53rd Annual Convention: April 2-4, 2009
Austin Convention Center - Austin, Texas
Attendee Profile
The TSHA Annual Convention draws an attendance of over 4,000 speech-language pathologists, audiologists, consumers, and speakers from Texas and surrounding states! The 2009 Convention exhibitor opportunities include an Exhibit Hall with over 200 booths, break and special event sponsorship opportunities, Product Promotion presentations, Job Placement Services, Onsite Convention Program advertising, discounts on membership mailing lists, and more! Download the full TSHA 2009 Convention Exhibitor Prospectus.
Exhibit Booth Space
Exhibitors are invited to sell, as well as display, their products in an exhibit hall booth. The 2009 Exhibit Hall will feature over 200 exhibits. Booth fees include one 10’ x 10’ pipe and draped booth, one 6’ skirted table, two side chairs, and one 7” x 44” single-line company identification sign. Exhibit Hall hours for 2009: Thursday, April 2- 10:15am-6:00pm Friday, April 3- 10:00am-6:00pm Saturday, April 4- 10:00am-1:30pm Download an Exhibit Booth Contract. Click here to view exhibit booth availability as of 12/12/08.
Sponsorships
TSHA 2009 Convention sponsorships are available to give your company additional exposure. Show your support of our long-standing professional organization of dedicated professionals through one of our sponsorship options. Call 888-SAY-TSHA to customize a sponsorship package for your company. Download Convention Sponsorship information.
Product Promotion Presentations
Product Promotions allow individuals and companies the opportunity to have a one-hour "audience" with Convention attendees who are interested in learning specifically about a published intervention approach, product, or service! TSHA has set aside one-hour blocks for Product Promotions during the 2009 Convention on Thursday, April 2, and Friday, April 3. A room, screen, LCD projector, and microphone will be provided, and sessions will be advertised in the Onsite Convention Program. Product Promotion presentations may be formatted as an "educational session" geared to show your product or service and how it relates to a particular professional setting. Or, your presentation may target existing clients and solicit feedback on how your product, service, or project is working for them. Product Promotions will be offered on a first come, first served basis, and space is limited. Apply online for a Product Promotion presentation at Convention.
If you are looking to recruit new staff members, don't miss the opportunity to participate in TSHA's Job Placement Services at Convention. Companies who participate in Job Placement Services will have the option to interview applicants during Convention a special Job Placement area. Attendees will be invited to browse listing books of available positions during Convention hours. If you company chooses to hold interviews, interested applicants may sign up to meet with your representative during scheduled interview times. Companies registered to participate in Job Placement Services will also receive a one-month Job Posting on the TSHA website. Download the Employer Form to participate in Job Placement at Convention.
Electronic Mailing List
A digital mailing list of the entire TSHA membership (over 4,700 members) in Excel spreadsheet format is available at a special 50% discount to Convention exhibitors! The digital mailing list will be sent via email. You must have an exhibit booth at Convention to take advantage of this special offer, good through April 4, 2009. Order the TSHA membership mailing list.
