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McCormick Place Convention Center

Monday, June 22 - Thursday, June 25, 2026

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What's Included in the Standard Booth

  • Booth Size: 10' x 10'
    Facility Carpeted: No
    8' High Drape with Blue/White/Blue Panels
    3' High Blue Side Drape
    ID Sign for all linear booths.
    8' High drape White Panels between all split island booths
    Aisle carpet will be Blue Jay

    Please note: Mandatory flooring is now required on the show.
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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.
Trucks signing in after 2:00 PM may be charged at the overtime or non-standard rate.

Please note: Friday, June 19th is Juneteenth, a federal holiday in the United States. Labor surcharges will apply.
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Thu. May. 14, 2026Advance shipments may begin arriving at warehouse*: 8:00 AM
Tue. May. 19, 2026Deadline Date for Exhibit Systems+ and Bundle+ Orders
Wed. May. 27, 2026Discount Deadline Date for Orders Received with Payment
Fri. Jun. 12, 2026Last day for Advance Shipments to arrive at Warehouse without surcharges* 2:30 PM
Wed. Jun. 17, 2026Direct Delivery to Show Site 12:00 PM To 5:00 PM***See Target Delivery Schedule*** Carriers must be checked in by 2PM
Thu. Jun. 18, 2026Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 5:00 PM***See Target Delivery Schedule*** Carriers must be checked in by 2PM
Fri. Jun. 19, 2026Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 5:00 PM***See Target Delivery Schedule*** Carriers must be checked in by 2PM
Sat. Jun. 20, 2026Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 5:00 PMCarriers must be checked in by 2PM
Sun. Jun. 21, 2026Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 5:00 PMCarriers must be checked in by 2PM
Exhibitor Move-in
Wed. Jun. 17, 202612:30 PM To 4:30 PM***See Target Delivery Schedule***
Thu. Jun. 18, 20268:00 AM To 4:30 PM***See Target Delivery Schedule***
Fri. Jun. 19, 20268:00 AM To 4:30 PM***See Target Delivery Schedule***
Sat. Jun. 20, 20268:00 AM To 4:30 PM
Sun. Jun. 21, 20268:00 AM To 4:30 PM
Show Hours:
Mon. Jun. 22, 202610:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Tue. Jun. 23, 202610:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Wed. Jun. 24, 202610:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Thu. Jun. 25, 202610:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-out
Thu. Jun. 25, 20263:00 PM To 10:00 PM
Fri. Jun. 26, 20268:00 AM To 4:30 PM
Sat. Jun. 27, 20268:00 AM To 4:30 PM
Thu. Jun. 25, 2026Carriers MUST be checked in by 8:00 PM
Fri. Jun. 26, 2026Carriers MUST be checked in by 2:00 PM
Sat. Jun. 27, 2026Carriers MUST be checked in by 3:00 PM
Sat. Jun. 27, 2026All exhibitor materials MUST be removed by 4:30 PM
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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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HOTEL SCAM ADVISORY

Beware of third-party hotel room brokers. They are not affiliated with A3 or Automate and can be a scam. Automate has arranged for hotel blocks that you can book directly. We urge you to be especially diligent to avoid scams. If you receive a solicitation and are unsure of the vendor's affiliation with A3 or Automate, please email events@automate.org or call us at +1 734-994-6088.

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