EVENT & VENUE

Higher Learning 2026
March 21 - 23, 2026
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Grand Hall (Ballroom Level) East Tower
Chicago, IL

  IMPORTANT DATES

Thursday, February 19, 2026
ADVANCE SHIPMENT RECEIVING
First day warehouse will begin receiving advance shipments without surcharges.

Friday, February 20, 2026
ADVANCE ORDER DISCOUNT DEADLINE
All orders must be received with payment in full by this date to receive discounted pricing.

Friday, February 20, 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, March 16, 2026
ADVANCE SHIPMENT DEADLINE
Last day for advance shipments to arrive at warehouse without surcharges.

  SCHEDULE

Exhibitor Move-In
Saturday, March 21, 2026
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Exhibit Hours
Saturday, March 21, 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Sunday, March 22, 2026
8:00am - 9:00am
OPTIONAL
Sunday, March 22, 2026
10:00am - 3:00pm
Monday, March 23, 2026
8:00am - 9:00am
OPTIONAL
Monday, March 23, 2026
10:00am - 3:00pm
Exhibitor Move-Out
Monday, March 23, 2026
3:00pm - 5:30pm

Move-Out Deadlines
Outbound Bill of Lading Deadline. All exhibitors must submit an outbound Bill of Lading to the Exhibitor Service Desk.
Monday, March 23, 2026
5:30pm
Carrier Check In Deadline
Monday, March 23, 2026
4:30pm
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.
Monday, March 23, 2026
5:30pm

  What's Included In Your Booth

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

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

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 ­­­­Monday, March 16, 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 # 
Higher Learning 2026
c/o Alliance Exposition
601 North Entrance
Kankakee, IL 60901  

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

OUTBOUND SHIPPING PICK UP ADDRESS

Exhibiting Company Name/Booth # 
Higher Learning 2026
c/o Alliance Exposition
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Grand Hall (Ballroom Level) East Tower
151 E Wacker
Chicago, IL 60601  

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 5:30pm on Monday, March 23, 2026. Carrier check-in deadline is 4:30pm on Monday, March 23, 2026.

All exhibit materials must be removed from the exhibit hall by 5:30pm on Monday, March 23, 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.