Exhibitor FAQ

Material Handling Notice

Freight is not permitted on passenger elevators. The transportation and use of dollies, oversized luggage, boxes, or freight and tool boxes on escalators is prohibited however you can hand carry a few small boxes through the front entrance. We will have Cartload Service available to assist with personally owned vehicles (POV), there will be a freight desk located near the entrance/curb to assist with Cartload Service (a cost effective solution to material handling) and assignments for POV’s. View the exhibitor service manual for complete details.

Scam / Phishing Notice

Please note that TPE does not sell attendee or exhibitor lists. TPE will not call you about your hotel reservations or monorail tickets. If you are personally contacted, please disregard as these are scams.

February 22-24, 2023
Las Vegas Convention Center
South Hall 3-4 – Upper level
3150 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV


EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN
Monday, February 20, 2023
1:00PM – 6:00PM*
*Only for islands 600 Sq. Ft. and larger

Tuesday, February 21, 2023
8:00AM – 6:00PM

Wednesday, February 22, 2023
8:00AM – 10:00AM
*Booth installation, final touches, and cleanup must be complete by 11:00AM.

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EXHIBIT HOURS
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
12:00PM – 5:00PM

Thursday, February 23, 2023
10:30AM – 5:00PM

Friday, February 24, 2023
10:30AM – 4:00PM


EXHIBITOR MOVE-OUT
Friday, Feb 24, 2023
4:00PM – 12:00AM

Saturday, Feb 25, 2023
8:00AM – 12:00PM

TPE is a B2B show is not open to the public; you must be 21+ years of age to enter this trade show

  • Identification Sign w/Booth Number
  • (1) Ashtray (Tobacco Section Only)
  • (1) Wastebasket
  • Pipe and Drape (Black in color)
  • Priority Points (Learn More)
  • (2) Exhibitor Badges per 10 x 10 / 100 Sq. Ft. of Booth Space

All booths must be carpeted or have flooring installed, no exposed concrete. If no flooring is in place by 8:00 PM, the day prior to the show opening carpet will be installed and direct billed to you by our General Contractor (Shepard Exposition Services)

  • This policy is strictly enforced and will prohibit your ability to exhibit at TPE
  • Aisle carpet is Red (Tobacco) and Blue (Alternative & Vape)

Black wall drape: Black
Side rail drape: Black

We anticipate >6,000 total attendees and estimate ~3,000 key decision makers

You will find promotions and marketing tools in on our TPE website to assist you in your pre-show promotional outreach and self-promotion program.  The TPE23 Marketing Toolkit that includes marketing opportunities and assets to help you promote your company while exhibiting at TPE is coming soon.

Coming soon

Exhibitors can attend the conference sessions if any are held onsite or online, as well as attend the Industry Night Party.

Check out the low cost/high impact options available. TPE can even customize a program just for you, based on your budget and strategy. Click here to see Sponsorship & Marketing Opportunities

Refer to the TPE Rules & Regulations that include details from TPE, IAEE, Shepard and the Las Vegas Convention Center

Login securely to your online profile, and get started – Visit TPE Exhibitor Profile – Portal

  • Booth Info (Update / Increase the presence of your online profile and enter your product categories)
  • Manage Your Contacts (Check and update contacts to make sure the you are receiving updates from TPE)
  • Products (Upload pictures and descriptions of the products you will be showcasing at your booth)

As an exhibitor, you will receive a welcome email from TPE that includes the Exhibitor Portal link and login credentials to access the exhibitor service manual. An email with the link for the Online Exhibitor Service Manual will be available October 3, 2022.

The Exhibitor Service Kit includes (not limited to):

  • Important information like Nevada Tax License, Certificate of Insurance and General Show Details
  • Shepard Exposition Services (Audio Visual, Carpet, Cleaning, Furnishings, Labor, Signs, Booth Accessories)
  • Exhibitor Appointed Contractors (EAC)
  • Shipping & Material Handling (Shipping Labels, Cart Load Service, Material Handling and Delivery Details)
  • Facility Info & Order Forms (Electric & other Utilities, Sampling, Internet, Phone orders)
  • Additional Services (Lead Retrieval, Vehicles, Floral and more)

Each Booth Space includes two (2) exhibitor badges per 10 x 10 / 100 Sq. Ft. of booth space.

  • Additional badges can be purchased for $25.00 per badge
  • Complimentary and purchased badges should be ordered through the TPE Exhibitor Portal
  • A badge is required to enter the exhibit hall and the Industry Night Party (no exceptions)

Once you are a confirmed exhibitor, you will receive a welcome email from A2Z with a link to the TPE Exhibitor Portal where you are able to register and or purchase additional exhibitor badges. TPE Exhibitor Profile – Portal

Attendee: TBD
Non-Exhibiting Supplier: TBD
Exhibitor: Black
Speaker: TBD
Press: TBD

Drayage, or material handling, is the unloading and delivery of exhibitor freight to individual booths; Shepard Exposition Services handles this. The service may also include storage of empty crates and boxes, redelivery of crates and boxes after show close, and transportation back to the loading dock for shipping to the next destination.

The party occurs the opening night of the trade show; you must bring your trade show badge to enter the party – no exceptions.

Official Contractors

  • Headquarter Hotel: Sahara Hotel & Casino
  • General Service Contractor: Shepard Exposition Services
  • Electrical: Edlen
  • Registration and Lead Retrieval: Maritz Global Events
  • LVCC Onsite Catering: Centerplate
  • Security: United Security
  • International Customs & Freight: Agility Fairs & Events

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