New Product Showcase application deadline.
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Thank you for your decision to participate in the 2024 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). This page will guide you in planning and implementing a successful IPPE exhibiting experience. If you need help or have questions please refer to the contacts page for the appropriate person or department.
IPPE managment cautions all exhibitors to use care when using any service provider who is not an official partner or vendor of IPPE. Please take a moment to review the Approved Vendors and Exhibitor Advisory sections to help prevent your company from being taken advantage of.
Links to Get Started
Marketing & Sponsorship
IPPE Pocket Guide | |
Sponsorship Preview Book | |
Sponsorship Opportunities |
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WATT IPPE Directory |
Meeting Rooms, TECHTalks, etc.
See "Key Dates & Deadlines" for form availability and deadline information. | |
Export Interest Directory Sign-Up | |
IPPE TECHTalks | |
New Product Showcase |
Webinars & Guides
Housing & Registration Webinar | |
Exhibitor Advisory Committee Webinar | |
Exhibitor Services Webinar and PowerPoint |
2024 Exhibitor Newsletter Archive
To make sure that you do not miss any important information, the following are links to the IPPE exhibitor newsletters.
Key Dates & Deadlines
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10/13/23
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10/16/23
Online general IPPE registration and housing opens.
GWCC Meeting Room and Customer Connection Meeting Room requests begin.
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10/27/23
TECHTalks application deadline.
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10/30/23
New Product Showcase notification deadline of acceptance sent to approved applicants.
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10/31/23
Deadline to submit booth design layouts for approval of peninsula, spit-island peninsula and island booths 300 sq. ft. or larger.
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11/1/23
Must be exhibitor by this deadline for exhibiting company name and booth number to be automatically added to IPPE Pocket Planner published by Meatingplace.
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11/3/23
Hotel Confirmation - Exhibitor names due for hotel room block. See Planning Calendar under "Links to Get Started" for more details.
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11/10/23
TECHTalks notification of acceptance sent to presenters.
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11/28/23
Lead retrieval advance order discount deadline
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12/1/23
Deadline to be listed as an exhibitor in the WATT IPPE Directory, which is the updated version of the WATT IPPE Pre-Show Directory and is distributed digitally and in print for the show.
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12/8/23
Department of Commerce Export Interest Directory deadline.
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12/15/23
Last day for domestic exhibitors to have all exhibitor badges registered for postal mailing to exhibitor primary contact; exhibitors registering after this date must pick up badges onsite.
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1/2/24
Last day to order banners and window, stair and escalator clings if GES used to produce items.
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1/3/24
Final presentation due for TECHTalks.
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1/9/24
Advance Order Discount Deadline for vendors offering discount. See Planning Calendar under "Links to Get Started" for participating vendors.
Deadline for ordering Lowe Refrigeration rental items .
Deadline to submit Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) form with GES, including proof of insurance, if third party other than GES is conducting setup/dismantle of booth.
Deadline to submit to GES the online form in exhibitor kit Request for Variance to Assigned Target Time; email questions to ATLFRTOPS@ges.com
Update deadline for online directory product listings in the Exhibitor Dashboard.
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1/12/24
Exhibitor Invite Program Deadline. Last day that exhibitor-invited customers through this program may register for complimentary admission to IPPE. Beginning Sat., Jan. 13, all attendees registering for IPPE will be charged $130 for IPPE admission.
Last day for Advance Shipments to arrive at GES Warehouse without surcharges 4:00 p.m.; carriers must check in by 2:00 p.m. to be guaranteed same day unloading.
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1/24/24
Installation of exhibits. Targeted move-in for exhibitors. See Planning Calendar under "Links to Get Started" for more details.
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1/25/24 through 1/29/24
Installation of exhibits. Targeted move-in for exhibitors. See Planning Calendar under "Links to Get Started" for more details.
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1/28/24
Registration open - – A-B International Registration Lobby
Clean Floor Policy - Exhibitors with booths of 500sf or larger must have all empty crates tagged by 4:30 p.m.
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1/29/24
Registration Open - A-B International Registration Lobby and C-Building Registration Lobby
Scan & Go badge pick-up available in Marriott Marquis, Westin Downtown, Omni and Signia lobbies
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1/30/24
Exhibit hall early access for exhibitors; Exhibits must be show-ready by 9:00 a.m.
Registration open – A-B International Registration Lobby and C-Building Registration Lobby
Exhibit Halls Open at 10:00 a.m.; Exhibits with hospitality may entertain until 6:00 p.m.
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1/31/24
Exhibit hall early access for exhibitors
Registration open – A-B International Registration Lobby and C-Building Registration Lobby
Exhibit Halls Open; Exhibits with hospitality may entertain until 6:00 p.m.
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2/1/24
Exhibit hall early access for exhibitors
Registration open – A-B International Registration Lobby and C-Building Registration Lobby
Exhibit Halls Open at 9:00 a.m.
Exhibit halls close at 3:00 p.m. and exhibit dismantling begins
See Planning Calendar under "Links to Get Started" for specific Exhibitor Move-Out details
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2/2/24
Exhibitor Move-Out; freight movement begins at 8:00 a.m
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2/3/24
Exhibitor Move-Out; freight movement begins at 8:00 a.m
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2/4/24
Exhibitor Move-Out; freight movement begins at 8:00 a.m. GES will begin forcing freight at 4:00 p.m. No Exceptions! Overseas containers returned beginning 8:00 a.m.
This is a summary listing of upcoming dates and deadlines. For greater detail, including specific times and deadline descriptions, see the full Planning Calendar under "Links to Get Started".