Exhibitor Information

You are invited to exhibit at the MTNA National Conference in Chicago, Illinois, March 21–25, 2026! The MTNA National Conference has long established itself as the premier gathering for professionals and leaders in the music teaching profession. With a focus on belonging, collaboration, innovation and knowledge-sharing, the MTNA National Conference consistently attracts a diverse and influential audience from across the nation—and world. As an exhibitor, you will have the unique opportunity to showcase your products and services to a highly targeted and engaged audience.

Conference Dates

March 21–25, 2026

Exhibit Hall Dates

March 22–24, 2026

Location

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

Cost

$1,150 per 10 ft. x 8 ft. booth

$350 per Entrepreneurs Corner table

Audience

Independent and college faculty music teachers, music students and family members from across the country.

Sponsorships & Add-On Packages

Conference Sponsor $4,995 ($7,200 value)

  • Company logo on the conference website sponsor page and conference app
  • Ad in the conference mobile app
  • Company logo on conference sponsor signage
  • Two emails to all conference attendees (one pre- and one post-conference) (value $1,000)
  • One email to entire membership (value $5,000)
  • Full-page ad in conference program book (value $1,200)
  • Prominent recognition in conference digital promotional materials
  • Recognition in the June/July American Music Teacher

Gold Exhibit Package $995 ($1,700 value)

  • Two emails to all conference attendees (one pre- and one post-conference) (value $1,000)
  • ½-page age horizontal ad in Conference Program Book (value $700)
  • Recognition in the June/July American Music Teacher

Silver Exhibit Package $795 ($1,000 value)

  • One email to all conference attendees (pre- or post-conference) (value $500)
  • ¼-page vertical ad in conference program book (value $500)
  • Recognition in the June/July American Music Teacher

Additional Sponsorships

Registration Packets

Get your company’s name in front of every conference attendee with a registration packet insert. Inserts must be printed material no larger than 4.25"x 5.5". A sample must be approved by MTNA.

  • $995 One conference registration package insert (company provides insert)

Receptions

Receptions are great way in a casual intimate setting to get the word out about your company. Sponsoring companies are encouraged to have a spokesperson bring brief greetings to a select group of conference attendees. Approximately 150 to 250 attendees per reception.

  • NCTM Reception ($3,495)—Open to all Nationally Certified Teachers.
  • New Member/First-Time Attendee Breakfast ($3,495)— Open to all new members of MTNA and first-time attendees to the conference.
  • Collegiate Member/Young Professional Reception ($3,495)—Open to all collegiate members, advisors and recent graduates.

For information or to reserve your sponsorship, contact or call (888) 512-5278.

Exhibitor Kit

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Rules & Regulations

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Exhibit Hall Map

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Exhibitor Contracts

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