Exhibitor Tips & FAQs:

Read what students said about the last event expo here!

Prepare your booth. Each 10’ x 10’ booth includes chairs and one 8 foot table. If you need additional items please contact Brittney Watson at the Seguin EDC at bwatson@seguintexas.gov. Be interactive, with equipment, demos, videos, question wheels, etc. Having something the students can touch and feel is great! Move-in will take place the day before the Expo from 1:00 – 4:00 pm.

Stay until 3:00 pm! Reserve some energy for the afternoon schools. Arrival times for the schools are staggered. Students who arrive at the end of the day need career inspiration just as much as the early arrivals. Please don't break down your booth until after 3:00 pm. Be sure to bring enough swag and material for all 800 students throughout the day.

Recruit booth volunteers thoughtfully. The people in your booth are your biggest asset. Kids are drawn to adults who seem open and friendly, and who are able to start a conversation. Take time to engage the students. Ask them questions and share new information about your career and industry. Some students will come with questions to ask as a school assignment, however many will not. It is up to you, as the exhibitor, to talk with these students and engage them in your industry.

Pace yourself on freebies and handouts. Freebies and handouts are very popular, but remember we expect 800+ students! Reserve some business cards and handouts for the teachers and counselors who visit your booth. Don’t put out all your “freebies” or candy first thing in the morning. With the number of students coming, it is okay to run out and then when the next wave comes in you can restock. Have something that students can take home with them.

Showcase the obvious. Students may not know about your work or company. Your company may be a household name among adults, but if you're not Nike, teenagers may not be familiar with you. Bring a big sign. Bring a poster board or two describing your company, industry, careers and necessary education. Add some fun facts, too!

Bring in equipment, trucks, and other types of demos! The students love hands-on activities. The more hands on equipment, trucks, vehicles, and other types of demos for the students, the better the Expo will be for both students and exhibitors. Students want to be able to actually see what the companies do and feel the equipment. Please note: large equipment and vehicles will require an outside exhibit space.