SAVE-THE-DATE
PCPA 113th Annual Education & Training Conference and Exhibition
May 31 - June 3, 2026

- Exhibit Days & Times: Sunday, May 31 from 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM and Monday, June 1 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
- Note that Sunday’s Exhibit Hours have changed to 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM to accommodate hotel check in for attendees.
- MOVE-IN for Vehicles: Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM for exhibitors with vehicles.
- If exhibitors without vehicles want to move-in Saturday during the allotted time, you may do so, but be mindful that exhibitors with vehicles need the appropriate room to move in.
- MOVE-IN: Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM for exhibitors without vehicles.
- All exhibits must be completely installed by 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
- Teardown Times: Monday, June 1, 2026, starting at 2:00 PM.
- Exhibit Hall Opens: Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM.
- Tentative Conference Agenda
- Welcome Reception with Exhibitors on Sunday from 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM. This will be an opportunity to network with attendees while they stroll among the exhibits and mingle while enjoying hors d’ oeuvres and beverages.
- Sunday VIP Speaker is Dick Vermeil along with special guest Vince Papale from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM in the Exhibit Hall.
- Electricity is ordered on the Exhibitor Registration form. Standard drop is $159.00. It will be hooked up when you arrive on-site.
- Booth Costs: (1) 10’x10’ booth costs $950.00 (2) 10’x10’ Booths costs $1875.00
- Electric will NOT be included with your booth. Please see above Vendor Order Form.
- Booth Includes:
- (1) 6’ blue skirted table
- (2) folding chairs
- Wastebasket
- ID sign
- Side and back booth drapery
- Exhibit hall floor is NOT carpeted. The floor is white tile concrete flooring. See pic of hall.
- 2 free booth personnel with each booth. Additional booth personnel cost $75.00 per person
- Service Kit Important Dates and Facts:
- Shipping Using GES Warehouse: Last Date for your Shipment to Arrive at Warehouse Address: Friday, May 29, 2026.
- Advance Warehouse Discount Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026
- Shipping Directly to the hotel: NO SHIPMENTS ARE ACCEPTED AT SHOWSITE PRIOR TO EVENT.
- See Service Kit for addresses and shipping labels
- All Exhibitors are welcome to participate in all events and meals offered at the Conference except for the Monday Incoming President’s Event and the Tuesday Banquet (ticketed events). See Conference Agenda for details.
- Cash raffles will be drawn in the exhibit hall on Sunday and Monday. The raffle schedule will be listed in the Conference Program.
- There will be a microphone at Registration for your use if you have prizes or raffles to announce.
- Best Booth Awards: Booths will be judged on the following characteristics:
- Booth Personnel- A winning booth will have friendly, attentive, professional-appearing personnel whose demeanor is open and inviting.
- Booth Appearance- It will have “eye appeal”. It will be interesting, neat, and organized with an effective presentation. The booth’s purpose will be self-evident.
- Booth “Ambiance”- It will exhibit noticeable energy, excitement, and creativity.
- BLACKOUT BINGO: Each attendee will receive a BLACKOUT BINGO card upon check-in at Registration and must visit and receive a stamp from all participating exhibit booths to be entered in the Grand Prize drawing on Monday at 1:30 PM. *Exhibitors MUST enter to be included on the BLACKOUT BINGO card when completing the Exhibitor Booth Personnel form*. A stamp will be handed out at Registration to participating exhibitors.
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