Governor’s Conference on LGBTQ Youth – Exhibitor Information

Registration for the 20th Annual Iowa Governor’s Conference is now closed.

Please read all exhibitor information carefully before submitting an application.

Registration & Pricing

💰 For-Profit Exhibitor Application Fee: $500
✔ 2 Registrations to the conference
✔ 8ft skirted table
✔ 2 Chairs
✔ Access to conference WiFi

🖥 Exhibitor Profile: Build a virtual profile for your organization on our virtual conference platform. Exhibitors can include full descriptions, links to photos, files, documents, videos, and more.

📣 Public Recognition: Your virtual exhibitor booth page will be accessible to all conference attendees on our virtual conference platform.

🎤 Access to the Conference: Exhibitors are welcome to attend any workshop or keynote session and are encouraged to network with other exhibitors.

💰 Non-Profit Exhibitor Application Fee: $450
✔ 2 Registrations to the conference
✔ 8ft skirted table
✔ 2 Chairs
✔ Access to conference WiFi

🖥 Exhibitor Profile: Build a virtual profile for your organization on our virtual conference platform. Exhibitors can include full descriptions, links to photos, files, documents, videos, and more.

📣 Public Recognition: Your virtual exhibitor booth page will be accessible to all conference attendees on our virtual conference platform.

🎤 Access to the Conference: Exhibitors are welcome to attend any workshop or keynote session and are encouraged to network with other exhibitors.

📌 Exhibitor Guidelines & Policies

💰 Selling Items at the Conference
Exhibitors are permitted to sell items, including curriculum, books, and other educational materials. Exhibitors are responsible for collecting payment and distributing sold items.

📝 Application Approval & Space Availability

• Applications may be denied based on availability of space and/or the appropriateness of materials for the conference.

• If you have questions, please email Mark Turnage at mark@iowasafeschools.org or call 📞 515-381-0588.

🛑 Registration Deadline
Registration closes when sold out or at 4:00 PM on April 8th, 2025.

⚠ No Refunds or Cancellations

• Once your application is submitted and approved, your exhibitor booth is considered confirmed, and any remaining balance must be paid in full.

• No refunds or cancellations will be offered.

👥 Additional Attendees & Non-Transferable Registrations

• Exhibitor booths include 2 conference registrations.

• If you have additional staff attending the conference and staffing your booth, they must register separately with adult registrations.

• Registrations are non-transferable.

🔐 Security & Check-In Procedures

• All attendees (students, parents, community members, exhibitors, etc.) must provide their full legal name.

  • Legal names are required to expedite check-in and ensure the safety of all attendees.

  • Attendee name lists will not be shared outside of Iowa Safe Schools staff and designated volunteers.

• Bag Searches:

  • All bags are subject to search prior to entry for the safety of all attendees and staff.

  • Iowa Safe Schools reserves the right to deny entry to any attendee who refuses to comply with these policies.

  • No refunds will be issued for failure to comply.

📌 Sponsorship Opportunities

Iowa Safe Schools is only able to host the largest conference for LGBTQ youth & allies because of the support of generous sponsors.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact 📩 Damian Thompson at damian@iowasafeschools.org.