Who Attends?
Engage campus rec leaders at NIRSA 2022!
Discover new leads, reconnect with contacts, and rise to the top of supply lists.
The NIRSA Campus Rec & Wellness Expo continues to be one of the most energetic experiences in collegiate recreation, and it’s consistently one of the top attractions for attendees of the NIRSA Annual Conference.
The NIRSA Campus Rec & Wellness Expo features*
2,500 unique attendees
160 unique vendors
558 institutions represented from nine countries
96% of our attendees visit the expo
15,500 subscribers receiving NIRSA 2022 email updates
Attendee profile*
95% of exhibitors reported that the NIRSA Annual Conference captures their target audience.
79% of our attendees make or influence purchasing decisions on their campuses.
82% of our attendees are under the age of 45 – start building relationships now!
Top three reasons attendees report going to the NIRSA Annual Conference:
- Networking
- Visiting the Campus Rec & Wellness Expo
- Continuing education
*Average numbers, last two in-person expos
Make the most of your expo experience
Our attendees want to engage with, learn from, and collaborate with you to achieve their campus recreation goals. Your expertise is needed to…
Demonstrate business solutions for the evolving needs of campus rec
Showcase your knowledge and thought leadership
Equip rec centers with products and services that empower success
Connect your company values with the interests of attendees
Help the campus rec community persevere through challenging times
In the meantime, check out our NIRSA 2020 prospectus to get a sense of who we are, who exhibits, and who attends the NIRSA Annual Conference!
Important dates, pricing, and other information
NIRSA 2022 floor plan & exhibitor list
NIRSA 2022 expo dates & times
Campus Rec & Wellness Expo:
Wednesday, March 30: 3:30pm-6:30pm
Thursday, March 31: 9:00am-2:30pm
Early morning workout: 6:30am-7:30am
Exhibitor move-in:
Tuesday, March 29
- Large booths (400+ sq. feet): 8:00am-11:00am
- All booths: 11:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday, March 30
- All booths: 8:00am-12:30pm
- All booths must be set by 12:30pm on Wednesday, March 30
Exhibitor move-out:
Thursday, March 31: 2:30pm-10:00pm
NIRSA 2022 pricing
*NIRSA Associate members receive a 10% discount!
Early bird deadline: November 4, 2021
Early bird booth rate: $23.50/sq. foot
Booth rate after November 4: $26.50/sq. foot
Corner booth fee: $200/corner (ineligible for discounts)
Booths 400 square feet and larger receive an additional 5% discount.
Space is sold in 10×10 increments
Inquire about nonprofit booth pricing by contacting Kelley Hungerford
What is NIRSA?
NIRSA is the professional association for recreation and wellbeing on college and university campuses. We’re a premier association of higher education leaders who transform lives and inspire the development of healthy communities worldwide. Founded in 1950, NIRSA’s network now includes more than 3,200 professionals and students serving in campus rec programming such as wellbeing, fitness, aquatics, outdoor programs, facility management, club and IM sports, and more. NIRSA provides continuous professional development, advancing our strategic values through the vehicle of play.
Our Strategic Values
- Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
- Global Perspective
- Health & Wellbeing
- Leadership
- Service
- Sustainable Communities
“The entire team at NIRSA was committed to helping our company have a successful show. This was shown repeatedly in their communication, follow-up, and support leading up to and through the event.”
What is NIRSA?
NIRSA is the professional association for recreation and wellbeing on college and university campuses. We’re a premier association of higher education leaders who transform lives and inspire the development of healthy communities worldwide. Founded in 1950, NIRSA’s network now includes more than 3,200 professionals and students serving in campus rec programming such as wellbeing, fitness, aquatics, outdoor programs, facility management, club and IM sports, and more. NIRSA provides continuous professional development, advancing our strategic values through the vehicle of play.
Our Strategic Values
- Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
- Global Perspective
- Health & Wellbeing
- Leadership
- Service
- Sustainable Communities
“The entire team at NIRSA was committed to helping our company have a successful show. This was shown repeatedly in their communication, follow-up, and support leading up to and through the event.”
Contact Us!
Kelley Hungerford, NIRSA Assistant Director of Expo & Corporate Relations, kelley.hungerford@nirsa.org
Emily Hughes, NIRSA Director of Corporate Relations & Business Development, emily.hughes@nirsa.org
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