Join fellow campus store professionals, forward-thinking suppliers, and industry leaders for three dynamic days of professional development, education, and a high-impact trade show experience.
Explore a curated trade show floor filled with new products designed specifically for campus stores, and take advantage of engaging education sessions focused on current trends, merchandising strategies, and real-world solutions. Collaborate with peers, strengthen vendor partnerships, and gain fresh ideas to elevate your store’s performance.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your product mix, stay ahead of industry trends, or invest in your team’s growth—this is the event that brings it all together.
New product showcases tailored for campus stores
Face-to-face time with trusted and emerging vendors
Ideas to boost sales and student engagement
A memorable destination experience!
Hosted by the National Association of College Stores (NACS), the CAmpus Market EXpo (CAMEX) is the largest educational conference and buying expo for campus retail. The conference and trade show will be February 26 to March 2, 2026 in Phoenix, AZ. Registration, schedule, travel, and other information can be found at https://www.camex.org/.
Independent College Bookstore Association (ICBA) Conference & PRIMEtime will be February 2-5, 2026 in Jacksonvillle, FL. Registration, schedule, travel, and other information can be found here.
SWCBA 2026
September or October of 2026. Details are in the works, check back soon.
To submit your sponsorship, click here to submit a google form, or click here to print and email the form.
To submit a vendor registration, click here to submit a google form, or click here to print and email the form. To view the vendor guidelines, click here.
To submit a store registration, click here to submit a google form, or click here to print and email the form.
Contact: Kathryn Vanover swcba@swcba.com 918-533-1279
Sponsors Donating $1,000 + receive:
Free registration
Preferred booth selection
Recognition on website & signage
Exclusive recognition at the sponsored event
Goody Bag & Door Prize Donations
We welcome approximately 75 attendees.
Suggested items: water bottles, notepads, keychains, pens, etc. Door prizes accepted for Trade Show & Closing Night.
Membership
The Southwest College Bookstore Association is a professional, non-profit association serving the college bookstore industry. Membership in the SWCBA is open to any individual employed or serving the college bookstore industry in any state. The SWBCA includes college bookstore professionals and vendors servicing college bookstore operations with information, services or products.
Benefits
The SWCBA serves its membership in a variety of ways including:
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Join Us
If you are interested in joining the Southwest College Bookstore Association, please submit the below application.
