MOVE-IN AND MOVE-OUT REMINDERS
IMPORTANT NOTES
- The deadline for Advance Warehouse Shipments to be received on or before Friday, February 20, 2026.
- In November, be sure to review the online Freight Target Floor Plans to find your booth’s target move-in date and time.
- All shipments (display/product) must be in the exhibit space and unpacked with crates ready for empty storage by Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
- Exhibitors working before 7:00 a.m. or past 6:00 p.m. must complete an Extended Work Authorization Form available through your Sales Manager prior to the Show or at the Help Centers on-site.
- Move-out begins at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, March 12, 2026. Do not begin packing your product or dismantling your booth early! If observed tearing down early, exhibitors may receive a $1,000 fine. Empties will start to be returned at 5:30 p.m. once the aisle carpet has been removed.
- Exhibitors are responsible for their booth and items at all times. Security vendors are available for hire during off hours.
- Marshaling Yard will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. during target move in and move out. Carriers should be provided with this information.
Three Productive Show Days
| Day | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | March 10 | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | March 11 | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | March 12 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN SCHEDULE
| Day | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | March 3, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | All Buildings |
| Wednesday | March 4, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | All Buildings |
| Thursday | March 5, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | All Buildings |
| Friday | March 6, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | All Buildings |
| Saturday | March 7, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | All Buildings |
| Sunday | March 8, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | All Buildings |
| *Monday | March 9, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | All Buildings |
*All booths must be set by Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Exhibitors may work later on Monday, March 9, if necessary.
EXHIBITOR MOVE-OUT SCHEDULE
| Day | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | March 12, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM | All Exhibit Halls |
| Friday | March 13, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | All Exhibit Halls |
| Saturday | March 14, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | All Exhibit Halls |
| Sunday | March 15, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Dark Day |
| Monday | March 16, 2026 | 8:00 AM. – 4:30 PM | All Exhibit Halls |
South Building (Hall A) & North Building (Hall B) Exhibitors
All materials must be packed, Material Handling Agreements (MHA) turned into the Exhibitor Services Center and freight removed by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026. Carriers must check-in at the Marshaling yard by 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026. Shipments will start being rerouted at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026.
CRATE RETURN SCHEDULE FOR ALL BUILDINGS
The Show closes at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The anticipated schedule to return cardboard boxes, fiber cases and empty crates for products will be as follows:
Thursday, March 12, 2026
- 4:30 p.m. – Begin removal of aisle carpeting.
- 5:30 p.m. – Begin returning Priority Storage
- 6:30 p.m. – Begin returning all other empty storage
Friday, March 13, 2026
- 12:00 a.m. – Anticipated completion of returning all empty crates.
SECURE YOUR PRODUCT SAMPLES AND MERCHANDISE
During move-in, move-out and Show days, IHA will provide perimeter guard service in all exhibit halls. To aid in these efforts, it is imperative that exhibitors secure their product samples and merchandise. Take advantage of the complimentary security lock-up areas available on each exhibit floor and do not leave booth unattended.