2025 MGS Conference – Sponsor & Exhibitor Information

Why Sponsor or Exhibit?

MGS is Minnesota’s leading organization dedicated to advancing age-friendly initiatives. By sponsoring or exhibiting at the 2025 MGS Conference, your organization will gain valuable brand exposure and direct access to a diverse audience, including gerontologists, educators, students, social workers, and other professionals in the aging field.

Conference Details

Day 1 – Virtual (April 23) | Hosted via Zoom
Day 2 – In-Person (April 24) | McNamara Alumni Center, University of Minnesota

Registration

Exhibitor Registration for Day 2 at McNamara Alumni Center, University of MN

Each exhibitor booth includes registration for two representatives.

• EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION HERE using the code EXHIBITOR2025.

• NOTE: if you are a speaker that will also be attending your company table, you do NOT need to register as an exhibitor, you have already been registered as a speaker. Please email Robin: rronayne@holsteconsulting.com just to let us know.

• The name, organization, and lunch selections that you provide during registration will be used for printed name badges.

Sponsor Registration

Your sponsorship level determines the number of free attendee registrations:

• Premium Sponsors: 5 registrations
  
  

• Gold Sponsors – 4 registrations
  
  

• Silver Sponsors – 3 registrations
  
  

• Bronze Sponsors – 2 registrations
  
  

• Session & University/College Sponsors – 1 registration
  
  

• SPONSOR REGISTRATION HERE using the code SPONSOR2025.

• • The name, organization, and lunch selections that you provide in registration will be used for printed name badges.

  • NOTE: If you have speakers from your company that are scheduled to present, they are already registered and do not be registered as a sponsor
    

• All sponsors have their logos prominently featured on the MGS website. You can view them here

Conference Location & Parking

McNamara Alumni Center
200 SE Oak Street, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Complimentary Parking: Available in the University Ramp next to the McNamara Center. Parking vouchers will be provided at the registration desk.

Parking Address: 1926 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

• Take the East elevator to Tunnel B or street level.

• The McNamara Alumni Center is the copper building adjacent to the ramp.

Exhibitor Setup & Tear Down

• Setup: Thursday, April 24 | 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM

• Exhibit Hall Open: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

• Tear Down: After 3:30 PM

Exhibit Hall Location:

Tables will be set up in the Johnson Great Room and Memorial Hall as needed.

Booth Details:

Each exhibitor will receive a 5-foot undraped table with a gray laminate top.

Optional Rentals - please email Robin: rronayne@holsteconsulting.com if you’d like to request the following OR if your booth requires electricity:

• Front-only black tablecloth: $5 per table

• Full-length black tablecloth: $30 per table

• Electricity: Available upon request. We recommend bringing your own extension cord or renting one from the venue for $15.

Attendee List & Conference Schedule

An opt-in attendee list (including name, degree, and affiliation) will be provided by April 18, 2025.

Full conference schedule and speaker details: MGS Conference Website

Dining & Amenities

All registered exhibitors and sponsors receive complimentary:

• Continental breakfast

• Lunch

• Afternoon snacks

We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the 2025 MGS Conference! If you have additional questions that are not addressed on this page, please contact Robin: rronayne@holsteconsulting.com or 952-210-1079.