FREQUENTLY ASKED EXHIBITOR QUESTIONS

• Tuesday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, Jan. 27, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Tear down must be completed before 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2027.
 
• Dismantling can start only after the close of the exhibit hall at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2027. All exhibits must be removed (or all materials packed and ready for shipping) from the exhibit hall by 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2027. If no progress has been made on exhibit tear down or no arrangements have been made with Show Management prior to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2027, the exhibit will be removed by the Show Decorator at exhibitor's expense.

• All move-ins take place at the rear of the building (on the west side) on the center's 3 loading docks.

• There are paid parking lots at both IHCS partnered hotels that are $12 per day. For oversized vehicles, there is an open lot parking across the street at 202 Madison Ave, also $12 per day.

• Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2027, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 27 2027, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Jan. 28, 2027, 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• Visit the Summit hotel information page for more information and to book your room.

• Yes, staff exhibitors with a badge are welcome to participate in the educational sessions.

• Yes. Each 10x10 booth includes 2 exhibitor badges for company personnel only. Additional badges beyond 2 badges that are included with each 10x10 booth can be purchased for $75 each.

• The Summit will utilize the mobile application Cvent, giving providing a convenient way for you to follow the event agenda, connect with other attendees, earn changes to win prizes and more. To be able to access these Cvent features from your mobile device before, during or after the show, you will need to use the Cvent mobile application. If you don't already have a Cvent account, create your free account using the email address you provided when signing up for the Summit. The app will not be available until about 1-2 weeks prior to the start of the event. Once your Cvent sign up is complete, you should be able to search up the "2027 International Hoof-Care Summit" event. All exhibiting booth staff with anemail on file will receive an email when the app is live.

• 2 exhibitor badges
• Back wall sign with company name
• 8-foot drape on back wall and 3-foot draped sidewalls

All other ancillary booth costs are the responsibility of the exhibitor. Tables, chairs, and electric can be ordered through FERN.

• Yes, as long as materials and/or displays do not block or interfere with a neighboring exhibit. No part of any display that exceeds 3 feet in height can be placed in the front one-third of the booth without permission of show management. Back wall standard height permitted for any booth exhibit will be 8 feet. Exceptions must be submitted to show management for approval prior to the show. Sidewalls of such exhibits may not extend more than 4 feet from the back wall so as not to "box in" exhibitors.
 
• Exhibit display is subject to Show Management review and approval. Exhibitors may be asked to provide additional information concerning their exhibit. Exhibitors shall comply with all relevant local, state and federal ordinances, regulations and codes including fire, safety and health regulations and the Americans with Disabilities Act, together with the rules and regulations of the convention center.

• No exhibit may block or interfere with a neighboring exhibit. No part of any display that exceeds 3 feet in height can be placed in the front one-third of the booth without permission of show management. Back wall standard height permitted for any booth exhibit will be 8 feet. Exceptions must be submitted to show management for approval prior to the show. Sidewalls of such exhibits may not extend more than 4 feet from the back wall so as not to “box in” exhibitors.
 
• Exhibit display is subject to Show Management review and approval. Exhibitors may be asked to provide additional information concerning their exhibit. Exhibitors shall comply with all relevant local, state and federal ordinances, regulations and codes including fire, safety and health regulations and the Americans with Disabilities Act, together with the rules and regulations of the convention center.

• Wireless internet guest access is available for all attendees. Hard wired and stronger wireless connections are available to be purchased from the Northern Kentucky Convention Center.

• Advanced shipping may be arranged via FERN, or for smaller shipments you can reach out to your hotel to get shipping instructions. If you have any questions or specific concerns, please feel free to contact Michael Ellis at 262-777-2432 or mellis@lessitermedia.com.

• Information regarding move-in and move-out assistance is not yet available, but it will be communicated as we get closer to the event. In the meantime, if you have any questions or specific concerns, please feel free to contact Michael Ellis at 262-777-2432 or mellis@lessitermedia.com.

• Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2027, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2027, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Jan. 28, 2027, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• Details are not yet available. Please check back at a later date. In the meantime, if you have any questions or specific concerns, please feel free to contact Michael Ellis at 262-777-2432 or mellis@lessitermedia.com.

• Yes. Badges will be handed out upon check-in at the registration desk. All exhibitor personnel are required to register. Badges provided by the International Hoof-Care Summit must be worn at all times and no entry to the exhibit or seminar areas will be permitted without a badge. For liability reasons and for personal safety, no one under the age of 21 will be permitted in the Exhibit Hall during set-up and teardown.
 
• Children under 16 must be accompanied by and be in the presence of adult supervision at all times while in the Trade Show area.
 
• If an additional badge needs to be purchased, exhibitors can do so prior to the Summit or onsite at the registration desk for $75 per badge.

• All exhibitors will be listed on the exhibitor list within the Cvent app on the International Hoof-Care Summit page.
 
• If you wish to have your company included in the printed Show Program, your booth must be paid in full by Dec. 1, 2026.