submit for Catalog Listing
February-March 2023: Provider Member Decision-makers choose Vendors to meet
March 2023: AzLA to notify Vendors chosen
April 2023: Vendors commit to participating
April 30, 2023: Deadline for AzLA to receive items for Conference Attendee tote bags
May 17 & 18, 2023: Exclusive Marketplace Connection events
If Chosen, Vendor Commitment/Registration:**
Free for AzLA Gold Business Members
Free for AzLA Silver Business Members
$1250 for AzLA Bronze Business Members
$2100 for non-members
**Vendor Registration Includes:
Admission for 2 Individuals for:
All Exclusive Marketplace Connection events
All Conference Sessions
All General Session Meals
The Experience Room
AzLA Membership Meeting
AzLA Awards Luncheon
If NOT Chosen, Vendor Opportunities:
For a fee, may attend the Exclusive Marketplace Reception
Discounted rate to attend Conference as a participant
Variety of Sponsorship Opportunities, including Session Sponsor with platform time
