Show Hours – New for 2024
Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday* 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
*Due to the complexity of the move out and time constraints, the exhibit hall will open and close an hour earlier on Thursday to allow more time for move out and to ensure the hall is cleared by our deadline.
Move in Deadline — plan your travel accordingly
All booths must be occupied and completely set up by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Exceptions will be granted providing advance notification is sent to KimDiCianni@ipc.org. If notification of late move-in is not submitted in advance of move-in and space is not completely set by 5:00pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 the space will be considered abandoned, and Show Management will repurpose the space as they see fit.
Exhibitor Move In and Move Out
Be sure to review the target move in and move out plans as well as the detailed instructions as this process has changed for this year.
Exhibitor Registration
All exhibitor booth personnel can be registered via the exhibitor registration portal. To avoid long lines onsite, we highly recommend registering all booth staff in advance of arriving at EWPTE.
Preshow Email Banner Ads - Orders and Artwork Due 10 Days Prior to Scheduled E-mail Date
Promote your company and increase visibility to thousands of potential attendees/customers before the show even begins to a distribution to 60,000+ individuals with budget-friendly banner advertising that will be incorporated into the official EWPTE e-mail promotions.
Email #6 May 3 (includes resend on 5/7)
Secure your show directory ads and banner ads today!
Lead Retrieval
Badges this year will be printed using a thermal printer resulting in improvements and easier scanning of badges to capture leads. Two options for lead retrieval are available:
Xpress Connect App: Lead retrieval system running on YOUR Apple or Android mobile device
Xpress Connect Plus: Lead retrieval system running on a rented device
Please note:
- The app licensing fee for Xpress Connect App is per device
- Order lead retrieval by April 8 to receive the advance rate
- 3rd party scanner apps are not compatible with either lead retrieval option
A full list of features or to decide what option is right for you is available on the lead retrieval fact sheet located in the exhibitor manual under the “Utility & Ancillary Vendors” tab.
Complimentary Marketing Materials
Promote your presence at EWPTE by posting the show logo or banner ad on your company website. You can download a variety of banner ads for free today from the Marketing Materials webpage.
Social Media
Follow WHMA/IPC on social media (X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram) and don’t forget to use the official event hash tag #EWPTE on your social media posts!
Train Your Booth Staff
The most effective way to maximize your return at a trade show is to train your exhibit staff. Make sure your staff understands your company’s objectives in exhibiting and that they have bought into their personal role in helping to reach your exhibiting goals. Your exhibit staff also needs to be comfortable with in-booth sales techniques that are very different from the standard sales call. Training should include composing effective elevator speeches on your company and products and qualifying questions, how to perform demonstrations, and how – and why – it’s imperative to accurately and completely record every prospect’s lead information on your lead-retrieval device. Keep in mind that sales techniques used with Boomers might not work with Millennial and younger professionals. Make sure your staff are trained to engage effectively with professionals of all generations!
Tip: Post-show visitor surveys show that a few weeks after the show, visitors don’t remember your exhibit, but will remember your exhibit staff!
Attendee Lists
Companies that exhibit at the event have the exclusive opportunity to order a copy of the pre-registered and post-show verified attendee lists for the event. These lists are complimentary for WHMA/IPC Members.
Concessions
During exhibitor move-in the concession stand in the front of the hall near the lobby will be open for lunch on Monday and Tuesday from 11:00 am-2:00 pm. To eliminate the long lines and wait times for concessions on show days, both concession stands s in back of hall will be open.