Stetson Convention Services

Important Dates

Stetson Discount Deadline: Friday, July 10; Payment authorization must accompany order to receive discount pricing, all orders submitted after this date will be charged at the standard rate.
Initial Graphic Submission Deadline: Friday, July 10; Graphics are due for review and editing.
Final Graphic Submission Deadline: Friday, July 17; Print Ready graphics due for any signage orders.
Warehouse Receiving: Monday, July 13-Friday, August 7; M-F: 8:00am to 6:00pm
Any materials received outside of these dates will incur a 25% surcharge.
Last Day to Arrive to Warehouse Before Transfer: Friday, August 14; If freight arrives after this date, a surcharge will be applied based on weight, dimension & piece count to transfer late to the show.
Show Site Receiving: Saturday, August 22 (8:30am-5:00pm); All shipments must arrive during these times to avoid surcharges or possible shipment refusal.
: Sunday, August 23 (8:30am-5:00pm)
: Monday, August 24 (8:00am-12:00pm); *No pallet jacks or forklifts on floor // Dock is open to small parcels only
Carrier Check-in Deadline: Wednesday, August 26; 8:00pm
To ensure all items are off the show floor by the end of exhibitor move-out, please have carriers check in by this time. All shipments left on the floor will be forced onto Stetson's onsite carrier at the exhibitors expense

Show Schedule

Exhibitor Move-In

Show Site Receiving: Saturday; August 22; 8:30am to 5:00pm
Show Site Receiving: Sunday; August 23; 8:30am to 5:00pm
Small Parcels ONLY: Monday; August 24; 8:00am to 12:00pm; *Get Your Badge Early—Badge Pick Up will be available for exhibitors only during move-in times at the Stetson Service Desk.

Exhibit Hours

First Timers' Registration: Monday; August 24; 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Tradeshow Open: Monday; August 24; 1:00pm to 4:00pm
1 -on- 1 Appointments: Tuesday; August 25; 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tradeshow Open: Tuesday; August 25; 12:05pm to 3:05pm
1 -on- 1 Appointments: Tuesday; August 25; 3:00pm to 5:00pm
1 -on- 1 Appointments: Wednesday; August 26; 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tradeshow Open: Wednesday; August 26; 12:00pm to 3:00pm
1 -on- 1 Appointments: Wednesday; August 26; 3:00pm to 5:00pm

*Times are subject to change*

Marketplace Appointment tracks will take place in the Exhibit Hall from 10am-12pm and 3-5pm on Tuesday & Wednesday along with Non-Hosted Buyer Education in the Showcase Theater from 3-5pm both days; however the tradeshow will technically be closed at those times.

***Move-out will not begin until appointments are over at 5:00pm on Wednesday.***

To avoid fees, please refrain from breaking down early.

Exhibitor Move-Out

Empty containers will be returned once aisle carpet is removed.: Wednesday; August 26; 5:00pm to 10:00pm

General Information

Show Colors

8' Back Drape: White

3' Side Drape: White

Aisle Carpet Color: Tuxedo

Flooring Requirement: Mandatory

Booth Furnishings

Each 10' x 10' booth area will be provided with the following:

White 8'H Drape
White 3'H Side Drape
1 - Booth ID Sign

Please see our Booth Packages to Order!

The exhibit area is not carpeted, however, the aisles will be carpeted in tuxedo. FLOORING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EXHIBITORS. Please see rental carpet and furnishings are available through Stetson Convention Services. Shop in our Carpet section for great selections.

Discount Price Deadline Date

In order to receive advance order discount rates, we must receive your order and payment by Friday, July 10.

Shipping Information

Advance Warehouse Address

Myers Freight Inc.

c/o Stetson / CONNECT

Exhibit Company Name, Booth #

4912 W Knox Street

Suite 200

Tampa, FL 33634

Show Site Address

Tampa Convention Center / East, Central & West Halls