Scheduled Booth Selection for returning 2025 IPPE
*Based on seniority order, highest to lowest
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This page will guide you in planning and implementing a successful IPPE exhibiting experience.
IPPE management cautions all exhibitors to use care when using any service provider who is not an official partner or vendor of IPPE. Please take a moment to review the Approved Vendors and Exhibitor Advisory sections to help prevent your company from being taken advantage of.
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Exhibitor Resource Center |
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Exhibitor Planning Calendar |
Meeting Rooms, TECHTalks, etc.
See "Key Dates & Deadlines" for form availability and deadline information. | |
IPPE Export Interest Directory |
Marketing & Sponsorship
Webinars & Guides
Key Dates & Deadlines
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May 1, 2025 through June 6, 2025
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June 9, 2025
General Booth Sales Open
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June 16, 2025
Sponsorship/Marketing Opportunities preview posted online
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July 7, 2025
Sponsorship/Marketing Sales Begin Online at 12:00 p.m. EDT
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August 4, 2025 through September 29, 2025
Priority Housing for Exhibitors
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August 11, 2025
Exhibitor Manual/Kit Link Available
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August 25, 2025
TECHTalks Application Begins @ 9:00 a.m. EDT
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September 8, 2025
Department of Commerce Export Interest Directory Sign-Up Begins @ 9:00 a.m. EDT
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September 18, 2025
New Product Showcase Application Begins @ 9:00 a.m. EDT
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September 30, 2025
Final Booth Balanaces Due for Exhibitors Contracted through Sept. 1
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October 1, 2025
Must be an Exhibitor by this date to be listed in WATT IPPE Pre-Show Directory
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October 6, 2025
Online General IPPE Registration and Housing Opens @ 9 a.m. EDT
*See Planning Calendar under "Links to Get Started" for more details.GWCC Meeting Room and Customer Connection Center Meeting Room Requests Begin @ 9 a.m. EDT
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October 10, 2025
New Product Showcase Application Deadline
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October 24, 2025
TECHTalks Application Deadline / Sign up by 11:59 p.m. EDT
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October 29, 2025
New Product Showcase notification deadline of acceptance sent to approved applicants
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October 31, 2025
Deadline to submit booth design layouts for approval of peninsula, split-island peninsula and island booths 300 sq. ft. or larger
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November 1, 2025
Deadline for exhibiting company name and booth number to be added to IPPE Pocket Planner
*See Planning Calendar under "Links to Get Started" for more details.Exhibitor names due for hotel room block
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November 7, 2025
TECHTalks notification of acceptance sent to presenters
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November 26, 2025
Lead retrieval advance order discount deadline
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December 1, 2025
Deadline to be listed as an exhibitor in the WATT IPPE Directory
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December 5, 2025
Department of Commerce Export Interest Directory Deadline / Sign up by 11:59 p.m. EST
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January 2, 2026
Last day to order banners and window, stair and escalator clings if GES used to produce items
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January 6, 2026
Last day for domestic exhibitors to have all exhibitor badges registered for postal mailing. *See Planning Calendar under "Links to Get Started" for more details.
Advance order discount deadline for various vendors who offer a discount
*See Planning Calendar under "Links to Get Started" for vendor details.Deadline for ordering Lowe Refrigeration rental items
Deadline to submit Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) form with GES, including proof of insurance.
Deadline to submit to GES the online for Request for Variance to Assigned Target Time
*Found in exhibitor kit. Email questions to ATLFRTOPS@ges.comUpdate deadline for online directory product listings in the exhibitor dashboard on the mapyourshow.com website
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January 7, 2026
Last day to make changes to hotel rooms via Maritz
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January 9, 2026
Deadline for all accepted TECHTalks presentations to be submitted
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January 13, 2026
Contact hotel directly for housing changes
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January 16, 2026
Last day for Advance Shipments to arrive at GES Warehouse without surcharges
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January 21, 2026
Installation of exhibits. Targeted move-in for exhibitors.
*See Planning Calendar under "Links to Get Started" for more details.
*Halls open at 7:00 a.m. Freight movement begins at 8:00 a.m. daily. All exhibits must be set up within scheduled hours and completed by Jan. 26, at 6:00 p.m. -
January 22, 2026 through January 26, 2026
Installation of exhibits. Targeted move-in for exhibitors.
*See Planning Calendar under "Links to Get Started" for more details.
*Halls open at 7:00 a.m. Freight movement begins at 8:00 a.m. daily. All exhibits must be set up within scheduled hours and completed by Jan. 26, at 6:00 p.m. -
January 25, 2026
Registration open - A-B International Registration Lobby
Clean Floor Policy
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January 25, 2026
GWCC Meeting Room Rentals Re-Open
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January 26, 2026
Registration open - A-B International Registration Lobby and C-Building Registration Lobby
*Deadline for complimentary exhibitor show badge registration for booth staffScan & Go badge pick-up available in Marriott Marquis, Westin Downtown, Omni and Signia lobbies
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January 27, 2026
Exhibit hall early access for exhibitors
*Exhibits must be show-ready by 9:00 a.m.Registration open - A-B International Registration Lobby and C-Building Registration Lobby
*Exhibitor or Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) not pre-registered will be charged standard onsite registration of $135 USD this day and forward. No exceptions.Exhibit Halls Open
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January 28, 2026
Exhibit hall early access for exhibitor
Registration open - A-B International Registration Lobby and C-Building Registration Lobby
Exhibit Halls Open
*Exhibits with hospitality may entertain until 6:00 p.m. -
January 29, 2026
Exhibit hall early access for exhibitor
Registration open - A-B International Registration Lobby and C-Building Registration Lobby
Exhibit Halls Open
Exhibit Halls Close and Exhbit Dismantling Begins
Exhibitor Move-Out
*There are more than 1,300 exhibitors, all of whom want to leave as quickly as possible. GES does its best to facilitate returns of empty crates and cartons. Do not expect the return of all empty crates and cartons until 11:00 p.m., Jan. 29. Schedule packing crew’s travel plans for additional night(s) stay. No work allowed after 11:00 p.m. Targeted move-out ends at 8:00 p.m. -
January 29, 2026
Exhibitor Move-Out
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January 30, 2026
Exhibitor Move-Out
*Freight Movement Begins at 8:00 a.m. -
January 31, 2026
Exhibitor Move-Out
*Freight Movement Begins at 8:00 a.m.; GES will begin forcing freight at 4:00 p.m. No Exceptions! Overseas containers returned beginning 8:00 a.m.
This timeline is a summary listing of upcoming dates and deadlines. For more detail, see the full Exhibitor Planning Calendar under "Links to Get Started".