2026 Show Hours

 

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm       Exhibitor Registration Opens and Move-In*

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Thursday, January 29, 2026

8:00 am – 11:00 am        Exhibitor Registration/Move-In*

10:30 am – 10:45 am      Exhibitor Meeting via audio stream through sound system in exhibit hall

11:00 am – 5:00 pm        Exhibit Hall Open

11:00 am – 12:00 pm     Dedicated Exhibit Hall Time

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm          Dedicated Exhibit Hall Time

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* All exhibits must be completely set up (empty crates and boxes removed from booth) by 10:30 am on Thursday, January 29, 2026. The loading dock will close at 11:00 am and no additional freight will be permitted in unless authorized by the IAPD Conference Director.

Friday, January 30, 2026

 9:00 am – 12:00 pm     Exhibit Hall Open

 11:00 am – 12:00 pm  Dedicated Exhibit Hall Time

 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm       Exhibit Hall Open

 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm       Dedicated Exhibit Hall Time/Dessert in Exhibit Hall (ticketed event)

 **3:00 pm – 6:30 pm   Exhibitor Move-Out (Exhibitors may not break down their booth until after 3:30 pm)

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**Your booth must remain in place and staffed until 3:00 pm. If you do not comply with this requirement, you will be prohibited from exhibiting again in 2027 and you will forfeit all accumulated exhibitor priority points.

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Click here to download the 2026 Exhibitor Prospectus containing all of the show details!

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2026 Booth Package Options and Fees

 

Standard Booth Package*

WITH TABLE  $1,620

WITHOUT TABLE $1,500

ENDCAP SURCHARGE $150 per booth

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* Standard booth package includes up to 300 lbs of material and handling services through Freeman.  Over 300 lbs, you will be charged and responsible for payment directly to Freeman at $3.65 per lb. 

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To view the live floor plan, click here.

 

Booth Cancellation Policy:
All cancellations must be done in writing and submitted to Sue Triphahn at striphahn@ilparks.org. Cancellations received on or before October 27, 2025, will receive a refund in full, less a $100 per booth processing fee. No refunds will be processed on or after October 28, 2025, except if the show is unable to take place in-person. If this is the case, a full refund will be processed, and your company will not forfeit any pre-earned exhibitor priority points.

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Any questions regarding the show, contact Sue Triphahn at 847-496-4449 or striphahn@ilparks.org.