2026 Conference VENDOR - Save the Date
2026 Conference VENDOR - Save the Date
December 7th, 2025

OTOA 2026 Save The Date

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
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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▸

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.

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, other demos

Ammunition Restrictions

  • Provide all ammo; prohibited: GREEN TIP, ARMOR PIERCING, CORBON, STEEL CORE.
  • All ammo inspected by OTOA range safety personnel.

Additional Restrictions

  • No full-auto (Erie County Conservation Club rules).
  • Rifle suppressors must be secured and inspected.

Setup & Timing

Setup 4:30 p.m.; Live-fire 4:30–7:30 p.m. Limited parking; OTOA staff will assist.

Venue

Erie County Conservation Club, 815 Mason Rd, East Milan, OH 44846

Information on possessing firearms

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.

View 2026 Exhibition Map & Floor Plan

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?▸

Download Exhibitor Kit & Form

Download Furniture Catalog

Smith Expo delivers shipped materials to your booth.

Do you still have questions?

Contact OTOA▸
Contact Terry Graham at terry.graham@otoa.org