Exhibitor Schedule

Exhibitor Move-In:
• Friday, October 16: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (20'x20' islands or larger only)
• Saturday, October 17: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Sunday, October 18: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Exhibit Hours:
• Sunday, October 18: 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
• Monday, October 19: 11:15 am – 4:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 20: 11:45 am – 4:00 pm

Exhibitor Move-Out:
• Tuesday, October 20: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• Wednesday, October 21: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Sponsorship

Through its sponsorships, ICMA offers a wealth of product-branding opportunities that can help increase your visibility, attract more visitors to your booth, generate more leads, and ultimately drive more sales. Read more about it here! 
Questions? Contact:
Megan Sherman
Senior Manager, Conferences and Sponsorships
202-962-3697

SHIPPING

Advance Warehouse Shipments - September 16 - October 2, 2026
2026 ICMA Annual Conference
Exhibiting Company:
Booth #:
c/o The Expo Group & SGL
6611 Bandini Blvd
Commerce, CA 90040
Carrier:
# of pieces __ of __

Direct to Show Site Shipments - Do Not Deliver Prior to October 16, 2026
2026 ICMA Annual Conference
Exhibiting Company:
Booth #:
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center - Halls A & B 
c/o The Expo Group
300 E. Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90802
Carrier:
# of pieces __ of __

 

Policies & Guidelines

Be sure to keep all policies, guidelines, and regulations in mind as you plan your booth.

Exhibitor Rules & Regulations

Guidelines for Booth Display (IAEE)

Long Beach Convention Center Policies

Emergency & Security Procedures

Booth Construction Guidelines

Aisle Carpet Colors: Blue Jay
8’H Back Drape: White & Grey
3’H Side Drape: White

Inline Booth Package Includes:

  • 8'H Back Drape
  • 3'H Side Drape
  • Exhibitor ID Sign (7" x 44")

Inline Booth Height Rules: Maximum height restriction is 8' for the first 5' from the back wall to the middle of the booth, and then the height restriction is reduced to 4' from the middle of the booth to the front of the booth.

Island Booths (20' x 20' and up):

Island booths (20'x20' or larger) must submit booth drawings to Show Management 60 days prior to the show for approval.

  • Maximum height restriction for hard walls is 16'
  • Maximum height for hanging signs is 20'

Show Management requires all booths to have floor covering. Carpet or Vinyl Flooring.

Exhibitor Service Kit

The Expo Group is the official general contractor for the 2026 ICMA Annual Conference.

The booth fee covers the space only; it does not include carpet, furniture, electricity, shipping, or other services. The Expo Group will email the exhibitor's primary contact an invitation to access the exhibitor service kit. The primary contact can access the TEG Portal HERE. Your team will be able to order all show services and items for your booth through the online exhibitor kit, including the following:

  • Carpet for your booth (Mandatory)
  • Electrical service
  • Internet service
  • Shipping service
  • Sign hanging
  • Lead retrieval 
 

Hotel & Badge Registration

Hotel and Registration will open on June 10th.

Maritz Global Events (Maritz) manages the badge registration system and is also the Official Housing Provider for the 2026 ICMA Annual Conference.

All exhibitors must register their booth staff for badges to ensure access to the Exhibit Hall. Companies receive two (2) complimentary Full Conference badges per 10' x 10'. Full Conference badges grant access to plenary and non-fee educational sessions. Additional Full Conference badges are available for purchase through the registration system for $499 per badge.

Please note that the primary booth contact will receive instructions from Maritz on how to access the registration and housing system within 2 days of receiving the booth confirmation email. If you have any questions, please contact

Questions? Contact:
Maritz Cusomer Service
Beware of Housing Scams Improper solicitation of hotel reservations from any company other than Maritz Global Events is not approved. Reservations made by unaffiliated organizations may appear to have lower rates, however they may be illegitimate, not have the rooms to sell, have unreasonable cancellation or change penalties, or be completely non-refundable. Please be aware of and report any unauthorized solicitation to ICMA or Maritz Global Events.  

Contact List

General Exhibit Questions:
Noreen Burke
ICMA Exhibit Manager
312-265-9648
ICMA Sponsorship:
Megan Sherman
Sponsorship Manager
202-962-3697
The Expo Group:
exhibitorservice@theexpogroup.com
972-580-9000
Housing & Badge Registration:
Maritz Global Events
icmaexhibitor@maritz.com

SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLKIT

ICMA has created a Social Media Toolkit to help you promote your participation and build excitement for the event. The toolkit includes graphics, suggested posts, and more to help you engage your network.

Download and share our conference badges and graphics to show your excitement about #ICMA2026!