Don’t miss out on our biggest event of the year!
Calling all businesses and organizations who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children across the state. It’s time to mark your calendars and plan to attend CA PTA’s 2026 Convention – the largest PTA event statewide where community engagement, education advocacy, and business collide!
California State PTA Convention 2026
Convention Dates: April 30, 2026 – May 3, 2026
Location: Fresno Convention Center, 848 M Street, 2nd Floor, Fresno, CA 93721
Register now to be a 2026 Convention Exhibitor
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
*Exhibition Setup: Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 9am-3pm
*Mandatory Exhibitor Briefing: April 30, 2026 from 3pm-3:15pm (in Exhibit Hall)
*Exhibition Dismantling: May 2, 2026 from 3pm-7pm
Note: Exhibition Hall is NOT open on Sunday, May 3, 2026
*Subject to changes
2026 Exhibitor Prospectus
Check out our 2026 Exhibitor Prospectus to learn more about our booth packages, important deadlines, vendor requirements, and more information.
Registration for Exhibitors opens January 26, 2026 – April 15, 2026
Registration details will be available early January 2026.
Exhibitor registration is on a first come, first serve basis! To get the best booth location, be sure to register online early! Exhibitor registration is not available onsite.
Booth Information
|
Booth Type |
Early Bird Booth Prices |
Regular Booth Prices (March 1, 2026 – April 15, 2026) |
|
10′ x 10′ Standard Booth |
$1,300 |
$1,500 |
|
10′ x 10′ Corner Booth |
$1,450 |
$1,650 |
All exhibitor booths measure *10’ x 10’ and include:
- Two booth staff at no charge; additional staff cost of $25 per person. (Maximum 5 staff per booth at time)
- Access to Exhibitor Lounge with complimentary water, coffee, tea & daily breakfast pastries
- Back and side rail draping
- Two chairs
- One 6ft table with table cover
- Sign (as filled out in online application)
Additional Information
- Vendor Insurance Due: April 15, 2026 (Certificate of Insurance and Additional Insured Endorsement)
- Accommodations/Housing Reservations open: March 2026 (feel free to make your own reservations at nearby hotels)
- Service Kit or any additional items like carpeting available upon request at additional cost
- Lead Retrieval Device Rentals available upon request at additional cost
- Internet & Technology needs available upon request at additional cost
- Convention Mobile App available for exhibitors to navigate the map and receive general information throughout convention. The app typically launches a week before the convention.
- Exhibitor Scavenger Hunt is optional for exhibitors to participate in and available for sign-up during your online registration process to encourage more foot traffic to your booth. Interested exhibitors should bring a door prize valued at $25. Prizes will be collected upon on-site check-in before opening.
- Parking Rates: There will be a reduced parking rate offered at the Fresno Convention Center of $10 per car, per day for all. Exhibitors may use the loading dock on the southeast corner of the Convention Center for setup and dismantling only.
Exhibit Hall Layout
Booth selection is on a first-come, first-serve basis and is only guaranteed when online registration is completed, including required documents and full payment, no later than March 31, 2026.
*Exhibit Hall Layout will be available soon.
Questions? Email our Exhibition Team at exhibitors@capta.org.
WHY SHOULD YOU BECOME AN EXHIBITOR AT CONVENTION 2026?
Crowds throughout the weekend are anticipated up to 1,000 passionate, engaged members and leaders throughout our Golden State!
Cultivate Connections
Strengthen existing relationships and forge invaluable connections that can propel your business forward with thousands of warm leads among influential PTA leaders and decision-makers.
Showcase Your Products
Gain unparalleled exposure for your products and services! Position your offerings in the spotlights and demonstrate their value firsthand.
Bolster Brand Awareness
Amplify your brand’s visibility and recognition among a highly engaged audience.
WHAT DOES SPONSORSHIP AT CONVENTION 2026 ENTAIL?
Sponsorship of California State PTA’s signature community-building event, Convention 2026, is a meaningful investment in our mission to advocate for all children’s education and well-being. Sponsors help cover the costs of our largest annual gathering and the ongoing work we do to provide quality training, innovative resources, and valuable connections as state leaders for more than 3,100 PTA units and 565,000 members across California. These partnerships signify a deep commitment to the broader community as your contribution directly supports fostering a brighter future for all children through collaboration among families and educators.
As such, sponsorship comes with a variety of exclusive benefits including premier exhibitor packages and booth placement as well as unique marketing and engagement opportunities before, during, and after convention to maximize your visibility and impact. Sponsorship benefits are tailored at each level to best suit your needs and we offer a range of packages to fit every budget. We invite you to consider these opportunities and begin a long-term relationship with California State PTA.
For more information about Sponsorship, please contact Casey Becker, Director of Development and Programs at cbecker@capta.org