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Thursday, March 19, 2026
3:30 PM - 7:30 PM (EDT)
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NAVIGATE new opportunities.
ANCHOR existing relationships.
CRUISE toward collaboration.

AHOY MATEYS! It's time to prep for your voyage.

Securing your spot at the exhibit space selection meeting puts you in ship shape to board the 2026 Sail Away Trade Show!

Only members in good standing can invest in the Set Sail Trade Show.
If you need to commandeer a GCAA membership, start here.


GATHER YOUR CREW FOR A DAY ON THE HIGH SEAS 

2026 · Sail Away Trade Show
Thursday, March 19, 2026
The Park Expo Conference Center · Liberty Hall

EXHIBIT SPACE PRICING

· Standard 10X10 · $950
· Super 10X10  · $1025
· Premium 10X10 · $1075
· Super Double 20X10 · $1,900
· Premium Double 20X10 · $2,150
· Quad 20X20 · $3,800

PAYMENT FOR YOUR TRADE SHOW EXHIBIT SPACE

· Your $100 exhibit space deposit must be paid through the GCAA website.
· All final exhibit space payments are due on or before January 31, 2026.
· Spaces secured after January 31st, 2026, require immediate/full payment.
· Unpaid exhibit spaces are subject to cancellation.

AFTER YOU SECURE YOUR SPOT, LOOK FOR THESE EMAILS

· Trade Show Exhibitor Packet
· Exhibitor Service Kit (Carpet, Furniture, etc. from Viper Trade Show Services)
· Ancillary Services Form (Electricity and Internet at Park Expo)
· Exhibit Space Worker Registration Form

TRADE SHOW EXHIBIT SPACE CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations after January 31, 2026
Responsible for 50% of the total exhibit space cost.

Cancellations after March 2, 2026
Responsible for 100% of the exhibit space cost. 

SAIL AWAY · TRADE SHOW SPONSORSHIPS
MUST BE AN EXHIBITOR TO PURCHASE

SAIL AWAY SPONSORSHIPS
· Are Non-refundable
· Are Non-transferable
· Cannot be canceled once purchased

SKIPPER (Silver Level) · $200

· Company hyperlink displayed on the Trade Show Attendee Page
· Spotlight Social Media Posts
· List of Attendees in Excel Format

GALLEY (Gold Level) · $300

· All Silver Featured Sponsor Benefits, PLUS...
· Exhibit Space location highlighted on the floor plan
· Logo on Trade Show e-mail communication

PORT (Platinum Level) · $400

· All Gold Featured Sponsor Benefits, PLUS...
· (1) Push Notification on Association App

    BOW (Bar Napkin Sponsorship) · $875

    · Company logo on beverage napkins at the bars 
    · Company hyperlink on the Trade Show Attendee Page
    · Spotlight Social Media Posts
    · List of Attendees in Excel Format

    BUOY (Bar Beverage Cup Sponsorship) · $1400

    · Company logo on beverage cups at the bars 
    · Company hyperlink on the Trade Show Attendee Page
    · Spotlight Social Media Posts
    · List of Attendees in Excel Format

    SALTIE (Selfie Station) · $1550
    · Custom branding on each photo experience
    · Logo printed signage at Selfie Station
    · Spotlight Social Media Posts
    · Lists of Attendees in Excel Format
    · (1) Push Notification During the Show

    CAPTAIN (Cash Grab Machine) · $800

    COMPASS (LinkedIn Post + Wednesday eBlast) · $125

    ADMIRAL (Attendee List & Digital Swag Bag) · $125

    · Digital collateral/coupon/offer sent to all attendees
    · Design file, 8.5X11 .png - send to kelly@greatercaa.org - deadline 3/2/2026.
    · Attendee List in Excel Format after the Trade Show