2018 Texas PIA Annual Convention & Expo
Thursday, May 17 - Saturday, May 19, 2018

Designed by professional Texas agents for professional Texas agents, no other event provides these opportunities to network with peer agents, company representatives and industry experts while gaining insight into industry challenges unique to Texas.

Top-notch continuing education, exhibits, hospitality and plenty of fun is always at the forefront of our convention and expo. 

We suggest that you plan for activities, giveaways and prizes with our Sports type theme - decorate your booth with you favorite sport or team.  A prize will be awarded for the best booth theme decorations and best costume.

When:   Thursday, May 17, 2017 to Saturday May 19, 2019
Where:  Arlington Sheraton Hotel & Arlington Convention Center
              Arlington, TX 

Move in is 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 18th 
Move out is 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18th
Detailed exhibitor packages will be sent to confirmed exhibitors soon.
            
Texas PIA Contact
Victoria L. Reece, CAE (972) 862-3333
[email protected]

Registration is Required 
Payment In Advance Only
The deadline for registering to attend is Thursday, May 10, 2018.
Casual Dress

Exhibitor Registration Here

Convention & Expo Opportunities

Platinum Partner (SOLD OUT)

Gold Partner

Silver Partner

Bronze Partner

Exhibitor Registration

Expo Floor Plan

Exhibitor Pass - Included With Booth

Exhibitor Pass - Additional If Needed

Convention Registration Sponsor

President's Reception Sponsor

Friday Luncheon Sponsor

Saturday Luncheon Sponsor

Friday CE Class Refreshments Sponsor

Saturday CE Class Refreshments Sponsor

Golf Tournament Sponsor

Skeet Shoot Sponsor

Golf Hole Sponsor

Hole in One Sponsor

Extra Drink Tickets for Trade Show & Welcome Reception Sponsor

Band Sponsor

 


Platinum Partner $6,500

2 Booths (Priority Class 2 Location Selection)
6 Convention Registrations & President's Reception

Partner Level Recognition Prior to Convention & Expo

Pre-convention customized press release shell for company to distribute 
Partner Recognition on website with Logo/Link
Listed on all electronic promotional emails
Recognition on registration confirmations 

Included in ads for convention in The Insurance Record

Partner Level Recognition at Convention & Expo

Option for a reserved table (with logo sign) at luncheons with preferred seating
At the Welcome Reception & Luncheons
Displayed on your Exhibit Booth
On Your Convention Name Badges
In Convention Program 
On signage at locations around Convention
Spotlight Article on your Company in Texas Connection

Additional Exposure
8 Full Page Ads in The Texas Connection (circ. 5,000+)
6 direct email promotions to 5,000+ Texas Agents
Spotlight Article on your Company in Texas Connection

Total Quantity: 6
Available Quantity: 0


Gold Partner $5,000

Booth (Priority Class 2 Location Selection)
4 Convention Registrations & President's Reception

Partner Level Recognition Prior to Convention & Expo

Partner recognition on website with logo/link
Listed on all electronic promotional emails
Recognition on registration confirmations 

Included in ads for convention in The Insurance Record

Partner Level Recognition at Convention & Expo

Option for a reserved table (with logo sign) at luncheons with preferred seating
At the Welcome Reception & Luncheons
Displayed on your Exhibit Booth

On Your Convention Name Badges
In Convention Program 
On signage at locations around Convention

Additional Exposure

6 Full Page Ads in The Texas Connection (circulation 5,000+)
4 direct email promotions to 5,000+ Texas Agents

Total Quantity: 6
Available Quantity: 5

Silver Partner $4,000

Booth (Priority Class 3 Location Selection)
3 Convention Registrations & President's Reception

Partner Level Recognition Prior to Convention & Expo

Partner recognition on website with logo/link
Listed on all electronic promotional emails
Recognition on registration confirmations 

Included in ads for convention in The Insurance Record

Partner Level Recognition at Convention & Expo

At the Welcome Reception & Luncheons
Displayed on your Exhibit Booth

On Your Convention Name Badges
In Convention Program 
On signage at locations around Convention

Additional Exposure

5 Full Page Ads in The Texas Connection (circulation 5,000+)
3 direct email promotions to 5,000+ Texas Agents

Total Quantity: 8
Available Quantity: 7

Bronze Partner $3,000

Booth (Priority Class 4 Location Selection)
2 Convention Registrations & President's Reception

Partner Level Recognition Prior to Convention & Expo

Partner recognition on website with logo/link
Listed on all electronic promotional emails
Recognition on registration confirmations 

Included in ads for convention in The Insurance Record

Partner Level Recognition at Convention & Expo

At the Welcome Reception & Luncheons
Displayed on your Exhibit Booth

On Your Convention Name Badges
In Convention Program 
On signage at locations around Convention

Additional Exposure

4 Full Page Ads in The Texas Connection (circulation 5,000+)
2 direct email promotions to 5,000+ Texas Agents

Total Quantity: 8
Available Quantity: 5

Exhibitor Registration

Exhibits will be located in The Arlington Convention Center Exhibit Halls 2 & 3
Setup on Friday May 18th from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tear-down Saturday, May 19th at 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
If you're not a Member, join for $500 and save $600.
Total Quantity:  49
Available Quantity: See floor plan for updated information.
Registration Types & Fees:
The pricing includes two registrations
Booth spaces are 10' x 10' and include pipe and drape, one six foot skirted table, two chairs and a wastebasket.  Please note that you will need to purchase carpet if desired for the exhibit hall.
$60.00
$1,100.00
$2,200.00

Exhibitor Passes Included with Booth

Register Exhibitors included with Booth Registration
Registration Types & Fees:
No Fee

Additional Exhibitor Passes

If you need more passes than those included with your Booth, add them here.
Registration Types & Fees:
$60.00

Convention Registration Sponsor

Includes Welcome Reception and Live Concert.
Registration Types & Fees:
$60.00
$65.00

Welcome Reception

Signage recognizing sponsorship at the opening event of the convention.
Total Quantity: 2
Available Quantity:  2
Registration Types & Fees:
$1,000.00
$1,200.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,200.00

Friday Luncheon Sponsor

Registration Types & Fees:
$750.00
$750.00
$750.00
$750.00

 

Saturday Luncheon Sponsor

Registration Types & Fees:
$750.00
$950.00
$750.00
 $750.00
$950.00

CE Class Refreshments - Friday Sponsor

Your Company will be shown as sponsor of the refreshments for agents attending the continuing education classes.
Total Quantity: 2
Available Quantity:  2
Registration Types & Fees:
$500.00
$700.00
$500.00
$500.00
$700.00

CE Class Refreshments - Saturday Sponsor

Your Company will be shown as sponsor of the refreshments for agents attending the continuing education classes.
Total Quantity: 2
Available Quantity: 2
Registration Types & Fees:
$500.00
$700.00
$500.00
$500.00
$700.00

Golf Tournament Sponsor

Includes 4 Hole Sponsors, PLUS
Company Name & Logo showing sponsorship at the Golf Course, and At the After Party Awards Presentation back at the Arlington Sheraton Hotel.
Total Quantity:  2
Available Quantity:  2
Registration Types & Fees:
$500.00
$700.00
$500.00
$500.00
$700.00

Skeet Shoot Sponsor

Company Name & Logo showing sponsorship at skeet shoot, and at the After Party Awards Presentation back at the Arlington Sheraton Hotel.
Total Quantity:  2
Available Quantity: 2
Registration Types & Fees:
$500.00
$700.00
$500.00
$500.00
$700.00

Golf Hole Sponsor

Company name and logo on the golf hole you select. 
(1st come,1st serve)

Total Quantity:  18
Available Quantity:  18
Registration Types & Fees:
$100.00
$125.00
$100.00
$100.00
$125.00

Hole In One Sponsor

Sell the Sizzle! Your Company Name & Logo on sign near the Hole in One.
Total Quantity:  2
Available Quantity:  2
Registration Types & Fees:
$600.00
$700.00
$600.00
$600.00
$700.00

 Extra Drink Tickets

25 Extra Drink Tickets to give to your agents for The Trade Show & Welcome Reception
Total Quantity:  4
Available Quantity: 4
Registration Types & Fees:
$250.00
$300.00
$250.00
$300.00
$250.00
$250.00
$300.00

Band Sponsor 

Signage and Recognition at the podium for the most attended event of the convention, Blue Hat Band in Concert. 
Total Quantity: 1
Available Quantity:  1
Registration Types & Fees:
EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR - Member $2,000.00
EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR - Non-Member $ 2,500
PARTNER $1,750.00
SPONSOR - Member $2,000.00
SPONSOR -  Nonmember$2,500.00