Thank you for your support of SHPE and your decision to exhibit at the 2022 National Convention! We’re excited to have you join us in Charlotte, North Carolina this November for what will be the largest gathering of Hispanics in STEM in the U.S.
This Exhibitor Resources section is your one stop shop for all of the forms, information, and links you need to prepare for the event.
The various forms are broken out to make it easier to find what you need.
We encourage you to visit the section often as new forms and information is added frequently.
Please email [email protected] with any questions.
Move In:
Wed 11/2 – Move in 8am-12pm for IPCs; all non-IPC exhibitors can move in from 12pm to 4:30pm
Thursday 11/3 – Move in is 8am-4:30pm
Career Fair is Open to Attendees:
Friday 11/4 10am-4pm
Saturday 11/5 10am-4pm
Career Fair Move Out:
Saturday 11/5 4pm-10pm
Sunday 11/6 8am-11am
Interview Move In:
Wednesday 11/2 8am-12pm
Interview Booths are Open:
Wednesday 11/2 1pm-5pm for IPC companies only
Thursday 11/3 8am-5pm
Friday 11/4 8am-5pm
Saturday 11/5 8am-5pm
Interview Move Out:
Saturday 11/5 5pm-10pm
Sunday 11/6 8am-11am
What is my Career Fair Booth Number? You can find your booth on this map.
What is included in my Career Fair Booth?
STANDARD BOOTHS
- Each 10’ x 10’ in-line booth will be set with 8’ high blue and white back drape and 3’ high blue side dividers, 1 – 6’ white draped table, 2 – chairs, and 1 – wastebasket.
- If you have a 10×20- you will receive double of the above.
- If you have a 10×30- you will receive triple of the above.
ID Signs
- Booths 300 sq ft or less will receive a one-line identification sign. Booths larger than 300 sq ft may receive a one-line identification sign upon request.
Carpet
- Booths outside the University, Government & Non-Profit Pavilion will need to provide carpet or floor covering in their booth space.
UNIVERSITY, GOVERNMENT, & NONPROFIT BOOTHS IN THE DESIGNATED PAVILION
- Each 10’ x 10’ booth will be set with 8’ high blue and white back drape, 3’ high blue side dividers, 1 – 6’ white draped table, 2 -chairs, 1 – wastebasket and blue carpet.
ID Signs
- Booths 300 sq ft or less will receive a one-line identification sign. Booths larger than 300 sq ft may receive a one-line identification sign upon request.
Electrical
- Electrical is NOT provided. To order electrical service for your booth, please visit Smart City- Utilities Information.
Wireless
- WIFI is NOT provided in the Expo halls. To order internet services for your booth, please visit Smart City- WIFI & Internet Information
What is my Interview Booth Number?
What is included in my interview booth?
- Interview booths were included in the Silver (qty 1), Gold (1), Platinum (4), Innovator (7), Visionary (10), and IPC (1) packages.
- Each interview booth is 10′ deep x 8′ wide and will be set with 8′ high blue and white drape on all four sides, 1-6’x30″ draped table, 2 chairs, one wastebasket and 1- 7″x44″ ID sign.
- Electrical is NOT provided. To order electrical service for your booth, please visit Smart City- Utilities Information.
- WIFI is NOT provided in the Expo halls. To order internet services for your booth, please visit Smart City- WIFI & Internet Information
Can I purchase additional interview booths?
We are sold out of interview booths.
Questions regarding registration including promo codes and allotments, please email [email protected]
Registration will be located in Concourse A off of South College Street.
When can I pick up my badge?
Registration Hours:
- Wednesday 12PM – 8PM*
- Thursday 7AM-8PM
- Friday 7AM-5PM
- Saturday 8AM-12PM
Individuals need to pick up their own badge.
Prior to registration opening at 12PM on Wednesday, exhibitors will receive a set up sticker to access the expo halls. Proceed to the entrance of the Expo hall or Interview hall for your sticker.
Our #1 priority is always the health and safety of our attendees and exhibitors.
- We are encouraging the use of masks.
- Sanitation stations will be available throughout the Convention Center.
- We are NOT requiring proof of a negative test or proof of vaccination.
- We will not be providing COVID testing onsite. We encourage you to bring your own rapid antigen tests to take if you do start feeling sick.
Select the hotel that’s right for you and book online through RHS, the exclusive housing provider for the SHPE National Convention. Reserve now >
If you have any issues with the housing site, please contact JB Morris at [email protected].
Map Your Show is the Attendee facing online directory for the event and feeds the mobile app.
An E-mail was sent to the main point of contact for each exhibiting company with your exhibitor id and password. If you did not receive an E-mail or you need your user id and password, please email: [email protected] or [email protected]
IPCs & Gold Sponsors receive the Highlights Package.
Platinum Sponsors receive the Be Visible Package.
To add a package to your profile, please send a completed commitment form to [email protected]
Exhibitor Badge Registration is now open.
During the registration process, individuals will self-register with the promo code by registration type The code is only valid for the allotment of registrations included in your sponsor level and any additional you may have purchased.
Please distribute the promo codes only to those individuals that will be participating in the National Convention.
Badge types
Full Convention:
Access to all programs and events (except for ticketed functions) and the career fair/interview booth expo floors
Career Fair Only:
Access to the career fair and interview booth expo floors.
The registration Email was sent to the main point of contact for each company on 9/23/22 with allotments and promo codes.
If you have a question on your allotment or need your promo code(s), please email Raquel at [email protected]
Example of registration steps available here.
Career Fair & Interview Schedule at a Glance
Official Contractor List with Deadlines – Coming Soon!
EAC Form- Exhibitor Appointed Contractor
If you use a contractor that is not on the official list of contractors, you will need to submit this form and the contractor will have to provide an insurance certificate.
Freeman Online Ordering – DUE OCTOBER 5 >
- New Exhibitors – Please allow 5 to 7 business days from your confirmation for Freeman to upload your company in their system.
- Existing Exhibitors – If this is your first-time using Freeman Online for any event and you do not already have a username & password that you created, you will need to set up a login.
Note: Save money by ordering from Freeman’s online store by October 5.
Furnishings
Freeman Furnishings Brochure – DUE OCTOBER 5 >
Freeman Furnishings Order Forms – DUE OCTOBER 5 >
Floor Coverings
The Career Fair (Halls B & C) is NOT carpeted with the exception of the University, Government & Non-Profit pavilion.
The pavilion will be carpeted in midnight blue. Aisle carpet will be midnight blue.
All booths must have some type of floor covering.
You may rent floor coverings from Freeman or you may bring your own.
Interview booths (Hall A) will not be carpeted and carpet is NOT required in interview booths
Shipping & Material Handling Explained >
Advance to Warehouse Shipping Labels >
- Start Arriving 10/3/22
- Must be Received by 10/26/22
Cannot Arrive Prior to 11/2/22
Marshaling Yard Directions – COMING SOON!
Freeman Transportation* >
*This is if you are shipping your exhibit materials by Freeman Transportation and not another carrier.
Audio Visual Freeman Brochure – DUE OCTOBER 5 >
Audio Visual Freeman Order Form – DUE OCTOBER 5 >
Floral TLC National – DUE OCTOBER 17 >
Food & Beverage Charlotte Convention Center – DUE OCTOBER 12 >
Security Show Pros Form (PDF) – DUE OCTOBER 17 >
Security Show Pros Form (Word) – DUE OCTOBER 17 >
Lead Retrieval >
discount deadline 10/24/22
Rigging:
Any island space (20×20 or larger) can hang a banner above their booth. The max height is 20’ from the floor to the top of the banner.
Encore has the exclusive at the Charlotte Convention Center. Learn More >
The point of contact for Encore is:
William Dail
Area Director of Venues
Hybrid+ Certified
Encore
O +1-704-339-6183
Industry Partnership Council (IPC) members are committed to diversity and inclusion, aligning perfectly with SHPE’s mission to advance Hispanic leadership in STEM. The IPC is made up of over 75 organizations including Fortune 500 companies and multiple government agencies. As an IPC member, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with SHPE’s 13,000+ student and professional during the fiscal year in many different ways.
For 2022 (July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023) the fee is $45,000 and includes many benefits throughout the fiscal year.
