Welcome to the AFCPE Symposium in-person and virtual exhibitor hub
Thanks for joining us as an exhibitor for the 2026 AFCPE Symposium! We are eager to make your experience as seamless and impactful as possible. We’re excited to have you share your resources with our 600+ in-person attendees at the Marriott Bethesda North and 300+ virtual attendees.
To ensure you don’t miss any updates, please bookmark this page, as we will post all important communications here for your convenience.
Scam Notice: We Value and Protect Your Privacy
You may be approached to purchase lists of our Symposium Attendees. Please know that AFCPE does not sell or offer attendee lists, nor do we engage with a 3rd party to share a list of our attendees. We encourage you to contact attendees through our virtual platform and app. If you receive an email at any time and it seems off, please double-check that it is from one of our team members.
Exhibitor Schedule
All times listed below are EST. Please have your virtual booth completed by Monday, November 2nd.
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025:
In-Person Set Up: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST
Exhibit Opens: 11:00 AM – 5:00 AM EST
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025:
Exhibit Opens: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
In-Person Exhibit Tear Down: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
In-Person Exhibiting Details
Your Exhibit Booth
Standard exhibit spaces include a 6-foot table, tablecloth, and two chairs. If you made special accommodations with AFCPE, those will be reflected in your setup. *Booth/tables secured after 10/1 may not be included in printed materials and/or promotions.
Hotel Information
All sessions and exhibit hall activities are hosted at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. Book your room at through our Attendee Room Block today.
Your Exhibit Booth
Place a marketing piece or branded item in each in-person attendee’s welcome bag. Attendee faves include lip balm, water bottles, multi-port chargers, and sewing kits. Plan to send 650 items. Deadline is November 14th. Ship your items to the address in the Shipping information Section to the right.
If packages with swag items arrive after November 15th, or are addressed incorrectly, AFCPE may not be able to include in the Symposium Welcome Bags.
Shipping Logistics
AFCPE and the Bethesda North Marriott will not accept or store materials. Exhibitors are responsible for arranging all shipments directly with the hotel. Shipments must arrive no earlier than November 12 (3 business days before setup). Ship materials to the following address:
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center / AFCPE 11/17–11/19
5701 Martinelli Rd.
Rockville, MD 20852
Attn: [Your Name and Company]
Shipping must be paid in full before equipment delivery on setup day. Orders canceled within 48 hours of the event will be billed at full contracted price.
Virtual Exhibiting Details
Set up your exhibitor profile on the Symposium platform so attendees can find you before, during, and after the event. Upload your logo, description, videos, PDFs, and links.
Sign in using the email address you used to register as an exhibitor. The deadline to set up your virtual booth is November 2nd.
Promote Your Presence
Exhibitor Badge
Show your Symposium in-person or virtual exhibitor pride and access our exhibitor badge Canva template. Log-in or create a free account, then drag and drop your photo over the headshot, save and share with your social followers and email subscribers. No design experience needed.
Coming Soon: Social Kit
We’re working hard to develop this year’s Symposium social kit to help you promote your exhibiting experience. Captions, graphics, and hashtags ready to go — everything you need to let your network know you’re exhibiting in-person or virtually at #AFCPE2026.
Thank You for Exhibiting at 2026 AFCPE Symposium!
Thank you again for your presence and support at this year’s Symposium. Please email Partnerships@AFCPE.org if you have any questions leading up to the event. We look forward to seeing you this November!
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