Exhibit • Advertise • Sponsor

83rd Annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference

Thursday, April 23 - Sunday, April 26, 2026

Hybrid Format: In Person at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, IL or Online

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View the 2026 Exhibitor & Sponsor Prospectus

2025 Exhibitors List

The MPSA Annual Conference is one of the largest political science conferences in the discipline with over 1,000 panels, a large exhibit hall, and a variety of networking and professional development activities. The conference historically averages more than 4,500 attendees from every U.S. state and over 65 countries around the world, representing 80+ areas of research. We invite you to share information about your organization, its books, products, and services, and to network with conference attendees through exhibiting, advertising, and sponsorship.

For questions or assistance, please contact Lewis Hoss at hoss@mpsanet.org or (812) 558-0588, ext. 13.

2026 Exhibit Hall Schedule

In-Person Exhibit Hall:

Onsite exhibits will be located in the 4th Floor Exhibit Hall of the Palmer House Hilton, which will be accessible during the following hours:

  • Wednesday, April 22: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Exhibitor Setup Hours)
  • Thursday, April 23: 9:30 am – 6:30 pm
  • Friday, April 24: 9:30 am – 6:30 pm
  • Saturday, April 25: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm (Exhibitor Teardown Hours: 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm)

Virtual Exhibit Hall:
The virtual exhibit hall will be accessible through the online conference platform hosted by All Academic, and through the conference mobile app. Virtual exhibits will be accessible continuously from Thursday, April 23 – Sunday, April 26.

Exhibitor Terms & Conditions

THANK YOU TO OUR EXHIBITING PARTNERS!

Why Exhibit at MPSA? 

Access

Network with conference attendees at panels and receptions with unlimited access to all conference sessions and events.

Awareness

Expand your outreach and visibility to more professionals in the political science profession by ensuring that your company brand is remembered from its presence in our exhibit hall, website, and print program.

MPSA By the Numbers

Publications Showcase

Showcase your books and journals to conference attendees who are interested in the latest political science scholarship or seeking to publish their own work.

Technology & Product Demonstrations

Provide attendees with hands-on demonstrations of products and services that can benefit their research, teaching, or career advancement.

Who Typically Attends MPSA?

  • University Faculty
  • Post-Doctoral Researchers
  • Graduate & Undergraduate Students
  • Data & Policy Analysts
  • Teachers
  • Higher Education Executives

Who Exhibits & Advertises at MPSA?

  • University Presses & Publishers
  • Research Organizations & Think Tanks
  • E-Learning & Higher Education Services
  • Computer Software & Technology Companies
  • Nonprofit Civic, Social, & Public Policy Organizations
  • Government Agencies
  • Fellowship & Grant-Making Foundations
  • Job Services
  • Associations

Exhibit Booth Opportunities

Exhibit Booth Details

Each 8’x10′ exhibit booth comes with:

  • 8′ high back wall (2 color max scheme)
  • 3′ high side drape (1 color max scheme)
  • (1) 6’x30″ draped table
  • (2) Limerick side chairs
  • (1) wastebasket
  • 7″x44″ one-line booth ID sign

Additional furnishings may be ordered through the Freeman Company prior to the conference.

Exhibitor Benefits

  • 4 complimentary conference registrations
  • In-person exhibitors receive a free virtual exhibit
  • Rotating logo and hyperlink on the MPSA website until Fall 2026
  • Ongoing opportunities to be featured in the MPSA newsletter, blog, and social media