EVENT & VENUE

SHFM National Conference, Innovation Showcase
September 16 - 18, 2025
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells
Esmeralda Ballroom 4-8
Indian Wells, CA

  IMPORTANT DATES

Friday, August 15, 2025
ADVANCE SHIPMENT RECEIVING
First day warehouse will begin receiving advance shipments without surcharges.

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
ADVANCE ORDER DISCOUNT DEADLINE
All orders must be received with payment in full by this date to receive discounted pricing.

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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.

Tuesday, September 9, 2025
ADVANCE SHIPMENT DEADLINE
Last day for advance shipments to arrive at warehouse without surcharges.
*Please Note: Any shipments arriving after Thursday, September 4, 2025 may be subject to additional truck and driver charges.* .

  SCHEDULE

Exhibitor Move-In
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
8:00am - 10:00am
Exhibit Hours
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
10:30am - 12:00pm
Thursday, September 18, 2025
11:00am - 12:30pm
Exhibitor Move-Out
Thursday, September 18, 2025
12:30pm - 5:00pm
Move-Out Deadlines
Outbound Bill of Lading Deadline. All exhibitors must submit an outbound Bill of Lading to the Exhibitor Service Desk.
Thursday, September 18, 2025
5:00pm
Carrier Check In Deadline
Thursday, September 18, 2025
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.
Thursday, September 18, 2025
5:00pm

  What's Included In Your Booth

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

8'H Black Backwall Drape
3'H Black Siderail Drape
1 - 6' Black Skirted Table
2 - Side Chairs
1 - Wastebasket
Standard Booth Identification Sign


*To change the skirt color of the package table, click HERE
*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 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 ­­­­Tuesday, September 9, 2025. 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 # 
SHFM National Conference, Innovation Showcase
c/o Alliance Exposition
2861 N Flowing Wells Rd.
Ste 161
Tucson, AZ 85705  

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

FRIDGE/FREEZER SHIPPING

Companies with food and beverage items that will need to be stored in the fridge/freezer should be shipped directly to the hotel using the following information.  The advance warehouse WILL NOT accept perishable food items.  Deliveries must arrive Thursday, September 11, 2025 or after.  Hours for receiving are Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.  Exhibitors should reach out to the FedEx office in advance to coordinate payment and delivery.

Fedex Office at Renaissance Esmeralda Resort
44-400 Indian Wells Ln.
Indian Wells, CA 92210
Telephone: (760) 341-1301
Email: usa5584@fedex.com

*Click HERE to access the Fridge/Freezer Product labels

OUTBOUND SHIPPING PICK UP ADDRESS

Exhibiting Company Name/Booth #
SHFM National Conference, Innovation Showcase
c/o Alliance Exposition
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells
Esmeralda Ballroom 4-8
44400 Indian Wells Ln.
Indian Wells, CA 92210

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 12:30pm and 5:00pm on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Carrier check-in deadline is 4:00pm on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

All exhibit materials must be removed from the exhibit hall by 5:00pm on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

  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.