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title: "SHSMD Connections 2026 Exhibitor Bulletin #2"
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| View in browser Floor Plan Exhibitor Resource Page FAQs Rules & Regulations Exhibitor Bulletin   Dear Valued Partner,   You're making an important investment in SHSMD Connections 2026, and we want to help you maximize every opportunity. The information below outlines key deadlines and planning resources to support a successful exhibiting experience in Baltimore. UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES Now Available Exhibitor Registration & Housing is live\* \*Exhibitors must be registered in order to book hotel rooms Lead retrieval licenses are available for purchase in Exhibitor Registration Portal Exhibitor Service Manual June June 26 Full payment must be received regardless of contract submission date Floor plans with dimensions are due for any exhibitor occupying a booth with 400 square feet or more. Exhibitor Certificate of Insurance (COI) due; mandatory for all exhibitors Exhibitor Drawings/Raffles notification due to SHSMD Show Management To view all upcoming deadline dates, view here.    EXHIBITOR PROFILE Don’t Miss Out! Make sure attendees can easily discover what your company has to offer by updating your profile TODAY. Simply log in to the Exhibitor Registration Portal to make changes. Detailed instructions are available in the “Exhibitor Registration & Lead Retrieval How-to-Guide”.   EXHIBITOR SERVICE MANUAL – Discount Deadline August 24 The Exhibitor Service Manual is live! The Expo Group (TEG) is the general service contractor and the exclusive provider of these services for SHSMD26 Connections. If you have not already, you (as the primary contact) will receive an email from TEG, with the subject line "Welcome to SHSMD Connections 2026.” This email includes a link to access the ExpoPortal. If you did not receive this information, please check your spam folder, or contact ExhibitorService@theexpogroup.com. The online TEG ExpoPortal, including important show information and order forms can be accessed by following these steps: Visit the Online Service Center by clicking here. To place your order online, login to your account using the email address associated with your account. Select "Order Services" to start shopping If you have any questions regarding your booth furnishings or service orders, please contact ExhibitorService@theexpogroup.com Access the TEG ExpoPortal   TRADESHOW BUDGET WORKSHEET New! Take advantage of our Tradeshow Budget Worksheet to easily estimate, organize, and track your costs for the Conference.   WHAT FURNISHINGS COME WITH YOUR BOOTH A Standard Exhibit Booth does not come with any furnishings. If you need tables, chairs, electrical or other furnishings for your booth, you will need to place orders through the TEG ExpoPortal. Items included with your booth are: 8’ high royal blue back drape 3’ high royal blue side drape 7×44” booth identification sign A Turnkey Exhibit Booth includes: (1) 6’ long x 30” high table draped in black (2) standard side chairs (1) wastebasket All benefits listed under Standard Booth A one-time vacuuming of carpeted booth space prior to show opening If you do not know if you ordered a Standard or Turnkey Exhibit Booth, please email SHSMD@smithbucklin.com.   EXHIBITOR BOOTH PERSONNEL REGISTRATION Register your onsite booth staff today through the Exhibitor Portal. All exhibitors received an email from the SHSMD Education & Registration team, shsmd@aha.org with the subject line "Welcome to SHSMD Connections 2026". This email includes a link to log in to the Exhibitor Portal where you can register your booth staff. If you did not receive this information, please check your spam folder, or contact shsmd@aha.org. HOTEL RESERVATIONS Hurry before rooms run out. A block of hotel rooms is available to all registrants at a discounted rate. The discounted group rates apply until the reservation deadline of September 4 or until all rooms in the group block have been reserved, whichever occurs first.   You must first complete exhibitor registration for the conference to reserve housing. The link to book your accommodation will only be included in your registration confirmation. If you have not received your confirmation, please contact shsmd@aha.org.   LEAD RETRIEVAL Lead retrieval is available through the exhibitor registration portal. Once you log in to the registration portal, you will have the opportunity to buy and assign lead retrieval licenses.   BOOTH PAYMENT REMINDER The Primary Contact/Billing Contact listed on your contract was sent an invoice from SHSMD’s invoicing & collection team in the coming days with the subject line “Your SHSMD invoice is ready.” If you have any questions regarding your invoice, or remittance instructions, please reach out to Pat Brayley at pbrayley@smithbucklin.com.   Your payment is due within 30 days of receipt of your invoice, per the SHSMD Exhibitor Terms & Conditions section 5. Please contact Kris King at krking@smithbucklin.com today for additional details on extended payment if necessary.   SPONSORSHIPS AND ADVERTISING ONSITE Are you looking to expand your presence and further engage with the Connections’ Attendees? Optimize your impact and build an onsite presence by securing sponsorships. The SHSMD26 Connections sponsorship options include speaking sessions, increased branding, and year-round advertising opportunities. Customize your engagement today by submitting a Sponsorship Contract or contact the Connections Sales Team. Sponsorship Page Sponsorship Contract If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for your support of SHSMD Connections 2026! SHSMD Show Management Contact Us SHSMD Media, Event & Corporate Support Sales c/o Smithbucklin, 330 N Wabash Avenue, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60611 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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