Important Exhibitor Dates

The Exhibit Hall entrance is located in Hall G of the San Diego Convention Center.

April

April TBD
Exhibitor housing opens

May

Online Exhibit Manual will be sent to exhibitors

June

June TBD
Online exhibit booth listing will go live on the conference website

June 26
Remaining 50% exhibit booth rental is due
Cancellations on or after June 26 will not receive a refund for the full booth rental

August

August TBD
First day to receive freight at the advanced warehouse

August TBD
Hanging Sign Request for Approval to Tradeshow Logic
Early Move-In Request for Approval to Tradeshow Logic
Notification on Intent to Distribute Premiums, Novelty Items, or Food Products Form Due by Submitting from AAP Online Service Manual
Surveys and Questionnaires from Market Research Companies Due to AAP for Review

September

15 days prior to move in (check individual order forms for specific dates)
Discount deadline for the CCC exclusive services (rigging, electrical, internet, catering)

September TBD
General Service Contractor (TL) Discount Deadline

September TBD
Registered attendee email will be sent highlighting the exhibit, product theater and symposia programs. Online exhibit listings should be ready for viewing.

September TBD
Last day to receive freight at the advance warehouse without surcharges

September TBD
Island booth early request Move-In 1:00 – 5:00pm

October

October 1
Exhibitor Move-In, 8:00am – 5:00pm
First day to receive freight at show siteSeptember

October 2
Exhibitor Move-In Friday, 8:00am – 7:00pm

NOTE: For security purposes, individuals must show a photo ID in order to obtain their exhibitor badge. Online registration for badges will close on Friday October 2 at 7:00pm. Registration after this time will only be done in person at exhibitor registration. Individuals will be asked for proof of employment in order to obtain their badge (Company ID, Business card, Email domain). Badge reprints will incur a lost badge fee of $100.

October 3
Show Open, 12:00pm – 6:00pm

October 4
Show Open, 10:00am – 4:00pm

October 5
Show Open, 10:00am – 2:00pm EST
Exhibitor Move-Out, 2:00pm – 10:00pm

October 6
Exhibitor Move-Out, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Bills of lading & carriers must be checked in by 12:00pm
All exhibit materials must be removed by 6:00pm