Deadlines
June 30, 2022
Additional 30% of exhibit fees due, to pay a minimum total of 50%, for exhibitors that reserved booth space during the Priority Booth Selection Period.
September 1, 2022
Prior to and including this date, cancellations and downsizes incur a 20% fee (20% of total exhibit fee). Cancellation or downsize of exhibit space must be received by HPBA in writing by this date to avoid higher penalty percentage (see November 30 below).
Exhibitor badge registration opens online. IMPORTANT: Booth reservation does not automatically register exhibit personnel for badges – registration for badges must take place separately through our online registration program.
November 1, 2022
All exhibitors contracted with payment by this date will be listed in the HPBExpo Attendee Registration Brochure.
Full payment due for all exhibiting companies. 100% payment due with new contracts as of this date.
November 30, 2022
After September 1, but prior to and including this date, cancellations and downsizes incur a 50% fee (50% of total exhibit fee). Cancellation or downsize of exhibit space must be received by HPBA in writing by this date to avoid higher penalty percentage.
After this date, exhibitors are liable for 100% of contracted booth fees. No refunds will be made for cancellations after this date, and all outstanding booth fees must be paid.
December 31, 2022
Exhibitors required to pay 2023 HPBA membership dues must do so by this date. If dues are not paid, exhibit invoices will be adjusted to the non-member pricing structure. HPBA membership information is available on the HPBA website, www.hpba.org or by email to membership@hpba.org.
Indoor & Outdoor Burning Request Forms due to HPBA for review and approval.
January, 2023 (TBD)
Sponsorship opportunities order form due (select items may vary in deadline).
January 10, 2023
Last day to receive additional 2024 priority points for booking 2023 hotel reservations with official Housing Partner, onPeak.
Last day to submit New Product Pavilion/Attendees Choice Award entries with guaranteed acceptance. All New Product Pavilion/Attendees Choice Award entries received after this date, but before March 2, 2023, will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Meeting Room Request deadline.
February 2, 2023
Cancellation deadline for registration badges, education badges, and/or other Expo event tickets. No refunds after this date. See separate deadline structure for booth fee cancellation/downsize.
February 6, 2023
Freeman begins to accept Advance Warehouse freight. Do not plan for freight to arrive at the warehouse prior to this date. Note: Freeman warehouse will be CLOSED on February 20 in observance of President’s Day.
February 8, 2023
Freeman Discount Deadline. Rates for Freeman products and services will increase after this date.
February 10, 2023
Certificates of Insurance for Exhibitors and Exhibitor Appointed Contractors are due.
Security order form due (for individual booth security).
EAC form is due.
Booth Variance Requests are due.
February 15, 2023
Hotel reservation deadline for HPBExpo official housing block with onPeak.
Suite Reservation deadline – contact onPeak for reservations.
February 20, 2023
PRESIDENT’S DAY HOLIDAY – Freeman warehouse will be closed in observance of holiday and will not accept shipments on this day.
March 1, 2023
Freeman Advance Warehouse Deadline. Freight received after this date at the warehouse will incur additional charges and may have delayed delivery to the exhibit hall.
March 2, 2023
Final New Product Pavilion entry deadline. Entries are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis after January 6 and space may or may not be available at this time.
March 8, 2023 – March 9, 2023
Targeted Exhibitor Move-in for on-site shipments. Please check the Targeted Move-In Floor Plan in the Exhibitor Service Manual for your company’s assigned date/time. Off-target charges may apply if your shipment arrives outside of your assigned date/time. Early move-in is not available for HPBExpo 2023.
March 10, 2023
Onsite registration opens at 1:00pm. Badge pick-up, additional badges or changes can be made at this time. Online badge registration will remain open through Monday, March 13 and close at 2:00pm Eastern time.
Final day of Exhibitor Move-in. All exhibits must be set and ready for inspection by 5:00pm. Items left in show aisles after 5:00pm are subject to removal by Freeman and will incur a fee.
March 11-13, 2023
Exhibits open to attendees during specified hours only. Check website for posted show times.
HPBExpo 2024 Priority Booth Sales by priority order appointment – onsite at HPBExpo 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky (schedule to be published in February 2023).
March 13, 2023
Final day of badge registration.
Booth tear-down begins after 3:00pm show closing – NO TEAR-DOWN ALLOWED PRIOR TO 3:00pm.
March 15, 2023
Exhibitors must be packed and have carriers checked in no later than 3:00pm for 5:00 pm deadline.
Please see Exhibitor Service Manual forms (available in November, 2022) or call vendor for the following:
Audio Visual & Computer
Booth/Booth Material Shipping
Catering – Food & Beverage
Internet, Telephone, Gas, Misc. Utilities Deadlines
Floral
FREEMAN Booth Labor
Photographer & Videographer
Third Party Authorizations
Don’t forget…
Airline Reservations & Car Rental
Check Your Delivery Deadline for Warehouse Shipment Delivery
Check Your Targeted Move-In Schedule for Onsite Shipment Delivery
NOTE: OVERTIME IS CHARGED FOR WEEKEND MOVE-IN AND MOVE-OUT – HPBExpo 2023 will not have any weekend move-in or move-out days.