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NCRA Conference & Expo - Exhibitor Information

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Thank you for your support!

 

We look forward to welcoming you to the 2025 NCRA Conference & Expo in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

As a reminder, please review the information below to take full advantage of your time at this year’s Conference. We are pleased to share this essential information to help make the show a success for you. You are receiving this as the primary contact for your organization; share it as needed internally.

For questions, please email meetings@ncra.org.

 
 
 

Steps to complete exhibitor registration

STEP
number-1 

Service kit information

You will be receiving an email from Alliance, NCRA’s official exhibit service contractor, with a link to the Exhibitor Service Kit. Please pay close attention to the deadlines listed to ensure you obtain the lowest possible cost for orders of your exhibit booth furnishings. If you do not receive this email and link, please email Mary Quigg at mary.quigg@conferencedirect.com.

STEP
number-2 

Insurance

All exhibitors and their appointed contractor (if applicable) must provide proof of general liability coverage with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in all for the duration of the Expo (including move-in and move-out dates). The certificate of insurance (COI) must name NCRA and Hyatt Regency Minneapolis as additional insureds.

Should you not have insurance, a limited policy may be obtained through ABMA for $65.00 plus tax by completing and submitting this application. All certificates must be sent using the form below immediately, or you risk not being able to set up your booth. Deadline is July 5, 2025.

The COI must include the following information:

  • Minimum policy limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in all for the duration of the show (July 24 - 26, 2025)
  • Named insureds must include NCRA and Hyatt Regency Minneapolis.
    • NCRA, 12355 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 610, Reston VA 20191
    • Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, 1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
SUBMIT COI
 

 

 

STEP
number-3 

Booth Staff registration

Two staff persons are allowed per booth. (One additional booth staff registration per 10’ x 10’ booth may be purchased at a cost of $200).

Please use the form below to register your booth staff as soon as possible, or no later than 12 p.m. Eastern, June 7, to be included in signage and to avoid waiting for your badge to print at the Conference.

 

Booth information

Your exhibit booth includes:

  • 10’ x 10’ booth with 8' high grey and white backdrop, and 3' high white side drape
  • One 6’ white draped table; two side chairs; one wastebasket
  • Carpeted Expo Hall
  • Booth ID sign with company name and booth number
  • Two “booth staff” registrations that include the Welcome Reception (Booth staff passes do not provide admission to other programming or social events. If you would like to purchase a full or partial Conference registration, visit  NCRA.org/Conference for the packages available and to register.)
  • Exhibitor recognition
    • Your primary logo and company description on the 2025 NCRA Conference & Expo Mobile App
    • Company recognized on event signage and screens
    • Recognition on the NCRA website and in social media
REGISTER BOOTH STAFF

 

 
STEP
number-4 

Exhibitor Virtual Swag Bag Insert

Take advantage of NCRA’s Virtual Swag Bag to help drive business to your booth. The Virtual Swag Bag will be available on the NCRA event mobile app.

Please send your insert(s) (PDF file ONLY) to meetings@ncra.org by July 5, 2025.

Additional important information

Sales tax

Sales tax varies from state to state, and each conference carries different tax reporting requirements. Each exhibitor is responsible for obtaining, reporting, and paying the sales tax to the state in which the NCRA Conference & Expo is being held.

 

 

Expo Hall hours

THURSDAY, July 246:00–7:30 p.m. | Welcome Reception
FRIDAY, July 257:30–8:30 a.m. | Open (Only for in-the-block breakfast)
8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
Open (Including during Premier Session)
SATURDAY, July 267:30–8:30 a.m. | Open (Only for in-the-block breakfast)
8:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. | Open

Exhibit set up and teardown

WEDNESDAY, July 232–5 p.m. | Exhibitor registration/move-in (Registration desk open 2–5 p.m.)
THURSDAY, July 249 a.m.–3 p.m. | Exhibitor move-in
SATURDAY, July 265:16–7:30 p.m. | Expo Hall teardown (No Sunday hours. Early teardown is not permitted.)

 

 

Key dates and deadlines

  • May 16

    Company information deadline

    Deadline to send company logo and description.
  • June 7

    June 7 key deadlines

    • Last chance to become a Conference sponsor or exhibitor and receive your benefits.
      • Deadline for exhibitor booth staff badge request.
      • Deadline to be listed on signage.
  • June 23

    Alliance advance shipment receiving

    First day warehouse will begin receiving advance shipments without surcharges.
  • June 25

    Advance order discount deadline

    All orders must be received with payment in full by this date to receive discounted pricing.
  • July 2

    Order deadline for custom furniture

    Alliance advance order deadline for custom table throws and graphics.
  • July 5

    Virtual Swag Bag inserts due

    Email Virtual Swag Bag insert(s) [PDF ONLY] to meetings@ncra.org to promote your products and services in the NCRA event mobile app.
  • July 5

    Certificate of Insurance deadline

    Select the "Submit COI" form button on this page to submit your required certificate of insurance.
  • July 16

    Advance shipment deadline

    Last day for advance shipments to arrive at warehouse without surcharges.

 

 
 

 

 

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