Vendor Options
⚠ REGISTRATION FOR THE EXHIBITION IS CLOSED
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Exhibition
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Live Fire
Monday, June 8, 2026
Where
Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center — Sandusky, OH
Attendance
1,500+ first responders (past 5 years)
Basic Packages
Exhibition
Basic — $800
10’×10’ booth with essentials
- ✔ 8’ table, skirt, pipe & drape, carpet
- ✔ 2 chairs, wastebasket, Wi-Fi
- ✔ Lunch for up to 2
- ✔ 2 exhibitor badges
- ✔ Logo on OTOA conference website page
Sponsorship Packages
⚠️ Read carefully: we no longer offer advertising in the conference brochure.
Sponsor
Bronze — $2,000
20’×10’ footprint
- ✔ Space: 20’×10’
- ✔ Up to 2 badges & lunches
- ✔ Logo on conference website page
Sponsor Popular
Silver — $3,000
Premium location
- ✔ Space: 20’×10’ (premium)
- ✔ Up to 3 badges & lunches
- ✔ Logo on conference website page
Sponsor
Gold — $5,000
Premium + social spotlight
- ✔ Space: 30’×10’ (premium)
- ✔ Up to 4 badges & lunches
- ✔ Logo on conference website page
- ✔ Social media feature
Sponsor Premium
Platinum — $8,000
Big footprint
- ✔ Four 10’×10’
- ✔ Up to 6 badges & lunches
- ✔ VIP Vendor Show Table at Live Fire
- ✔ Logo on conference website page
- ✔ Social feature + podcast spotlight
Sponsor
Corporate — $10,000
Event-wide branding
- ✔ Four 10’×10’ (premium area)
- ✔ Up to 8 badges & lunches
- ✔ Logo on conference website page
- ✔VIP table (Live Fire) + social + podcast
Sponsor Premier
Premier Corporate — $20,000
Max visibility
- ✔ Four 10’×10’ with power
- ✔ Up to 12 badges & lunches
- ✔ Company logo displayed on Kalahari entrance digital billboard
- ✔ Logo on conference website page
- ✔ VIP table (Live Fire)
- ✔ Podcast feature
Top-tier
Sponsor Title
Title Sponsor — $25,000
Ultimate visibility
- Contact the OTOA directly for this elite Title Sponsor Package:
Contact Terry Graham at terry.graham@otoa.org
Tier Details
⚠️ Read carefully: we no longer offer advertising in the conference brochure.
Basic Package — $800▸
- Booth Setup: 10'×10' with 8' table, table skirt, pipe & drape, carpet.
- Furniture & Essentials: Two chairs, wastebasket, Wi-Fi.
- Food & Refreshments: Lunch delivery to your booth for up to 2 exhibitors.
- Exhibitor Badges: Up to two (2).
- Brand Visibility: Company logo on OTOA conference page.
- Upgrade Option: Move to a Bronze or higher sponsorship level for premier placement in Kilimanjaro Sponsors Hall.
Bronze Sponsor — $2,000▸
- Booth Space: 20'×10'.
- Exhibitor Badges: Up to two (2).
- Food & Refreshments: Lunch for up to two (2).
- Brand Visibility: Logo on the conference website page.
Silver Sponsor — $3,000▸
- Booth Space: 20'×10' (premium location).
- Exhibitor Badges: Up to three (3).
- Food & Refreshments: Lunch for up to three (3).
- Brand Visibility: Logo on the conference website page.
Gold Sponsor — $5,000▸
- Booth Space: 30'×10' (premium location).
- Exhibitor Badges: Up to four (4).
- Food & Refreshments: Lunch for up to four (4).
- Brand Visibility: Logo on the conference website page.
- Social Media Spotlight: Featured post for Gold sponsors.
Platinum Sponsor — $8,000▸
- Booth Space: Four (4) 10'×10' booths
- Exhibitor Badges: Up to six (6).
- Food & Refreshments: Lunch for up to six (6).
- Brand Visibility: Logo on the conference website page.
- Exclusive Benefits: VIP Vendor Show Table at Live Fire.
- Spotlight: Social media + podcast feature.
Corporate Sponsor — $10,000▸
- Booth Space: Four (4) 10'×10', premium area.
- Exhibitor Badges: Up to eight (8).
- Food & Refreshments: Lunch for up to eight (8).
- Brand Visibility: Logo on the conference website page.
- Exclusive Benefits: VIP Vendor Show Table at Live Fire.
- Spotlight: Social media + podcast feature.
Premier Corporate Sponsor — $20,000▸
- Booth Space: Four (4) 10'×10' with electricity, premium.
- Exhibitor Badges: Up to twelve (12).
- Food & Refreshments: Lunch for up to twelve (12).
- Brand Visibility: Company logo displayed on Kalahari entrance digital billboard.
- Brand Visibility: Logo on the conference website page.
- Exclusive Benefits: VIP Vendor Show Table at Live Fire.
- Spotlight: Social media + podcast feature.
Title Sponsor — $25,000▸
- Contact the OTOA directly for this elite Title Sponsor Package: terry.graham@otoa.org
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsor an Officer▸
Support officers in receiving life-saving OTOA training.
- TIER #1 — $500: Full week of training.
- TIER #2 — $1,500: Full week + lodging.
Email office@otoa.org or add during registration.
Keg Sponsor — $500▸
Sponsor kegs for hospitality events; logo displayed throughout the week.
Coffee Station Sponsor — $500▸
High-traffic stations during General Session; your logo at each station.
Additional Marketing Opportunities
New Product Showcase — $250▸
New Product Showcase
- An exciting new program for exhibitors at our conference.
- Unveil your latest innovations and offerings.
Highlighted across three key conference moments:
- Sunday evening: Get early exposure during attendee check-in
- Monday all day: Take center stage during the General Session Lecture Series
- Monday evening: Engage with potential customers at the Hospitality Meet & Greet Event
Maximize your visibility and impact:
- Shine a spotlight on your new products
- Connect with a captivated audience
- Make a lasting impression at our conference
Some restrictions apply:
- OTOA has the right to deny product entry into this program based on space and size limitations.
Questions about this program? Email office@otoa.org
Join the "New Product Showcase" and showcase your innovations to a broader audience.
Live-Fire
Exhibit & Demo at the Live-Fire — $800▸
Monday, June 8, 2026 — 5 minutes from Kalahari.
Demo Space: Limited; first-come, first-served.
- Live-fire, less-lethal munitions, drones, robots, and other demonstrations
Ammunition Restrictions
- Provide all ammunition; prohibited: GREEN TIP, ARMOR PIERCING, CORBON, STEEL CORE.
- All ammunition must be inspected by OTOA range safety personnel.
Additional Restrictions
- No full-auto (per Erie County Conservation Club rules).
- Rifle suppressors must be secured and inspected.
Setup & Timing
Setup begins at 4:30 PM. Live-fire runs from 4:30–7:30 PM.
Venue
Erie County Conservation Club
815 Mason Rd, East Milan, OH 44846
Exhibition Schedule
Monday, June 8, 2026▸
- 12:00–10:00 PM — Kilimanjaro Ballroom: Exhibitor setup Check in at exhibitor registration first.
- 2:00–10:00 PM — River Rooms & West Pathway: Setup Check in first.
- 6:00–10:00 PM — Kalahari Ballroom: Setup Check in first.
- 4:30–7:30 PM — Erie County Conservation League: Live-Fire Event
- 5:00–7:00 PM — Live-Fire Hospitality BBQ (Exhibitors welcome)
Tuesday, June 9, 2026▸
- 7:00–9:00 AM — Exhibitor setup (all rooms) Check in first.
- 9:00 AM–4:00 PM — Vendor Show (Kalahari Convention Center)
- 3:00–4:00 PM — Beer Keg Service (sponsored kegs in all halls)
- 5:00–7:00 PM — Hospitality Event (Exhibitors welcome)
- 9:30 PM — All vendor show items removed
Exhibitor Information
Payment & Cancellation Policy▸
Invoices begin February 2026. Register early — this show sells out every year.
Full refund for cancellations received before Apr 30, 2026 (email terry.graham@otoa.org).
No refunds after May 1, 2026. All balances due by June 1, 2026.
Billing contact required: Full name + email. Open invoices must be paid before setup.
Exhibition Floor Map▸
Booth placement coordinated by Terry Graham.
Inclusions with Every Exhibition Space▸
- 8’ Table with skirt, pipe & drape, carpet, wastebasket
- Two chairs, Wi-Fi
- Lunch delivery (min. two box lunches)
- Minimum two exhibitor badges
Badge Scanning & Lead Generation▸
All attendee badges include QR codes. Scanning is FREE with an OTOA account.
Exhibitor Badges▸
- Mandatory to wear/display your issued badge while exhibiting.
- Badges enable access, networking, and identification.
- Replacements available at exhibitor registration.
- Edit allotted badges via your OTOA company profile.
- Additional badges $60 (during/after registration via office@otoa.org).
- Each badge includes a box lunch.
Booth Sharing▸
Prohibited without prior permission. Violations may result in exclusion from future events.
Contact terry.graham@otoa.org
Exhibitor Lodging
Conference Lodging▸
Shipping Booth or Supplies
Shipping to Kalahari?▸
Smith Expo delivers shipped materials to your booth.
- Booth numbers assigned after payment; email terry.graham@otoa.org.
Do you still have questions?
Contact OTOA▸
Contact Terry Graham at terry.graham@otoa.org