Show Dates and Deadlines

Advance Freight Receiving:
Monday, March 23, 2026
8:30am - 4:00pm M-F, Closed Holidays
Exhibitor Discount Outreach- Email Blast:
Monday, March 30, 2026
Exhibitor Discount Outreach- Phone Call:
Monday, April 6, 2026
Discount Pricing Deadline:
Friday, April 10, 2026
Advance Freight Deadline:
Friday, April 17, 2026
4:00pm
Exhibitor Move-In:
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
10:00am - 5:00pm
Show Hours:
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
10:00am - 5:00pm
Show Hours:
Thursday, April 30, 2026
10:00am - 5:00pm
Exhibitor Move-Out:
Thursday, April 30, 2026
5:00pm - 8:00pm

AES will begin returning empty containers once the aisle carpet has been removed or required floor protection has been installed in the exhibit hall.

  Getting Materials to Your Booth

To guarantee a smooth move-in/move-out process at The Detroit Marriott at The Renaissance Center, we have implemented the following shipping requirements:
Inbound Freight: All materials must be delivered to our warehouse for consolidation and scheduled delivery.

Outbound Freight: All shipments will be managed by our preferred carrier to meet the venue’s specific dock and security standards. For shipments involving large crates or skids, please reach out to exhibitor@american-expo.com so we can facilitate your logistics needs.
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Whether this is your first exhibit experience or you're in the tradeshow hall of fame, AES is here to help with all your shipping and material handling needs. Click here for full Shipping & Material Handling instructions including addresses and shipping labels.

AES will receive and deliver materials to your booth shipped to the following locations:
Advance Shipment to Warehouse
American Exposition Services
C/O Convention & Show Services
1250 John A. Papalas Drive
Lincoln Park, MI 48146
  • Properly label and send Advance shipments to arrive between Monday, March 23, 2026 and Friday, April 17, 2026. 
  • Warehouse receiving hours are Mon-Fri, 8:30am - 4:00pm, Closed Holidays
  • Shipments received before or after the advance shipment window will receive a 30% surcharge.
  • Certified weight tickets must accompany all shipments.
  • Ship early to avoid delays and save money.
  • Please note that AES Warehouse will not accept uncrated freight (loose, unskidded machinery and/or pad-wrapped materials), COD shipments, cold storage freight, hazardous materials, or single pieces of freight weighing more than 3,500 lbs. and/or dims larger than 96"H x 93"W.

  Labor Information

To assist you in planning for your event, we are positive you will appreciate knowing in advance that union labor may be required for certain aspects of your exhibit. Please carefully review the Labor Jurisdictions to determine your labor needs.

  Exhibitor Support / FAQs

Please visit FAQs on the main menu for additional information and pro tips about ordering, products and services, shipping and material handling, electrical, and other important topics.

Our goal is to make your exhibitor experience as pain-free as possible. If you have any questions or need special assistance regarding the information provided or the ordering process, please contact Exhibitor Services. 

For questions or concerns regarding products and services ordered and/or delivered to your booth, please visit the AES Service Desk at the event or by contacting Exhibitor Support prior to show opening. Your account will be adjusted or the issue resolved at that time. Credits will not be issued after close of show.

Contact Exhibitor Services

  916-925-3976 
  Email Support

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