Exhibitor Resources

Thank you for choosing to participate as an exhibitor at SPARK 2026.  Below you can find all the exhibitor resources and important details to help ensure you are prepared to join us for a successful event this October.

Exhibitor Manual

Exhibit schedules, booth setup and teardown logistics, shipping details, and important deadlines.

Exhibitor Services Kit

Freeman is the official exhibitor services partner for the IEC SPARK 2026. The official Exhibitor Services Kit welcome email with login instructions will be sent to your company’s primary contact within a week of sign-up. Please reach out to partners@ieci.org with any questions.

Exhibitor Marketing Resources

Promote your presence at SPARK with tools to help you spread the word, including a special offer to share a free expo pass with your network!

Registration

Event & Exhibitor Registration is Live!

Watch for your SPARK Welcome Email to set up your account and register your team.

Each 10×10 booth includes (2) complimentary exhibit-only registrations. Additional and upgraded registrations are available – email us at partners@ieci.org to upgrade to full conference access.

All booth staff must be registered to attend.

Expo Hall Schedule

Tuesday, October 20 
Exhibitor Move-In8:00 am – 5:00 pm
  
Wednesday, October 21 

Exhibitor Move-In

Expo Hall Opening & Reception

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

5:15 pm – 7:00 pm

  
Thursday, October 22 

Exhibitor Move-In

Expo Hall Open

Expo Hall Open

8:00 am – 11:00 am

12:00 pm – 2:30 pm

4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

  
Friday, October 23 

Expo Hall Open

Exhibitor Move-Out

8:30 am – 1:00 pm

1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Important Dates

  • Registration Go-Live – May 18, 2026
  • Early Bird Registration Deadline – July 20, 2026
  • Registration Cancellation Deadline* – October 21, 2026
  • Housing Deadline (Hilton Columbus Downtown) – September 18, 2026
  • Freeman Early Order Deadline – September 22, 2026
  • Advanced Warehouse Shipping Begins – September 21, 2026
  • Advanced Warehouse Shipping Ends – October 13, 2026
  • Direct to Show-Site Shipping Begins – October 20, 2026


*Cancellations after this date will incur a $100 fee. There will be no refunds on cancellations made after this date.

Explore the Expo Hall

Want to see who’s already exhibiting at SPARK? View the exhibitor list and floorplan.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Take your presence at SPARK to the next level! Explore sponsorships or contact Kevin Davoren.

Exhibitor Webinar

Our exhibitor webinar will be held in September to walk through the most up-to-date information and to answer any questions you may have!

Questions?

Exhibit Space & Booth Logistics:
Contact Alaina Aldis at partners@ieci.org  

Sponsorship/advertising opportunities:
Contact Kevin Davoren at kdavoren@ieci.org