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

Exhibitor & Sponsor Registration

Exhibitor Registration

Each exhibitor booth includes registration for two representatives.

• EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION HERE using the code EXHIBITOR2025.

• 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.

• 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 white tablecloth: $5 per table

• Full-length white 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!