2026 MMEA Exhibitors | Conference Information
88th annual mmea in-service workshop/conference
January 27 – 31, 2026 * Tan-tar-a conference center
2026 MMEA Exhibitors
Conference Information
exhibit hours
OPTION 1 EXHIBITORS
| Tuesday | January 27 | 8:30am -4:30pm |
| Wednesday | January 28 | 8:30am -4:30pm |
OPTION 2 EXHIBITORS
| Tuesday | January 27 | 8:30am -4:30pm |
| Wednesday | January 28 | 8:30am -6:00pm |
| Thursday | January 29 | 8:30am -4:30pm |
| Friday | January 30 | 8:30am -4:30pm |
OPTION 3 EXHIBITORS
| Wednesday | January 28 | 4:00pm -6:00pm |
| Thursday | January 29 | 8:30am -4:30pm |
| Friday | January 30 | 8:30am -4:30pm |
88th annual mmea in-service workshop/conference
January 27-31, 2026
MMEA CONTACT
Rob Nichols
Exhibits Chair, MMEA
exhibits@mmea.net
RESTORT INFORMATION
Tan-Tar-A Conference Center (Margaritaville Lake Resort)
494 Tan Tar A Drive
Osage Beach, Missouri 65065
Hotel Phone #: (573) 348-3131
exhibits@mvresortlakeoftheozarks.com
display spaces
- One 6″ X 30″ Table (Draped & Skirted)
- Two Chairs
- Electrical Outlet
- Dedicated Wireless Internet Access For Exhibitors
- Wastebasket
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ADDITIONAL NEEDS
The confernce resort offers a variety of additional items that are available to exhibitors. Additional items include, but are not limited to, the following items:
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High Speed Internet Line
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Additional Electrical Outlets
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Additional Table
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High Back Bar Stool
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Cocktatil Table
NOTE: MMEA is not responsible for any additional expense incurred with securing additional items. All additional expenses are the responsibilty of th the exhibitor/vendor.
HELP US HELP YOU!
In an effort to maximize efficiency during load-in, if you have ordered, or will be ordering, extra materials from Tan-Tar-A, and/or you will NOT be needing multiple tables/chairs, please let me know in advance and I will confirm with the Tan-Tar-A staff.
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- Please send an email to exhibits@mmea.net outlining your needs and what extra items have been ordered from Tan-Tar-A.
- NOTE: I will be confirming all information received with Tan-Tar-A on Wednesday, January 21.
- Please send an email to exhibits@mmea.net outlining your needs and what extra items have been ordered from Tan-Tar-A.
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shipping & handling
Page & Brown Convention Services, located in Osage Beach, MO, is the primary company used by MMEA and Tan-Tar-A for the annual MMEA Conference. Available services include incoming and outgoing shipping as well as display assembly and dismantling services.
Page & Brown Convention Services
5744 Chapel Drive
Osage Beach, Missouri 65065
(573) 348-5176
EXHIBIT MATERIAL HANDLING / SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Please do not ship exhibit materials directly to Tan-Tar-A as they are not equipped for the shipping & handling component of our exhibit area.
LOAD-IN & SET-UP SCHEDULE
- Exhibitors may load-in beginning at 2pm.
- Exhibit Hall will close at 10:00pm for arrivals.
- TTA will allow vendors to continue set-up after 10pm if they are already in the exhibit hall and in process.
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- Exhibitors may load-in beginning at 7:30am.
- Exhibit Hall opens at 8:30am
- Exhibit Hall Hours | 8:30am – 4:30pm
- Exhibit Hall opens at 8:30am
- Exhibitors may load-in beginning at 2pm.
- Exhibit Hall will close at 10:00pm for arrivals.
- TTA will allow vendors to continue set-up after 10pm if they are already in the exhibit hall and in process.
- Exhibitors may load-in beginning at 11:00am.
- Full Exhibit Hall will be open to attendees and all-state students from 4:00pm – 6:00pm.
- Exhibit Hall Hours | Full Hall | 8:30am – 4:30pm
- Exhibit Hall Hours | Full Hall | 8:30am – 4:30pm
- EXHIBITOR LOAD-OUT | Full Hall | Begin at 4:30pm / Close of Exhibit Hours
check-in & name badges
CHECK-IN
There will not be a “formal”check-in for exhibitors.
- An informational packet will be available at each exhibit assignment as vendors arrive for load-in and set-up.
- Please read through all information when you arrive.
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NAME BADGES
Name badges for company representatives will be available at your exhibit space when you arrive for load-in and set-up.
(Name badges were created from the information submitted through the unique web link that was emailed to the company contact provided on your original exhibitor application)
- Missing Name Badges
- Why?
- Either we did not receive your representative name badge information, or representatives are currently serving as educators and will use their (registered) attendee name badge for the exhibits as well.
- NOTE: Per MMEA Board Policy, conference attendees that are serving under a teaching contract must be registered for the conference as an active member, or non-member, and may not attend the conference exclusively as a vendor representative.
- Why?
QUESTIONS / NAME BADGE CORRECTIONS
- See Rob Nichols at the exhibits desk or visit the conference registration desk (conference lobby).
eventmobi
We will, again, be using the EventMobi Conference Schedule App as a resource for our attendees.
BUSINESS PROFILES
- An invitation to update your exhibitor profile that is included in our EventMobi Conference Schedule App will be sent, via email, to the primary contact person listed in your exhibitor registration.
- Vendors are encouraged to complete their profiles as soon as possible, as attendees will have full access to the app upon publishing. (Approximately January 16)
NEW THIS YEAR!
Attendee Lead Capture
