CONNECT 2025: Exhibitor Resources

CONNECT 2025 takes place from Oct. 27 – 30 at Devos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Exhibit Hall will be open on Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. View the floor plan for a sneak-peek at this year’s exhibitors to date.

Schedule is tentative as of Dec. 2024 and subject to change at show management’s discretion.

Set-up

• Monday, Oct. 27 — 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 28 — 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Exhibit Hall Open

• Tuesday, Oct. 28 — 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (includes lunch)

Break Down

• Wednesday, Oct. 9 — 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Exhibitors must dismantle and remove all items from the Exhibit Hall by 8:00 p.m.)

Exhibit Space Includes: Two (2) complimentary registrations (includes all CONNECT activities, except ticketed or invitation only events per 100 sq. ft. reserved booth space. Each booth will be set with an eight-foot background, side drape, identification sign, draped table and two chairs. Hall aisles are carpeted. Carpet is required for all booths and is available at an additional cost, along with furnishing and electricity through the designated show decorator. Additional exhibitor registrations are available for $445.

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.

Based on feedback from past participants, a limited number of booths will be allocated for P-H-C service providers. Once this allotment is filled, show management will contact interested companies to discuss alternatives, such as joining the waitlist or receiving a refund. Thank you for your understanding, ensuring a valuable and enriching experience for both attendees and exhibitors is our top priority.

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. PHCC will make every effort to notify exhibitors of any floor plan changes as soon as possible, once changes have been made.

PHCC’s suitcasing policies will be in effect for non-exhibiting manufacturers, suppliers and service providers. See above section for full policies.

Following are the rules for nonexhibiting manufacturers, wholesalers/suppliers, and service providers attending CONNECT 2025.

Outboarding and suitcasing are prohibited by PHCC —

• OUTBOARDING: A nonexhibiting company attempting to attract show attendees with off-site receptions, hospitality suites, and any special presentations is prohibited.
• SUITCASING: Solicitations by a nonexhibiting company by use of meetings, samples, brochures, catalogs, and other materials is prohibited in either of the convention hotels or in and around DeVos Place.

The following guidelines must be adhered to by all nonexhibiting companies approved to attend CONNECT 2025.

1. Nonexhibiting manufacturer/supplier merchandise, samples, catalogs, etc. are not permitted at the CONNECT show. Briefcases, bags, suitcases, etc. are subject to inspection prior to entry to the exhibit hall and at various checkpoints.
2. Showrooms, hospitality suites, receptions, and/or special presentations cannot be hosted by nonexhibiting companies anywhere in Grand Rapids during setup and the CONNECT 2025 show dates.

A nonexhibiting company breaking any of the rules will be asked to leave the CONNECT 2025 show and may be prohibited from attending or exhibiting at CONNECT in future years. Registration credentials will not be issued to any employees of such company.

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