2025 SHERIFFS’ SUMMER CONFERENCE
EXHIBITOR APPLICATION
August 4 – 6, 2025
The Georgia Sheriffs’ Association 2025 Summer Training Conference will be held August 4 – 6 at Marriott Savannah Riverfront located at 100 McIntosh Boulevard, Savannah, GA 31401. We are offering the following registration options:
- ATTENDEE Registration. Up to two representatives from your company will be allowed entrance to the exhibit hall to interact with the sheriffs during the exhibit hours. You will receive admission for two to the Welcome Reception and Continental Breakfast.
Cost: $1,000, each additional representative is $95.00. - EXHIBIT Registration. Includes an 8′ wide x 8′ deep exhibit space, six foot table, two chairs and admission for up to two representatives to the Welcome Reception and Continental Breakfast.
Cost: $1,300 (includes electricity), each additional representative is $95.00.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. All sponsors will receive special recognition and one free exhibit space.
Please complete the on-line application prior to July 21st in order to be included in the printed conference program.
Questions – contact Christie Norris at 770-914-1076.
Marriott Savannah Riverfront
100 McIntosh Boulevard
Savannah, GA 31401
Room Rate: Single or Double $189 per room/per night
NOTE: Additional Georgia Hotel fee of $5.00 per room per night and $1.00 occupancy fee
Parking: $25.00 per day
Reservations: Make your reservation by clicking here or call central reservations at 800-228-9290 and request the “GA Sheriffs’ Association” group rate.
Check-in is at 4:00 p.m. on your day of arrival; check-out is at 11:00 a.m. on your departure day. You must present tax exempt forms at check-in. When paying with county funds, all taxes are exempt; when paying with personal funds, only lodging taxes are exempt.
Reservations Deadline: July 3, 2025 or until the rooms are sold out. Therefore, only 2 rooms per company will be permitted. No exceptions due to extremely limited rooms. Reservations made after the deadline will return to the regular rate.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Exhibit Schedule
| Monday, August 4 | |
| Exhibit Set Up | 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
| Exhibits Open | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Exhibit Hall Secured | 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. TUESDAY |
| Tuesday, August 5 | |
| Exhibits Open | 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
| Breakfast in Exhibit Hall | 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. |
| Exhibit Breakdown | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Attendee Registration
The $1,000 registration fee covers the following:
- Registration for TWO representatives includes admission to:
( additional representative registration – $95 per person )- Welcome Reception
- Continental Breakfast
Exhibit Registration
The $1,300 registration fee covers the following:
- One 8′ wide x 8′ deep space. If your display is wider than 8′, you must purchase an additional exhibit space. Two spaces may be purchased for $2,400. You will not be allowed to set up any display over 8′ wide if you have not purchased two spaces. NO EXCEPTIONS!
- One six foot table
- Two chairs
- Registration for TWO representatives includes admission to:
( additional representative registration – $95 per person )- Welcome Reception
- Continental Breakfast
Electricity – included
Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes Banquet tickets – $100 per person
Note – Exhibit hall is carpeted and has wifi access.
Cancellation
Refunds will only be made if space is canceled before July 11, 2025 and only if the space is resold and the exhibition is a sell out. No refunds will be made for space canceled after July 14, 2025.
Door Prizes
We encourage everyone to bring an item that can be given away during the exhibition.
*** Only gifts with a value of $25 or more will be announced. All others shall be given away at your booth.***
Shipping
You may ship your materials to Marriott Savannah Riverfront for arrival 3 days prior to the conference. Please make sure you include your name, your company’s name and date of arrival.
Ship to:
Marriott Savannah Riverfront
100 General McIntosh Boulevard
Savannah, GA 31401
C/O Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Conference, Aug 4-6; Exhibit Materials
Contact Name
Click here for storage fees.
Signs
Each company is responsible for their own company sign and will not be permitted to hang materials on the walls.
Liability
The Georgia Sheriffs’ Association shall not in any manner or for any cause, be liable or responsible to the exhibitor or the exhibitor’s directors, officers, employees, agents, licensees or guests for any loss or damage to the goods or other property of the exhibitor that may occur to the exhibitor’s directors, officers, employees, agents, licensees or guests. Any and all claims for such injuries are hereby waived by the exhibitor.
The exhibitor is responsible to protect and provide security for its exhibit, demonstration, goods, materials, and/or equipment before, during and after the exhibition.
Rejection of Application
The Georgia Sheriffs’ Association reserves the right to cancel or refuse the rental of display space to any person or company whose conduct or display of goods is, in the opinion of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association, incompatible with the general character and objectives of the conference.
All sponsors will receive special recognition, signage during the event and one free exhibit space. Please call Christie Norris at 770-914-1076 if you need additional information.
| Event | Sole Sponsorship | Co-Sponsorship |
| Welcome Reception Monday, August 4 Noon – 3:00 p.m | $8,400 | $2,100 ( up to 4 vendors ) |
| GSYH Annual Banquet Monday, August 4 6:30 p.m. | $8,400 | $2,100 ( up to 4 vendors ) |
| Continental Breakfast Tuesday, August 5 7:30 a.m. | $8,400 | $2,100 ( up to 4 vendors ) |
| GSA Annual Banquet Wednesday, August 6 6:30 p.m. | $8,400 | $2,100 ( up to 4 vendors ) |
Tentative Agenda
Please note that the Association has planned functions on Monday and Wednesday nights. Please be respectful of the sheriffs commitment to participate in these events and DO NOT invite them out during those times.
| Monday, August 4 | |
| 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Exhibitor Registration |
| 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Sheriffs Registration in Exhibit Hall |
| 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall |
| 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Committee Meetings |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Ladies Auxiliary Meeting |
| 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | TRAINING |
| 6:30 p.m. | Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes Banquet (DO NOT invite Sheriffs out during this time) |
| Tuesday, August 5 | |
| 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
| 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Exhibit Hall Open |
| 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Sheriffs Registration in Exhibit Hall |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | TRAINING |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 11: 00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. | TRAINING |
| 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Exhibit Break Down |
| Wednesday, August 6 | |
| 8:30 a.m. – Noon | TRAINING |
| Noon – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch on Your Own |
| 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | TRAINING |
5:30 p.m. | Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Banquet (DO NOT invite Sheriffs out during this time) THE START TIME OF THE BANQUET HAS CHANGED |
