MESPA Institute 2026 Exhibits

• An Institute participant list
• 80in X 24in table with black linens and chairs
• Free WIFI 
• Access to exhibitor break room 

• Beautiful Venue! Designated Exhibit Areas for you to easily spot and get the attention of people you want to connect with.

• Coffee stations and dessert breaks will all be located in the exhibit hall area to increase foot traffic throughout. 

• Multiple break times for attendees to visit exhibits.

• Games with prize opportunities that motivate attendees to mingle and move throughout the exhibits.

• Your marketing information, customized by you, and links maintained on the Institute App, Whova, during the conference.

A block of rooms at a specially discounted rate is available for Institute exhibitors.

You can reserve your hotel room under the MESPA block through January 14, 2026 by clicking here or calling 800-333-3333 and asking for the Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association (MESPA) Institute 2026 room block - $169/night.  Please use the drop-down calendar to select your desired dates.

Frequently Asked Questions/Policies

Booth Assignments and Relocation: Assignments for table locations are made on a first-come basis, with preference given to MESPA Business Partners. Table location assignments will be emailed. MESPA reserves the right to change your table location, if so, you will be notified.

Right of Refusal: The Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association reserves the right to manage exhibits in ways that enhances MESPA's Institute, as well as the right to deny any exhibits that may detract from the character of the convention.

Cancellation: Prior to January 21, 2026, if an exhibitor cancels a table reservation, the exhibit table payment will be refunded—less a $50 cancellation fee. After January 21, 2026, there will be no refund for table cancellation.

*Electricity and Audio Visual: Provided by the Radisson Blu in-house team, AVEX, additional fees to be paid by the exhibitor.  Please contact the MESPA office (952-297-8674) if you have significant electrical/AV needs.

**MESPA appreciates your interest in exhibiting at our Institute.  While we expect a strong showing from our members, please be advised this is their largest educational opportunity of the year and they will be focused on conference content and activities.  We incorporate games with incentives for our members to interact with exhibitors.  Traditionally, exposure at MESPA Institute yields positive, long-term results for exhibitors.