Read below for more information and to fill out the exhibitor application, then click SUBMIT.

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CONFERENCE DETAILS
* Conference Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024, 8:30am to 3:00pm
* Venue: University Center, University of Tennessee Chattanooga
* Presentations for adults on the autism spectrum, parents/caregivers, professionals , and students.
* We expect 200 people to attend.
* Participants can choose from 12 different sessions.
* Topics will range from employment, independent living, social relationships/skills, health and wellness, Autism and society, latest research findings, medical issues, transitions, support systems, preparing for life after school, and more.

EXHIBITOR AND SPONSOR OPTIONS and PERKS:

Nonprofit Exhibitor (501c3, etc.) - FREE, but please provide item for door prize or silent auction
• For not-for-profit organizations with a 501c3 designation as recognized by IRS
• Exhibitor table, linen, and two chairs
• Covers cost of two staff, including lunch.  Cost is $10 for each additional person.
• Must supply one gift as door prize / silent auction item (~$20)

Autism-run Business - FREE, limited availability,  but please provide item for door prize or silent auction
• For autism families/individuals who have a product or service but aren't a nonprofit.
• Business must be run by autistic adult or parent of autistic child.
• Limited number of these exhibitor tables available.
• Exhibitor table, linen, and two chairs
• Covers cost of two staff, including lunch.  Cost is $10 for each additional person.
•      Must supply one gift as door prize / silent auction item (~$20)

Nonprofit Exhibitor PREMIUM - $50
• For not-for-profit organizations only
• Exhibitor table, linen, and two chairs
• Get to pick your exhibitor location in advance
• Covers cost of two staff, including lunch.  Cost is $10 for each additional person.

General Exhibitor - $100  
• Exhibitor table, linen, and two chairs
• Covers cost of two staff, including lunch.  Cost is $10 for each additional person.

Premium Exhibitor - $350
• Exhibitor table, linen, and two chairs
• Get to pick your exhibitor location in advance
• Listed in Symposium program and Chattanooga Autism Center/GCA's websites as supporter
• Listed on the symposium program as a “Friends of GCA” sponsor
• Covers cost of two staff, including lunch.  Cost is $10 for each additional person.

Friends of GCA Sponsor - $300
• Listed on Program and Chattanooga Autism Center/GCA Centre for Adult Autism websites as supporter

Silver Sponsor - $700 
• All Premium Exhibitor perks
• Acknowledged Chattanooga Autism Center's and GCA's Facebook Groups (over 3,000 members)
• Logo on website and conference programs
• Logo on signage at conference
• ¼ page ad in Symposium Program
• Recognition during conference
• Logo on sponsor slideshow during lunch

Coffee Refreshment Sponsor - $1000
• All Premium Exhibitor perks
• Acknowledged Chattanooga Autism Center's and GCA's Facebook Groups (over 3,000 members)
• Recognized as official coffee sponsor of the Symposium
• Logo on website and conference programs
• Logo on signage at conference
• ½ page ad in Conference Program
• Recognition during conference
• Logo on sponsor slideshow during lunch

Gold Sponsor - $2,000
• All Premium Exhibitor perks
• Acknowledged Chattanooga Autism Center's and GCA's Facebook Groups (over 3,000 members)
• Large logo on website and conference programs
• Large logo on signage at conference
• ½ page ad in Conference Program
• Recognition during conference
• Large logo on slideshow in all conference rooms between talks

Founding Sponsor - $3,600+
• All Premium Exhibitor perks
• Introduces speakers at one or more sessions of a theme (optional)
• Full page ad in Symposium program
• Recognition during workshops
• Largest logo on slideshow during lunch
• Largest logo on website and conference programs
• Your organization’s literature placed at all tables at lunch and at check-in (optional)
• Largest logo on signage at conference and at check-in table


If you have questions, call Nathan Zimmerman at 423-531-6961 opt 7 or Dave Buck Phone: 423-531-6961 opt 4