Get Ready To Exhibit

GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR

AGS-National Expo has been selected as the general services contractor.

Access the online Exhibitor kit here.

AGS-National Expo’s products and services will be available for online ordering in mid-May, 2023. Contact them at the email address below if you have not received your access by late May. If you have any questions, need additional assistance or would like a copy of the service kit emailed to you prior to receiving your ordering instructions, please contact us at eventservices@ags-expo.com or call 407-292-0025.

ADVANCE WAREHOUSE (deliveries only accepted between 8/30/23 – 9/27/23)
AGS Expo Services
c/o ABF Freight
325 Peach Orchard Rd.
Belmont, NC 28012

Include on your shipment:
Name of Exhibiting Company
21st Century Building Expo & Conference
Booth #___

ON-SITE SHIPMENTS

Cannot arrive before Monday, October 2, 2023 at 1:00 PM. The Concord Convention Center will refuse delivery prior to this date.

Company Name, Booth Number
21st Century Building Expo – AGS National Expo
c/o Concord Convention Center
5400 John Q. Hammons Blvd., NW
Concord, NC 28027

SHOW INFORMATION

Back Drape: Black/White
Side Drape: Black
Aisle Carpet Color: Black
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 from the show decorator or you may bring your own)

IMPORTANT DATES / DEADLINES

• Non-Official Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) form due: Sept. 3, 2023
• National Expo Advanced Order Deadline: Sept. 18, 2023
• Advance Freight Deadline: (without surcharge)-  Sept. 27, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.
• Certificate of Insurance: Sept. 5, 2023
• Exhibitor Setup: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 – 8:00 AM — 6:00 PM
• Exhibitor Move-Out: Thursday, October 5, 2023 – 2:15 PM — 6:00 PM
• Freight Re-Route Time: Thursday, October 5, 2023 – 5:00 PM

SHOW HOURS

• Wednesday, October 4, 2023 – 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• AGAIN on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 – 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM for the Builders, Brews & Banter Networking Party
• Thursday, October 5, 2023 – 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

ELECTRICAL & INTERNET PURCHASES

Available through the Concord Convention Center. Forms included in your Exhibitor kit. Deadline for early rate is Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. 

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 Sept. 8, 2023. 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 June 15, 2023. 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. If you do not liability insurance or don’t know where to find your policy, insurance may be purchased through Rainprotection for $84 for the duration of the show. Certificate of Insurance due  by Sept 5, 2023.  

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.