APMA is headed to the Lone Star state! The National takes place July 24–27 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, Dallas-Fort Worth. This celebration of the podiatric community offers attendees a powerhouse program that features a variety of learning opportunities.Our reimagined exhibit hall, podEXPO, will offer a fresh look and plenty of exciting experiences to draw attendees each and every day.
Booth sales are now closed, but save the date for The National 2026. The meeting will be held August 6-9 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville. Check this page in the fall to register to exhibit.
General information about exhibiting at The National can be found below.
Access these links for the following information:
What is priority assignment?
The APMA Priority Point system is used to determine space assignment for all booth space requests received by December 13, 2024. This system develops a priority number for each exhibitor, based on the company’s support of APMA for the past three years, using the following criteria:
Is my booth furnished?
The booth comes equipped with piping, drape, and an identification sign. The booth fee does not include table, chairs, or any other furnishings. All booth floors must be finished (carpet, etc.). Booth supplies can be ordered at pre-show at the Expresso by GES site.
Can I get attendee data?
All exhibitors may order one complimentary set of data (PDF). Email addresses and phone numbers are not provided.
Can I send an email to attendees?
APMA does not sell email addresses. Exhibitors and sponsors may send an email to attendees via APMA’s approved distributor. Details are provided in the booth confirmation notice.
How can I advertise my participation in The National?
Visit the media kit for complete details about advertising in the meeting newspaper, the meeting app, or any of APMA’s print and digital publications.
How can I order badges?
Instructions are provided in the booth confirmation notice.
The badge quantity included in your booth fee is based on your booth size:
100 sq. ft: up to three badges
200–300 sq. ft: up to five badges
400 sq. ft: up to eight badges
Additional badges may be purchased at a cost of $75 each (plus 3-percent credit card surcharge).
How can I order lead retrieval equipment?
Lead retrieval services are available through American Tradeshow Services (ATS). Visit the Expresso by GES site for details.
Additional questions? Contact the exhibit hall manager.
Exhibitors are required to staff their booths in accordance with this schedule. Exhibitors that dismantle or begin to dismantle prior to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, will be subject to an early-dismantle penalty of $500. Subsequent booth requests will not be accepted until the fine is paid.
Set Up
Wednesday, July 23
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday, July 24
8 a.m.–Noon
Note: all booth floors must be finished. If booth floor is not covered by 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, GES will install a standard color at exhibitor’s expense.
podEXPO Open
Thursday, July 24
4:00–6:00 p.m. (podPARTY)
Friday, July 25
9:30 a.m–2:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 26
9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Dismantle
Saturday, July 26
2:30–6:00 p.m.
The booth fee includes the following:
All booth supplies (table, chairs, electricity, etc.), can be ordered at the Expresso by GES site.
All exhibitors must provide a show-compliant certificate of liability insurance (COI).
All exhibitors must supply a certificate of liability insurance (COI) no later than June 27, 2025. There are no exceptions. Exhibit hall access will not be granted to any company that does not provide a COI that meets show requirements.
You must carry general liability coverage from an insurance company in good standing with minimum policy limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. This insurance must be in force during the lease dates of the event July 23–26, 2025.
Your certificate must list APMA, 11400 Rockville Pike, Suite 220, Rockville, MD 20852 as the certificate holder.
The additional insureds must read as follows:
Proof of Workers Compensation insurance must be provided if it is required by your state.
APMA has requested Rainprotection to serve as its insurance management company. In addition to being able to provide exhibitors with insurance, Rainprotection will also collect and verify that all COI's, regardless of insurer, are verified for compliance. Submit your show-compliant COI to sales@rainprotection.net.
If you do not have insurance, or prefer not to use your own, you may purchase show-compliant insurance through Rainprotection. Pricing begins at $94 and may slightly increase based on your company's location. Full details are available here.
Exhibitors and sponsors who need hotel accommodations must book in the official APMA room block. Any exhibitor or sponsor who violates this requirement will be charged a fee of $300.
Please be advised that the only way to book a room at the host hotel for The National is through the information provided by APMA. For your own protection, do not make reservations through any other housing provider or travel company. Reservations made other than through the information provided by APMA will be at your own risk. If you have been contacted by another company purporting to represent one of our host hotels or APMA, please report them at 301-581-9200 or thenational@apma.org.
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Founded in 1912, the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), headquartered in Rockville, MD, is the leading resource for foot and ankle health information. Currently, the organization represents a vast majority of the estimated 18,000 podiatrists in the country.
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Questions? Contact thenational@apma.org.