Prospecting Exhibitor FAQ's
Current Exhibitors FAQ's
METALCON 2027 will take place at the Kentucky International Convention Center from October 26-28.
Mark Swagerty, Exhibit Sales Manager, can be reached at 857-255-3340 or mark@metalcon.com. Mark will be available to answer any questions and help you through the booking process.
To get started, fill out the Exhibitor Application. You will be redirected to fill out contact information and select a booth from our available options followed selecting a payment option prior to submitting. Your request is not approved until a confirmation is received from METALCON with further instructions.
You can view exhibiting companies and see what booths are still available by visiting our floor plan. You can search by exhibitor, product categories and booths. Any booth that does not have a company name in it is available for 2027!
The Kentucky International Convention Center exhibit hall will be open:
Tuesday, October 26 / 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday, October 27 / 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday, October 28 / 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
METALCON has a wide variety of attendees including contractors, architects, engineers, building owners, installers and more! Within these groups we have VP’s, C-level, purchasing decision-makers and owners all looking for the newest products, technologies, and ideas from industry experts. Download the prospectus to learn more.
METALCON is 2 and a half days of action-packed learning and networking. On-site you can see keynotes, show floor educational sessions, an abundance of networking opportunities, raffles, awards, and so much more. Take a look at our show floor to see all we have to offer!
Of course! You can download the Exhibitor Prospectus to find additional information on METALCON. Feel free to contact Mark Swagerty at mark @metalcon.com or 857-255-3340 for additional information.
Yes! METALCON Online is our FREE business-boosting resource for new solutions, new strategies, and new ways to grow your business. METALCON Online is also available on-demand so you can attend any session AND earn AIA credits at your convenience. Check out our on-demand and upcoming sessions here!
To make a payment on your booth and/or see your balance, please visit your Exhibitor Resource Center.
Log into your Exhibitor Resource Center and under the “Complete Your Profile” section, you will be able to add your company description, categories, and more!
Absolutely! Each exhibiting company is given two unique promo codes to share with customers and prospects. One promo code is good for 10 Free complimentary Total Experience passes. The second code can be used for $30 off Total Experience passes and can be used an unlimited number of times. Please log into your Exhibitor Resource Center and scroll down to “Share Your Discount Codes” to obtain those codes or email amanda@metalcon.com.
Yes, absolutely! METALCON offers an array of marketing/sponsorship opportunities for exhibitors to choose from and increase their presence before and during the show. All available sponsorship opportunities will be available soon.
METALCON works exclusively with MCI.
Please be vigilant if dealing with any companies other than MCI that imply an affiliation with the METALCON. We have been informed that other companies have aggressively pursued METALCON attendees/exhibitors/partners or their companies to use their services to book guest rooms at supposedly significant discounts. For more information, please visit MCI.
Yes! Visit our Newsletter page to access all previous newsletters.
You must be 18 years or older to attend and walk the show floor, even during set up. For safety reasons, anyone under the age of 18 years old will be denied access.
METALCON DOES NOT SELL ATTENDEE LISTS. Anyone who reaches out to you trying to sell attendee lists is a scam and should be disregarded immediately. If you have any further questions, please contact Amanda Carlow at amanda@metalcon.com.
You can order everything you need through The Expo Group show services. Show services will be made available in June. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out The Expo Group at exhibitorservice@theexpogroup.com.
Move-in Hours
Saturday, October 23rd: By appointment only
Sunday, October 24th: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm (400 Sq. ft. and above) 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (All Exhibitors)
Monday, October 25th: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Move Out Hours
Thursday, October 28th: 1:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday, October 29th: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Yes! All exhibitors are required to provide a COI before getting on-site. You can find a sample in The Expo Group’s Show Services Manual. Please email amanda@metalcon.com with any questions.