PLA Conference

Minneapolis Convention Center

Wednesday, April 1 - Friday, April 3, 2026

Order GES Services by Monday, March 9 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.
Trucks signing in after 2:00 PM may be charged at the overtime or non-standard rate.
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Fri. Feb. 20, 2026Advance shipments may begin arriving at warehouse*: 8:00 AM
Mon. Mar. 2, 2026Deadline Date for Exhibit Systems+ and Bundle+ Orders
Mon. Mar. 9, 2026Discount Deadline Date for Orders Received with Payment
Fri. Mar. 20, 2026Last day for Advance Shipments to arrive at Warehouse without surcharges* 4:00 PM
Mon. Mar. 30, 2026Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 4:00 PM
Tue. Mar. 31, 2026Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 4:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-in
Mon. Mar. 30, 20268:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Tue. Mar. 31, 20268:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Wed. Apr. 1, 20268:00 AM To 12:00 PM
Show Hours:
Wed. Apr. 1, 20263:00 PM To 6:00 PM
Thu. Apr. 2, 20269:00 AM To 5:00 PM
Fri. Apr. 3, 20269:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-out
Fri. Apr. 3, 20262:00 PM To 11:45 PM
Fri. Apr. 3, 2026Carriers MUST be checked in by 3:00 PM
Fri. Apr. 3, 2026All exhibitor materials MUST be removed by 11:45 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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