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SLAA's 2026 Fall Expo & Seminar - EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (CDT)
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Connect. Collaborate. Grow.

Connect with multifamily housing professionals in a dynamic, high-energy setting designed for building lasting business relationships. The Saint Louis Apartment Association Fall Expo & Seminar is the region’s largest multifamily event, bringing together hundreds of apartment industry professionals and the companies that support them. 

With SLAA members representing more than 104,000 rental homes across Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois, the Fall Expo offers unparalleled access to key decision-makers, including owners, executives, regional managers, property managers, leasing professionals, and maintenance teams.

Whether you're looking to strengthen existing relationships, generate new leads, launch a product, or increase brand visibility, SLAA's Fall Expo is where business gets done.

📍 St. Charles Convention Center

⏰ Exhibit Hall Hours: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

🎯 Booth Registration & Sponsorship Opportunities Open Late June 2026

💰 Early Bird Special: Save $100 off booth fees when you register by August 1st

Don't miss your opportunity to showcase your company at the industry's premier networking and business development event. Secure your spot early—prime booth locations and sponsorship opportunities sell quickly!

NEW FOR 2026:
More Education. More Engagement. More Opportunities.

The 2026 Fall Expo & Seminar will feature three educational sessions with expert presenters, offered at staggered times throughout the morning. This new format encourages attendees to move between classrooms and the Expo Hall, resulting in increased traffic, extended engagement, and more opportunities for exhibitors to connect with multifamily housing professionals throughout the day.

For exhibitors, that means greater visibility, more meaningful conversations, and additional opportunities to showcase products and services to decision-makers from across the region.

SLAA was chartered in 1976, which makes 2026 our 50th anniversary!  To help us celebrate, this year's Fall Expo & Seminar theme is the 70's.

Educational Sessions Will Include:
  • 9am-10:40am - Leadership Series: Presented by Kara Rice with Swift Bunny

  • 10am-11:40am - Maintenance Series: What is A2L Refrigerant Really? The Science, The Myths, and What Makes a Technician Dangerous vs. Elite Presented by Mark Sharp with Maintenance Academy

  • 11am - 12:40pm -  Advancing with AI: New Tools and Tactics to Enhance Operations, Marketing, Leasing, and Resident Engagement Presented by Kristi Fickert
Click Here to View the 2026 Exhibition Hall Floorplan

General booths are in white. Prime booths are shown in brown.  Extreme Prime booths are shown in orange. All booths are 10' x 10' with carpet, pipe & drape, an 8' table with skirting, 2 chairs, trash can, and a small sign.  Double booths are available in limited quantities. Electric and Wi-Fi can be purchased at the time of registration as well.

The difference between general, prime, and extreme prime is the location of your booth. Prime and Extreme Prime booths are located in higher traffic areas, near the food and beverage stations or the along the front row when attendees first enter the Expo Hall. Registration opens on Monday, June 29th. When you complete your registration, please note your top three preferred locations. To register, click the "REGISTER NOW" button in the top right-hand corner. 

Click below for several "MUST READ" documents to help you plan your successful 2026 exhibition.  

***PLEASE NOTE, due to the amount of time and financial investment made by the participating exhibitors, supplier partners who have not reserved a booth, are not allowed to attend the Fall Expo.  Please be respectful of this policy.  Thank you for your understanding.  

For More Information:

St. Louis Apartment Association Logo 12777 Olive Boulevard, Suite C
Saint Louis, MO 63141 314.205.8844

Trade Show Tips

Preparing for a trade show can be overwhelming.

These tips can help you plan for what to bring and how to present your display.

Your registration includes a 10' x 10' booth, carpeted, with pipe and drape, an 8’ table with skirting, 2 chairs, trashcan and a small company sign (8" x 24").  Electrical outlets are available for an additional fee of $80.00. WiFi is available for an additional $25.

Now that you know the specifics, you can move on to deciding what to take and how to showcase your products and services.

  • Even if a tablecloth is supplied, bring your own or something to add some depth (i.e. a table runner) and help your table stand out in a crowd. 
  • If your display space will allow, erect a stand-alone presentation board.  On the board, you can show clients how they can benefit by using your services.  Be creative and make it stand out.  Include pictures, if possible, and be sure your company name and logo are more than obvious. 
  • Arrange your display table in levels.  Put the larger items at the rear, shorter items in front of those, and even shorter items in front of those. 
  • Develop a PowerPoint presentation or video to display on your table. Your visitors will find this visually appealing and it will draw in their attention. 
  • Have plenty of fun giveaways, such as business cards, socks, cups, pens, magnets, etc. with your company name and/or logo on it.  Trade Show attendees love goodies! In addition, be sure to use display racks for showing your materials, brochures, and such. 
  • Offer something unique or a little different as a give-away.  Make sure your company name and contact information is noted on the give-away.  You could offer gift certificates for some of your services as a giveaway.  There’s nothing better than getting a deal. When they ‘cash in’ their certificate, they will see how valuable your services are and will come back for more. 
  • Have visitors drop their business card or offer a digital "check in" at your booth with a QR code, so you can gather information to follow up later. 
  • Have a portfolio of your work and / or product(s) available as part of your trade show display.
  • Coordinate a product demonstration.  It’s your time to educate the property management industry on what’s available to them.  
  • Have a game that trade show attendees can play to win a prize.  This will draw them into your booth and give you time to speak with them while they play.
  • Be friendly and inviting.  Say "Hi" to those that glance toward you or your booth. Strike up a conversation and be sure to have a short introductory speech ready. 
  • Most importantly… have fun!