NFDA International Convention & Expo

Charlotte Convention Center

Monday, October 26 - Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Order GES Services by Friday, October 2 for Best Pricing

Important Dates and Deadlines

Please take notice - In the event move in or move out is during overtime, all applicable surcharges will apply.
Straight Time: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Overtime: Monday through Friday before 8:00 AM and after 4:30 PM, and all day on weekends/holidays.

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Fri. Sep. 18, 2026Advance shipments may begin arriving at warehouse*: 7:30 AM
Fri. Sep. 25, 2026Deadline Date for Exhibit Systems+ and Bundle+ Orders
Fri. Oct. 2, 2026Discount Deadline Date for Orders Received with Payment
Fri. Oct. 16, 2026Last day for Advance Shipments to arrive at Warehouse without surcharges* 4:00 PM
Fri. Oct. 23, 2026Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Sat. Oct. 24, 2026Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Sun. Oct. 25, 2026Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-in
Fri. Oct. 23, 20268:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Sat. Oct. 24, 20268:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Sun. Oct. 25, 20268:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Show Hours:
Mon. Oct. 26, 202612:00 PM To 5:00 PM
Tue. Oct. 27, 202612:00 PM To 5:00 PM
Wed. Oct. 28, 20269:00 AM To 12:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-out
Wed. Oct. 28, 202612:00 PM To 8:00 PM
Thu. Oct. 29, 20268:00 AM To 12:00 PM
Wed. Oct. 28, 2026Carriers MUST be checked in by 2:00 PM
Thu. Oct. 29, 2026All exhibitor materials MUST be removed by 12:00 PM

All inbound carriers must check into the warehouse by 2:00 PM to be guaranteed same day unloading. Loading docks become busy and cannot always accommodate late afternoon arrivals due to heavy congestion.

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