EVENT & VENUE

Retina World Congress
May 14 - 17, 2026
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Caribbean Ballroom
Fort Lauderdale, FL

  IMPORTANT DATES

Monday, April 13, 2026
ADVANCE SHIPMENT RECEIVING
First day warehouse will begin receiving advance shipments without surcharges.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
ADVANCE ORDER DISCOUNT DEADLINE
All orders must be received with payment in full by this date to receive discounted pricing.

Wednesday, April 15, 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, May 6, 2026
ADVANCE SHIPMENT DEADLINE
Last day for advance shipments to arrive at warehouse without surcharges.
*Please Note: Any shipments arriving after Monday, May 11, 2026 may be subject to additional truck and driver charges.* .

  SCHEDULE

Exhibitor Move-In
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday, May 14, 2026
7:00am - 11:00am
Exhibit Hours (Subject to change)
Thursday, May 14, 2026
2:35pm - 3:05pm
Friday, May 15, 2026
8:00am - 8:30am
Friday, May 15, 2026
10:45am - 11:15am
Friday, May 15, 2026
3:40pm - 4:10pm
Saturday, May 16, 2026
10:51am - 11:21am
Saturday, May 16, 2026
3:40pm - 4:10pm
Exhibitor Move-Out
Saturday, May 16, 2026
5:00pm - 8:00pm

Move-Out Deadlines
Outbound Bill of Lading Deadline. All exhibitors must submit an outbound Bill of Lading to the Exhibitor Service Desk.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
8:00pm
Carrier Check In Deadline
Saturday, May 16, 2026
7:00pm
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.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
8:00pm

  What's Included In Your Booth

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

8'H Blue Backwall Drape
3'H White Siderail Drape
Standard Booth Identification Sign


*To upgrade this booth package to a tall table and 2 stools, click HERE.

CARPET

The Exhibit Hall is carpeted. 

  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 ­­­­Wednesday, May 6, 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 # 
Retina World Congress
c/o Alliance Exposition
7455 Emerald Dunes Dr
Bldg G, Ste 600
Orlando, FL 32822  

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

OUTBOUND SHIPPING PICK UP ADDRESS

Exhibiting Company Name/Booth # 
Retina World Congress
c/o Alliance Exposition
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Caribbean Ballroom
3030 Holiday Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316  

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 5:00pm and 8:00pm on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Carrier check-in deadline is 7:00pm on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

All exhibit materials must be removed from the exhibit hall by 8:00pm on Saturday, May 16, 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.