2026 Annual Conference Exhibitor Application



Application to Exhibit
2026 Annual Conference


We appreciate your interest in exhibiting at the 2026 International ACAC Annual Conference at Carnegie Mellon University and The University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA! 

The 2026 Exhibit Hall will be open throughout the conference: Tuesday, July 14 through Thursday, July 16. We anticipate 1,500 members from over 100 countries will attend the conference, representing secondary schools, universities, and organizations as well as individuals in the field of international admissions/counseling.

  • Applications will be approved on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Approved exhibitors will be notified and invoiced via email starting in mid-January.
  • 70 exhibit slots are available for 2026.

Costs and Inclusions

The exhibit fee is $2,250 USD for International ACAC member organizations and $3,250 USD for non-International ACAC member organizations. 

  • Payment must be received by May 31, 2026.
  • The exhibit fee includes two exhibit-only registrations, which allow access to meals and social events. Separate conference registration is required for access to education sessions and fairs. 

Additional information can be found on the 2026 Exhibit Hall web page.

Questions? Please contact the 2026 Exhibits Team at SponsorshipAndExhibits@lntematlonalACAC.org.

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Exhibitor Information

The country in which the organization's headquarters is located. 

See the list of countries by region.

Please provide a brief description of your organization, no more than 150 words. This will be included in the conference program and app. Please note that International ACAC may adjust the formatting of your submission to fit the space available.

Are you the best contact for the exhibit? If NO, please fill out the information on the next page. 

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Best Point of Contact

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Policies and Agreements

Fees for an International ACAC Member Organization: $2,250 USD
Fees for a Non-Member Organization: $3,250 USD

Included in Exhibitor Fee:

  • Two exhibit-only registrations (includes access to meals and social events)
  • One six-foot table with two chairs 
  • Internet and power access
  • Exhibitors' descriptive information listed in the conference program and conference app


Exhibit-only registration and exhibit fees do not provide access to university and college fairs, or educational sessions. Exhibitors who are members of International ACAC must register separately for the full conference. Conference registration opens on March 18.


Please initial the box below to confirm that you have read and agree to this information. 

Registered Attendee versus Exhibit-Only Staff:

  • Approved exhibitors that are International ACAC members may have up to 3 registered attendees. In addition, they may have up to 2 exhibit-only staff members. 
  • Approved exhibitors that are not International ACAC members are limited to 2 exhibit­-only staff members. Please share the names and email addresses of exhibit-only staff members with International ACAC by May 31, 2026.


You must be an International ACAC member to register as a conference attendee. Separate registration and payment is required. 

Included in the exhibit fee are 2 exhibit-only registrations. Exhibit-only registrants have limited access to conference programming and events, as outlined below:

We encourage exhibitors to be at their table during the designated hours (outlined on page 4 of the Exhibitor Contract). Exhibitors can break down their displays after 3:00 PM on Thursday, July 16. 

We kindly ask exhibitors to be mindful of the number of representatives they have congregating in their designated exhibit space. During busy times, the Exhibit Hall aisles are designed for walking and small talking, and should not be blocked or overcrowded. Please utilize the many spaces on campus for continued conversations with your colleagues. 


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International ACAC will notify exhibitors of acceptance beginning in mid-January. Once accepted, the approved exhibitor must review and sign the 2026 Exhibitor Contract. 

Payment arrangements and signed contracts are due back to International ACAC by May 31, 2026. Payment details and the contract will be provided with the exhibitor acceptance notification. Until both payment and signed contract is received, the exhibit table is not guaranteed. 


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No refunds will be made if the exhibitor cancels the contracted space after May 31, 2026, or if the exhibitor fails to occupy the exhibit space on-site. 

Payment for the exhibit will be refunded in full less a $100 processing fee if a written request for cancellation is received by International ACAC before May 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.


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The exhibitor shall maintain general liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000 USD) to cover its potential liabilities under the Exhibitor Contract. Proof of insurance must be submitted to International ACAC by May 31, 2026 or the exhibitor may lose exhibit privileges. Submission instructions will be provided in the exhibitor acceptance notification.


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International ACAC is committed to bringing diversity to our organization and we seek to provide an environment in which diverse participants may learn, network, and enjoy the company of colleagues in an environment of mutual human respect. We expect all attendees to conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner. Failure to adhere to these expectations may result in exclusion from future events, revocation of membership (if applicable), or other disciplinary action, at the discretion of the Executive Board.


Please enter your full name in the box below to confirm that you have read and agree to this and all policy and agreement information included in this application.