We’re excited to announce that exhibitor applications for the 2026 WHSA Annual Conference are officially open—and spaces fill quickly each year.
Three Days of Learning, Two Days of Exhibiting
Our 2026 conference runs Monday-Wednesday, February 23-25 at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. The exhibit hall is open Monday and Tuesday (February 23-24), positioning vendors perfectly to connect with attendees during the heart of the conference. The numbers that matter:
- 300+ attendees committed to three full days
- 76% need solutions for challenging behavior strategies
- 62% are addressing staff burnout and retention
- 51% ranked “directly addresses our biggest challenges” as the #1 factor in conference value
These aren’t casual browsers—they’re professionals with problems to solve and budgets to allocate.
New for 2026: Digital-First Approach
We’re reducing our environmental impact by encouraging exhibitors to minimize printed catalogs and paper materials. Direct attendees to your website, use QR codes, or provide digital resources. It’s better for the planet and often more effective for follow-up.
Application Deadline: Monday, December 22, 2025
We review applications on a rolling basis, and spaces are assigned as payments are received. Early applicants have the best selection of booth locations. Accepted exhibitors notified by Monday, December 29, 2025
Investment Levels
Pricing structured for organizations of all sizes:
- Corporate/Large Business: $800
- Small Business: $300
- Non-Profit (with sales): $200
- Non-Profit (no sales): $150
All packages include booth space, table, chairs, lunch for your rep, and participation in our proven Passport for Success engagement program.
What Makes WHSA Different?
- Guaranteed booth traffic through our Passport for Success program
- Right-sized event with only 17-24 exhibitors (less competition, more visibility)
- Direct access to decision-makers who control budgets
- Prime location with exhibit spaces in or directly adjacent to the General Assembly where all sessions are held
- Built-in networking with Monday evening reception in the exhibit hall
Don’t Wait
With limited space and strong interest from returning exhibitors, we expect to fill our available spots before the deadline.
Questions? Contact J Nadolski at whsaassist@whsaonline.org or 608-275-3722.
The WHSA Annual Conference brings together Head Start and Early Head Start professionals from across Wisconsin for three days of learning, networking, and discovering resources that support quality early childhood programs.
