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2026 Exhibit Hall Schedule
DAY 1: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
- Installation, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
- Exhibit Hall Grand Opening, 5 p.m.
- 50th Anniversary Dinner (Exhibit Hall Closed), 6 p.m.
DAY 2: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Booths should be staffed during meal times and breaks (as indicated in bold), when most exhibit hall traffic is expected.
- Breakfast, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
- General Session, 8:30-10 a.m.
- Morning Break, 10-10:30 a.m.
- Workshops, 10:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.
- Lunch, 12-1 p.m.
- Workshops, 1-2:30 p.m.
- Afternoon Break, 2:30-3 p.m.
- Workshops, 3-4:30 p.m.
- Consults and Free Time, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
DAY 3: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Booths should be staffed during meal times and breaks (as indicated in bold), when most exhibit hall traffic is expected.
- Breakfast, 7:30-8:30 a.m. – Drawing takes place immediately following breakfast
- Workshops, 8:30-10 a.m.
- Morning Break, 10-10:30 a.m. – Drawing winners claim prizes from exhibitor booths during break
- General Session, 10:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.
- Lunch, 12-1 p.m.
- Tear-Down, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sponsorship Timeline 2026
March 27: Application and payment deadline to reserve early bird pricing
June 26: Application and payment deadline to reserve sponsorship
July 10: Artwork for program ad and digital on-screen ad due
August 7: Tinley Park Convention Center Exhibitor Services order form and Audio Visual Productions order form due
August 28: Exhibitor booth personnel registration due
September 15: Exhibitor load-in, 1:30-4 p.m.
September 17: Exhibitor tear-down, 10:30 a.m. -1 p.m.
Cancellation Policy
- Before June 26, Full refund
- Before July 17, 50% refund
- After July 17, No refund
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