Don't Miss Your Chance to WIN BIG!

While exploring the Trade Show, stop by the ESSAE booth and drop your business card into the Major Prize drawing. Thanks to the generosity of our exhibitors, attendees will have the opportunity to win exciting prizes valued at $800, $1,200, and even $1,500 or more. 

Winners will be drawn LIVE on the Trade Show floor after 4:00 PM, adding a little extra excitement to the end of the day. Be sure to check the event app for featured prizes and remember—attendees must be present to win prizes valued at $800 or more. Good luck!

 

Current Prize Opportunities: 

 


SPAC Concert Tickets from Saratoga Hilton
The Saratoga Hilton is happy to provide the winner with their choice of 2 VIP Tickets including VIP Lounge access, and VIP Parking to either Santana & The Doobie Brothers (7/1), Dave Matthews Band (7/17), or Pitbull with Lil Jon (9/2).


Value: $800

 

 

Private Car Service to SPAC or TRACK from Premiere Transportation
Whether you are hitting the Saratoga Track this summer, or catching your favorite concert at SPAC, leave the transportation to us! Prize includes roundtrip transfers in one of our luxurious sedans or SUV. Vehicles based on availability, pick up location must be within the Capital District.


Value $800 *Blackout Dates Apply *Gratuity Not Included

 

 

 

 

 

Symphonic Saturday Package at Chautauqua Institution from Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau
The Symphonic Saturday Package includes 1 night at the Athenaeum Hotel overlooking beautiful Chautauqua Lake on the historic grounds of Chautauqua Institution. Saturday evening dinner, show tickets, parking, and Sunday brunch for 2 guests. 


Value $870 *Blackout Dates Apply

 


Grand Slam Getaway to Cooperstown from The Otesaga
Enjoy a one-night stay in a Lake Suite at The Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown, including breakfast for two, plus a set of Triple Play passes to three premier cultural attractions: the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, the Fenimore Art Museum, and the Fenimore Farm & Country Village.


Value: $1125 *Blackout Dates Apply

 

**Major prizes will be awarded during the Trade Show, separate from any individual exhibitor raffles or giveaways. To enter, simply drop your business card at the designated ESSAE booth on the Trade Show floor. Winners will be selected through a random drawing and announced LIVE after 4:00 PM. Be sure to stay for the drawing—attendees must be present to win prizes valued at $800 or more. Winning attendees will collect their prizes directly from the donating exhibitor's booth.

 

Major Exhibitor Prize Drawings Exhibitor Donation Information:

Major Prizes will be awarded during the trade show, separate from any raffles or prizes given away at your booth. Winners will be randomly selected from a drawing of business cards collected at the designated ESSAE booth on the trade show floor. While ESSAE will make every effort to ensure winners are qualified buyers of your goods and/or services, we cannot guarantee this. 

Requirements for Major Prizes: 

  • Only exhibitor companies can contribute prizes. 
  • Prizes should not have extensive blackout dates. 
  • Only prizes meeting the minimum value criteria will be listed in the event app and on the ESSAE website, and eligible for push notifications. 
  • Major Prize submissions must be received by Thursday, June 11, 2026. 
  • Winners will be drawn LIVE on the Trade Show floor after 4:00PM. 
  • Attendees must be present to win prizes valued at $800 or more. 
  • Winners will collect their prizes directly from the donating exhibitor’s booth. 

Prize Categories: 

  • Major Prize: Minimum value $800 
  • Grand Prize: Minimum value $1,200 
  • Ultimate Prize: Minimum value $1,500 

For each prize, please provide the following details: 

  • Prize Description 
  • Restrictions 
  • Expiration/Blackout Dates 
  • Prize Value 


 Major prizes will be viewable in the mobile app and on this ESSAE website page leading up to the event.

Exhibitor In-Booth Giveaways

Exhibitors can also hold private prize drawings at their own booths for prizes valued at $799 or less. The exhibitor is responsible for promoting and distributing their own prizes. Please note that these exhibitor prizes will not be announced during the conference. 

Exhibitors should promote their attendance at the tradeshow and their in-booth prizes through social media platforms, your MapDynamics profile and through direct outreach to attendees. Please use the Canva graphic created for you here and tag #ESSAE #ESSAEAnnual. 

Canva Instructions: Duplicate the design, add your headshot, download your version, and then delete your file from ESSAE’s Canva account (browser version).

SAMPLING: Food and/or beverage samples will require approval by the City Center and MUST be prepackaged, wrapped, or sealed options adhering to the sample sizes listed below. Food and/or beverage samples may be offered if the product being sampled is served by the exhibiting company. A current health permit and/or NYSLA marketing permit MUST be on file with the catering office. 

Sample sizes are as follows:
• Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Not more than four (4) ounces
• Food: All food samples should be bite sizes. No full-size meals shall be served as a sample.

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