To help you prepare for your visit, we’ve prepared the following information you should know prior to arrival.
Show Hours
Tuesday, April 9 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Wednesday, April 10 9:00 am–6:00 pm
Thursday, April 11 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Cashless Transactions
The Anaheim Convention Center accepts only credit or debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay at locations that require payment, such as parking and food stand locations.
Show Office – Hall C
Exhibitor Service Center – Hall D, behind 400 aisle
Lead Retrieval – Hall C
Exhibitor Registration – Hall C
Press Office – 211A second level
Lost and Found – Show Office, Hall C
First Aid – Hall B Lobby
Coat and Baggage Check – Hall C lobby
Mobile Show App: Download the official IPC APEX EXPO 2024 mobile app to access and manage your schedule through the agenda planner, get the most up-to-date information on the conference and professional development courses, explore the show floor and to stay up to speed with the latest schedule updates to receive important text alerts.
Exhibitor Registration hours:
Sunday, April 7 7:00 am–6:00 pm
Monday, April 8 7:00 am–6:00 pm
Tuesday, April 9 7:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday, April 10 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday, April 11 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Exhibitor Badges and Wristbands: Thursday through Saturday, exhibitors must obtain a wristband at the Exhibitor Check-In desk located at the entrance of Hall C to obtain a wristband in order to gain access to the show floor. Beginning Sunday, badges will be required to gain access to the exhibit hall.
Badge Colors
Purple and Blue: Attendees
Green and Blue (E on header): Exhibitors
Purple Ribbons: Press
Exhibit Hall Access: Exhibitors will be allowed to access the exhibit hall during the following hours:
Thursday, April 4–Wednesday, April 10 7:00 am–7:00 pm
Thursday, April 11 7:00 am–10:00 pm
Friday, April 12 7:00 am–10:00 pm
Saturday, April 13 7:00 am–12:00 pm
If admittance to the exhibit floor is required at any other time, permission must be obtained from Show Management by completing a Special Work permit. Special Work permits can be obtained at Exhibitor Registration or in the Show Office.
Move-In Deadline: All booths must be occupied and completely set up by 5:00 pm on Monday, April 8. 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 Monday, April 8, the space will be considered abandoned, and Show Management will repurpose the space as they see fit.
Off-Hours Booth Activity
Private demos are allowed on show days only, during non-show hours. However, IPC Show Management must be notified in advance. Every person entering the exhibit hall must have a badge. Attendees must be escorted by an exhibitor to their booth and escorted out of the hall once the demo is finished.
Carpeting / Booth Vacuuming: Although carpeting is installed clean, because carpeting is installed during move-in, we highly recommended you order a protective covering (visqueen), to maintain the cleanliness of your carpeting and protect it from excess debris. If you’re utilizing the services of an Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) and they apply visqueen to your carpeting during move-in, it is the responsibility of the EAC to remove the visqueen prior to show opening.
Internet Access: The exhibit halls will not be equipped with free wireless internet. If you require an internet connection or internet access for your booth, you need to order it through Smart City Networks.
Marshaling Yard: All vehicles (trucks, POVs, etc.) delivering and/or picking up freight must check in at the Marshalling Yard before proceeding to the Convention Center docks.
Union Jurisdictions: California is NOT a “right-to-work” state. The installation and dismantling of prefabricated displays come under the jurisdiction of the Painters decorator’s union. Union Labor is available to assist in the installation and dismantling of exhibit booths. Exhibit labor, freight and rigging labor, electricians and plumbers can be arranged for at established rates, using the enclosed order forms.
Labor: Painter’s decorator union exhibit labor claims jurisdiction for installation and dismantling. However, one (1) full-time exhibiting company employee may work without tools for thirty (30) minutes on the installation (move in) and (30) thirty minutes on the dismantle (move out), without union labor. Exhibitors are not permitted to use tools of any type (screwdrivers, hammers, electric drills, power saws, etc.) on booths of any size. Exhibitors may handle and set out the products they manufacture; however, all background materials-display boards, back drops, stands-anything products are displayed upon, attached to, or made part of and laying of floor tile and carpets must be installed by union labor. If union labor is needed, exhibitor personnel may work alongside of the union on a one-to-one basis.
Material Handling: The Teamsters have jurisdiction over all unloading and loading of materials including jurisdiction over the operation of all material handling equipment – this includes all dollies and hand trucks. Exhibitors may carry only what 1 person can manage in one trip, using no equipment. No hand carried items may come through the loading dock.
Empty Removal: Once your crates, boxes, skids, etc. are completely unpacked and empty, be sure to label them with “empty” as soon as you are ready for them to be removed. Crate return is not conducted in reverse order of crate pick-up, so there is no advantage to waiting until the last minute to label your empties.
Move-Out: A Move-Out Bulletin will be distributed to each booth on Wednesday morning and will include complete move-out instructions.
No material may be dismantled, packed, loaded or removed prior to 2:00 pm, Thursday, April 11. All exhibits are to be occupied and in operation until this time. Show Management has the right, without incurring any liability for damage or loss, to order, at the exhibitor’s expense, the dismantling, packing and shipping of the exhibitor’s property if the exhibitor has failed to do so in the time allotted. Any exhibit materials remaining on the show floor at 12:00 pm on Saturday, April 13 (without a Material Handling form turned in to Shepard AND a carrier on site for pick-up) will be forced from the floor and either returned to the advance receiving warehouse or re-routed via a carrier of Shepard’s choosing.
Utilities: Utilities and phone lines will be turned off shortly after the show closes at 2:00 pm on Thursday. If services are required past this time for any reason, advance arrangements must be made at the Exhibitor Service Center.
Empty Return: Empty crate return will begin as soon as the aisle carpet is removed and will take approximately ten hours to complete. Remember to take this into consideration when making your travel arrangements.
Merchandise Leaving the Show Floor: A business card will be required at the point of exit for any material being removed from the exhibit floor, other than material covered by a bill of lading.
Security: Although Show Management provides 24-hour perimeter exhibit hall security, each exhibitor is responsible for their materials, equipment, display, etc., at all times. Do not leave items of value in your booth unattended without taking security precautions.
Photography and Video Recording: Still photography and video recording of any exhibit or function is prohibited within the exhibit hall, meeting rooms and lobbies. This applies to both exhibitors and attendees. Show Management, the official photographer, and accredited members of the news media are exempt from this rule.
Alcoholic Beverages & Outside Food: Alcoholic beverages and outside food are not allowed in the exhibit hall at any time, during move-in, show days and move-out.
Age Restriction: Individuals under the age of 18 (including infants) will not be permitted on the exhibit floor at any time during move-in or move-out, regardless of affiliation or circumstances.
Suitcasing Policy: IPC does not permit solicitation from non-exhibiting companies. Any individual observed participating in activities to solicit or sell products to event attendees or exhibitors without having a booth at the event will be asked to leave immediately. Please immediately report suitcasing activities to IPC Show Management.
Code of Conduct: We believe our community should be truly open for everyone. As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all and as such, all attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, speakers, instructors, attendees, volunteers, media, show contractors and staff are expected to follow our code of conduct when communicating with each other before, during and after the event to ensure a positive experience for everyone.
Lottery Draw for 2025 Booth Selection: Exhibitors are invited to draw their lottery number for the IPC APEX EXPO 2025 Initial Booth Space Selection. Lottery numbers will be drawn by random selection in the Show Office which is located in the Hall C. Booth space selection will not take place on-site.
Show Office Hours:
Sunday, April 7 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Monday, April 8 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday, April 9 8:00 am–6:00 pm
Wednesday, April 10 8:00 am–6:00 pm
Thursday, April 11 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Concessions/Coffee
Java City is located in the lobby area of Hall C. Concessions and specialty food carts are available in the exhibit halls.
Taxis, Uber & Lyft are easily accessible at the Convention Center, major hotels, airport and other destinations and attractions.
Parking – Ample parking is available at the Anaheim Convention Center. Parking rates vary and start at $20 per day and require payment upon entry.
Business Services & Resources
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center ANAHEIM MARRIOT
700 W Convention Way | +1 657-722-6083
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center ANAHEIM HILTON
777 Convention Way | +1 714-621-0028
Hours:
Monday-Friday 7:00 am–7:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Complimentary Professional Headshots
Are you in need of a new, updated, or professional Headshot?
No matter what your career level, having a good headshot is invaluable and with social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook, it’s important for people to put their “best face forward” with an updated, professional-looking headshot. Stop by Real Time…with IPC in booth #1412 to get your complimentary professional headshot anytime during show hours.
On the Show Floor
Connect with IPC Booth 4420
Exhibitor Product Showcase Corridor Aisle 3500
Real Time with IPC Booth 1412
Technical Posters End of Aisle 700
Experience Anaheim
Attending IPC APEX EXPO 2024 is the perfect way to mix business with pleasure. After you’re done walking the show floor or taking in meetings, courses, and technical sessions, you’re only a short distance away from world-renowned attractions, dining, shopping and more.
Visit www.visitanaheim.org/attend for more information.
Social Media
Don’t forget to follow IPC on social media and be sure to use the official event hash tag #IPCAPEXEXPO on your social media posts!