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Keep Track of These Upcoming Deadlines!

CheckYou'll want to bookmark this page to keep up with important deadlines leading up to the 2019 NFDA International Convention & Expo. This comprehensive list will help you stay on target with advertising and sponsorship opportunities, booth furnishings and everything else you need to make the most of your convention investment.

Take the headache out of planning - get started now and work ahead!

Don't wait to cross these key items off your to-do list! A variety of mandatory and value-added opportunities can be taken care of today!
There are a variety of advertising and sponsorship options to increase your visibility before, during and after convention. There are even some free opportunities you can take advantage of, including the People’s Choice Booth Award! Additional information coming soon!
Verify your company listing on the NFDA Expo Online floor plan. Contact us with changes or questions.
Verify your company information in NFDA's Online Supplier Directory. Contact us with changes or questions. Interested in an enhanced listing? Our Business Development team can help with that too!
Take advantage of special NFDA rates when you reserve your hotel room. Don’t wait too long – hotel rooms sell out quickly! Check availability and book your rooms.
If would like to reserve a room in McCormick Place for a meeting or reception, contact us via email at nfda@nfda.org. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Floor covering is mandatory and must cover the entire booth area. Decide whether you will bring your own carpet, fixtures, furniture and accessories or rent them through GES. Exhibitor Services Manual now available!
NFDA’s member benefit agreement with PartnerShip is available to exhibitors! Take advantage of special pricing with discounts up to 27% off FedEx small package rates and up to 70% off freight shipping rates. As an NFDA exhibitor, you’re also eligible for shipping discounts throughout the year on FedEx small package shipments, PartnerShip LTL freight carriers and tradeshow shipping to other shows.Call 800.599.2902 for your free, no-obligation quote today!

Important Deadlines

August

Monday, August 5

  • Ad Space in the 2019 NFDA Convention Program & Planner

September

Monday, September 23:

  • Advance Shipments to GES Warehouse begins and is available through Tuesday, October 22.

Wednesday, September 25:

  • GES Mandatory Forms Due
  • GES Booth Furnishing Early Deadline
  • Electrical/Plumbing/Internet/Telephone Early Bird Order Deadline
  • Audio/Visual Services Early Bird Order Deadline

Friday, September 27:

  • Registration Bag Inserts Due

Friday, September 30:

  • Check Your Email for the pre-Convention Attendee List

October

Friday, October 4:

  • Booth Representative Badge Forms - Final Deadline

Tuesday, October 22:

  • Advance Shipments to GES Warehouse ends.

Friday, October 25 - Sunday, October 27

  • Direct Shipments to Exhibit Site

November - Thank You for Your Participation!

Friday, November 15:

  • Exhibitor Survey & Post-convention Attendee List Emailed