PARTNER WITH FOCUS

Exhibit or sponsor the future of automotive coatings.

Suppliers, technology providers, service partners, and other organizations serving automotive exterior paint professionals can take part in FOCUS in southeast Michigan through exhibitor participation or event sponsorship, each offering a distinct way to engage with the conference.

Exhibitor participation

Exhibitor participation centers on presenting your products, services, and technical expertise directly to conference attendees.

  • Dedicated exhibit space at the annual conference
  • Direct interaction with attendees throughout the event
  • Opportunity to demonstrate products and services in person

Sponsorship opportunities

Sponsorship centers on supporting the conference and receiving agreed-upon recognition in return.

  • Support for the annual conference program
  • Recognition as confirmed with the FOCUS team
  • Visibility among automotive exterior paint professionals
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2026 Conference Exhibitors

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Interested in appearing in a future listing? Submit an inquiry below.

Why partner with FOCUS?

FOCUS convenes automotive exterior paint professionals, technical leaders, and emerging talent from across southeast Michigan for a single, focused day. That concentrated audience is directly relevant to organizations serving the automotive coatings industry.

Industry visibility

Present your organization to a focused audience of automotive exterior paint professionals.

Technical conversation

Engage directly with technical leaders on current coatings topics and challenges.

Relationship building

Connect with attendees, speakers, and collaborating universities in one setting.

Support for the next generation

Reach students participating in the poster session and annual scholarship program.

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PARTNERSHIP INQUIRY

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This form is for organizations seeking exhibitor or sponsorship details for the annual automotive exterior paint conference.

The FOCUS team will respond with the relevant participation details.

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Partnership questions, answered.

If your question is not covered here, use the inquiry form to reach the FOCUS team directly.

  • What is the difference between exhibiting and sponsoring?

    Exhibiting centers on presenting your products, services, and expertise at a dedicated space during the conference. Sponsoring centers on supporting the conference and receiving agreed-upon recognition in return.

  • Who should consider partnering with FOCUS?

    Suppliers, technology providers, service partners, and other organizations serving automotive exterior paint professionals in southeast Michigan and beyond.

  • When are exhibitor and sponsor opportunities available?

    Options will be available for purchase when conference registration opens.  (Typically in January)

    A committee member will reach out to the contact person from registration to handle specific details and questions.

  • Can an organization participate in more than one way?

    Organizations may express interest in exhibiting, sponsoring, or both. Submit the partnership inquiry form to discuss the options that fit your organization.

  • How do we request current partnership details?

    Submit the partnership inquiry form and the FOCUS team will follow up with current exhibitor and sponsorship details.
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