Conference Demographics
AMLE attendees are educators in every subject area and occupation in the middle grades. They recommend, select, approve, and purchase at classroom and school-wide levels.
What is the best thing about exhibiting at AMLE?
“I buy a lot personally and for my colleagues!”
Jane P.
Educator and Conference Attendee
The key to a successful exhibit is making sure you come in contact with the right people. Purchasing decisions in most major service categories require the support of both principals and teachers—AMLE brings you both … and more!
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Attendees will be looking for products and services in the following categories:
- Art Education & Supplies
- Assessment
- Audio/Visual Equipment
- Awards/Recognition/Gifts
- Books/Publishers
- Bullying Prevention
- Career Exploration
- Classroom Materials & Resources
- Comprehensive Health Resources
- Computer Hardware & Software
- Crafts
- Curriculum Resources/Materials
- Educational Games
- Educational Travel/Tours
- Environment/Conservation
- Fund-Raising/Incentives
- Furniture
- Instructional Strategies
- Insurance
- Internet
- Life Skills/Economics
- Magazines/Periodicals
- Mathematics
- Multicultural Resources
- Music Education/Instruments
- Physical Education/Fitness
- Professional Development
- Reading/Writing/Language Arts
- Recruiting
- Safe Schools/Violence Prevention
- Science
- Social Studies
- Special Education
- Technology
- U.S. Government Programs/Services
- Yearbooks
- Youth Activities/Programs
…and more!
Exhibiting with AMLE will not only create new business, it will let education decision makers know that your company is active, healthy, and dependable!
Who makes purchasing decisions for the following items?
- Instructional Materials
- Professional Development
- Technology/Software
- Fund-Raising
- Student Travel
*AMLE Member Survey

- 7 out of 10 attendees plan to buy one or more products.
- 76% asked for quotes, and 26% signed purchase orders (average all shows).
- 72% of show attendees say the show influenced their buying decisions.
- 87% of attendees will share some of the information obtained at an exhibition.
- 64% of attendees tell at least 6 other people about the event.
Source: The Center for Exhibit Industry Research (CEIR)