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The information on this page is for Empower19 in Chicago, Illinois. Check back in September for information about the 2020 ASCD Empower Conference, which will be held March 13–16, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.
The Exhibit Show is located in the McCormick Place Convention Center.
ASCD is proud to host one of the most comprehensive exhibit shows in the education arena today. Exhibits by commercial producers of instructional materials are an integral part of the conference.
Texts, teaching aids, the latest products for technology-enabled learning environments, computer hardware and software, professional development opportunities, and more are on display.
See the companies that will be exhibiting
See a map of the Exhibit Show floor plan
Grand Opening: Saturday, March 16
8:30 a.m.
Saturday, March 16
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 17
Monday, March 18
8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
*Subject to change
The following events and activities will take place at various booths located within the Exhibit Hall.
EL Photo Booth: Once again, the popular EL Photo Booth is back! We have two locations where you can get your picture taken and placed in a special cover of ASCD's flagship publication, Educational Leadership. Stop by the ASCD Center (Booth 1477) or Booth 1970 during Exhibit Hall hours.
Canine Therapy: ASCD welcomes volunteers from Canine Therapy Corps, a local organization whose volunteers and certified therapy dogs work with heath care, education, and social services professionals to help people recover from physical and emotional trauma. Members of the corps will be on hand at several booths on Saturday and Sunday*, and their humans will be available to explain the benefits and the ins-and-outs of using canine therapy in your schools. Stop by, meet a good dog, and learn more!
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Booth 1940: Booksource Larry Gordon with McKenzie (Poodle)
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Booth 1565: BootUp Professional Development Mary Miller with Rocko (Shepherd mix)
Booth 1465: Securly Ann Davidson with Ash (Keeshond)
Booth 1401: Newslea Gary Hall with Payton
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Booth 1409: Istation Miguel Dalmeida & Rosario Ferreira with Luna (Portuguese Water Dog)
*As of Friday, March 8, 2019. The schedule is subject to change, so check the mobile app for the latest.
Canine Therapy Corps, Inc., empowers and motivates individuals to improve their physical and psychological health and well-being by harnessing the human-animal bond; provides goal-directed, interactive animal-assisted therapy services free of charge using volunteers and certified therapy dogs; and advances animal-assisted interventions through research and collaboration. Visit their website to learn more, request information, volunteer, or donate.
The ASCD Center is located in Booth 1477 in the Exhibit Hall.
At the ASCD Center, you will be able to explore the world of ASCD.
ASCD associates will provide you with an overview or an in-depth review of the innovative programs, products, and services that empower educators to support the success of each learner. Recognized as the leader in K–12 professional development, ASCD serves the needs of educators from more than 127 countries worldwide.
Spend time in the ASCD Bookstore. Browse and select from more than 200 books and DVDs from the leading minds in the education industry. Add to your personal or school PD library with proven resources from ASCD, priced at or below member prices. And interact with many of your favorite authors during our scheduled book signing events.
From engaging with ASCD authors, to charting a course for school improvement, to taking advantage of membership services and participating in educator services workshops and demonstrations, the ASCD Center Theater is the place to discover the world of ASCD.
Explore the full schedule of ASCD Center Bookstore and ASCD Center Theater events on the Special Events page.