Get Ready To Exhibit

GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR

Carolina Convention Services has been selected as the general services contractor.

Access the Exhibitor kit here in mid-June, 2025.

Carolina Convention Services products and services is now available for ordering .  If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact them at info@carolinaconvention.net     or call:  910-705-1670.

ADVANCE WAREHOUSE 

Carolina Convention Services
21CBEC 2024, Company Name, Booth #
659 Southern Avenue
Fayetteville, NC 28306

Deadline for arrival will be TBD.

ON-SITE SHIPMENTS

Cannot arrive before Monday, November 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM. The Sheraton Imperial Convention Center will refuse delivery prior to this date.

Company Name, Booth Number
21st Century Building Expo –
Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center
4700 Emperor Blvd
Durham, NC 27703

SHOW INFORMATION

Back Drape: TBD
Side Drape: TBD
Aisle Carpet Color: TBD
Standard Booth Package: 3′ black draped side rails, 8′ black & white draped back wall. One ID Sign with Company Name & Booth Number (Tables & chairs are not provided and must either be rented through the booth sales area as a booth package, through the show decorator or you may bring your own.)

IMPORTANT DATES / DEADLINES

• Carolina Convention Services Advanced Order Deadlines:
• Non-Official Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) form due: TBD
• Advance Freight Deadline: (without surcharge)- TBD
• Certificate of Insurance: Friday, TBD
• Exhibitor Setup: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 – 8:00 AM — 4:00 PM
• Exhibitor Move-Out: Wednesday, November 5, 2025- 2:30 PM — 6:00 PM
• Freight Re-Route Time: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 – 6:00 PM

SHOW HOURS

• FLOOR OPENS Tuesday, November 4, 2025 – 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM for the Builders, Beer & Banter Networking Party
• Wednesday, November 5, 2025 – 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• Floor is NOT open on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

ELECTRICAL & INTERNET PURCHASES

Electrical and internet should be ordered through the Concord Convention Center. The form can be downloaded here mid-June. Forms are also included in your Exhibitor kit. Deadline for early rate is TBD. 

LEAD RETRIEVAL

eShow Lead Retrieval takes advantage of the latest mobile technology to provide a cost-effective, efficient and easy to use system. eShow staff will be available on-site for support and assistance during all setup and show hours. Advance rates end 10/18/24. Online ordering is not available. Download Lead Retrieval form. Contact eShow at leads@goeshow.com or 847-620-4499

BOOTH PERSONNEL

Register your booth personnel in advance so badges are ready to print as soon as exhibitors arrive at the registration check-in desk. Online registration will open around July 15, 2025. Be sure to update your exhibitor profile on the floor plan and add show specials product photos and press releases before the show as well. You will need to register your booth personnel in the Exhibitor Service Center, NOT under attendee registration.

INSURANCE

Show management requires each exhibiting company and exhibitor appointed non-official contractor to carry general liability insurance (recommended $1 million per occurrence/$2 million general aggregate). Proof of insurance is requested in order to exhibit at the 21CBEC. More information is found in the Rules & Regulations Section V, J.1. Workman’s comp is applicable only as required by current law. 

TRADE SHOW TIPS

We’ve compiled several articles on the Resources Page that will help you make the most out of your visit at the 21st Century Building Expo & Conference. We hope you find these tips useful.