- Ad Hops + FX Member ShowcaseAspiria Campus, Overland Park, KS
Sip, Sip, Hooray! 🍻
On November 20th, we’re mixing the best of two worlds: advertising’s finest with the solopreneur spirit of The Freelance Exchange of Kansas City. 📈
Freelancers, ad pros, marketers—this is the spot to sharpen your pencils, show off your skills and share a drink with some of KC’s best creative minds. ✏🍺
📍 Where? 6550 Sprint Parkway, Overland Park
🕔 When? Nov. 20, 5-8 PM
🚀 Why? Because great things happen when creatives come together.### How to Exhibit:
Freelancer. Contractor. Consultant. Whatever you call it, this is for you. This year, the Ad Hops + FX Member Showcase gives you the opportunity to present your best work and get in front of the very people looking for you.
### Get Ready in 2 steps:
1. You must be an FX member to exhibit. Not a member? Join today!
2. Secure your spot in the Showcase:#### Exhibitor Level 1 $50
- For Freelance Exchange Members only
- 5-foot table to exhibit and showcase your company
#### Exhibitor Level 2 $40
- For Freelance Exchange Members only
- 4-foot space (half of an 8-foot table) to exhibit and showcase your company
- Table is shared with another freelancer to be assigned by event coordinators
You can also level up (and get a larger table!) with a sponsorship!
## Sponsor the Showcase
This event could not be done without our valued sponsors. Does your company want to support our cause and community? Pick the sponsorship level that works for you.
#### Member Sponsor – Level 1 $250
- For Freelance Exchange Members only
- 8-foot table with prime placement to exhibit and showcase your company
- Logo on event signage and fliers handed out at event (time permitting)
- Includes full slide (1920 x 1080) in looping presentation that will run during the event
- Large banner ad (1150 x 315px, JPG, PNG or GIF) on FX website* for six months
- Inclusion in 50 Swag Bags for attendees. Items must be received no later than Monday, November 18 to be included.
#### Member Sponsor – Level 2 $150
- For Freelance Exchange Members only
- 8-foot table with prime placement to exhibit and showcase your company
- Logo on looping presentation that will run during the event
- Logo on event signage and fliers handed out at event (time permitting)
- Small banner ad (550 x 315 px, JPG, PNG or GIF) on FX website* for three months
- Inclusion in 50 Swag Bags for attendees. Items must be received no later than Monday, November 18 to be included.
#### Member Sponsor – Level 3 $100
- For Freelance Exchange Members only
- 8-foot table with prime placement to exhibit and showcase your company
- Logo on looping presentation that will run during the event
- Logo on event signage and fliers handed out at event (time permitting)
- Small banner ad (550 x 315 px, JPG, PNG or GIF) on FX website* for one month
- Inclusion in 50 Swag Bags for attendees. Items must be received no later than Monday, November 18 to be included.
#### Member Sponsor – Level 4 $35
- For Freelance Exchange Members only
- Does NOT include entry as an Exhibitor and does NOT include a table
- Includes logo on looping presentation that will run during the event
- Inclusion in 50 Swag Bags for attendees. Items must be received no later than Monday, November 18 to be included.
Are you not a member, but would like to sponsor the event? Read more here.
## FAQs
#### 1. How many companies are attending?
In collaboration with KC Ad Club, The Freelance Exchange will be inviting hundreds of businesses and agencies. Our PR and social media campaign for this year’s Showcase is set to run on Linkedin, Facebook, X, Instagram, and Meetup. This is an event to find high-quality prospects that fit your style. You are the one bringing the magic to your table.
#### 2. Is parking free?
Yes, there is free parking in a garage next door to Aspiria NOW. Look for the FX signs to direct you.
#### 3. What should I bring to my table as an exhibitor?
The short answer is: bring self-promotional materials and your portfolio (if applicable). When you sign up as an exhibitor, you will receive an email with a list of information on what you can, and cannot bring. Read more: How to prepare for the showcase
A special thank you to our partners: StackAdapt & Aspiria NOW
- Do’s and Don’ts: The Freelancer's Guide to Entrepreneurship (FREE event)Johnson County Central Resource Library, Lenexa, KS
Join The Freelance Exchange of KC during Global Entrepreneur Week (#GEWKC) where we'll talk all things freelance. We will discuss everything from rolling out your business and time management to networking and more!
Our panelists come from various backgrounds and have approached freelancing in different ways. Hear their stories, the obstacles they faced, and how they overcame them, maybe even how to prevent a few of yours along the way.
Be sure to register - https://gewkc.com
