PDMA’s 2026 Ignite Innovation Summit will be taking place from October 8-9, 2026, in Atlanta, GA.  
We are committed to hosting an excellent event and look forward to having your company play an important role as a sponsor. This resource page is meant to be a one-stop shop for all summit details and logistics. 

Important Dates/Deadlines  

  • Company Rep Registration: September 18, 2026

  • Print and Submission Deadline: September 11, 2026 

  • Logo Submission: Use this form to submit your logo

  • Attendee Lists: Lists will be emailed the week following the conclusion of the event 

  • Booth Set-Up and Tear-Down

    • Set up:

      • Wednesday, October 7 - 3:00 - 5:00 pm

      • Thursday, October 8 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    • Tear down:

      • Saturday, October 10 - 4:30 pm

Event Information

  • Dates: October 8-11, 2026. Additional information about the summit can be found here. 

  • Additional Booth Reps: $500 per additional exhibit booth rep 

  • Summit Logo: Download the summit logo here to use in your promotion of the event.

During the Summit Reminders

  • Official registrants are invited to attend all social events, meals, and most educational workshop sessions.  

  • Please see the PDMA staff at the registration desk if you have any questions.  

  • Attire is business casual 

  • PDMA is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged items. Please make sure any valuable items you bring are safely stowed away at the end of each day of the summit. 

Event Contact

Questions about event logistics? Email Taylor Bryant at taylorb@ewald.com.

Questions about your sponsorship benefits? Email Ky Carlson at ky.carlson@ewald.com.

Hotel/Venue Information

For information on the hotel and venue, please visit our Hotel & Travel page.

Additional Services

Internet/Phone/Electrical: Order form coming soon.

Shipping Information

Hotel shipping information coming soon.

Exhibitor Guidelines

PDMA reserves the right to prevent any exhibitor from displaying beyond the bounds of the exhibitor’s rented exhibit space including but not limited to: noisy electrical devices (ex. loud appliances, machines, games), smells/scents that are offensive or commonly cause allergic or physical reactions (ex. Industrial smells, chemical smells, nail polish, cleaners), displays, fire hazards (ex. open flames, highly flammable fumes), costumed mascots, live animals or anything which may prove objectionable. All aisles must be kept clear of displays. Inventory must be discreetly stored within an exhibitor’s booth space. The rights and privileges of an exhibitor shall not be infringed upon by any other exhibitors. Exhibitors are allowed to have sponsor prize drawings within their exhibit space. Any limitations on registering for or accepting the prize must be prominently displayed in the exhibit space. Prizes to be distributed by the exhibitor after the summit.