Exhibitors & Sponsors

NDACo Annual Conference - Exhibit day is Monday, October 12, 2026.

The NDACo Annual Conference offers three indoor exhibit types and a variety of sponsorship opportunities - all registered through a single form. Elite Exhibit and Large Equipment Exhibit space is sold out for 2026. A limited number of Traditional Exhibit booths and every sponsorship level are still open. With the conference less than two weeks away, please contact NDACo at ndaco@ndaco.org or 701-425-0808 to confirm a booth before registering.

Bismarck Event Center's exhibitor policies, including shipping requirements, can be found at bismarckeventcenter.com.

2026 Exhibit Space Update
Elite Exhibit and Large Equipment Exhibit are sold out. A limited number of Traditional Exhibit booths remain, and all sponsorship levels are open. Call or email NDACo first to confirm a booth is available, then complete the registration form. Questions go to ndaco@ndaco.org or 701-425-0808.
Registered Exhibitors - Conference Week Essentials
  • Sunday, October 11, 1:00 PM - Exhibitor check-in opens. Elite and Large Equipment move-in begins.
  • Sunday, October 11, 2:00 PM - Traditional Exhibit move-in begins.
  • Monday, October 12 - Exhibit day. Booths stay intact and staffed through the 7:00 PM close of the evening social.
  • Large Equipment exhibitors - NDACo is contacting you directly with your arrival window and overhead door access. Please do not arrive before your assigned time.

Exhibitor & Sponsor Registration

Exhibit Options

Dedicated exhibit hours are on Monday, October 12, with strong attendee traffic throughout the day. Of our three indoor exhibit space options, Elite and Large Equipment are sold out for 2026. A limited number of Traditional Exhibit booths remain - see details below.

Sold Out for 2026
Elite Exhibitor

Elite Exhibit

What makes an exhibit elite? Among other things - location, location, location. The Elite Exhibit area is right outside the general session area, and exhibitors have their own "Elite" space. Elite Exhibitors do not set up or tear down a traditional tradeshow booth. NDACo provides the display area and the table. There is room for pop-ups (see picture).

Also, Elite Exhibitors must bring a raffle gift to be displayed at their booths for the NDACo Scholarship Fundraiser; these raffle gifts are a main attraction to our attendees.

Elite Exhibit space is fully committed for 2026. Registered Elite Exhibitors: move-in begins Sunday, October 11 at 1:00 PM - don't forget your raffle gift.

Limited Space Remaining
Traditional Exhibitor

Traditional Exhibit

The Bismarck Event Center provides an excellent venue for Traditional trade show booths. Traffic through the Exhibit Hall is strong, and there's plenty of room in the Traditional Exhibit to demonstrate your product, show a video, or sit knee to knee with your prospects.

Traditional is the only way left to exhibit in 2026, and only a few booths remain. Contact NDACo to confirm availability before registering. Traditional move-in begins Sunday, October 11 at 2:00 PM.

Sold Out for 2026
Large Equipment Exhibitor

Large Equipment Exhibit

We are once again designating Large Equipment Exhibit space to adjoin your booth. You won't have to leave your booth to show off your big toys! We are including the Large Equipment spaces between the Elite and Traditional exhibit area.

All Large Equipment spaces are claimed for 2026. Registered Large Equipment exhibitors: NDACo will contact you directly with your arrival window, starting at 1:00 PM on Sunday, October 11.

View Exhibit Space Details and Costs

Sponsor Details

Increase your exposure, visibility and recognition by becoming a contributing sponsor of NDACo's Annual Conference & Exposition!

You may choose to be a full or partial sponsor of an event or simply donate toward the general conference fund. To be considered a partial sponsor, you must contribute 25% or more of the estimated cost of a specific sponsorship. Sponsors may bring up to two representatives to the event they are sponsoring.

To become a sponsor, indicate which event you would like to sponsor and at what level of sponsorship. Your organization is invited to have staff attend the event you are sponsoring.

Thank you for your support of ND counties and the NDACo!

Exhibitor & Sponsor FAQ

Are exhibit spaces still available for 2026? ▼
Elite Exhibit and Large Equipment Exhibit are sold out for 2026. A limited number of Traditional Exhibit booths remain, and every sponsorship level is open. Because the conference is only days away, please contact NDACo at ndaco@ndaco.org or 701-425-0808 to confirm a booth before registering.
How do I register as an exhibitor or sponsor? ▼
Registration is open. Exhibitors and sponsors use the same Exhibitor & Sponsor Registration form. The form includes checkboxes for both Exhibitor and Sponsor - checking either box opens the corresponding section of the form. You may register as one or both. For Traditional Exhibit space, contact NDACo at ndaco@ndaco.org or 701-425-0808 first to confirm a booth is still available.
What are the dedicated exhibit hall hours? ▼
Dedicated exhibit hours are on Monday, October 12, 2026:
  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • 2:15 - 3:15 PM
  • 5:00 - 7:00 PM (Exhibit Hall Evening Social, Main Level Halls B & C)
Outside of dedicated hours, attendees without scheduled meetings frequently browse the exhibit area throughout the day.
When is move-in and tear-down? ▼
  • Sunday, October 11 at 1:00 PM - Exhibitor check-in opens. Elite and Large Equipment move-in begins. Each Large Equipment exhibitor is assigned a specific arrival window and overhead door access, coordinated directly with NDACo - please do not arrive before your assigned time.
  • Sunday, October 11 at 2:00 PM - Traditional Exhibit move-in begins. Some Traditional booths can't be placed until all Large Equipment is in, so Traditional starts an hour later.
  • Sunday, October 11 at 6:00 PM - Sunday move-in closes.
  • Monday, October 12 at 7:00 PM - Evening social concludes and tear-down begins.
Booths must stay intact and staffed through the close of the Monday evening social - no early tear-down. Full details are on the Exhibit Space Details and Costs page.
What are the shipping and delivery requirements for exhibitors? ▼
Shipping and delivery requirements are governed by the Bismarck Event Center's exhibitor policies. Please review those policies at bismarckeventcenter.com before sending any materials. With the conference less than two weeks out, confirm delivery timing with the Event Center before shipping. For additional questions, contact NDACo at ndaco@ndaco.org.
What are the benefits of becoming a sponsor? ▼
Sponsors of the NDACo Annual Conference receive:
  • On-site conference signage and recognition
  • Recognition in the conference app
  • Opportunity for a representative to attend the sponsored event
  • Sponsor badge ribbons
  • Recognition in the post-conference edition of County News

Sponsors may bring up to two representatives to the event they are sponsoring. Partial sponsorships are available - contributing 25% or more of the estimated cost of a specific event qualifies as a partial sponsor.

Who might contact me about my registration, and what if I receive a suspicious message? ▼
Communications regarding exhibitor and sponsor registration will come from NDACo or from Funatix Events, NDACo's conference management partner. Funatix Events staff may contact you from @funatixevents.com email addresses. If you receive a message from any other party claiming to represent this event, please report it to ndaco@ndaco.org.
Who do I contact with additional questions? ▼
For questions about exhibiting or sponsoring the NDACo Annual Conference, contact the NDACo office directly:

North Dakota Association of Counties
1661 Capitol Way, P.O. Box 877
Bismarck, ND 58502-0877
Phone: 701-425-0808
Email: ndaco@ndaco.org
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