2026 AACC Early Bird Prospectus

Counseling • Coaching • Recovery • Marriage & Family • and more!

SEPTEMBER 10-12, 2026 LOEWS ARLINGTON HOTEL ARLINGTON, TX

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2026 NATIONAL CONFERENCE • SEPT. 10-12, 2026

LAST DAY TO RESERVE SPACE IN CONFERENCE PROGRAM MAY 15, 2026

HOTEL INFORMATION Loews Arlington Hotel Arlington, TX

Hotel Reservations: 1-800-345-9172 Loewshotels.com/arlington-hotel

AACC CONTACT INFORMATION American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) 129 Vista Centre Drive, Suite B

Forest, VA 24551 1-800-526-8673 AACC.net

BOOTH SALES, SPONSORSHIPS, AND ADVERTISING Keisha Queen Garrett Hedrick Keisha.Queen@aacc.net garrett.hedrick@aacc.net

EXHIBITOR SET-UP Thursday, September, 2026

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Installation must be completed by 12:00 p.m. on September 10, 2026. Please make travel plans to arrive in plenty of time to have booth installed by this time.

EXHIBITOR MOVE-OUT Saturday, September 12, 2026

4:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Exhibits must not be disturbed, dismantled or removed before 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026. In order to guarantee the quality of the show for attendees and exhibitors alike, exhibits must remain in place until this time. Please make your travel arrangements accordingly. EXHIBIT SERVICE KITS Exhibitor Service Kits will be e-mailed approximately 60 days prior to the National Conference. The kit will contain all information regarding optional purchases like additional health and safety solutions, booth furniture, additional draping, accessories, floral arrangements, labor regulations, electrical and wifi information , audio visual equipment and payment terms. Each booth comes with all terms described under Exhibitor Information, so this kit will be for extra purchases.

EXHIBIT HOURS Thursday, September 10, 2026 Friday, September 11, 2026 Saturday, September 12, 2026

12:00 - 7:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

2026 NATIONAL CONFERENCE • EXHIBITOR SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

LAST DAY TO RESERVE SPACE IN CONFERENCE PROGRAM MAY 31, 2026

WINTER SAVINGS DEADLINE MARCH 31, 2026

GENERAL EXHIBIT: $2,000 (WINTER SAVINGS $1,700)

• One 10’ x 10’ exhibit booth with 8’ high back wall of flameproof draping and 36” high draped side rails • One 8’ draped table, two chairs, wastebasket • A 7” x 44” company idenitifcation sign with your organization anme and booth number • Company listing and description in Conference Program (Not guarenteed after June 15, 2026) • One Conference Registration • Listing on Exhibit Hall directory located outside the Exhibit Hall (Not guarenteed after June 15, 2026) • Carpet included for entire hall • Security Service

BRONZE SPONSORSHIP: $4,000 (WINTER SAVINGS $3,000)

• One 10’ x 10’ exhibit booth with 8’ high back wall of flameproof draping and 36” high draped side rails • One 8’ draped table, two chairs, wastebasket • A 7” x 44” company identification sign with your organization name and booth number • Company listing and description in Conference Program (Not guaranteed after June 15, 2026) • Five Conference Registrations • 1/2 page four-color ad in the AACC National Conference program • Logo on AACC National Conference website • Listing on Exhibit Hall directory located outside the Exhibit Hall (Not guaranteed after June 15, 2026) • Carpet included for entire hall • Security Service

SILVER SPONSORSHIPS - BEST VALUE!

SILVER SPONSORSHIP: $7,000 (WINTER SAVINGS $5,500)

• One 20’ x 10’ exhibit booth with 8’ high back wall of flameproof draping and 36” high draped side rails • Two 8’ draped table, four chairs, wastebasket • A company identification sign with your organization name and booth number • Company listing and description in Conference Program (Not guaranteed after June 15, 2026) • Five Conference Registrations • Full-page four-color ad in the AACC National Conference program • Slide that will rotate at the beginning of each Plenary Session • Tote Bag Insert – one collateral item of company’s choice to be given to attendees • Logo listing in the Entrance Area • Logo on AACC National Conference website • Listing on Exhibit Hall directory located outside the Exhibit Hall (Not guaranteed after June 15, 2026) • Carpet included for entire hall • Security Service

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2026 NATIONAL CONFERENCE • EXHIBITOR SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

EXHIBITOR SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES This is a tremendous opportunity to expose your organization to ministry leaders and decision-makers. As the exclusive sponsor of this event, you will receive up to five minutes to address the luncheon guests, be provided with a table for your materials, a sign identifying you as the sponsor, a mention from the podium by the host, and tent cards on the tables with your organization listed as the sponsor for the event.

SILVER FRIDAY LUNCHEON SPONSORSHIP: $8,500

• One 20’ x 10’ exhibit booth with 8’ high back wall of flameproof draping and 36” high draped side rails • Two 8’ draped table, four chairs, wastebasket • A company identification sign with your organization name and booth number • Company listing and description in Conference Program (Not guaranteed after June 15, 2026) • Five Conference Registrations • Full-page four-color ad in the AACC National Conference program • Slide that will rotate at the beginning of each Plenary Session • Tote Bag Insert – one collateral item of company’s choice to be given to attendees • Logo listing in the Entrance Area • Logo on AACC National Conference website • Listing on Exhibit Hall directory located outside the Exhibit Hall (Not guaranteed after June 15, 2026) • Carpet included for entire hall • Security Service • One 20’ x 10’ exhibit booth with 8’ high back wall of flameproof draping and 36” high draped side rails • Two 8’ draped table, four chairs, wastebasket • A company identification sign with your organization name and booth number • Company listing and description in Conference Program (Not guaranteed after June 15, 2026) • Five Conference Registrations • Full-page four-color ad in the AACC National Conference program • Slide that will rotate at the beginning of each Plenary Session • Tote Bag Insert – one collateral item of company’s choice to be given to attendees • Logo listing in the Entrance Area • Logo on AACC National Conference website • Listing on Exhibit Hall directory located outside the Exhibit Hall (Not guaranteed after June 15, 2026) • Carpet included for entire hall • Security Service SILVER SATURDAY LUNCHEON SPONSORSHIP: $8,500

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2026 NATIONAL CONFERENCE • EXHIBITOR SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

SILVER LANYARD SPONSORSHIP: $15,000

• Sponsor branding on lanyards for all attendees at the conference • Material distribution of one collateral item of company’s choice to be given to attendees. The material will be placed on chairs before the plenary session (content subject to approval) • One post-conference social media post to AACC platforms (content subject to approval) • One 20’ x 10’ exhibit booth in prime location with 8’ high back wall of flameproof draping and 36” high draped side rails • Two 8’ draped table, four chairs, wastebasket • A company identification sign with your organization name and booth number • Company listing and description in Conference Program (Not guaranteed after June 15, 2026) • Five Conference Registrations • Full-page four-color ad in the AACC National Conference program • Slide that will rotate at the beginning of each Plenary Session • Tote Bag Insert – one collateral item of company’s choice to be given to attendees • Logo listing in the Entrance Area • Logo on AACC World Conference website • Company listing and description in Conference Program (Not guaranteed after June 15, 2026) • Listing on Exhibit Hall directory located outside the Exhibit Hall (Not guaranteed after June 15, 2026) • Carpet included for entire hall • Security Service

GOLD VIDEO SPONSORSHIP & PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP AACC has a limited amount of stage time sponsorships available. Please reachout to keisha.queen@aacc.net to create your custom package today!

A LA CARTE OPTIONS -- TOTE BAG INSERT: $1,000 One collateral item of company’s choice to be inserted in attendee tote bags (Total of 3,000 items to be produced by 6/15/2026. Content subject to approval)

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2026 NATIONAL CONFERENCE • EXHIBITOR APPLICATION

PAYMENT IN FULL REQUIRED TO RESERVE EXHIBIT SPACE o General Exhibit $2,000 ($1,700) o Bronze Sponsorship

$4,000 ($3,000)

o Silver Sponsorship

$7,000 ($5,500)

o Silver Luncheon

$8,500

o Silver Lanyard Sponsorship $15,000 o Tote Bag Insert (a la carte option) $1,000 (Total of 3,000 items to be produced by 6/15/2026. Content subject to approval)

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

Company Name/Organization

Contact Person/Title

Mailing Address

City/State/Zip

Telephone

Contact E-mail

EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION You will receive an email link to submit a description of your product or service in 50 words or less. This paragraph will appear in the Conference Program and must be submitted by June 15, 2026. EXHIBIT PERSONNEL You will receive an email link to submit the names of up to four persons who will staff your exhibit (the exhibit staff). Each member of your exhibit staff will receive an exhibitor badge for admission to the Exhibit Hall. Note: You will reiceve a separate link to submit the names of the free registration(s) that comes with your exhibit.

PAYMENT METHOD o MasterCard o VISA

o Discover

o AmEx

o Check (Make checks payable to AACC 2026 NATIONAL Conference)

Cardholder Name

Signature

Card Number

Exp Date

Security Code

Billling Address

City/State/Zip

I have read this Exhibitor Application, the Contract Details, the Exhibitor Information, and the rules and regulations regarding the use and maintenance of an exhibit at the AACC National Conference as outlined in the foregoing materials. I agree to be bound by and perform the duties of an exhibitor as set forth and defined therein. The undersigned represents and warrants that he/she has the authority and power to execute this Exhibit Booth Application and Agreement on behalf of, and in the name of, the Exhibitor identified herein. The AACC National Conference reserves the right to refuse any Exhibit Application and Agreement for any reason. This Agreement, when signed by the Exhibitor and the AACC Conference, is a legal and bind ing contract.

Print Exhibitor Name

Signature

Date

Accepted By

Date

o I acknowledge that a copy of my certificate of insurance will be sent to Keisha Queen, keisha.queen@aacc.net, no less than 30 days from conference date. All exhibitors are required to deliver a certificate of insurance, with standard minimum general liability coverage of $1,000,000 and naming the American Association of Christian Counselors, Inc., its officers, employees and agents as additional insured.

Mail completed application and payment to American Association of Christian Counselors ATTN: 2026 NATIONAL Conference P.O. Box 739, Forest, VA 24551

WINTER SAVINGS DEADLINE MARCH 31, 2026

QR CODE

Or scan the QR Code and fill out your application online!

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2026 NATIONAL CONFERENCE • PROGRAM ADVERTISING

8.5” x 11”

with .125” bleed and .5” inside margin

7” x 5”

Full Page

Half Page

LAST DAY TO RESERVE SPACE IN CONFERENCE PROGRAM May 31, 2026

PROGRAM ADVERTISING RATES o Full Page $1,000 o Half Page $800

ADVERTISING PAYMENT o MasterCard o VISA o Discover o AmEx o Check (Make checks payable to AACC 2026 NATIONAL Conference)

ART DEADLINE June 15, 2026

Company Name/Organization

Contact Person/Title

Mailing Address

City/State/Zip

Telephone

Contact E-mail

Cardholder Name

Signature

Card Number

Exp Date

Security Code

Billling Address

City/State/Zip

Only high resolution (300 dpi) PDF or JPG files will be accepted. Advertising space is limited and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. AACC reserves the right to refuse print ads that do not meet the standards set for the conference.

Please convert all RGB and spot colors to CMYK before you create your PDF.

Mail completed application and payment to American Association of Christian Counselors ATTN: 2026 NATIONAL Conference P.O. Box 739, Forest, VA 24551

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2026 NATIONAL CONFERENCE • EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

CONTRACT The application, properly executed by an exhibitor or sponsor, shall upon written acceptance and notification of space assigned constitute a valid and binding contract between the exhibitor/sponsor and AACC. CANCELLATION POLICY There will be no refunds after space has been reserved. However, we will issue a credit for a future conference. ASSIGNMENT OF EXHIBIT SPACE All applicants are required to complete and sign the enclosed Exhibitor Application and return with proper payment. Space is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. AACC reserves the right to change the floor plan at any time for any reason. Space cannot be assigned until the signed agreement and full payment are received by AACC. installation period as specified in the accompanying material will be forfeited by the Exhibitor and this space may be resold, reassigned or used by AACC without reference to the Exhibitor or Sponsor. ACCEPTANCE OF EXHIBITS The purpose of the AACC National Conference is to promote excellence and unity in Christian counseling. AACC reserves the right to refuse applications that do not meet the standards set for the conference. In addition, an exhibit not reflecting a family standard or the spirit of the conference may be deemed not acceptable. Applicants who are not approved will receive a full refund. The exhibits shall be operated and maintained in a way that will not detract from other exhibits, the exhibition or the conference as a whole. AACC reserves the right to require immediate withdrawal of any exhibit which AACC believes to be injurious to AACC or the conference. CONSTRUCTION Exhibits shall be constructed and arranged so that they do not obstruct the exhibit’s general view or hide the exhibits of others. No side wall higher than 36” may extend forward from the back wall more than one-half the depth of the exhibit space. FAILURE TO OCCUPY SPACE Space not occupied by the close of exhibit

APPEARANCE OF EXHIBITS Any part of the exhibit that does not lend itself to an attractive appearance, such as unfinished side or end panels, must be draped at the exhibitor’s expense. AACC reserves the right to have such finishing done at the exhibitor’s expense. DAMAGE TO EXHIBIT FACILITIES Exhibitors/Sponsors must surrender space occupied in the same condition it was at commencement of their occupation of such space. Neither the Exhibitor/Sponsor nor its agents shall injure or deface facilities, the booths or the equipment or furniture of the booth. When such damage appears, the Exhibitor/Sponsor shall be liable to the owners of the property. SECURITY AND INSURANCE Hotel security will be provided in the exhibit hall during the conference dates. Neither AACC nor the Conference Hotel will be responsible for the safety of the property of Exhibitors/Sponsors. For this reason, Exhibitors/Sponsors are encouraged to keep valuables secured and to contact their insurance agents for coverage. All exhibitors are required to deliver a certificate of insurance, with standard minimum general liability coverage of $1,000,000 and naming the American Association of Christian Counselors, Inc., its officers, employees and agents as additional insured. Certificates are to be sent no less than 30 days from the conference date to advertising@aacc.net.

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