2026 AFHE Convention Exhibitor Application

2026 AFHE Convention Exhibitor Application

EXHIBIT HALL BOOTH SPACES for the 2026 AFHE CONVENTION are now SOLD OUT. Beginning 2.19.26, all new and pending applications will be placed on a waiting list.

Please note: the Young Entrepreneur booth application will be a separate form released in February. There are also separate applications for sponsorships, non-exhibitor welcome bag inserts, and non-exhibitor advertising available at afhe.org/exhibitor-portal.

2026 Exhibitor Application

BOOTH SPACE FOR THE 2026 CONVENTION IS NOW SOLD OUT. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ASSIGNED TO A WAITING LIST. Please read through the Exhibitor Information Packet at afhe.org/exhibitor-portal for details prior to completing the exhibitor application. You and your onsite representatives will be responsible for the information in the packet, which has been provided in order for you to have a smooth and successful experience at the AFHE Convention.

Are you new to the AFHE Convention? Please select New Applicant. If you have been with us before, please select Returning Exhibitor.
New Applicant Deposit is applied to the balance owed for approved applications. If your application is denied, your deposit will be refunded.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Email
Confirm Email
Mailing Address
Mailing Address
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal

ONSITE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMATION

Please provide the name, email address, and cell number for the primary contact person who will be present at the AFHE Convention staffing your booth. If you do not know who this will be at the time of application, please forward the information to vendors@afhe.org ASAP.

Email
Confirm Email

DESCRIBE YOUR PRODUCTS OR SERVICES

Provide a brief description of your products or services to be displayed/sold/promoted at the AFHE Convention.

SOCIAL MEDIA

If your company is on social media, we invite you to provide your social media links/handles so that we may tag you if our social media team features your booth on our account(s).

BOOTH ORDER

COMPLETING THE FOLLOWING FIELDS WILL INDICATE THAT YOU ARE AWARE THIS APPLICATION WILL BE PLACED ON A WAITING LIST. Booth selection fields have been disabled; please indicate your desired booth space in the “Booth Location Preference” field below. Please complete this section to let us know what type of booth space you wish to order. Refer to the draft layout map at afhe.org/exhibitor-portal. The total estimated amount owed can be found at the bottom of this form. Once your application has been reviewed and approved, you will receive a confirmation by email with an invoice and payment instructions. Late registration (April 2, 2026 and later) will incur a $100 late fee ($200 for large booth blocks).

STANDARD Booth Space – individual booths, end-caps, blocks, and islands

ONLY TWO REMAINING! (along the back N-S corridor, across from premium booths)
Select up to 3 inline booths
2 corner booths at the end of a row plus 2 adjacent inline booths, or a 4-booth island; includes $50 end-cap fee
2 corner booths plus 4 inline booths at the end of a row, or a 6-booth island; includes large block discount
2 corner booths plus 6 inline booths, or an 8-booth island; includes large block discount
ONE available; 2 corner booths plus 8 inline booths at the end of a row; includes large block discount

Premium Booth Space

Only ONE available (booths 1601-1606)
2 premium corner booths at the end of a row; plus $50 end-cap fee
ONE location available for this configuration; near the popular Young Entrepreneurs area
2 corner booths + 2 non-corner booths at the end of a row

Non-Profit Booth Space

8’x8′ corner booth space for non-profit 501(c)(3) organization
8’x8′ booth space for non-profit 501(c)(3) organization

BOOTH NOTES & SET-UP INFORMATION

Refer to the draft layout for booth numbers and exhibit hall floor plan (afhe.org/exhibitor-portal). You may indicate up to three preferences for booth location. We will do our best to honor booth preferences while also making sure that there is a good distribution of different types of exhibitors throughout the hall. Requesting a particular booth location does not guarantee that spot. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DRAFT LAYOUT IS NOT UPDATED TO SHOW CURRENT AVAILABILITY; all booth assignments remain tentative until publication in April 2026.
Vehicle Size or Shipping Arrangements
This information is needed to help us regulate vehicle access during load-in on Thursday, July 16.
Amount of Time Needed for Booth Set-Up
Please provide an accurate estimate of how long it takes to set up your booth.
Music / Sound at Your Booth
Please review the guidelines about music or sound from your booth on page 21 of the Exhibitor Information Packet. Sound must be kept low enough so as not to disrupt neighboring exhibitors.
Food Sample Distribution
Do you plan to distribute food or food samples from your booth? Please review guidelines pertaining to food distribution on page 22 of the Exhibitor Information Packet.

SOLD OUT! – WELCOME BAG ADVERTISING

Registered exhibitors have the opportunity to advertise in the welcome bags distributed to attendees at check-in. Prices below show the discount rates for registered exhibitors; prices are unchanged from 2024. DEADLINE to order/pay is May 29, 2026.
Welcome Bag Inserts are now SOLD OUT!

SOLD OUT! – CONVENTION PROGRAM ADVERTISING

Ad specs will be sent upon approval of your order. Ad copy must be received by April 24, 2026.
ALL CONVENTION PROGRAMS ADVERTISING IS NOW SOLD OUT. Advertise in our retail-quality full-color program magazine at the registered exhibitor rate.

EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP

ALL WORKSHOP SLOTS HAVE BEEN RESERVED and the waiting list is now closed. Registered exhibitors have the opportunity to pay for an exhibitor workshop in one of the three curtained pavilions in the exhibit hall. Connect with interested attendees in a more in-depth, 60-minute presentation format. One workshop per exhibitor, subject to approval, but you may request to be placed on a waiting list if there is availability for a second workshop time. Please email vendors@afhe.org to inquire.
EXHIBITOR WORKSHOP ORDER
Maximum of 50 characters including spaces for the title. If your workshop is undetermined at this time, please forward details ASAP for approval and invoicing.
0 of 340 max characters
Write description in full sentences. Maximum of 325 characters including spaces and punctuation (approx. 45 words)
*Workshop Day/Time Preference*
Please indicate the day and time you prefer. We will do our best to schedule your workshop as close as possible to the time requested.
*Exhibitor Workshop Recording Permission* – Select ONE of the options below.
*Exhibitor Workshop Speaker Guidelines* – Required Agreement

• I agree to refrain from presenting material or making statements at the AFHE Convention that are in conflict with AFHE’s mission of promoting parent-led home-based education and preserving the freedom to homeschool in Arizona, or statements that conflict with the AFHE Board of Directors’ Statement of Faith (available at www.afhe.org/about-afhe).

• I understand that AFHE requests that speakers refrain from making derogatory comments about other forms of education and/or other faiths/religions.

• I understand that AFHE’s philosophy is to promote the merits of home education and the beauty of Christianity without tearing down or bashing other forms of education or other religions. Factual information contrasting homeschooling with other forms of education may be shared.

• I will not promote taxpayer-funded education programs, tax credits, or vouchers for homeschoolers during the AFHE Convention.

• I understand and agree that inclusion of any visual, written, or graphical content in a workshop presentation constitutes permission for session attendees to utilize such material for their personal use. All other copyright and intellectual property laws apply to any other uses.

EXHIBITOR NAME BADGES – order extra badges here

EACH BOOTH SPACE RENTED COMES WITH THREE (3) NAME BADGES. Exhibitors with 3 or more booths will receive a maximum of 9 badges. Each person, adult or youth, working in your booth must either have an exhibitor name badge or be registered for the AFHE Convention. Please indicate here how many EXTRA exhibitor badges you need to purchase.
Leave blank if you are not ordering additional badges.
Leave blank if you are not ordering additional badges.
Leave blank if you are not ordering additional badges.
Please provide FIRST and LAST name for each adult representative that will be working in your booth. If you do not know who your reps will be at the time of application, please email them to vendors@afhe.org no later than June 12, 2026.
Please provide FIRST and LAST name for each of your children ages 6 and up or any youth that will be working with you in your booth. If you do not know who your reps will be at the time of application, please email them to vendors@afhe.org no later than June 12, 2026.

SPANISH or ASL at your booth?

Will your booth have any representatives who speak Spanish or know ASL?
Will your booth offer materials for students or parent educators that are written or presented in Spanish? (intended to serve Spanish speakers)

PRIZE DONATION OPPORTUNITY

As a means to encourage attendees to shop at exhibitor booths on-site during the convention, AFHE hosts the Buy It Here! promotion. There is no expense or extra work for exhibitors. Learn more in the Exhibitor Information Packet on page 12.
Would you like to donate a prize?
Please provide a brief description of your donation.
Please provide an estimated retail value for your donation.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Is there anything else we should know that will help us in reviewing your application to determine whether your company/organization/product/service is a good fit for our event?

TERMS OF AGREEMENT

In order to complete your application, please acknowledge agreement with the terms below. ALL BOXES BELOW MUST BE CHECKED BEFORE CLICKING “SUBMIT.”
Booth Availability Statement February 20, 2026
Exhibitor Information Packet
Right to Decline
Guidelines for Participation
Non-Profit Booth Space
Photos and Videos
Event Cancellation

TOTAL

Applying to be an exhibitor for the AFHE Convention is a two-step process. First, submit this application. Second, AFHE will review your application; if approved, we will send you an invoice and payment instructions. NO PAYMENT IS COLLECTED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE $100 DEPOSIT FOR NEW EXHIBITORS.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION. Please read and then check the boxes.

Please click “Submit” ONLY ONCE. ****CHECK YOUR EMAIL INBOX AND SPAM/JUNK FOLDER FOR A CONFIRMATION.****

Credit Card Payment – New Exhibitors must complete this information to proceed with your application.