2026 Sponsor and Exhibitor Resource Center

Get ready for GFOA's 120th Annual Conference in Chicago, June 28–July 1!
(Exhibit dates: June 28–30)

October 2025	Exhibitor Opportunities Open
November 2025	Hotel Block Opens - Connections Housing is our ONLY official booking partner
Late 2025	Sponsorship Opportunities Open to 2025 Sponsors
December 31, 2025	Call For Topics and Speakers Close
January 2026	Sponsorship Opportunities Open
February 2026	Sponsor and Exhibitor Badge Registration Opens
Spring 2026	Exhibitor Service Kit Available from Freeman
May 1, 2026	Balance Due on all Exhibit Space
May 29, 2026	Early Discount Deadline for Add-On Exhibit Badges
Friday, June 26, 2026, 12:00 pm–5:00 pm	Exhibitor Load-In (by appointment only)
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 8:00 am–5:00 pm	Exhibitor Load-In
Sunday, June 28, 2026, 9:30 am–1:00 pm	Exhibit Hall Open - Day 1
Sunday, June 28, 2026, 4:50 pm–6:00 pm	Exhibit Hall Happy Hour
Monday, June 29, 2026, 10:00 am–4:00 pm	Exhibit Hall Open - Day 2
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 10:00 am–2:00 pm	Exhibit Hall Open - Day 3
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 2:00 pm–5:00 pm	Exhibitor Load-Out
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 7:00 pm Doors, 8:00 pm Show	GFOA's Tuesday Finale Event (separately ticketed event)
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 8:00 am–12:00 pm	Exhibitor Load-Out

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