The 2022 INAFSM Annual Conference will be held September 14-16 at the Century Center in South Bend, located on the banks of the St. Joseph River.

Become an INAFSM Annual Sponsor or Conference Exhibitor

Being a conference exhibitor or annual sponsor* is a great opportunity for you to promote your company or organization to Indiana’s floodplain and stormwater managers, elected officials, agency representatives, engineers, planners, and designers along with other industry professionals.

* Annual sponsorships also include conference exhibitor benefits

Information about the following can be found below:

Ready to get registered as an exhibitor or sponsor?

Exhibitor and Sponsorship Options

You have the choice of different levels of opportunities with associated perks as outlined below:

Headwater Exhibitor and Annual Sponsorship: $5,000

Benefits include:

  • New this year: Headwater Exhibitors will also be recognized as annual INAFSM Sponsors. Company logo will appear on every page of the INAFSM website for twelve months.
  • At the Annual Conference:
    • Two conference registrations
    • One 8‐foot X 30‐inch table display with first choice of location
    • Complimentary 20-AMP Power Strip to Booth
    • Recognition of Company logo highlighted on screen
    • Inclusion in Conference App (About your company, Contact Information, Social Media Links, Office Location with map)
    • Featured on INAFSM Home Page until October
    • Optional (if vendor sponsor chooses): Vendor logo giveaway item provided by vendor will be placed in all attendee registration packets (items such as paper, pens, etc.)
    • Special recognition signage/featured separately as main sponsor
    • Participation in Vendor Ignite Session if desired

Basin Exhibitor and Annual Sponsorship: $3,500

Benefits include:

  • New this year: Headwater Exhibitors will also be recognized as annual INAFSM sponsors. Company logo will appear on every page of the INAFSM website for twelve months.
  • At the annual conference:
    • Two conference registrations
    • One 8‐foot X 30‐inch table display with second choice of location
    • Complimentary 20-AMP Power Strip to Booth
    • Recognition of Company logo highlighted on screen
    • Inclusion in Conference App (About your company, Contact Information, Social Media Links, Office Location with map)
    • Optional (if vendor sponsor chooses): Vendor logo giveaway item provided by vendor will be placed in all attendee registration packets (items such as paper, pens, etc.)
    • Participation in Vendor Ignite Session if desired

Watershed Exhibitor: $2,000

Benefits include:

  • At the Annual Conference:
    • Two conference registrations
    • One 8‐foot X 30‐inch table display with third choice of location
    • Complimentary 20-AMP Power Strip to Booth
    • Recognition of Company logo highlighted on screen and in INAFSM newsletter
    • Inclusion in Conference App (About your company, Contact Information, Social Media Links, Office Location with map)
    • Participation in Vendor Ignite Session if desired

River Exhibitor: $1000

Benefits include:

  • At the Annual Conference:
    • One conference registration
    • One 8‐foot X 30‐inch table display with fourth choice of location
    • Recognition of Company logo highlighted on screen and in INAFSM newsletter
    • Inclusion in Conference App (About your company, Contact Information, Social Media Links, Office Location with map)
    • Participation in Vendor Ignite Session

Networking/Special Event Sponsorship: $500

Benefits include:

  • At the Annual Conference:
    • Ideal for those who prefer not to exhibit
    • Recognition card placed on door prize giveaway
    • Sponorship announced with logo displayed at event
    • Can be an add-on option to any of the above exhibitor opportunities

Electricity and Other Special Requests

20 AMP service is provide complimentary for all exhibitor levels except River. The option to opt in for 20 AMP service is included in the Exhibitor Registration Form. Exhibitors who need electricity will not be able to plug directly into wall outlets. For other electrical requests, or to request one-time water fills and drainage, pallet delivery, wired internet, etc., please utilize the Century Center Service Order Form


Vendor Ignite Session and Vendor Showcase

Our Vendor Ignite Session is planned as part of our agenda to provide time for exhibitors to highlight their products and services to conference attendees in a fun and energetic general session. Plus, Wednesday evening a Vendor Showcase event is planned to engage participants in a contest to fill out sponsor cards which will be used in a drawing for a special door prize giveaway. A winner will be announced right before the Wednesday evening meal. These are all great opportunities to promote your products and services and to meet new customers and clients.


Move-in and Move-out Times

Move-in:

Tuesday, September 13, 4 - 8 pm
Wednesday, September 14, 9 am - 12 pm

Move-out:
Thursday, September 15, any time during track sessions (NOT plenary sessions)
Friday, September 16, 7 am - 8 am.


Additional Information

  • During conference afternoon breaks we are requesting that Sponsors please offer small, individually wrapped snack items (such as crackers, cookies, candy, etc.) at their booths as a means to draw in attendees. Please be creative!
  • We are asking all exhibitors to donate a gift basket, gift card, etc. that could be used our prize drawings throughout the conference. Another opportunity to be recognized!
  • Questions? For exhibitor-specific questions, please contact Exhibitor Chair Tonya Cottrell. For all other conference-related questions, please contact the INAFSM staff at [email protected]