EVENT & VENUE

NSMMS & CRASTE Symposium
June 22 - 25, 2026
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Exhibit Hall
Columbia, SC

  IMPORTANT DATES

Friday, May 22, 2026
ADVANCE SHIPMENT RECEIVING
First day warehouse will begin receiving advance shipments without surcharges.

Friday, May 22, 2026
ADVANCE ORDER DISCOUNT DEADLINE
All orders must be received with payment in full by this date to receive discounted pricing.

Friday, May 22, 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.

Monday, June 15, 2026
ADVANCE SHIPMENT DEADLINE
Last day for advance shipments to arrive at warehouse without surcharges.
*Please Note: Any shipments arriving after Thursday, June 18, 2026 may be subject to additional truck and driver charges.* .

  SCHEDULE

Exhibitor Move-In
Monday, June 22, 2026
8:00am - 4:30pm
Exhibit Hours
Monday, June 22, 2026
5:30 - 7:00pm
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
1:00pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
9:45am - 12:00pm
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Exhibitor Move-Out
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday, June 25, 2026
8:00am - 12:00pm
Thursday move-out must be requested in advance to astaul@blue52productions.com

Move-Out Deadlines
Outbound Bill of Lading Deadline. All exhibitors must submit an outbound Bill of Lading to the Exhibitor Service Desk.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
12:00pm
Carrier Check In Deadline
Thursday, June 25, 2026
11:00am
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.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
1:00pm

  What's Included In Your Booth

8'X10' BOOTH PACKAGES WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

8'H Black Backwall Drape (Blue Backwall Drape for Sponsors)
3'H Black Siderail Drape
1 - 6' Black Skirted Table
2 - Side Chairs
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.

CARPET

The Exhibit Hall is not carpeted.  Click HERE to view carpet options.

  MATERIAL HANDLING INFORMATION

It is recommended to ship all exhibit materials to the advanced warehouse. 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 ­­­­Monday, June 15, 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 # 
NSMMS & CRASTE Symposium
c/o Alliance Exposition
128 Distribution Dr
Homewood, AL 35209  

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

DIRECT SHIPPING ADDRESS / OUTBOUND SHIPPING PICK UP ADDRESS

Exhibiting Company Name/Booth # 
NSMMS & CRASTE Symposium
c/o Alliance Exposition
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Exhibit Hall
1101 Lincoln St
Columbia, SC 29201  

Direct shipments will be accepted on Monday, June 22, 2026.  Receiving will take place during exhibitor move-in hours.

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 7:00pm and 8:30pm on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 and between the hours of 8:00am and 12:00pm on Thursday, June 25, 2026 Carrier check-in deadline is 11:00am on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

All exhibit materials must be removed from the exhibit hall by 1:00pm on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

  EXHIBITOR SUPPORT

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