EXHIBIT TIMES/LOCATION
Exhibit Location - Hilton Long Beach 2nd Floor
Exhibit Set-Up Tuesday, December 7th 7:30 am - 9:15 am
Exhibit Schedule - Hilton Long Beach 2nd Floor
Tuesday, December 7th 9:15am - 4:30pm
Wednesday, December 8th, 9:15am - 1:30pm
Exhibitor Check-in,
Monday, December 6th 4:30pm-5:30pm & 7:30pm - 8:30pm, Hilton Long Beach 2nd Floor
Tuesday, December 7th - 7:30am - 8:30am, Hilton Long Beach, 2nd Floor
Exhibitors & Sponsors - register by October 29, 2027
2027 Exhibitor/Sponsorship Registration now open!
The 16th Biennial 2027 Getting in Touch With Literacy Conference & AT, to be held December 6-9, 2027 at the Long Beach Hilton in Long Beach, CA, is expected to draw approximately 400 dedicated people from around the world, including researchers, educators and other professionals who promote literacy for children and adults who are visually impaired. Presenters from a dozen countries will provide more than 100 concurrent sessions to those in attendance.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY STRAND! This year we will be expanding our AT strand dedicated solely to enhancing the attendees knowledge of the constantly advancing AT available to teachers/instructors to help students and clients achieve improved access to literacy with more fun and educational tools that will ultimately lead to greater independence, employability, and enhanced quality of life.
Exhibitors and/or Sponsors are welcome to join us at the Welcome Reception on Monday December 6th 6:30pm - More details to come
Vendors will be recognized in conference advertisements, promotional materials, and signage based on sponsorship level and the date completed registration and payment are received.
Preferred vendor table locations will be assigned according to sponsorship level, receipt of payment, and space availability.
EXHIBIT APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 29, 2027
2027 GITWL&AT CONFERENCE
EXHIBITOR AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
EXHIBITOR AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Non-Profit Exhibitor - $850
1. 1- six-foot draped table and 1 chair
2. Full registration for 1 representative (sessions, reception, awards brunch, poster session, lunch, and breaks) All vendor representatives must be registered. Additional vendor representatives may register on GITWL general registration form.
3. Exhibitor Recognition on GITWL website that includes your company logo
Standard Exhibitor- $1500
All exhibitor levels (with exception of non-profits) include:
1. 1- six-foot draped table and 2 chairs
2. Full registration for up to 2 representatives (sessions, reception, awards brunch, poster session, lunch, and breaks) All vendor representatives must be registered. Additional vendor representatives may register on GITWL general registration form.
3. Exhibitor Recognition on GITWL website that includes your company logo
** Electricity in not included in registration and must be negotiated with hotel
EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR LEVELS
Please consider being a sponsor! A sponsorship is a not only a proven and appreciated way to support GITWL and keep our registration as low as possible, but to also build prestige and stand out from the crowd.
Bronze Level Exhibitor/Sponsor - $2000
Standard (above) + additional benefits include:
1. One social media post on GITWL platforms, and shared on TVI private groups before the conference
2. Company name and logo on signage at entrance to exhibit hall.
3. Bronze level recognition on conference website
Silver Level Exhibitor/Sponsor - $2500
Standard (above) + additional benefits include:
1. One e-blast to conference attendees, either before or after the conference with your forwarded content.
2. One social media posts on GITWL platforms, and shared within TVI private groups before conference
3. Company name and logo on signage at entrance to exhibit hall.
4. Silver level recognition on GITWL conference website
5. Silver level recognition on video screen prior to start of all showcase sessions
6. Preferred table location
7. 2-minute presentation to address conference attendees during a showcase session
Gold Level Exhibitor/Sponsor - $3000
Standard (above) + additional benefits include:
1. Two eblast to conference attendees, one before and one after the conference with your forwarded content.
2. Two social media posts on GITWL platforms, one before the conference and one after.
3. Company name and logo on signage at entrance to exhibit hall.
4. 5-minute/video presentation to address conference attendees during a showcase session
5. Gold level recognition of conference website/social media
6. Gold level recognition on video screen prior to start of all showcase sessions
7. Primary preferred table location
ADDITIONAL TABLE/S for any sponsorship level - $500 each
ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP AND RECOGNITION OPPORTUNITIES
1. 2027 GITWL Conference Bag Inserts - (brochure or one-page advertisement) - $400
2. Break Sponsorship – multiple financial support options. Your logo displayed prominently on signs throughout the break space and in program - Request to be contacted for more details.
3. Silent Auction Donation - Please consider bringing an item for our silent auction and prominently display your name and logo on it. All funds will be utilized to offset conference expenses and keep registration as low as possible in order to attract and educate as many attendees as possible.
4. Literacy Around the World Room Host - Be recognized as you have the opportunity to personally greet and welcome conference attendees to your own themed room in which you are the sponsor of the food, beverage, and decorations and are welcome to tell them all about you, your company, what you do, and why you love GITWL&AT and our field! Volunteers will be on hand to assist you in greeting guests, decorating or serving food/drinks in your room, if needed. $1000.00
Link to Exhibitor Guidelines - coming soon
For any questions regarding Registration or Sponsorship - Please email mhall@ais-llc.com
If you have any questions - please email us at gitwlconference@gmail.com