Important Dates and Deadlines

Deadline Checklist

Items to Accomplish Deadline 
Boost your visibility by taking advantage of the available advertising and sponsorship opportunities.   Now
Order the 2026 pre-registered attendee list Coming Soon
Exhibitor Service Manual Available Early November
Submit insertion order for your official Show Directory Advertisement. Available now! January 16, 2026
Submit your product or service for consideration in the Exhibitor Product Showcase Corridor.  January 16, 2026
Submit your directory listing, along with product categories and your company logo for inclusion in the official Show Directory. January 16, 2026
Deadline for all sponsor materials January 16, 2026
Advance Rate Deadline for Lead Retrieval February 6, 2026
Shipping Questionnaire / Target Confirmation Due February 6, 2026
Target Change Requests Due February 6, 2026
First day exhibitor freight can be received at advance warehouse without surcharge February 6, 2026
Advance Rate Deadline for Compressed Air & Plumbing Orders February 6, 2026
Advance Rate Deadline for Electrical Orders February 6, 2026
Advance Rate Deadline for services from Shepard Exposition Services February 6, 2026
Advance Rate Deadline for In-booth Security Orders February 6, 2026
Deadline to order Turnkey Booth Package February 13, 2026
Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) Notification and Certificate of Insurance due to Show Management February 13, 2026
Advance Rate Deadline for Audio Visual Orders February 24, 2026
Advance Rate Deadline for Telecommunications & Internet Orders TBD
Last day exhibitor freight can be received at advance warehouse without surcharge March 6, 2026
Last day to receive discounted hotel rates March 2, 2026
Deadline to request the 2026 pre-show attendee list March 6, 2026
Deadline to request the 2026 post-show verified attendee list April 24, 2026