Exhibitor Showcase workshops allow companies 1.25, 1.5, 1.75, or 2-hour block of time to promote, showcase, demonstrate, and present their products and/or services in a workshop setting during the BOOST Conference.

Large Exhibitor Showcase workshops are facilitated in a large breakout room in the Palm Springs Convention Center off of the Exhibit Hall with capacity for up to 125 participants with 100 chairs placed around the perimeter, and plenty of active space for lots of movement. Small and Medium Exhibitor Showcase workshops are held in standard breakout rooms with both active space and round tables, accommodating 40-50 attendees. You must be a registered BOOST Conference Exhibitor to present an Exhibitor Showcase workshop.

Joining Exhibitor Showcase workshops gives attendees a chance to learn about new products and services in the field and how they can be best utilized in today's youth programs. 

Wednesday, April 29

10:30AM - 12:15PM

Arux: Trends and Technology in After School
Robin Mattaini, Customer Success Director, Arux, Minneapolis, MN 

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the latest innovations from Arux. Explore new features that strengthen community connections and simplify child tracking throughout the day. Get a first look at upcoming enhancements and tools shaping the future of after-school management. Plus, gain insights into emerging trends and key learnings from programs nationwide to help you stay inspired and connected.
PK, E, ULA, MLA, CB, DS
Strand: Small Exhibitor Showcase; Program Design, Development & Quality; Partnerships & Building Relationships; Sustainability

Boost Bonds with ZTAG
Quan Gan, MS, CEO, and Eric Justiano, Physical Education Teacher, ZTAG, Valencia, CA; Steven Hanna, Playmaker Developer, ZTAG, Lynbrook, NY

Experience the power of tech and play with ZTAG! Using wearable smart-watch devices called ZTAGGERs, you’ll jump into hands-on games that build teamwork, communication, and collaboration while keeping everyone active, engaged, and connected. Bring a water bottle...you’ll be moving!
E, M, H, MLA, DS
Strand: Outdoor Activity Showcase; Program Design, Development & Quality; Staff Leadership; Partnerships & Building Relationships

Improve Program Effectiveness with an Afterschool Management Software
Sanjeev Yamdagni, MTech, Vice President, EZReports Afterschool Management Software, Sugar Land, TX 

Come see why 10 State DOEs and 5,000 schools/CBOs nationwide rely on registration, live attendance, and reporting using EZReports, the comprehensive afterschool management software for grant-funded programs. EZReports meets the data collection and reporting requirements mandated for Federal 21st CCLC programs. EZReports also supports ASES, ASSETs, ELOP, and other grants with live attendance on mobile devices (parent PIN or badge scan), early release codes, automated student uploads, and surveys.
PK, E, M, H, ULA, MLA, DS
Strand: Medium Exhibitor Showcase; Program Design, Development & Quality

Master the Chaos - Turn Unruly Energy into Engaged Movement
Leslie Fisher, MA, Training and Curriculum Specialist; Sandy Slade, CEO & Founder, Skillastics, Corona, CA

Ever feel like your students have endless energy but zero focus? Discover simple, proven strategies to reduce chaos, boost participation, and make physical activity the highlight of your program. Using techniques modeled through the Skillastics® Physical Activity Program, you’ll learn how to turn high-energy groups into engaged, on-task teams—transforming activity time from stressful to smooth, fun, and effective.
E, M, MLA, DS
Strand: Large Exhibitor Showcase; Program Design, Development & Quality; Staff Leadership

2:45PM - 4:45PM

Active Minds, Strong Bodies: Building Connection and Confidence Through Play
Fred Rasuli, CEO, TSP Afterschool Programs, Turlock, CA

This interactive session explores how physical activity and team-based play can strengthen student engagement, attendance, and social-emotional skills. Participants experience fun, movement-based activities that can be easily implemented in afterschool programs to promote inclusion, teamwork, and confidence for all students.
PK, E, M, H, MLA, DS
Strand: Large Exhibitor Showcase; Program Design, Development & Quality 

Beyond Fun: Building Real-World Skills and Career Awareness in TK - 8 Programs
Aidan King, M.Ed., Associate Director, Program Implementation, Elemental Hardware Enrichment, Oxnard, CA

We’re all here to change the narrative: out-of-school-time programs are not just "extras". They’re powerful engines for skill-building, confidence development, and career exposure — if we design them that way. Build your own take-home project in this session and discover how enrichment programs can deliver real-world learning outcomes in technical skills, SEL, and career awareness, making clear why this field deserves recognition and continued investment as part of the larger learning ecosystem.
E, M, MLA, DS
Strand: Medium Exhibitor Showcase; Program Design, Development & Quality 

The Power of Partnerships: Scaling Expanded Learning with Purpose
Carolyn Taylor, M.Ed., STEAM Project Manager, Lyricos Learning LLC., Laguna Niguel, CA 

Discover strategies to build sustainable partnerships, sustain team momentum, and lead with purpose. This session equips educators and leaders with practical tools to align collaborations, maintain energy during change, and foster retention-driven leadership. Walk away with actionable frameworks to strengthen partnerships, inspire teams, and scale expanded learning programs with lasting impact.
E, MLA, DS
Strand: Small Exhibitor Showcase; Program Design, Development & Quality; Partnerships & Building Relationships

Thursday, April 30

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Get FAST and FURIOUS with Omnikin!
Scotty Williams, M.Ed., US Coordinator; PJ Hamel, Omnikin International Trainer, Omnikin, Charlottesville, VA

Join in this fast-paced, action-packed session that will leave your students begging for more! With everything from intense fitness games to hilarious partner tag activities to the ultimate cooperative team sport of Kin-Ball, this session will have it all! Omnikin’s wide range of products are crowd pleasers by themselves, but these activities will solidify that the gym is the place to be in your school. So what are you waiting for?!? Come join Team Omnikin today and blow your students away!
E, M, H, HE, MLA, DS 
Strand: Outdoor Activity Showcase; Program Design, Development & Quality; Staff Leadership 

Startup Thinking for ELO-P Success: Build. Reflect. Improve. Repeat.
Shauna Hultgrien, Business Development Manager, 6crickets, Bellevue, WA

What happens when Expanded Learning leaders think like start-ups? Join this lively panel to hear how ELO-P teams use the Build-Reflect-Improve-Repeat framework to grow flexible programs that evolve with their students and partners. From CALPADS and attendance recovery to design and implementation, learn how iteration, collaboration, and data-driven insights fuel continuous improvement.
E, M, ULA
Strand: Small Exhibitor Showcase; Program Design, Development & Quality

STEAM-Powered Learning: Play-based Activities for Young Innovators
Jan Zatloukal, Curriculum Designer, PCS Edventures, Meridian, ID

Discover play-based STEAM learning for TK–8! Explore three dynamic stations: Cubelets Bot Builder for hands-on engineering and robotics, Rockin’ Robots with Sphero indi blending coding and music, and Drone Designers, where teams choreograph and code creative aerial performances. Leave inspired with interactive, age-appropriate ideas to spark curiosity, collaboration, and problem-solving in your program!
E, M, MLA, DS
Strand: Medium Exhibitor Showcase; Program Design, Development & Quality

Unconventional Fun: A Session of Non-Traditional Games
Madison Roloff, Sr Territory Sales Representative, Gopher Sport, Owatonna, MN

"Unconventional Fun: A Session of Non-Traditional Games" invites participants to step outside the box and engage in a variety of exciting, offbeat games that break the mold of typical team-building exercises. Designed to get everyone moving, thinking, and bonding, these games provide a refreshing and fun way to energize teams, spark connections, and build trust in a lively, relaxed environment. Get ready for a playful and memorable experience!
E, M, MLA, DS
Strand: Large Exhibitor Showcase; Partnerships & Building Relationships

1:15PM - 2:30PM

NBA Math Hoops - Creating the Next Math Champion
Hunter Strickland, MBA, Senior Regional Program Coordinator, Learn Fresh, Philadelphia, PA

Through the training, educators will learn best practices for implementing the NBA Math Hoops game and curriculum, gain free access to the Learn Fresh program management platform and all associated program materials, and discover opportunities to extend students’ learning through virtual and in-person community events. Educators will immediately gain access to all necessary materials to begin implementing the program with students in their classrooms.
M, ULA, MLA, DS
Strand: Medium Exhibitor Showcase; Program Design, Development & Quality

Supercharge Expanded Learning: District Success Stories of Smart Systems & Community Partnerships
Shilpa Dalmia, Co-Founder and CTO, ActivityHero, Palo Alto, CA; Dr. Amber Gascoigne, Director of Expanded Learning, Palm Springs Unified School District, Palm Springs, CA 

Join Dr. Amber Gascoigne, Palm Springs USD’s Director of Expanded Learning, and Shilpa Dalmia, ActivityHero’s Co-Founder/CTO, for an interactive discussion on designing and running impactful before- and after-school programs. Gain a behind-the-scenes look at Palm Springs’ unique approach and discover how to leverage systems and local partnerships for streamlined processes, enhanced attendance/enrollment, and robust community engagement. There’ll be time for peer collaboration and strategic planning. 
E, ULA, MLA
Strand: Small Exhibitor Showcase; Program Design, Development & Quality; Partnerships & Building Relationships

3:45PM - 5:15PM

Cooking is Hot, Hot, Hot!
Ann Butler, Founder, The Edible Education Group, Midlothian, VA

Just starting a cooking program? Or want to hear the story of successful culinary programs?  This is the hands-on session for you. Join the Edible Education Group team, where you will be provided with resources, examples, and stories of successful culinary programs throughout California and beyond.  Join our chef to create a simple, delicious recipe you can enjoy and replicate with your students.
E, M, H, DS
Strand: Small Exhibitor Showcase; Program Design, Development & Quality

Every Body Moves!: Leading Inclusive and Engaging Physical Activities for Youth
Jeff Mushkin, MPH, Content Development Manager, SPARK, Owatonna, MN 

An inclusive physical activity ensures that ALL youth can participate regardless of age, background, identity, or ability, and where ALL youth receive similar opportunities to be active and engaged. This session will share fun games suitable for all populations, strategies for selecting appropriate activities, ways to modify activities to promote inclusion, and techniques for managing youth groups in an activity setting. Join us to learn how to create fun, active, and inclusive experiences for your program!
E, M, MLA, DS
Strand: Large Exhibitor Showcase; Program Design, Development & Quality; Staff Leadership

Facilitating After School STEAM workshops with KiwiCo
Courtney Morgan, Senior Curriculum Specialist; Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH, Senior Manager, Education, KiwiCo Education, Mountain View, CA 

See what hands-on STEAM learning could look like in your program. This workshop will provide you with the tools, strategies, and resources needed to implement engaging STEM activities that spark curiosity and creativity in students, all while keeping them unplugged. Participants will have the opportunity to build alongside us, showcasing a sample of programming that can be easily integrated into their own afterschool curricula and appeals to diverse learning styles and age groups.
E, M, MLA, DS
Strand: Medium Exhibitor Showcase; Program Design, Development & Quality; Partnerships & Building Relationships

Friday, May 1

9:15AM - 11:15AM

Create, Connect, Collaborate: Unlocking SEL with Easy-to-Implement Robotics & Engineering
Ann Goodwin, M.Ed., Solution Architect; Nik Gatan, Sr. Account Executive, Southern California, Sphero, Greenville, TX

Discover how to deliver SEL-boosting experiences with low-prep Sphero robotics and engineering.  See examples of ready-to-go lessons, how they connect to SEL, and even get hands-on with one! Whether you are running sessions with students yourself or planning for multi-site implementation, we’ve got you covered. 
PK, E, M, H, ULA, MLA, CB, DS
Strand: Small Exhibitor Showcase; Program Design, Development & Quality

HOKALI Action Lab: Exploring Robotics, Dance, Sports, and Martial Arts
Delfina Corso Rodriguez, Content Developer & Learning Analyst, HOKALI, San Francisco, CA

Our showcase will feature four dynamic stations where participants can experience HOKALI’s exciting programs:  Robotics: Build a robot in 1 minute and compete for the best design!  Dance: Follow a fun TikTok-style choreography and show your moves.  Sports: Test your aim with a basketball challenge using a football.  Martial Arts: Kick and punch targets, showing your speed and power.  Each station is designed to challenge creativity and skills in a hands-on, immersive way.
PK, MLA, DS 
Strand: Large Exhibitor Showcase; Program Design, Development & Quality

STEM without Screens
Jody Nova, MS, VP Product, Brains & Motion, Allendale, MI

Discover Brains & Motion’s patented STEM without Screens™—a hands-on, tech-light approach that turns everyday materials into high-energy engineering, coding logic, and physics challenges. Try classroom-ready builds, learn facilitation moves that spark collaboration and creativity, and leave with a toolkit for engaging, standards-aligned K–8 STEM—no devices required.
E, MLA, DS
Strand: Medium Exhibitor Showcase; Program Design, Development & Quality

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