Exhibitor Partners,
Last week I was able to send you an update on the status of the DSC Convention for the next 5 years. In that update I mentioned an upcoming list of Exhibitor Incentives for our 2026 and 2027 Atlanta Conventions. After closely evaluating all the valuable feedback on the concerns we received about the 2025 Convention and how to address those concerns, DSC is excited to announce the details to all of you and look forward to seeing you all back in Atlanta.
Changes to the 2026 DSC Convention
- New show dates: February 6–8, 2026 (3-day show)
- New show floor hours:
- Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Exhibitors will be allowed to start the move-out process on Sunday night after the show until 11 p.m. For those that require more time, you will be able to complete your move out on Monday from 8 a.m. until noon)
- Reduced cost of a 10×10 booth to $2,200 ($500 savings)
- New Convention Hall in Building C of the GWCC; Building C is directly attached to the host hotel, Signia by Hilton
- Exhibitors will have an option to opt-out for one year of attendance (either 2026 or 2027, not both) while the show is in Atlanta
- Exhibitors who have already submitted their application for the 2026 Convention will receive an email with an amendment to the contract; For Exhibitors who have not yet applied, you will receive a new link with the new dates and times
- The application deadline will be extended to May 1, 2025
- CLICK HERE for the 2026/27 Convention Participation survey link
Credit Incentives for Exhibitor Partners
- DSC will add the booth exhibitors’ credits back; For a 10×10 booth size, Exhibitors will earn the value of your booth cost (2,200 credits)
- Any Exhibitor donation for 2026 and 2027 will earn double exhibitor credits following the auctions guidelines: $1 = 2 credits of net value
- Sponsorship packages for 2026 and 2027 will earn 5 credits: $1 = 5 credits
- If you attend both Conventions in 2026 and 2027, and pay in full for 2027 by November 1, 2025, you will receive an additional 10,000 exhibitor support credits and 2026 reduced booth pricing for both years
- If an Exhibitor takes the one year opt out option, they can still donate to the auction or be a sponsor to receive credits for the year they choose to opt out at bonus rates previously mentioned
- DSC will provide a discount rate of 5 to 10% credit to go towards material handling and/or rigging
- Exhibitor Support Program
- FAQs
Exhibitor Exclusive Events & Financial Incentives
- Complimentary Breakfast to be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Location: Georgia Ballroom
- The Big Bull Lounge to be held on Friday and Saturday night from 6 to 8 p.m. Location: Georgia Ballroom
- Complimentary lunch to be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Show floor
Exhibitors wanting to attend the nightly banquets:
- Thursday Night – Exhibitor Appreciation Night: $50 per ticket, up to 2 tickets per 10×10 space ($400 savings)
- Friday and Saturday Night: $125 per ticket, up to 2 tickets per 10×10 space ($250 savings)
RSVP is required to attend each Exhibitor Exclusive Event. No Exceptions.
Exhibitor evening banquet tickets are available on a first-come first-serve basis and limited to 1,000 seats.
One Year Opt-Out Option Examples
Company A holds position #110 on the booth placement roster and decides they are not returning for the 2026 Convention. Company A will not accumulate any exhibitor support credits based on the current exhibitor support credit guidelines. Company A will remain eligible to return in 2027, pending their communication to DSC using the link provided. However, Company A’s position on the booth placement roster could be adjusted due to other companies participating in the 2026 Convention and moving ahead. However, Company A will not lose exhibitor support credits.
Company B holds position #210 on the booth placement roster list and decides they are not returning to the 2026 Convention, but they want to donate to the auctions or become a 2026 Convention sponsor. Company B will accrue credits based on its donation item and/or sponsorship based on the current exhibitor support credit guidelines. Company B will still remain eligible to return to the 2027 Convention, pending their communication to DSC using the link provided. However, Company B will not lose exhibitor support credits for not exhibiting at the 2026 Convention.
Company C holds position #156 on the booth placement roster list and decides they are returning for the 2026 Convention. Company C will be eligible to accrue all additional exhibitor support credits based on the new incentives in place for the 2026 Convention.
1. Company C will receive exhibitor credits for booth size – Example: a 10×10 booth will earn the value of your booth cost (2,200 credits)
2. Any exhibitor donation to the 2026 Convention auctions will earn double exhibitor credits following the auctions guidelines; $1 = 2 credits of net value
3. Sponsorship packages for the 2026 Convention will earn 5 credits; $1 = 5 credits
Furthermore, if Company C decides to return for 2027 and submits payment by November 1, 2025, they will earn an additional 10,000 credits. Company C will most likely move up on the exhibitor placement roster for the 2028 Convention in Houston.
If you have any questions, please contact DSC’s Convention Facilities & Exhibits Manager, Tatiane Brazil, at Tatiane@Biggame.org.
Finally, I want to again express my sincere appreciation for your patience throughout this important process. Our DSC Exhibitor Partners have been and will remain our #1 focus, not only for the next 2 years but for every year that follows. Please don’t forget about our 2025 Summer Expo – we only have 44 booths left to fill and it will be a great event here in DFW July 17-19.
Your valued partnership and loyalty will ensure the ability of DSC to continue our global work to preserve and benefit conservation initiatives and the heritage of hunters everywhere.
