Please order Hanging Signs by the Monday, March 30, 2026 deadline date. By ordering in advance you will help us assure your sign is properly assembled and installed.

GES is responsible for assembly, installation, and removal of all hanging signs.

• All signs must be designed to comply with Show Organizer rules and regulations and facility limitations.
• Exhibitors may not assemble any hanging sign. Failure to comply will result in the sign not being hung.
• GES reserves the right to refuse to hang any sign.
• Make sure all signs, with the exception of cloth banners and signs under 100 lbs., have structurally engineered rigging points as well as blueprints displaying a current structural engineer's stamp.
• Any sign weighting over 250lbs requires a hoist motor. Be sure to order electrical power to your sign.
• If your sign requires electricity, make sure it is in working order and in accordance with the National Electric Code.
• Include Showsite Exhibitor contact information with the order.
• Include engineer-stamped drawings with hanging instructions as well as a set of assembly instructions (placement/ orientation) with the order. GES accepts no liability for any work completed without such instructions, when required. Work is done at Exhibitor's risk and Exhibitor shall indemnify and defend GES and Show Organizer from any claims arising out of or related to the installation or dismantle of any sign without approved drawings.

For questions/quotes related to sign hanging/rigging, please contact GES Rigging Ops at HangingSignsandRigging@ges.com.

Truss and Hoists

GES is responsible for assembly, installation, and removal of all truss.

• All truss must be designed to comply with Show Organizer rules and regulations and facility limitations.
• All truss must be from a recognized manufacturer. Manufacturer load specifications for your truss must be at show site prior to rigging.
• Climbing on truss is strictly prohibited.
• All lamps and fixtures to be attached to truss must be in good working order and in compliance with the National Electric Code.
• All hoists must be from a recognized manufacturer and must be in good working order.
• Hoist maintenance records should be available for inspection by GES.
• Exhibitors are responsible for ordering electrical directly from the Ernest Morial Convention Center (HTTPS://SERVICES.MCCNO.COM). For Hoists, exhibitor will need to order a 280 volt, 30 amp, 3 phase drop with an L 21 connector.

Shipping Instructions

Hanging signs should be received in advance at the Warehouse by Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Please ship all hanging signs in a separate container with the special sign label provided on the Labels page. Mark bill of lading "Hanging Sign." Prepay all shipments. Collect shipments will not be accepted.

Reminder: To receive the discount price, you must complete and submit the following by Monday, March 30, 2026. Any order received incomplete, rates will be changed to reflect when the complete order has been received, Regular and Show site rates may apply.

• High Lift for Hanging Signs/Rigging Labor Order
• Must ship Hanging Sign to Advanced Receiving
• Must supply Hanging Sign Layout and Instructions
• Payment and Credit Card Charge Authorization
• Structural Engineered drawings - if applicable or requested by GES, you may need to provide a stamped drawing indicating the weight and location of the rigging points.

Helpful Ordering Tips

1. Order by the Discount Deadline Date to save! Be sure to submit payment along with your order on or before the deadline to secure Discount pricing.
2. Be sure to complete the following information below to avoid delays or additional cost:
   • Send your sign to the GES advance warehouse. Please have the sign in its own container or box separate from your other freight and clearly labeled HANGING SIGN.
   • Elevation - what is your desired elevation of your sign (Number of feet from floor to top of the sign) This must follow the Show Organizer rules and regulations.
   • Pick Points - number of structural pick points on the sign.
   • Floorplan - you must submit a floorplan indicating placement of your sign within the booth to include adjacent booth numbers for orientation.
   • Approval - When applicable, make sure you have submitted for approval to show management/GES. This information will be stipulated in the GES online ordering site/Show Management tab.
   • Select a date and time for installation/removal of your sign. You also have the option to select "OK to Proceed" without your supervision. Completed instructions, sign delivered to our advance warehouse and all hardware must be provided, and GES' goal will be to hang your sign prior to your arrival or selected date and time.
3. Structural Engineered drawings - if applicable or requested by GES, you may need to provide a stamped drawing indicating the weight and location of the rigging points. GES reserves the right to not hang any signage/structure that in our opinion is not deemed structurally sound.