EVENT & VENUE

FAMU Spring 2026 Career & Internship Expo
February 11, 2026
Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center
Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center
Tallahassee, FL

  IMPORTANT DATES

Monday, January 12, 2026
ADVANCE SHIPMENT RECEIVING
First day warehouse will begin receiving advance shipments without surcharges.

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
ADVANCE ORDER DISCOUNT DEADLINE
All orders must be received with payment in full by this date to receive discounted pricing.

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
ADVANCE ORDER DEADLINE - EXHIBITOR SIGNS AND CUSTOM TABLE THROWS
All orders must be received with payment in full by this date to guarantee production of the order for the show. These items will not be available to order after the deadline date.

Wednesday, February 4, 2026
ADVANCE SHIPMENT DEADLINE
Last day for advance shipments to arrive at warehouse without surcharges.

  SCHEDULE

Exhibitor Move-In
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
7:30am - 10:00am
Exhibit Hours
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
10:00am - 3:00pm
Exhibitor Move-Out
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Move-Out Deadlines
Outbound Bill of Lading Deadline. All exhibitors must submit an outbound Bill of Lading to the Exhibitor Service Desk.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
5:00pm
Carrier Check In Deadline
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
4:00pm
Re-Route Deadline. Shipments not picked up by the exhibitor’s carrier and/or remaining on the exhibit floor will be re-routed at this time.  This will be at the exhibitors' expense.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
5:00pm

  What's Included In Your Booth

8'X8' BOOTH PACKAGES WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

8'H Green Backwall 
3'H Green Siderail Drape 
6' Green Skirted Table (Number of tables is based on what is indicated on registration forms)
Side Chairs (Number of chairs is based on what is indicated on registration forms)
1 - Wastebasket 
Standard Booth Identification Sign 
 
*To upgrade this booth package to a tall table and 2 stools, click HERE.
*To decline this booth package, click HERE.

The Exhibit Hall is carpeted.  

  MATERIAL HANDLING INFORMATION

 All shipments for the Expo must be shipped to the Alliance warehouse. The Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) is not accepting or delivering any shipments to their office or the Lawson Center. There are no exceptions. Shipping to the warehouse will ensure that materials are in the booth space for exhibitor set up. The warehouse deadline date has been extended for receiving to Wednesday, February 4, 2026. The standard warehouse material handling charge will be honored for all shipments received by this date. Any shipments sent directly to the facility will be required to be handled by Alliance Nationwide Exposition Company. The prevailing warehouse material handling rate plus a 20% minimum surcharge will be added to all direct shipments.

ADVANCE WAREHOUSE ADDRESS

Exhibiting Company Name/Booth # 
FAMU Spring 2026 Career & Internship Expo
c/o Alliance Exposition
7455 Emerald Dunes Dr
Bldg G, Ste 200
Orlando, FL 32822  

Warehouse receiving hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (local time).

**materials are not included in registration fees, and payment must be made to Alliance. The Career and Professional Development Center and Al Lawson Center will not accept shipments or be responsible for shipments before or after the Expo. 

OUTBOUND SHIPPING PICK UP ADDRESS

Exhibiting Company Name/Booth # 
FAMU Spring 2026 Career & Internship Expo
c/o Alliance Exposition
Alfred Lawson Jr Multipurpose Center
1800 Althea Gibson Way
Tallahassee, FL 32307  

Outbound shipments not consigned to Alliance Transportation and Logistics, the Official Show Carrier, require a pick-up to be scheduled in advance by the exhibiting company with its designated carrier of choice.

For outbound carrier pick up, please schedule your carrier to pick up from the above Outbound Pick Up address between the hours of 3:00pm and 5:00pm on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Carrier check-in deadline is 4:00pm on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

All exhibit materials must be removed from the exhibit hall by 5:00pm on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

  EXHIBITOR SUPPORT

For assistance, please contact Exhibitor Services:
  888.528.2011
  ExhibitorAssistance@alliance-exposition.com

  FUEL AND LABOR SURCHARGE

As of August 2023, a 9.3% Fuel and Labor Surcharge will be added to all orders placed with Alliance Nationwide Exposition.