PHCCCONNECT2023: Exhibitor Resources

Exhibit Space Includes: Two (2) complimentary Showcase registrations providing admission to the Showcase and Opening Reception per 100 sq. ft. reserved booth space. Each booth will be set with eight-foot background, side drape, identification sign, draped table and two chairs. Hall aisles are carpeted. Booth carpet is available for as an upgrade to your booth, or directly through the show decorator. Additional furnishings and electric are available at an additional cost through the designated show decorator.

Exhibit space will be assigned in the order that Agreement and payment are received and are predicated on amount of space required and booth configuration. PHCC will make all final decisions as to the assignment and location of the booths. Note: Additional registrations for booth personnel are $256.

Social Distancing Guidelines: PHCC Show Management reserves the right to make any floor plan changes, including but not limited to, rearrangement of booths, islands, food and beverage areas, seating, entrances and exit points based on social distancing guidelines as indicated at the time of the event. PHCC will make every effort to notify exhibitors of any floor plan changes as soon as possible, once changes have been made.

PHCCCONNECT2023 takes place from Oct. 25 – 27 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio. The Exhibit Hall will be open on Wednesday, Oct. 25, during the opening session from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and on Thursday. Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. View the floor plan for a sneak-peek at this year’s exhibitors to date.

Set-up

• Tuesday, Oct. 24 — 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 25 — 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open

• Wednesday, Oct. 25— 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 pm (opening reception)
• Thursday, Oct. 26 — 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (includes lunch)

Break Down

• Thursday, Oct. 26 — 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Following are the rules for nonexhibiting manufacturers, wholesalers/suppliers, and service providers attending PHCCCONNECT2023.

Outboarding and suitcasing are prohibited by PHCC —

• OUTBOARDING: A nonexhibiting company attempting to attract show buyers with off-site showrooms, receptions, hospitality suites, and any special presentations is prohibited by PHCC.
• SUITCASING: Solicitations by a nonexhibiting company by use of meetings, samples, brochures, catalogs, and other materials is prohibited by PHCC.

The following guidelines must be adhered to by all nonexhibiting companies approved to be in attendance at PHCCCONNECT2023—

1. Nonexhibiting manufacturers/suppliers may not approach buyers or exhibitors for the purpose of solicitation.
2. Nonexhibiting manufacturer/supplier merchandise, samples, catalogs, etc. are not permitted at PHCCCONNECT2023. Briefcases, bags, suitcases, etc. are subject to inspection prior to entry to the exhibit hall and at various checkpoints.
3. Showrooms, hospitality suites, receptions, and/or special presentations cannot be hosted by nonexhibiting companies anywhere in Cleveland during setup and the PHCCCONNECT2023 show dates.

A nonexhibiting company breaking any of the rules will be asked to leave the PHCCCONNECT2023 show and may be prohibited to attend or exhibit in future years. No refund will be provided.

Registration credentials will not be issued to any employees of such company. Nonexhibiting companies wishing to vet the show for future years may request an appointment on Thursday, Oct. 26, to walk the floor with show management by contacting connect@naphcc.org.

Exhibiting companies are encouraged to protect their investment and report any violations to show management.