WHAT’S IN STORE at Space Selection

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Member and non-member selection groupings will be finalized following the Space Selection Lottery on December 16, 2025. The groupings listed below are based on timing from past events and may be adjusted.

Please Note: The event schedule is subject to change | Last Revised: 10/30/2025

Sunday,
March 1, 2026

Monday,
March 2, 2026

TUESDAY,
MARCH 3, 2026

WEDNESDAY,
MARCH 4, 2026

Thursday,
March 5, 2026

Friday,
March 6, 2026

3:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Registration Desk Open

West E/F Lobby and Rosen Plaza Hotel

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

NPE2027 Space Selection Welcome Reception
Sponsored by OCCC and Sodexo

W340

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Registration Desk Open

West E/F Lobby

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Morning Coffee

Tangerine Ballroom

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

Welcome & Daily Briefing

Tangerine Ballroom

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Vendor Showcase

Tangerine Ballroom

9:15 AM – 12:30 PM

Booth Selections
Member 31 through Member 15

Tangerine Ballroom

12:30 PM– 1:30 PM

Buffet Networking Lunch

Tangerine Ballroom

1:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Booth Selections
Member 14 through Member 9

Tangerine Ballroom

3:30 PM – 4:15 PM

Concurrent Education Sessions

W240A-D & W340AB

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Evening Reception
Sponsored by Rosen Centre

Rosen Centre Hotel, Junior Ballroom G

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Registration Desk Open

West E/F Lobby

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Morning Coffee

Tangerine Ballroom

8:30 AM – 8:55 AM

Welcome & Daily Briefing

Tangerine Ballroom

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Booth Selections
Member 8 through Member 6

Tangerine Ballroom

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Vendor Showcase

Tangerine Ballroom

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

West Hall OCCC Walking Tour
Tours will depart from the West E/F Lobby

OCCC, West Building

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM

Concurrent Education Sessions

W240A-D & W340AB

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Buffet Networking Lunch

Tangerine Ballroom

1:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Booth Selections
Member 5 through Member 3

Tangerine Ballroom

2:00 PM – 3:15 PM

South Hall OCCC Walking Tour

OCCC, South Hall

3:30 PM – 4:15 PM

Concurrent Education Sessions

W240A-D & W340AB

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Evening Reception
Sponsored by Hyatt Regency Orlando

Hyatt Regency Orlando

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Registration Desk Open

West E/F Lobby

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Morning Coffee

Tangerine Ballroom

8:30 AM – 8:55 AM

Welcome & Daily Briefing

Tangerine Ballroom

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Booth Selections
- Member 2 through Member 0
- International pavilion organizer members
- Non-Member 31 through Non-Member 16

Tangerine Ballroom

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Vendor Showcase

Tangerine Ballroom

10:00 AM – 11:15 AM

South Hall OCCC Walking Tour
Tours will depart from the West E/F Lobby

South Hall

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM

Concurrent Education Sessions

W240A-D & W340AB

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Networking Lunch

Tangerine Ballroom

1:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Booth Selections
Non-Member 15 through Non-Member 6

Tangerine Ballroom

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

West Hall OCCC Walking Tour
Tours will depart from the West E/F Lobby.

West Hall

3:30 PM – 4:15 PM

Concurrent Education Sessions

W240A-D & W340AB

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Evening Reception
Sponsored by Hilton Orlando

Hilton Orlando, Fountain Plaza

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Registration Desk Open

West E/F Lobby

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Morning Coffee

Tangerine Ballroom

8:30 AM – 8:55 AM

Welcome & Daily Briefing

Tangerine Ballroom

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Booth Selections
Non-Member 5 through Non-Member 4

Tangerine Ballroom

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Vendor Showcase

Tangerine Ballroom

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM

Concurrent Education Sessions

W240A-D & W340AB

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Networking Lunch

Tangerine Ballroom

1:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Booth Selections
Non-Member 3 through Non-Member NEW

Tangerine Ballroom

All Day

Departures

NPE2027 Space Selection Process & Guidelines

First-Time Exhibitor Support Area

New for NPE2027, exhibitors participating in the Space Selection process for the first time (as either a new exhibitor or new contact for a prior exhibitor) will have the opportunity to consult with NPE2027 committee members to receive guidance on selecting their exhibit space.

BullPen

Exhibitor representatives are called up to the Bullpen where NPE committee members and staff will assist in reviewing the booth options available and preparing you for your call to the stage.

Stage

Exhibitor representatives are called to the stage for official selection of booth space for NPE2027.

Service Area

This is where your NPE2027 booth selection will be processed and confirmed. Booth assignments must be signed for by an officially authorized Exhibitor representative.

Vendor Showcase

Stop by the official vendor kiosks to access exclusive NPE2027 show discounts and giveaways, plus receive personalized 1:1 guidance to maximize your exhibitor experience.

Space Selection Guidelines

Each exhibitor representative will be allotted five minutes to make a booth selection. If a selection is not made within five minutes, the representative may continue to review options until a selection is made while the next Exhibitor is called to the stage.
A short break will be held following each category, during this time, any Exhibitor assigned a booth may relocate their booth based on space available.
If an exhibitor representative is not present, NPE Show Management will select and assign booth space to the Exhibitor based on information provided on the exhibit space application. Booth assignments must be signed by an officially authorized exhibitor representative after exiting the stage.
No booth space will be divided/split during the Space Selection and Planning event. Exhibitors may combine booths and aisles not designated as “no cross-aisles” upon NPE Show Management approval.
If selecting multiple booths and aisle space separating booths with a plan to install carpet, archways, or entrance units over the aisles, the Exhibitor must purchase the aisle space.
Booth spaces selected in combination with aisle space must form a square or rectangle.
Once a booth is assigned, the Exhibitor is committed to PLASTICS/NPE for the square footage selected and assigned. Should an Exhibitor reduce the space following their booth assignment, the Exhibitor remains committed for the initial square footage assigned.