Midwest Member Chapter
Vendor Fair
8 September 2026 • Avalon Manor • Merrillville, Ind., USA
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Noon - 3 p.m.
3 - 8 p.m.
3 - 7 p.m.
4 - 7 p.m.
Exhibitor Set-up
Vendor Fair
Beer with Cash Bar
Free Buffet Dinner
The vendor fair is FREE to attend. A complimentary buffet dinner is included.
Hourly door prize drawings starting at 4 p.m. Spouses and guests are welcome.
EXHIBITOR PRICING
US$525 members/US$645 non-members*
Booth includes:
- 8’ x 10’ space
- Blue and silver back drapes and side panels
- Identification sign (7” x 44”)
- 1 - 6’ x 2’ skirted display table
- 2 - folding chairs
SPONSORSHIPS
Door Prize Sponsor (Unlimited)
Donate US$100 toward the hourly raffle prize drawings. This option will be available on the registration form.
Premier Level Prize Sponsor (9 Available)
Donate US$250 toward the premier prize raffle drawing. Premier sponsors will have their company logo featured on a bingo card, and attendees must visit their booth to receive a stamp in order to be entered into the premier prize drawing. This option will be available on the registration form.
Bring Your Own Young Professional (BYOYP) Program
AIST recently launched the Bring Your Own Young Professional (BYOYP) program to encourage our members to help boost the next generation’s involvement in AIST and the steel industry. If you are an AIST member and are bringing a Young Professional (age 30 and under) to the conference, you can receive a free gift. All you have to do is enter their contact information on the registration form when you sign up for the conference. Find out more information about the program here.