The World’s Leading Home + Housewares Show

March 2–4, 2025 | McCormick Place | Chicago, IL

The World’s Leading Home + Housewares Show
March 2—4 | McCormick Place | Chicago, IL

Exhibitor Connect

New issues available now

Issue 1

November 7, 2023

In this Issue:

Exhibitor Service Kit is Live
Exhibitor Marketing Kit is Live
2024 Housing is Open
Swissôtel Chicago Raffle
Connect 365
Exhibitor Warnings

Issue 2

November 14, 2023

In This Issue:

Exhibitor Show Guidelines
CDS Lead Retrieval
Secure Your Booth and Product
Review Cost Savings
FHT Global – International Travel Agency

Issue 3

November 29, 2023

In This Issue:

Freeman Forms are Available
Hanging Truss and Sign Deadline
Submit you booth diagram
Exhibitor Show Guidelines
Early Bird Hotel Rates

Issue 4

December 5, 2023

In This Issue:

Freight Service Information
Exhibitor Action Checklist
Approved Vendor List
Exhibitor Portal
Phoenix International – Freight Service
Exhibitor Catering

Issue 5

December 12, 2023

In This Issue:

Exhibitor Registration
Early Bird Hotel Rates
Past Exhibitor Connects
ASUV Program
Exhibitor Deadlines

Issue 6

December 19, 2023

In This Issue:

Register Your Exhibitor-Appointed Contractors
Freight Target Floor Plans
Feature Hotel: Hyatt Regency Chicago
In-Booth Talent
Exhibitor Deadlines

Issue 7

January 9, 2024

In This Issue:

Register for Badges
Product Donation Program
Connect 365
Order Show Signage
Deadlines

Issue 8

January 16, 2024

IN THIS ISSUE:

Installation + Dismantle Schedule
New Product Showcase
Register Your EACs through IHA (Deadline 2/16)
SmartSource
Private Transportation Information
Feature Hotel: Peninsula Chicago
Deadlines

Issue 9

January 23, 2024

In This Issue:

Submit Booth Diagrams
Freeman Freight Services
Exhibitor Service Kit
Freeman Online
Feature Hotel – Renaissance Chicago
Deadlines

Issue 10

January 30, 2024

IN THIS ISSUE:

Onsite Registration Information
Extended Housing Early-Bird Rates Deadline (1/31)
ASUV Information
Independent Program
Floral Exhibits
Lead Retrieval (2/1)
Deadlines

Issue 11

February 6, 2024

In This Issue:

Transportation Guide
Register Your EACs through IHA (Deadline 2/16)
Sampling on Show Floor
Protect Your Property Before, During and After the Show
Special Events and Product Demos
Photography Approval Process
Oscar & Associates
Deadlines

Issue 12

February 13, 2024

IN THIS ISSUE:

Freeman Early Bird Rates (Deadline 2/16)
Download TIHS Mobile App
Exhibitor Code of Conduct
In-Booth Talent
Influencer Conference
Feature Hotel – Omni Chicago
Deadlines

Issue 13

February 20, 2024

In This Issue:

Hotel Benefits of Booking in the Block
US Commercial Service
Move-in and Move-out Reminders
Airport Express
OVG Hospitality Extension
Security Precautions
Deadlines

Issue 14

February 27, 2024

IN THIS ISSUE:

Exhibitor Information Bulletin
Product Donation Program
Exhibit Floor Meeting Rooms & Demo Clean-up Areas
Last Chance Housing & Convention Center Hotels
Registration & Badge Pick up
Send Press Kits to Show
Feature Hotel – Springhill Suites Chinatown
Deadlines