Secure Your Booth Space Today!
Year after year, attendees list visiting the Expo as one of their top three reasons for attending the Conference. This is your opportunity to connect with decision makers, generate leads, grow brand awareness, and build lasting relationships.
New to NIRSA? Contact us to register as a new exhibitor.
- April 8 & 9, 2026
- Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center: Halls TBA
- National Harbor, Maryland
- Exhibit Hall Floor Plan
- Exhibitor List
- Exhibitor Frequently Asked Questions
“My team at RecRe has done a dozen higher ed shows, and NIRSA has the most engaging expo crowd we’ve seen.”
– RecRe
Make the most of your expo experience
Our attendees want to engage with you. Your presence at the Expo helps them:
- Demonstrate business solutions for the evolving needs of campus rec
- Showcase knowledge and thought leadership
- Equip rec centers with products and services that empower success
- Connect your company values with the interests of attendees
- Help the campus rec community persevere through challenging times
“Bar none, the best-organized trade show each year, and we always look forward to attending!”
— Jim Abel, Texon Towel & Supply
Important dates, pricing, and other information
Expo Dates and Times
*Subject to change
Campus Rec Expo:
- April 8: 2:00pm-5:00pm
- April 9: 9:00am-2:00pm
Exhibitor move-in:
- April 7:
- Large booths only: 8:00am-11:00am
- All booths: 11:00am-5:00pm
- April 8: 8:00am-noon
Exhibitor move-out:
- April 9: 2:00pm-10:00pm
Expo Pricing
*NIRSA Associate Members receive a 10% discount
- Booth rate: $28/square foot
- Corner booth fee: $225 per corner (not discount-eligible)
- Booths 400 sq ft+ receive 5% additional discount
- Booths sold in 10×10 increments
- Inquire about nonprofit pricing
Additional Information
“The NIRSA Conference is a fantastic experience. Exceptional foot traffic and engaging socials!”
— Kyle Ford, Eleiko
What is NIRSA?
NIRSA is the professional association for recreation and wellbeing on college campuses. With 3,400+ members, NIRSA supports professionals in aquatics, fitness, club & intramural sports, outdoor rec, and facility management through professional development and networking.
Our Strategic Values
- Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
- Global Perspective
- Health & Wellbeing
- Leadership
- Service
- Sustainable Communities
“Between the friendly staff and how they make the experience painless, NIRSA is my absolute favorite conference!”
— Nicole Lopes, Wasserman Next Gen
