Why do we charge an application fee?

Our vendor application process focuses on curating a high-quality experience for attendees and vendors. Each year, we receive a significant number of applications—before we introduced the application fee, we often received more than 5,000 submissions per year. With the fee in place, submissions have become more manageable, allowing us to give each application the attention it deserves.

Our dedicated team carefully evaluates every application individually, often conducting multiple reviews per submission. Due to the volume of applications and the thoroughness of our review process, we've implemented a nominal application fee. This fee supports our team's efforts, helps streamline the process, and ensures applicants are committed to participating.