frequently asked questions by exhibitors
Prospecting Exhibitor FAQ's
METALCON 2024 will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center from October 30 – November 1.
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 Become An Exhibitor Form. 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. Use the list on the left or hover over yellow booths to see what company it is occupied by. All blue booths are still available for 2024!
The Georgia World Congress Center exhibit hall will be open:
Wednesday October 30th from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday October 31th from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday November 1 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Yes!
Bag check will be available at the GWCC. The cost is $5 per checked item. Note: only credit or debit card payments are accepted, NO cash.
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 Live! Is our FREE business-boosting resource for new solutions, new strategies, and new ways to grow your business. METALCON Live! 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!
Current Exhibitors FAQ's
To make a payment on your booth and/or see your balance, please visit your Exhibitor Dashboard. Once you are logged in using your METALCON password, select “Financial Summary”. This will allow you to pay your bill, view your statement, and see due dates.
Log into your Exhibitor Portal using your unique and self-created email and password. Once you are logged in go to the “Exhibitor Hub” tab and click the edit button located in the box below your cover photo. In the “What We Do” section is where you will insert a booth description.
To register booth staff, please log into Exhibitor Registration. Once you are logged in, proceed to “Add Booth Staff”, choose whether they are returning or new booth personnel and complete the questions following your choice.
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 in to your Exhibitor Registration 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. Check out all the available sponsorship opportunities here.
Click here to access our hotel discount page. METALCON works exclusively with Globetrotter.
Please be vigilant if dealing with any companies other than Globetrotter 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 Globetrotter.
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 on June 10th to begin placing orders. Order your service here before September 23rd to receive discounted prices. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out The Expo Group at exhibitorservice@theexpogroup.com.
Move-in Hours: Sunday, October 27: By Appointment Only , Monday, October 28: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm (400 Sq. ft. and above) 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (All Exhibitors), Tuesday, October 29: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Move Out Hours: Friday, November 1: 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Saturday, November 2: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. Booths are prohibited from being disassembled before the show ends on Friday at 3:00 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 exhibitorservice@theexpogroup.com with any questions.
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