MHEC Annual Expo 2026
Organized by Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC)
The MHEC Annual Expo 2026 is a trade show organized by the Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC).
- Dates
- Sep 24, 2026
- Location
- Worcester, MA
- Deadline
- Aug 15, 2026
- Attendees
- 2,000
- Vendors
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About this conference
The MHEC Annual Expo 2026 is a trade show organized by the Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC). The event serves as a platform for suppliers to engage with MHEC's member institutions. MHEC's mission is to support its members in optimizing procurement strategies, identifying cost-saving opportunities, streamlining operations, and ensuring compliance within their purchasing processes. The expo features an exhibitor reception, breakfast, and lunch, providing an environment for networking and business development between suppliers and higher education entities.
Sponsorship options
The expo offers a variety of booth and sponsorship opportunities for participating suppliers:
**Standard Booths:** * Standard Booth (for companies with 51 or more employees): $1,550.00 (includes 1 table, 2 chairs, 2 exhibitor passes). * End Cap Booth (for companies with 51 or more employees): $1,800.00 (includes 1 table, 2 chairs, 2 exhibitor passes). * Small Business Standard Booth (for companies with 50 or fewer employees): $1,150.00 (includes 1 table, 2 chairs, 2 exhibitor passes). * Small Business End Cap Booth (for companies with 50 or fewer employees): $1,400.00 (includes 1 table, 2 chairs, 2 exhibitor passes).
**Sponsorship Packages (all include a floor graphic, recognition on signage throughout the exhibit hall, standard electricity, and all booth inclusions): ** * PLATINUM: Includes a 20x10 booth, 9.6' tables, 8 chairs, 8 exhibitor passes, 3 full-page advertisements in the Program Guide (including the back-page), and graphics on the entrance display. * DIAMOND: Includes a 20x10 booth, 9.6' tables, 4 chairs, 6 exhibitor passes, a front or back inside-page advertisement in the Program Guide, and graphics on the entrance display. * GOLD: $3,500.00 (includes a 10x10 booth, 6' table, 3 chairs, 3 exhibitor passes, a half-page advertisement in the Program Guide, and graphics on the entrance display).
**Specialty Sponsorships (all include a 10x10 booth, 6' table, 3 chairs, and 3 exhibitor passes): ** * PROGRAM: $4,000.00 (includes brand placement on the Program front cover, a full-page ad in the Program, and graphics on the entrance display). * ATTENDEE BAG: $4,000.00 (includes a half-page ad in the Program, logo on the attendee bag, and graphics in the entrance display). * BADGES: $4,000.00 (includes a half-page ad in the Program and brand graphics on attendee badges). * LUNCH: $3,500.00 (includes a quarter-page ad in the Program and sponsorship signage displayed at lunch). * BREAKFAST: $3,500.00 (includes a quarter-page ad in the Program and sponsorship signage at the breakfast station). * DESSERT: $3,500.00 (includes a quarter-page ad in the Program and sponsorship signage displayed at the dessert station). * PARKING: $3,500.00 (includes a quarter-page ad in the Program, a floor graphic, and a choice of in-booth validation or space at registration with signage). * COFFEE: $3,500.00 (includes a quarter-page ad in the Program and sponsorship signage displayed at the beverage station). * WATER: $3,500.00 (includes a quarter-page ad in the Program and sponsorship signage at the beverage station).
**Program Advertising Opportunities (available only to exhibiting suppliers): ** * Half-page ad: $400.00 * Quarter-page ad: $240.00 * Eighth-page ad: $150.00
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