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Conference Showcase

The Conference Showcase is an opportunity to present and celebrate an EAST program’s work over the past year. After Conference, a Conference Showcase Recap packet, including a summary of participation and a certificate, will be sent.

The Conference Showcase consists of two components: School Booth and Program Pitch.

  • Each program is required to create a School Booth and assemble it in the Exhibit Hall.
  • Each program will present a Program Pitch in front of their booth at the assigned time.
Booth Assignments & Judging Times Exhibit Hall Layout

School Booth

The booth design should represent the entire EAST program without focusing on one specific project. It is a creative tool to display information that supports the projects taking place in EAST. Schools within the same district may create a “SuperBooth,” provided a request is received in advance. More information about booths, including how to submit a request, can be found on the School Booth Details page.

Booth breakdown is to occur AFTER the Exhibit Hall closes (11:30 am) on Thursday, March 14. Schools may start breaking down and packing up their booth materials at this time and may begin removing items from the Exhibit Hall. The loading dock doors will remain closed until after the Closing Session. There will be plenty of time to after the Closing Session if your program would rather use this time to grab lunch or a snack. All programs are still expected to attend the Closing Session at 1:00 pm. Failure to do so will be noted on the Conference Showcase Recap and will impact future opportunities in EAST, including Program of Influence award status. Please make accommodations with your district ahead of time to attend the entire event. A school needing to leave early to return the bus for other use is not an acceptable excuse.

School Booth Details

Program Pitch

The Program Pitch is a presentation that provides the viewers with an overall picture of the accomplishments of the EAST program. While the pitch is given verbally, the presenting students are encouraged to use items displayed in their booth for visual impact and evidence.

A student team (2-3 recommended) will present a short formal program pitch highlighting the work of their program. A panel of judges, composed of EAST facilitators, EAST administrators, and friends of EAST will view the presentations and provide useful, practical feedback for each EAST program.

Program Pitch Details