Early Bird Rate Extended!

Through Thursday, May 7



The MAS 2026 Annual Convention & Expo (June 15–18) is just around the corner — and we know how quickly these weeks fly. To give you a little extra runway, we've extended early bird pricing through Thursday, May 7.

A quick reminder: early bird pricing is only available if you register through the MAS Member Portal.

Registrations submitted by email, fax, mail, or fillable form do not qualify for early bird — regular rate applies through May 20, and late rate kicks in after that.

➡️If you've already registered — thank you! We're so glad you'll be with us. Please keep this email handy — there's a lot of helpful information below as you start planning for Biloxi.

We know everyone is asking, and we appreciate

your patience! The floor plan is still being finalized with our partners at CDS.

Here's what to expect:

1. We'll send a follow-up email as soon as the floor plan is ready
2. You'll be able to submit your top three booth (and bulk) location preferences based on the finalized plan
3. Final booth assignments are projected to be completed by end of May, Early June.
4. The finalized floor plan/booth assignments will be emailed to you and also be posted on our website

We're working to make sure every exhibitor lands in a great spot, and we'll communicate every step of the way!

We've put together a full exhibitor schedule covering every key moment of your week in Biloxi — from Sunday, June 14 bulk move-in with CDS, through Monday check-in and setup, the Tuesday Expo Hall opening, our closing Exhibitor Grand Door Prize Drawing, all the way through breakdown Wednesday, June 17.

It also walks through floor plan and booth assignment timing, what's included with your booth, how to order electricity and add-on furnishings through CDS, and the full details on this year's Themed Booth Challenge.

Click the 'Exhibitor Schedule' button below and download and save — it's the easiest way to know exactly when to show up, set up, and shine.

This Year's Theme

First Response Starts Local: Working as One

Honoring our First Responders, Military & Emergency Response Partners



This year, MAS is dedicating our convention to the men and women who hold the line when everything is on the line — the first responders, military service members, and emergency response partners who serve across all 82 counties.

From your local sheriff's deputy to the National Guardsman, from volunteer firefighters to county public works crews clearing roads after a storm — county government is where preparedness, response, and recovery come together. First response starts local — and we get there by working as one.

We chose this theme because every county in Mississippi depends on a network of partners — public, private, and volunteer — who answer the call together. We're proud to celebrate that spirit in 2026, and we'd love for you to celebrate it with us.

New This Year! We are holding our first Booth theme Challenge tied to our convention theme — First Response Starts Local: Working as One. It's our way of honoring the local hands that hold the line: first responders, military service members, emergency partners, and county public works crews ac ross our 82 counties and you our exhibitors and sponsors. Thank you for partnering with us — we couldn't put on this convention without you.

We're inviting all our exhibitors to help bring our theme to life at your booth. Get creative with anything that speaks to you — patriotic, local first responder, military, emergency response, county public works/county response, or your own twist on what "Working as One" means.

How it works:

• Decorate your booth around the theme — patriotic, first responder, military, emergency response, public works, or your own take on "Working as One"
• MAS members vote Tuesday and Wednesday for their favorite themed booths
• Winners announced Wednesday afternoon during the Exhibitor Grand Door Prize Drawing

There's no entry fee, no separate sign-up, and no minimum — if your booth carries the theme, you're automatically in the running. Members will be going around to each booth to vote on their favorite themed booths.

A few touches go a long way:

• For example: a flag display, a thank-you wall, photos of the first responders in your community, branded gear that nods to service, county PWD memorabilia, or whatever fits your space and your story.

Voting details, prize info, and a few ideas to get the creative wheels turning will go out in our next pre-convention exhibitor email — keep an eye on your inbox.

We'll also have our County Exhibit Hall Challenge again — a fun, structured way for our county members to make the rounds and visit each of your booths.

Last year's response was incredible, and this year we're building on that momentum so even more counties get face time with our exhibitors and partners.



We'll have more details closer to convention, but please plan for steady traffic Tuesday and Wednesday — and have your team ready to share a quick hello and what your company offers.

MAS Member Portal (Engagifii) Recommended.

Registering in the portal by May 7 is the only way to secure the Early Bird rate. You'll also get your confirmation and hotel block link immediately at checkout.

Click the button below!

Adobe Fillable Registration Form

If you'd prefer to submit by email, fax, or mail, you may do so by completing the linked fillable form below.

Please note, you will receive the regular rate through May 20. Early bird rate does not apply for submissions using registration form below.

Click the button below!

For all other Registration Submissions or Payments

Please Send To:



Email: annualconvention@massup.org

Fax: 601. 353.2749

Mail: 7 Riverbend Place, Flowood, MS 39232