2025 MAGPPA Conference Vendor Information (Q&A)
What is the theme of the conference? The theme for the conference is Re-Discovering MAGPPA’s Treasure! Help us celebrate MAGPPA by decorating your booth with your favorite pirate, nautical, and/or maritime theme. You can have games but be mindful of your booth size. Have fun with this theme!
When can I move in? If you have a vehicle, it needs to be in place at the Convention Center by 10:00 AM CST on Sunday, October 26th. Please see the attached sheet for detail requirements for vehicles. Move-in for all others will be Sunday, October 26th from 1:00-5:00 PM CST or Monday, October 27th from 7:00-8:00 AM CST. The trade show will commence following the Opening Ceremony at 9:00 AM CST, Monday, October 27th. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention Center requires all vendors to use the loading docks at the back of the building for unloading and loading. Vendors will be prohibited from entering through the lobby area during the vendor set-up and registration. Security will be provided overnight.
Who do I contact about carpet/electricity for my booth? Convention Display Services (CDS) will send you an exhibitor kit that will have information about any extras added to your booth. You will pay them directly for your extra added booth items.
Can I give away my own door prizes? We ask if you have door prizes to give away that MAGPPA be allowed to include them with other door prizes that have been donated. Your company name and the prize will be announced before the winning ticket is pulled out and the winner announced. Door prizes will be given away at 3:00 PM CST.
What is the Best Booth Competition? MAGPPA has a best booth competition each year voted on by the members. The prize is ½ off a regular priced booth for next year’s conference. The Best Booth award will be announced during the door prize giveaway. The 2024 winner was Guarantee Restoration.
What are the hours of the show? The vendor show will open on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 9:00 AM CST to noon and again from 1:00- 3:00 PM CST. Lunch will be served from 12:00-1:00 PM CST during which the doors will be locked and security provided. Breakdown of your booth will begin at 3:00 PM CST.
What conference events can I attend? You are welcome to join us for the Social Reception on Monday night.