Welcome to August! With IAAPA Expo 2026 now just a few months away, this is the perfect time to look ahead at the key deadlines coming up to ensure you're on track for a successful show.
The Best New Product Award application closes in just 10 days, on Aug. 14.
The first Exhibitor Required Form deadline, the Booth Layout Form, is due in just over a month on Sept. 11. Please remember that ALL exhibitors must complete this form, even if the answers to all the questions are "No."
You can access past exhibitor bulletins on the IAAPA Expo Exhibitor Information page. If you have any questions about the information contained within or need additional details relating to your booth, please contact Exhibitors@IAAPA.org.
Lane Vento, CMP, CEM
Director, Expo Operations
IAAPA North America
Exhibitor Required Forms
Every IAAPA Expo exhibitor will find 5 forms under the Exhibitor Required Forms section of their Exhibitor Resource Center that are required to be submitted, even if it is just to acknowledge that the subject of the form does not apply to you. Please click on the links below for more information on each form and complete the forms by their due dates.
Best New Product Exhibitor Awards Application Deadline Approaching
Entry Deadline is Aug. 14, ONLY 10 DAYS REMAINING!
The Best New Product Award, a prestigious award celebrating the most innovative products and services across 11 different subcategories, recognizes the brilliant minds shaping the future of fun. If you think you've created something amazing that will wow guests and change the game for the attractions industry, then apply for a Best New Product award and step into the spotlight!
Join us for IAAPA Expo Insider Secrets: Tools for Exhibiting Success, Part 2, on Oct. 1 at 11 a.m. EST. So important and so much information, we are holding TWO exhibitor webinars this year! This second installment will include the latest information on the West Building, Connect+, shipment delivery and unloading, parking, on-site safety and security tips, and insight into the expertise and knowledge of two experienced IAAPA exhibitors. This webinar is essential for new exhibitors and advantageous to seasoned exhibitors.
Turn Gameplay into Booth Traffic and Attendee Engagement! As the only printed guide available on-site this booklet leads attendees through an attractions themed Trivial Pursuit® game prompting them to visit participating exhibitor booths to complete the experience and claim their prize.
Choose to be a game participant and drive engaged traffic to your booth or advertise in the booklet for show-wide exposure. Click here to learn more! Space is limited – contact Advertising@IAAPA.org today to secure your spot!
Don't Miss Your Opportunity to Make Headlines at IAAPA Expo 2026
Do you have a groundbreaking product launch, major company milestone, or industry-shaping announcement to share? IAAPA invites exhibiting companies with significant and newsworthy updates to apply for a press conference during IAAPA Expo 2026 in Orlando. Carefully review the Press Conference Guidelines and submit your request by Oct. 2.
If job seekers stop by your booth, point them to IAAPA Central in the West Building (W971). There, they will find career resources including the IAAPA Career Center, which connects candidates with jobs and internships across the industry.
We also recommend displaying a QR code in your booth linking to the IAAPA Career Center or your own job board. It gives future industry professionals a clear next step without disrupting your flow of business.
Preparing for a Productive IAAPA Expo is a Click Away
IAAPA's Exhibitor Success & ROI Center is your staff's FREE, on-demand, exhibiting knowledge resource. Follow the 5-step plan and use the resources to prepare for a more successful exhibit.
Exhibiting ROI Topics of the Month: Promoting Your Participation
