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SLAA's 2026 Fall Expo & Seminar - SAVE THE DATE

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (CDT)

Event Details

SLAA's 2026 Fall Expo and Seminar will be held on Wednesday, October 28th at the St. Charles Convention Center.

Booth registration and sponsorship opportunities will open in late June 2026.  Early Bird registrations will receive $100 off the booth fee. For planning purposes, the Exhibit Hall will be open from 11am-3pm this year. 

NEW THIS YEAR! 

Three separate sessions with expert presenters will be offered and included with the full seminar / expo attendee registration.  Educational sessions will include:

  • 9am-11am - Leadership Series: Presented by Kara Rice with Swift Bunny

  • 10am-12noon - 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 - 1pm -  Advancing with AI: New Tools and Tactics to Enhance Operations, Marketing, Leasing, and Resident Engagement Presented by Kristi Fickert

More details will be provided prior to open registration.

The Saint Louis Apartment Association was chartered in 1976, which makes 2026 our 50th anniversary!  To celebrate, the theme for this year's Fall Expo & Seminar is the 70's.

Click Here to View Map of 2025 Exhibitor Booths!*

*The map with the 2026 booth availability will be updated prior to open registration.  This map from 2025 is to offer a general idea of the Exhibit Hall layout.

Here are several "MUST READ" documents from the 2025 Fall Expo and Seminar that will help you plan your successful exhibition.  These documents will be updated once all details are finalized and registration is open to exhibitors for the 2026 Fall Expo.

***Lastly, 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 “stuff”. 

  • 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 giveaways, such as business cards, cups, pens, magnets, and anything else that has your company name and/or logo on it.  Most people who attend Expos are expecting to take home some goodies.  In addition, be sure to use display racks for showing your materials, brochures, and such. 
  • Offer something 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!