Exhibitor FAQ

 

Show Information

2025 NCSG National Convention & Trade Show
March 5-8, 2025
Pre-Con: March 4, 2025
Cincinnati, OH
Northern Kentucky Convention Center
1 W Rivercenter Blvd., Covington, KY 41011

2025 EXHIBITOR LOAD IN & SHOW HOURS

  • Exhibitor Load In
    • Wednesday, March 5, 2025 – 1:00PM – 6:00PM
    • Thursday, March 6, 2025 – 7:00AM - 12:00PM
  • Trade Show Hours
    • Thursday, March 6, 2025 – 1:00PM – 6:00PM
    • Friday, March 7, 2025 – 9:00AM – 12:00PM
  • Exhibitor Load Out
    • Friday, March 7, 2025 – 12:00PM – 5:00PM

Note: NCSG will be hosting our annual benefit auction the evening of Friday, March 7, 2025. Donations will be accepted throughout the trade show, and larger items or items used in your display will be collected immediately following the close of trade show hours on Friday, March 7, 2025.

 

Exhibitor Kit

Availability: The Exhibitor Kit will be emailed in early January by olism@vipertradeshow.com.

 

Booth Staff Registration


Complimentary Registrations: Each 10'x10' booth includes two complimentary registrations.

Redemption: Use the "Register Now" button and select "Exhibitor" during registration. Utilize "Primary Exhibitor Registration" and "Secondary Exhibitor Registration" for your first two registrations. Exhibitors with multiple 10x10 booths can use the "Additional Exhibitor Registration" for each of your additional complimentary registations (2 per additional booth).

Additional Registrations: Purchase additional full registrations (access to all sessions & Honors & Auction) or trade show only registrations (access to trade show floor only).

 

Auction Donations

  • Donation Forms: Available during check-in and at the registration desk. A separate Donation Form is required for each donated item. 
  • Requirements: All items must have a completed donation form.
  • Collection: NCSG staff will collect completed forms on Friday. Small items may be collected during the show. Large items or items used in your booth display will be collected during Load-Out. 
  • Shipping: All donated items must be removed from the property immediately following the Auction Friday evening. Physical items must be taken by buyer or shipping must be arranged by the donor prior to Load-Out. 
  • Best Practices: Product & Service Certificates are highly recommended to avoid shipping and travel requirements for large items. 
  • Proceeds: All proceeds of the NCSG Auction will be used to support NCSG Programs and Benefits. 

 

Important Dates & Deadlines

 

  • Tuesday, December 31st, 2024

    • Full Payment Due to NCSG for All Booth Reservations

  • January 2025

    • Exhibitor Kit Distributed via Email

  • Tuesday, February 4, 2025

    • First Day of Advanced Warehouse Receiving (See Exhibitor Kit) 

  • Tuesday, Feburary 11, 2025 

    • Advanced Order Discount Deadline (See Exhibitor Kit)

  • Tuesday, February 25, 2025

    • Late to Warehouse Deadline
  • Monday, March 3, 2025

    • Last Day of Advanced Warehouse Receiving

  • Wednesday, March 5, 2025

    • Exibitor Load-In - 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST

    • Show Site Deliveries - 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST

  • Thursday, March 6, 2025 

    • Exhibitor Load-In - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

    • Show Site Deliveries - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

    • Show Hours - 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST
  • Friday, March 7, 2025

    • Show Hours - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

    • Exhibitor Load-Out - 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST

    • Forced Freight - 3:00 PM EST (See Exhibitor Kit) 
    • Honors & Auction - 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST