First Time Exhibitor

Exhibiting at McCormick Place for the first time can be both exciting and overwhelming. It requires coordination among many teams and vendors to build a small city for each event.

Please, carefully read the information below to learn about the exhibiting process including what you expect before, during and after your event.

Our goal is to make exhibiting at McCormick Place smooth, easy and productive!

Display Rules & Regulations

This section provides rules, guidelines, and specify what an exhibitor can and cannot do with their booth space. These rules and guidelines are based on the physical characteristics of the exhibit hall, the intent to be equally fair to all exhibitors, and the safety of all concerned. Please review these rules and plan your display accordingly as variances will not be granted prior to the Show or on-site.

STAND PLAN SUBMISSION DEADLINE

If displaying machinery: February 25, 2026

If planning a covered booth: January 22, 2026

If rigging: February 25, 2026

Shipping Quick Facts

Shipping Label – Shipping from ECCC to C2E2

Shipping Label – Advanced Warehouse

Advanced Warehouse is not part of Lend-A-Hand Program.

Shipping Label – Showsite

Shipping Label - Hanging Sign