This timeline is a summary listing of upcoming dates and deadlines. Some items have additonal information available for viewing. See the full Exhibitor Planning Calendar under "Links to Get Started" for greater detail.

• Friday, May 1, 2026 through Monday, June 8, 2026

  Scheduled Booth Selection for returning 2026 IPPE Exhibitors
  *Based on seniority order, highest to lowest

• Tuesday, June 9, 2026

  General Booth Sales Begin Online at 12:01 a.m. EDT
  * See the "Exhibit at IPPE" page for link.

• Monday, June 15, 2026

  Sponsorship/Marketing Opportunities preview posted online

• Monday, July 6, 2026

  Sponsorship/Marketing Sales Begin Online at 12:00 p.m. EDT

• Friday, July 31, 2026

  Exhibitor Manual/Kit Link Available with Target Maps

• Monday, August 3, 2026 through Monday, September 28, 2026

  Priority Housing for Exhibitors
  *See Planning Calendar under "Links to Get Started" for more details.

• Monday, August 24, 2026

  TECHTalks Application Begins @ 9:00 a.m. EDT

• Monday, September 7, 2026

  Department of Commerce Export Interest Directory Sign-Up Begins @ 9:00 a.m. EDT

• Thursday, September 17, 2026

  New Product Showcase Application Begins @ 9:00 a.m. EDT

• Wednesday, September 30, 2026

  Final Booth Balances Due for Exhibitors Contracted through Sept. 1

• Monday, October 5, 2026

  Online General IPPE Registration and Housing Opens @ 9 a.m. EDT
  *See Planning Calendar under "Links to Get Started" for more details.

  GWCC Meeting Room and Customer Connection Center Meeting Room Requests Begin @ 9 a.m. EDT

• Friday, October 9, 2026

  New Product Showcase Application Deadline / Sign up by 11:59 p.m. EDT

• Friday, October 23, 2026

  TECHTalks Application Deadline / Sign up by 11:59 p.m. EDT

• Friday, October 30, 2026

  New Product Showcase notification deadline of acceptance sent to approved applicants

  Deadline to submit booth design layouts for approval of peninsula, split-island peninsula and island booths 300 sq. ft. or larger
  *See Planning Calendar under "Links to Get Started" for more details.

• Sunday, November 1, 2026

  Deadline for exhibiting company name and booth number to be added to IPPE Pocket Planner
  *See Planning Calendar under "Links to Get Started" for more details.

• Friday, November 6, 2026

  TECHTalks notification of acceptance sent to presenters

• Wednesday, November 25, 2026

  Lead retrieval advance order discount deadline

• Monday, November 30, 2026

  Deadline to be listed as an exhibitor in the WATT IPPE Directory
  *See Planning Calendar under "Links to Get Started" for more details.

• Monday, November 30, 2026

  Must be an Exhibitor by this date to be listed in WATT IPPE Pre-Show Directory
  *Distributed digitally prior to show

• Friday, December 4, 2026

  Department of Commerce Export Interest Directory Deadline / Sign up by 11:59 p.m. EST

• Monday, December 28, 2026

  Last day to order banners and window, stair and escalator clings if GES used to produce items

• Tuesday, December 29, 2026

  Deadline for all accepted TECHTalks presentations to be submitted

• Friday, January 1, 2027

  GWCC Meeting Room Pre-Show Rentals Closed - Will Reopen January 24

• Tuesday, January 5, 2027

  Advance order discount deadline for various vendors who offer a discount
  *See Planning Calendar under "Links to Get Started" for vendor details.

  Deadline for ordering Lowe Refrigeration rental items

  Deadline to submit Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) form with GES, including proof of insurance.

  Deadline to submit to GES the online for Request for Variance to Assigned Target Time
  *Found in exhibitor kit. Email questions to ATLFRTOPS@ges.com

  Update deadline for online directory product listings in the exhibitor dashboard on the mapyourshow.com website

• Wednesday, January 6, 2027

  Last day to make changes to hotel rooms via Maritz

• Saturday, January 9, 2027

  Atendee Preregistration rate of $149 begins

• Tuesday, January 12, 2027

  Contact hotel directly for housing changes

• Friday, January 15, 2027

  Last day for Advance Shipments to arrive at GES Warehouse without surcharges
  *See Planning Calendar under "Links to Get Started" for more details.

• Wednesday, January 20, 2027

  Installation of exhibits. Targeted move-in for exhibitors.
  *See Planning Calendar under "Links to Get Started" for more details.
  *Halls open at 7:00 a.m. Freight movement begins at 8:00 a.m. daily. All exhibits must be set up within scheduled hours and completed by Jan. 25, at 6:00 p.m.

• Thursday, January 21, 2027 through Monday, January 25, 2027

  Installation of exhibits. Targeted move-in for exhibitors.
  *See Planning Calendar under "Links to Get Started" for more details.
  *Halls open at 7:00 a.m. Freight movement begins at 8:00 a.m. daily. All exhibits must be set up within scheduled hours and completed by Jan. 25, at 6:00 p.m.

• Sunday, January 24, 2027

  Registration open - A-B International Registration Lobby

  Clean Floor Policy
  *See Planning Calendar under "Links to Get Started" for more details.

  GWCC Meeting Room Rentals Re-Open

• Monday, January 25, 2027

  Registration open - A-B International Registration Lobby and C-Building Registration Lobby
  *Deadline for complimentary exhibitor show badge registration for booth staff

  Scan & Go badge pick-up available in Marriott Marquis, Westin Downtown, Omni and Signia lobbies

• Tuesday, January 26, 2027

  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
  *Exhibitor or Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) not pre-registered will be charged standard onsite registration of $199 USD this day and forward. No exceptions.

  Exhibit Halls Open
  *Exhibits with hospitality may entertain until 6:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, January 27, 2027

  Exhibit hall early access for exhibitor

  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.

• Thursday, January 28, 2027

  Exhibit hall early access for exhibitor

  Registration open - A-B International Registration Lobby and C-Building Registration Lobby

  Exhibit Halls Open

  Exhibit Halls Close and Exhbit Dismantling Begins

  Exhibitor Move-Out
  *There are more than 1,300 exhibitors, all of whom want to leave as quickly as possible. GES does its best to facilitate returns of empty crates and cartons. Do not expect the return of all empty crates and cartons until 11:00 p.m., Jan. 28. Schedule packing crew’s travel plans for additional night(s) stay. No work allowed after 11:00 p.m. Targeted move-out ends at 8:00 p.m.

• Friday, January 29, 2027

  Exhibitor Move-Out
  *Freight Movement Begins at 8:00 a.m.

• Saturday, January 30, 2027

  Exhibitor Move-Out
  *Freight Movement Begins at 8:00 a.m.

• Sunday, January 31, 2027

  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.