TRADERS MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

2025 Information

November 5-7, 2025

Kansas City Convention Center, Kansas City, MO

About Traders Market

Traders Market is the intersection of industry experts and emerging professionals in the forest products industry. With unparalleled opportunities to connect with leading buyers and suppliers, there is no other event like Traders Market! This years 2025 Traders Market takes place November 5-7 in Kansas City, MO!

NAWLA is excited to welcome all of you back this fall to Kansas City, MO. Find out more about this year’s exhibitions, education sessions, and networking opportunities for you to grow your connections within the industry — no other lumber tradeshow provides this under one roof.

Sponsor Opportunities

Custom Sponsorship

Custom sponsorship opportunities are available upon request.

Please contact Jim Conlon, Sales Director, at 312-673-4865 or via email at jconlon@nawla.org to talk about options of how you can make a unique impact at the 2025 Traders Market.

Private Meeting Rooms

Standard Package – $6,000

(1) six-foot standard table
(6) standard chairs
Company logo featured on meeting room door

Premium Package – $8,000

(1) conference table
(6) pro executive black vinyl swivel chairs
Company logo featured on meeting room door

Diamond Sponsorship ($17,500)

Benefits Include:

Recognition on signage, NAWLA website, and the NAWLA mobile app
Sponsor Recognition at your booth
Sponsor ribbons for company personnel
Traders Market registration badges (3)

Select One:

Keynote Luncheon

Provide attendees and exhibitors the opportunity to network and socialize over lunch on Thursday. Sponsor can provide collateral or item to be placed at the table during the luncheon.

Keynote Speaker

Kick off Traders Market by sponsoring the highly anticipated keynote speaker on Thursday. The sponsor have the opportunity to introduce keynote speaker.

Mobile App

Provide attendees with any-time access to event information by sponsoring the Traders Market mobile app. Includes sponsored splash page graphic and banner graphic within mobile app.

Wednesday Welcome Reception

Welcome attendees as we open Traders Market with your branding throughout our reception space.

Thursday Networking Reception

Create an opportunity for attendees to network with exhibitors and NAWLA members while enjoying food and beverage at the Thursday evening reception.

Platinum Sponsorship ($15,000)

Benefits Include:

Recognition on signage, NAWLA website, and the NAWLA mobile app
Sponsor Recognition at your booth
Sponsor ribbons for company personnel
Traders Market registration badges (2)

Select One:

Badge Lanyards

Place your company’s name or logo on the lanyard that attendees receive and wear at Traders Market.

Conference Registration Bags

Each attendee receives a conference bag with your company’s logo and the NAWLA logo when they check in at registration.

Friday Exhibit Brunch

Sponsor a Mimosa or Bloody Mary Bar on the exhibit hall floor. Recognition in pre-show promotions and onsite signage.

Hotel Key Cards

Place your company’s logo and message in all attendees’ hands upon check-in at both NAWLA host hotel(s).

Open Bar Sponsorship

Host an open bar near your booth on Thursday during show hours for the opening evening reception.

Gold Sponsorship ($12,500)

Benefits Include:

Recognition on signage, NAWLA website, and the NAWLA mobile app
Sponsor Recognition at your booth
Sponsor ribbons for company personnel
Traders Market registration badges (1)

Select One:

Bar Tasting

Attract traffic to your booth by featuring a bar tasting for attendees. Can be sponsored by multiple companies for attendees to navigate between stations throughout the show floor.

Directional Footprints

Lead attendees to your booth with large footprints featuring your customized artwork that start at the entrance to the tradeshow floor.

Thursday Education Sponsor

Sponsor the Thursday education session. Recognition in pre-show promotions and onsite signage.

Silver Sponsorship ($9,500)

Benefits Include:

Recognition on signage, NAWLA website, and the NAWLA mobile app
Sponsor Recognition at your booth
Sponsor ribbons for company personnel

Select One:

Portable Charging Units

Your company brand or logo will be featured on portable power banks that will be available for attendees to grab and carry around the event as they network and attend sessions

New! Digital Wayfinders

Brand our digital touch screen monitors for attendees to navigate the show floor and our schedule during Traders Market. These will be placed strategically throughout NAWLA’s event space and wrapped with your branding.

Thursday Refreshment Break

Delight attendees with an energetic, afternoon refreshment break on the show floor.

Peer2Peer Brewing Solutions Sponsor

Connect with attendees on Thursday morning before general session and the show floor opens! The session will feature hot topics in the industry for attendees to network and share solutions. Sponsorship includes breakfast and coffee station for session as well as pre-show and onsite recognition.

Bronze Sponsorship ($5,000)

Benefits Include:

Recognition on signage, NAWLA website, and the NAWLA mobile app

Select One:

Exhibit Hall Banner Hang

Place your brand and message high in the air. Your 4’ x 8’ banner will be displayed in a high impact area within the exhibit hall showcasing your brand and directing traffic to your booth.

Digital Monitor

Make your mark by displaying your company’s branded message on a monitor placed in a high traffic area.

Bar Coasters

Feature your company logo or artwork on the coasters at the bar, hosted at one of the NAWLA hotels after the tradeshow has closed for the day.