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Step into the Spotlight with an Exhibitor-Led Demo or Presentation

Bring your brand to life beyond your booth with exhibitor-led experiences designed to engage shoppers in new and interactive ways. Whether you’re sharing your story, demonstrating your craft, or leading a hands-on activity, these opportunities allow you to connect with visitors through memorable experiences.

Why Participate?

  • Showcase your expertise, products, and creative process in a unique way
  • Connect with shoppers through meaningful, face-to-face interactions
  • Reach new audiences and increase awareness beyond your booth space
  • Create memorable experiences that bring your brand story to life
  • Gain additional exposure through promotion across One Of A Kind marketing channels (where applicable)

Main Stage Presentations

Take the Main Stage to showcase your products, share your story, or demonstrate your craft to an engaged audience of shoppers. Sessions can include live demonstrations, presentations, styling tips, behind-the-scenes maker stories, and more.

Details:

  • Lead a live demonstration or presentation (up to 30 minutes) on the One Of A Kind Main Stage
  • Ideal for exhibitors with engaging stories, unique products, or experience speaking to live audiences
  • Selected sessions may be promoted across One Of A Kind marketing channels
  • Available to Main Section, Pop-Up, Flavours, Original Art Gallery, Christmas Market, and Rising Stars exhibitors
  • Limited spots available - application required
  • See the application form for full details and requirements

Application deadline: August 28, 2026

Flavours Stage Demos

Connect with food-loving shoppers at the Flavours Demo Stage through a live demonstration or presentation. Showcase your products, share your story, and inspire visitors with your recipes, techniques, and maker journey.

Details:

  • Lead a live food demonstration or presentation (up to 30 minutes) on the One Of A Kind Flavours Demo Stage
  • Ideal for Flavours exhibitors with engaging stories, unique products, or experience speaking to live audiences
  • Selected sessions may be promoted across One Of A Kind marketing channels
  • Available to Flavours exhibitors
  • Limited spots available - application required
  • See the application form for full details and requirements

Application deadline: August 28, 2026

Maker DIY Workshops

Lead a fun and festive DIY workshop in our Creative Lounge Space, sharing your craft and connecting with shoppers through a hands-on experience. Workshops can include take-home crafts, maker demonstrations, creative activities, and more.

Details:

  • Host a 1-hour DIY workshop in the Creative Lounge featuring an accessible craft or creative activity for shoppers of all ages
  • Ideal for exhibitors with DIY kits, creative expertise, or experience leading interactive workshops
  • OOAK will provide a materials bursary of up to $500 CAD to support workshop supply costs
  • Selected sessions may be promoted across One Of A Kind marketing channels
  • Available to Main Section, Pop-Up, Flavours, Original Art Gallery, Christmas Market, and Rising Stars exhibitors
  • Limited spots available - application required
  • See the application form for full details and requirements

Application deadline: August 28, 2026