Exhibit Hall Details

Exhibit Booth Prices

$2,410 per 10x10 Premium Space
$2,310 per 10x10 Standard Space
See "What you get" below for more information

Tabletop Prices

$750 per tabletop space. Tabletops are limited to one per exhibitor. If you need more space, please purchase one or more booths. The tabletop option is perfect for exhibitors who don't want or need the full space of a booth, but still want to share materials and meet with annual meeting attendees. See "What you get" below for more information. 

Floor plan 

Premium booth spaces, regular booth spaces and tabletop spaces are all indicated on the floor plan. Additional tabletop spaces will be added if demand exceeds what is currently indicated on the floor plan. 

 

Exhibit Hours 

(Subject to change)

Move-in
  Thursday, January 8, 2026   8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.*
Please note, 8 am is the earliest you can arrive
on move-in day, but you are welcome to arrive
later than 8 am if you do not need the entire 8.5
hours to complete your set up.
Show Hours
  Friday, January 9, 2026   9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  Saturday, January 10, 2026   8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  Sunday, January 11, 2026   9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Move-out
  Sunday, January 11, 2026   12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Booth and Tabletop Reservations

All reservations will be made online according to the following procedures:

  1. Booth and tabletop requests will be accepted at http://historians.org/2026booths. You will need an AHA login; contact helpdesk@historians.org if you have one and need a reminder, or create a free new account at www.historians.org/createaccount. Booth and tabletop orders require a minimum deposit of 50% payable online by credit card.
  2. For booths: Examine the floor plan carefully before making your booth selection(s). Please include booth locations throughout the hall on your booth request to ensure a booth of your choice.
  3. For tabletops: Tabletops are located in a designated part of the exhibit hall (see floor plan). The AHA may extend tabletop space if demand exceeds what is currently available. 
  4. Each exhibiting company agrees to abide by all the terms and conditions of the contract. Changes to the contract by exhibitors are not allowed. Any changes to the terms and conditions by the AHA will be communicated to exhibitors.
  5. Assignment of booth and tabletop space will be made on a first come, first served basis with completed request and inclusion of proper deposit. Companies that exhibited at the 2025 AHA annual meeting will be given location preference.
  6. Once your booth(s) or tabletop has been assigned, you will receive a confirmation email. A separate email will detail the process for obtaining badges for your representatives.
  7. The balance of the exhibitor fee is due November 18, 2025. After October 1, 2025, no cancellations will be accepted. Deposits will be refunded on cancellations made prior to this date and must be made in writing. Cancellations received after October 1, 2025 obligate the exhibitor to full payment and forfeiture of all monies paid.

What You Get

  • Booth
    • Five free registrations per 10’ x 10’ booth, providing your representatives with full access to all meeting sessions and events
    • Networking access to thousands of history professionals
    • Listing in AHA annual meeting Program, and on AHA website and annual meeting app
    • Sponsorship and advertising opportunities, including app push notifications.
    • 24-hour Exhibit Hall security
    • Access to the Exhibitor Lounge
    • Booth identification sign
    • 8’ high back drape, 3’ high side rails
    • General Exhibit Hall cleaning
    • Assistance from the AHA’s official general service contractor to order products and services, including booth furniture, material handling, labor, and more.
    • New for 2026!
      • Complimentary promotion in the AHA's Exhibitor Preview email, sent to all attendees in the month before the meeting
      • An invitation to an optional exhibitor meet-and-greet session with high school history educators the afternoon of the first day of the conference/load-in day.

- Please note that furnishings, material handling (shipping/drayage), power, and Internet are not included with your booth rental fee. Tables, furniture, etc., can be obtained at an additional rental charge through the official service contractors. Information on ordering additional services is included in the Exhibitor Manual, available in September 2025.

  • Tabletop
    • Two free registrations per tabletop
    • 6-foot-long by 2-foot-wide display table, skirted in show colors; two chairs; wastebasket (the tabletop space is all-inclusive--no other furniture may be ordered.)
    • Networking access to thousands of history professionals
    • Listing in the AHA annual meeting Program and on the AHA website and annual meeting app
    • Sponsorship and advertising opportunities, including app push notifications
    • 24-hour Exhibit Hall security
    • Access to the Exhibitor Lounge
    • Identification sign
    • General Exhibit Hall cleaning
    • New for 2026!
      • Complimentary promotion in the AHA's Exhibitor Preview email, sent to all attendees in the month before the meeting
      • An invitation to an optional exhibitor meet-and-greet session with high school history educators the afternoon of the first day of the conference/load-in day

- Please note that while a skirted table, two chairs, and a wastebasket are included in your tabletop package, material handling (shipping/drayage), electricity, and Internet are not included in your fee. These can be obtained at an additional charge through the official service contractors. Information on ordering additional services will be shared in September 2025. 

For security reasons, annual meeting badges must be worn by exhibitors and attendees at all times in the Exhibit Hall.