Ignite Your Game Plan TODAY and Prepare to Accelerate Your Connections at the Open Expo!

Step into a world of possibilities at the WBENC Expo! As an attendee, the Expo floor is your bustling hub, teeming with over 2,500 companies, 4,800 fellow visionaries, including women and small business owners, government agencies, the Fortune 500 and 1000, and many others, all eager to partner with women entrepreneurs like you!

To effectively prepare for the WBENC Expo, it’s essential to approach the event with a clear strategy. Carefully review the Expo’s schedule to prioritize workshops and networking events, while maintaining some flexibility for unexpected opportunities, and ensure you’re mentally and physically prepared by getting enough rest, staying hydrated, and being ready to listen actively and engage openly with other attendees!

Open Expo Hours:

• Wednesday, June 25 | 12:00 – 5:00 pm CT

• Thursday, June 26 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm CT

As you explore the WBENC Expo floor, each booth and display are a portal to new possibilities – a chance to create awareness about your business to a captive audience, to learn more about an exhibitor’s business and opportunities, and to get inspired by the latest trends and innovations throughout the WBENC network. Whether you’re looking to secure a new connection, seeking to build on an ongoing relationship, or simply aiming to stay ahead of the curve, the WBENC Expo is where all these aspirations can turn into realities.

Make a LASTING impression with 4800+ attendees as an exhibitor at the 2025 WBENC National Conference!

The National Conference presents an unsurpassed opportunity to showcase your company, identify potential suppliers or new purchasers, and expand your network. This is THE moment of the year for your business to engage face-to-face with over 4,800 influential women business owners, Fortune 500 and 1000 powerhouses, and government agencies all eager to collaborate. Our exhibitor packages not only secure your booth space but also grant you Full Conference Passes, ensuring you don’t miss out on any crucial connections and insights. Don’t just attend the WBENC National Conference, thrive in an environment buzzing with innovation, empowerment, and limitless opportunities.

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The benefits of exhibiting at the WBENC National Conference are immense!

• Prime Networking Hub: Your business deserves a spotlight, and we provide the stage.
• Leave a Lasting Mark on the WBENC Network: Make waves and be remembered among industry leaders.
• Industry-Centric Expo: You’re not just a participant, you’re at the heart of your industry’s epicenter.
• In-Demand Booth: Attendees seek YOU out, eager to discover what you have to offer.
• Seize Sales Opportunities: Showcase and sell your services, innovations and products (if applicable) directly from your booth.
• Amplified Marketing Presence: Elevate your brand’s visibility and enjoy the perks of being an Exhibitor (and even more if you choose to be a Sponsor!)
• And a Treasure Trove of Additional Benefits Await!: Your path to success is paved with advantages.

PLEASE NOTE: All exhibitor transactions are final in accordance with the WBENC No Refund Policy. Booth assignments will be placed on the Expo floor after full payment is received.

Note: Exhibitor Packages include 10×10 booth spaces. If you are interested in a larger booth space please contact valuedsponsors@wbenc.org to learn about sponsorship opportunities which include 10×20 and larger booth spaces.

What is a WBENC Turnkey Booth Package?

A WBENC Turnkey Booth Package is a pre-designed booth which will be set-up and ready for you to access beginning Monday, June 23, in the afternoon. All you have to do is arrive with your collateral and team and be ready to network. Choose from either a standard graphics package which features your company’s logo and the 2025 WBENC National Conference branding, or for an additional fee, you can secure fully custom graphics.

The Turnkey Booths are add-on packages to the base exhibitor packages.

You can purchase your Turnkey Booth add-on through your Exhibitor Dashboard after you purchase your exhibitor package.

As exhibitors, you hold the reins to shape your Expo experience. Dive into the excitement of the application process, where you’ll have the opportunity to select your top 2 preferred industries to be placed in on the Expo floor. In addition, exhibitors will be able to note their competitors and collaborators during their booth application process.

WBENC will make every effort possible to place exhibitors according to their preferences, however, there is no guarantee on booth placement.

Exhibitors will have the option to choose from the following industries:

• Automotive
• Chemical
• Energy
• Financial Services
• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Insurance
• Manufacturing & Construction
• Professional & Technical Services
• Retail
• Technology
• Travel, Arts & Entertainment
• Utilities

Booth Assignment Timeline

If you register before March 23, you will receive a correspondence about your booth placement during the month of April.

If you purchase a booth after March 23, you will receive a correspondence within 12 business days of the date you registered.

The booth assignment process for general exhibitors will not begin until April 1.

Please note that exhibitors will not receive their booth placement until a fully payment is received.

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AN IMPORTANT ALERT FROM WBENC ABOUT EXHIBITOR SERVICE “SCAMS” AND HOUSING “PIRATES” AND “POACHERS”

You may recall that in previous years WBENC made you aware of unauthorized parties contacting National Conference attendees, sponsors and exhibitors about securing hotel rooms for our event. We advised you to be on guard for these “pirates” or “poachers” (meeting industry terminology) who are relentless and might contact you with bogus discounts for hotel rooms or room blocks. Please stay on alert for these inquiries by unauthorized entities with regard to our 2025 conference in New Orleans, LA as well.

However, we also want to advise you that companies claiming to offer exhibitor services (such as inclusion in an exhibitor directory) have contacted some of our exhibitors from 2024 about the 2025 Conference requesting that they review, verify, and confirm pre-registered data for an Exhibitor Directory for Fairs and Exhibitions.

This request is not associated with WBENC, even though the communication references both WBENC and the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council in Washington, D.C. Do not respond to any communication requesting you verify exhibitor registration or any personal/company information.

WBENC will not solicit information to make hotel reservations or request that you take any other action related to the upcoming 2025 National Conference in New Orleans unless the message comes directly from WBENC, Map Your Show, BlueWater Technologies, Maritz, or our exhibit services provider, Hargrove, Inc., or appears on the official conference website – www.wbenc.org/conference.