EVENT & VENUE

National PTA Convention
June 17 - 20, 2026
David L Lawrence Convention Center
Ballroom A-C
Pitttsburgh, PA

  IMPORTANT DATES

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

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

Wednesday, May 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.

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

  SCHEDULE

Exhibitor Move-In
Thursday, June 18, 2026
3:00pm - 6:00pm
CORPORATE GROUPS
Friday, June 19, 2026
8:30am - 10:00am
CORPORATE GROUPS
Friday, June 19, 2026
6:00pm - 7:00pm
NON-PROFIT/START-UP EXHIBITORS
Saturday, June 20, 2026
7:30am - 8:30am
NON-PROFIT/START-UP EXHIBITORS
Exhibit Hours
Friday, June 19, 2026
10:00am - 5:00pm
CORPORATE GROUPS
Saturday, June 20, 2026
8:30am - 3:30pm
NON-PROFIT/START-UP EXHIBITORS
Exhibitor Move-Out
Friday, June 19, 2026
3:00pm - 6:00pm
CORPORATE GROUPS
Saturday, June 20, 2026
5:00pm - 6:00pm
NON-PROFIT/START-UP EXHIBITORS

Move-Out Deadlines
Outbound Bill of Lading Deadline. All exhibitors must submit an outbound Bill of Lading to the Exhibitor Service Desk.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
6:00pm
Carrier Check In Deadline
Saturday, June 20, 2026
5:30pm
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.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
6:00pm

  What's Included In Your Booth

TABLETOP PACKAGES WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:


1 - Table (Provided by Hotel)
2 - Side Chairs (Provided by Hotel)
1 - Wastebasket (Provided by Hotel)
Basic electrical - 20 amp and extension cord



*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 ­­­­Thursday, June 11, 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 # 
National PTA Convention
c/o Alliance Exposition
254 Novak Dr
Ste 100
Martinsburg, WV 25405  

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

DIRECT SHIPPING ADDRESS / OUTBOUND SHIPPING PICK UP ADDRESS

Exhibiting Company Name/Booth # 
National PTA Convention
c/o Alliance Exposition
David L Lawrence Convention Center
Ballroom A-C
1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15222  

Direct shipments will be accepted on Thursday, June 18, 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 5:00pm and 6:00pm on Friday, June 19, 2026. Carrier check-in deadline is 5:30pm on Friday, June 19, 2026.

All exhibit materials must be removed from the exhibit hall by 6:00pm on Friday, June 19, 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.