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Vendors - 2026 MAGPPA Annual Conference and Vendor Expo

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Date and Time

Sunday, October 25, 2026, 10:00 AM until Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 12:00 PM

Location

Huntington Bank Arena and Conference Center
375 East Main Street
Tupelo, MS 38804
USA

Event Contact(s)

Suzanne Gill
Vendor Exposition Chair

Veronica Dunning
2026 President

Registration Info

Registration is required

Payment in Full In Advance Or At Event

Registration modifications are permitted

Registration cancellations will be accepted until Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 12:01 AM

About this event

2026 MAGPPA Annual Conference & Vendor Exposition

MAGPPA cordially invites you to join us October 25-28, for the MAGPPA Conference & Vendor Exposition in the beautiful city of Tupelo!

The Vendor Exposition will be held on Monday, October 26^th, at the Huntington Bank Arena and Conference Center. This is a full day dedicated to our vendor community, with a showroom floor full of vendor booths, and a networking hot, buffet lunch for all. On this day, our attendees visit your displays with no classes, seminars, or other distractions scheduled. MAGPPA anticipates 300+ delegates from various Mississippi government entities (State, counties, municipalities, school districts, higher education, as well as many other public entities) and approximately 85+ vendor booths. So, register today and join us at the most anticipated MAGPPA event of the year!

Contact Information:

Suzanne Gill, Vendor Expo Chair
suzanne.gill@dps.ms.gov

Event breakdown for Exhibitors is as follows at the Cadence Bank Arena and Conference Center:

Exhibitor (Vendor) set-up and registration or check-in is 1:00 – 5:00 PM CST on Sunday, October 25, 2026, and again 7:00 – 9:00 AM CST on Monday, October 26, 2026.
If you have a vehicle, it must be in place at the Convention Center no later than 10:00 AM CST on Sunday, October 25th.
Exhibitors should arrive in sufficient time to drop off all booth materials, set up booths, and secure free parking prior to the beginning of the Expo.
Opening Ceremony will occur between 8:30 – 9:00 AM CST on Monday, October 26, 2026.
The Exhibit Floor will open to Attendees promptly following the Opening Ceremony.
Exhibitors should have staff available at their tables from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CST (the end of the event).
Our networking lunch for Exhibitors and Attendee is from 11:45 – 12:45 PM CST.

Why attend the Vendor Expo?

Exclusive access - Meet and interact with representatives and key decision-makers from state, county, city, municipal, education from school district to the higher levels, and various other public entities from all over Mississippi – all in one place, at one time, and on one day!
Networking – Build valuable connections with other vendors and public entities; Maintain existing relationships or make new contacts during our networking lunch.
Opportunities – Showcase your products and services!

For all who purchased a sponsorship that included an advertisement or who purchased an advertisement separately, please email your advertisement/design to vdunning@mccb.edu with subject MAGPPA Conference Program Advertisement. This email must be received by 5:00 PM CST on Wednesday, October 9, 2026, for inclusion in our Conference Program booklet. All submitted artwork must be high resolution, meaning in .pdf, .tiff, or .jpg format.

If you need any assistance regarding event details, sponsorship, advertisements, and/or registering, contact info@magppa.org.

Sponsorships Opportunities

Enhance your presence at this event and make a lasting impression on conference attendees with our sponsorship opportunities. MAGPPA has various levels available as well as add-on opportunities. We have several levels available, and each includes a premiere or preferred exhibit location and your company logo on the home page of our website.

Exhibitor fees for standard booths are only $750.00 for a 8' x 10' booth space and include a 6’ skirted table, two chairs, one name sign, and 2 lunch tickets. Additional lunch tickets are available for purchase, if required.

Vendor registrations must be completed before 5:00 PM CST on Friday, October 20^th.

Conference Program Booklet Advertisement Available for Purchase Separately from Sponsorships

Get your ad in the hands of public entities across Mississippi with the purchase of an advertisement in the Conference Program Booklet. These may be purchased separate from (in addition to) the advertisements included with sponsorships.

Ad Type	Size	Price
Full Page Color Ad	7.50” x 10.00”	$200.00
Half Page Color Ad	7.50” x 4.75”	$150.00
Quarter Page Color Ad	3.62” x 4.75”	$100.00

*All accounts that include advertisements should be in paid status no later than the Conference Advertisement deadline to be included in the Conference Program Booklet.

The deadline for Ad submittal is COB on Friday, October 9, 2026. No cancellations nor refunds after this date.

In order to make this an enjoyable experience for everyone, please remember the following MAGPPA rules regarding the Vendor Expo:

Displays must fit within the assigned space.
“Suit casing” is not allowed. All Exhibitors must legitimately acquire booth space and must remain in that space to conduct business. Social interaction with other Exhibitors and Delegates, outside of the booth space is allowed as long as it does not disrupt the flow of traffic on the exhibit floor.
All displays, personnel, and activities are to be tasteful and appropriate for a business-casual environment. Fun and games are encouraged but must be appropriate for all audiences.
MAGPPA is a Chapter of NIGP – the National Institute for Public Procurement. As such, we adopt the NIGP Participant Cost of Conduct, as is applicable to our event(s).

2026 MAGPPA Conference Vendor Information (Q&A)

What is the theme of the conference? The theme for the conference is Hitting all the Right Notes in Procurement: The MOTOWN WAY! Help us celebrate MAGPPA by decorating your booth with your favorite Motown theme. You can have games but be mindful of your booth size. Have fun with this theme!

When can I move in? If you have a vehicle, it needs to be in place at the Conference Center by 10:00 AM CST on Sunday, October 25^th. Please see the attached sheet for detail requirements for vehicles. Move-in for all others will be Sunday, October 25^th from 1:00-5:00 PM CST or Monday, October 26^th from 7:00-8:00 AM CST. The trade show will commence following the Opening Ceremony at 9:00 AM CST, Monday, October 26^th. Please use the loading docks at the back of the building for unloading and loading. Security will be provided overnight.

Who do I contact about carpet/electricity for my booth? Suzanne Gill

Can I give away my own door prizes? We ask if you have door prizes to give away that MAGPPA be allowed to include them with other door prizes that have been donated. Your company name and the prize will be announced before the winning ticket is pulled out and the winner announced. Door prizes will be given away at 3:00 PM CST.

What is the Best Booth Competition? MAGPPA has a best booth competition each year voted on by the members. The prize is ½ off a regular priced booth for next year’s conference. The Best Booth award will be announced during the door prize giveaway. The 2025 winner was the Mississippi Industries for the Blind.

What are the hours of the show? The vendor show will open on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 9:00 AM CST to 11:45 AM and again from 1:00- 3:00 PM CST. Lunch will be served from 11:45-12:45 PM CST during which the doors will be locked and security provided. Breakdown of your booth will begin at 3:00 PM CST.

What conference events can I attend? TBD

Don't forget the MAGPPA Golf Tournament that will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM CST until at Tupelo National. As the Golf Tournament is a separate, add-on experience (meaning it's a self-supporting event outside of the Annual Conference & Vendor Expo), it will require separate registration(s) and/or sponsorship(s) to cover all expenses.

A. C-Spire

B. RJ Young

C. NASPO

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Activities/Items (Click the down-arrow to view details)

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Base Vendor Registration for 2026 MAGPPA Conference & Vendor Expo

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Diamond Sponsor (Social Reception on Monday)

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Platinum Sponsor (Welcome Reception on Sunday)

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Platinum Sponsor (President's Reception on Tuesday)

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Gold Sponsor (Wednesday Breakfast & Closing Ceremony)

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Silver Sponsor

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Bronze Sponsor

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Rock Solid Sponsor (Oversized/Large Machinery Vendors Only)

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Rock Solid Sponsor (Vehicle/Large Machinery Vendors Only)

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Spotlight Sponsor

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Rising Star Sponsor

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Golf Tournament Sponsor

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Photography Booth Sponsor

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MAGPPA Conference Swag Sponsor

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Extra Full Page Conference Booklet Ad Purchase Separate from Sponsorship, $200

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Extra Half Page Conference Booklet Ad Purchase Separate from Sponsorship, $150

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Extra Quarter Page Conference Booklet Ad Purchase Separate from Sponsorship, $100

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Gift Card for Door Prize, $100

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Gift Card for Door Prize, $50

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Gift Card for Door Prize, $25

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Gift Card for Door Prize, $15

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Gift Card for Door Prize, $10

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Extra Vendor Expo Lunch Ticket

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