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 2027 pre-show attendee list Now
Exhibitor Service Manual Available Early December
Submit insertion order for your official Show Directory Advertisement. Available now! January 29, 2027
Submit your product or service for consideration in the Exhibitor Product Showcase Corridor.  January 29, 2027
Submit your directory listing, along with product categories and your company logo for inclusion in the official Show Directory. January 29, 2027
Deadline for all sponsor materials January 29, 2027
Advance Rate Deadline for Lead Retrieval February 18, 2027
Shipping Questionnaire / Target Confirmation Due February 26, 2027
Target Change Requests Due February 26, 2027
First day exhibitor freight can be received at advance warehouse without surcharge February 26, 2027
Advance Rate Deadline for Compressed Air & Plumbing Orders February 26, 2027
Advance Rate Deadline for Electrical Orders February 26, 2027
Advance Rate Deadline for services from Shepard Exposition Services February 26, 2027
Deadline to order Turnkey Booth Package February 26, 2027
Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) Notification and Certificate of Insurance due to Show Management March 5, 2027
Last day to receive discounted hotel rates March 12, 2027
Advance Rate Deadline for Audio Visual Orders TBD
Advance Rate Deadline for Telecommunications & Internet Orders TBD
Last day exhibitor freight can be received at advance warehouse without surcharge March 26, 2027
Deadline to request the 2027 pre-show attendee list March 26, 2027
Advance Rate Deadline for In-booth Security Orders April 1, 2027
Deadline to request the 2027 post-show verified attendee list May 28, 2027