ONSITE INFORMATION
QUICK INFO
Registration: Sponsored by Sybridge Technologies
Locations
- OCCC South, Level 2, Room S220
- OCCC West, Level 1, Concourse B
- OCCC West, Level 2, Concourse D
- Mobile Scan & Print Locations in West, South and North
NPE2024 badge lanyards, sponsored by CONAIR, are available in all Registration Areas.
We invite our international visitors to register at any registration location. The International Attendee Lounge, located in the OCCC West, Level 1, Room W101-102, also provides registration services and has interpreters available to assist you.
Exhibitor Registration Hours
- Friday, May 3 – Sunday, May 5: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Monday, May 6 – Thursday, May 9: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday, May 10: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Attendee Registration Hours
- Sunday, May 5: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Monday, May 6 – Thursday, May 9: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday, May 10: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Show Hours:
Monday, May 6 – Thursday, May 9: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday, May 10: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
ADA Accessibility
The OCCC is a wheelchair-accessible complex and follows all regulations required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require an electric scooter during NPE2024, please contact Scootaround at: 888-441-7575 or info@scootaround.com.
For wheelchair access between the South/North buildings and the West building, cross using the skywalk for pedestrians at the West Hall A/B on Level 2 and the South Hall A on Level 2.
For on-call ADA shuttle service, please call 800-523-4046.
FedEx Business Centers
The FedEx Office® offers critical business services during NPE2024. Whether you need copying, packing and shipping, or last-minute office supplies, FedEx Office® has you covered. There will be business centers available in both halls.
OCCC South, Level 2, adjacent to S210
- Monday, May 6 – Friday, May 10: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Phone: 407-352-2457
- Email: usa1124@fedex.com
OCCC West, Level 2, Hall C Lobby, across from the food court
- Monday, May 6 – Friday, May 10: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Phone: 407-363-2831
- Email: usa3996@fedex.com
Cameras
No cameras or recording devices are permitted in the exhibit halls or conference sessions except when approved by NPE2024 Show Management. No pictures of exhibits may be taken without the permission of the exhibitor.
Coat and Bag Check
There are two Coat and Bag Check locations, one in each building:
- OCCC S230D
- OCCC W230A
Luggage, coats and other personal items can be stored at a rate of $4 per item.
Emergency Numbers at OCCC
In the event of a personal safety, fire or medical emergency, dial 911.
For all other emergencies, dial 407-685-6000.
First Aid
There are two First Aid Stations, one in each building:
- OCCC South, Med Room 6, Hall SB, Level 2 at top of escalators
- OCCC West, Med Room 3, Level 2, outside Hall C
Lost & Found
NPE2024 visitors may inquire about or report lost items to one of the below Security locations. In turn, please deliver items found to any of the below-listed locations.
- OCCC South, Level 2, Room S331AB
- OCCC West C, Level 3, Room W311EF
Or call 407-685-7119
Mother's Suites
Mother’s Suites (private lactation areas) are available for the privacy and convenience of working mothers at NPE.
Locations
1st Level – Registration B Area
2nd Level – C Lobby, E/F Lobby
3rd Level – C Lobby, next to W315B
4th Level – C Lobby, next to W414D
NPE2024 Policies
The following policies are in effect during NPE2024:
- Your NPE2024 badge permits entrance into the exhibit halls. Each badge replacement/reprint may incur a $25 fee onsite.
- If the information on your badge is incorrect, visit any registration location, and your badge may be re-issued at no charge, upon presentation of the incorrect badge.
- Badges are not transferrable.
- Individuals 14–17 years of age are permitted in the exhibit halls during show hours under the supervision of an adult with proper registration credentials.
- No one under 14 years of age is permitted on the show floor.
- The Orange County Convention Center is a NON-SMOKING facility.
- No cameras or recording devices are permitted in the exhibit halls or conference sessions except when approved by NPE2024 Show Management.
Official NPE Merchandise Store
We’re excited to introduce NPE’s first-ever merchandise store where we will be offering high-quality, branded goods to NPE2024 attendees. We will have NPE, Plastics Industry Association and Recycling is Real merchandise available.
Location: OCCC West Lobby, Level 3
Onsite Shuttles
NPE2024 provides FREE shuttle bus service between NPE2024 hotels and OCCC’s South and West Buildings. Your NPE2024 badge entitles you to this unlimited free shuttle bus service. Please check the NPE2024 shuttle bus information sign located in your hotel lobby for the shuttle boarding location for your hotel.
The shuttle bus service does not stop at every hotel. Your hotel may be on a route, but your hotel’s boarding location may be at a neighboring hotel or a centralized location. All NPE2024 hotels with shuttle service will have a lobby sign noting the pick-up and drop-off locations for their hotel.
Transportation/shuttle bus signs within OCCC will direct you to pick-up locations for your hotel.
To view the Shuttle Schedule, click here.
To view the the shuttle tracker in real time, click here.
Parking
Designated parking areas are available at OCCC. Parking areas are listed on overhead electronic signage on International Drive and the surrounding area.
A parking fee of $15.00 + tax per entry will be offered at the parking garage located on Destination Parkway. This garage has easy access if you are coming from US-528 and provides a free shuttle to take you to/from both the West and South concourses. To access from US-528, take International Drive to Destination Parkway and turn right, look for the white parking garage on your right (across from Hilton’s main entrance).
All parking at the OCCC is available on a first-come, first-served basis, including disability permit parking. The fee for parking at the West & North/South lots is $20.00 + tax per car per entry and $40.00 + tax for oversized vehicles (i.e. buses) per entry.
OCCC Parking Options
- OCCC West Concourse Parking Lot: Accessed via Exhibit Drive (north entrance), Convention Way (south entrance) or West Entrance Drive off Westwood Boulevard.
- OCCC North/South Concourse Parking Lot: Accessed by Universal Boulevard (north side) or International Drive (south side).
- Destination Parkway Parking Garage: Located two blocks west on Destination Parkway off International Drive—OCCC offers complimentary shuttle service between this off-site parking lot and OCCC. This lot is offered at a reduced rate of $15.00 + tax per entry. Quick on and off access to/from US-528.