Booth Logistics Checklist, plus Freight Target Check-In Schedule Now Available!
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Booth Logistics Checklist
Stay ahead of your booth logistics with these essential details:
1. Freight Target Check-In Schedule Available, Marshaling Yard and Truck Check-in Time
The Claudina Marshaling Yard, located two miles from the Anaheim Convention Center, is where trucks check in before unloading at the convention center.
Allow 4-6 hours (halls A-D) and 8 hours (ACC levels 2-3 and ACC north) from your freight target check-in time until labor begins. This will ensure that you don’t have labor standing around waiting for the freight to be delivered to your exhibit location.
Exhibitors working outside designated hours can make arrangements with their floor manager.
Treat your staff and guests to a culinary experience that matches the excellence of your exhibit. Aramark, our trusted catering partner, offers quality ingredients, customizable menus and convenience.
On January 3, a 15% late fee begins for booth and meeting room catering.
Collect valuable leads with ease and efficiency with Maritz, our official lead retrieval service provider. Choose a Mobile App, Handheld or Tablet Badge Scanner for quick, on-the-spot attendee contact data.
11/15 PAST DUE -Atmospheric Effects Demo Request Form — If you plan to showcase product demos in the atmospheric or hazing category, the Anaheim Fire and Rescue and Anaheim Convention Center require approval in advance.
12/1 - Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) Application: For Exhibitors— If you hire outside help (EACs) for booth setup or services, please have your EAC review the requirements on our Exhibitor Appointed Contractor page and complete this form to submit your EAC.
If you are the Registration Admin, send badge invitations to your employees and guests TODAY so they enjoy an easy registration!
1. Log in to your NAMM Dashboard, click “Manage Employees” and add your company employees. This ensures your employees are properly connected to your company.
2. Under “Badge Registration,” send badge invitations to your employees and guests. Each person must complete their own registration.
Get Featured in The NAMM Show Electronic Press Kit
Want more media and creator buzz around your brand? The 2026 NAMM Show Electronic Press Kit (EPK) will be sent to registered media, influencers, creators and podcasters as the show kicks off — and you can be part of it.
Exhibitors get a free page to highlight new products, booth events or direct links to your website. See last year’s EPK for inspiration. The 2026 edition goes live Wed., January 21, aligned with NAMM Global Media Day.
For details, contact NAMM Director of Communications John Dolak, or submit one page of brand assets to epk@namm.org.
Bring more attention to your brand and drive traffic to your booth with a Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze sponsorship of the TEC Awards, the popular awards night for the best in pro audio and sound production. It’s always a packed house!
