AEX Convention Services

IDEA® 2027

Kansas City Convention Center
March 23 - 25, 2027

Welcome to your exhibitor service center. Please review the important dates, show schedule, shipping information, and booth details below to help prepare for a smooth and successful event.

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Review the event information below, then use the event menu to access products, services, shipping, and support details.
Hotel Information

Hotel Details & Important Dates

•Monday, Nov 23 2026 - $50 cancellation fee for room cancellations on/after this date • Friday, Dec 11 – All sub-block requests must be completed


• Monday, Jan 11 2027– All sub-block reservations must be booked w/ valid name. Rooms w/o a valid name will be released to the general block.


• Sunday, Feb 28 2027 – Housing website closes


• Monday, Mar 1 2027– Hotel confirmations issued after this date


All room cancellations must be received at least 72 hours prior 
to arrival to avoid hotel cancellation penalties.
A valid credit card is required to guarantee all reservations; 
however, no deposit will be charged at the time of booking. All 
charges will be paid directly to the hotel upon completion of the 
guest’s stay. Please note that the hotel may place an incidental 
authorization hold on the guest’s credit card at check-in.

Exhibitor Reservations: https://book.passkey.com/go/INDA27EXH Exhibitor Sub-block Requests: https://bit.ly/4eqRuqO

Exhibitor Sub-block Requests: https://bit.ly/4eqRuqO

Exhibitor and attendee reservations can be made through Conference Direct.

Contact Conference Direct at inda@conferencedirect.com or toll free at (833) 556-5514.
To make a reservation, please provide Conference Direct with your arrival date, departure date, king or double/double, credit card number and expiration date.

*A hotel list is available in our Resources category.

Important Dates
Discount Deadline Monday, March 8, 2027
Advance Warehouse Receiving Dates Thursday, February 4, 2027 - Thursday, March 4, 2027
Show Site Receiving Dates Thursday, March 18, 2027 - Monday, March 22, 2027
Pricing Reminder Be sure to order by the discount deadline to ensure the discount pricing. All products ordered after the deadline will be priced at the regular rate.
Show Schedule

Exhibitor Move-In

Thursday, March 18, 2027 8:00AM-4:30PM
Friday, March 19, 2027 8:00AM-4:30PM
Saturday, March 20, 2027 8:00AM-4:30PM
Sunday, March 21, 2027 8:00AM-4:30PM
Monday, March 22, 2027 8:00AM-6:00PM

Exhibit Hours

Tuesday, March 23, 2027 9:00AM-5:00PM Exhibitor Final Set Up Access: 7:30 AM-9 AM 
Wednesday, March 24, 2027 9:00AM-5:00PM
Thursday, March 25, 2027 9:00AM-3:00PM

Exhibitor Move-Out

Thursday, March 25, 2027 3:01PM-10:00PM
Friday, March 26, 2027 8:00AM-4:30PM
Saturday, March 27, 2027 8:00AM-12:00PM
Move-Out Note
All carriers must check in no later than 10:00AM on Saturday, March 27, 2027 or freight will be shipped via LibertyCFS NV Inc.'s terms, 7 business day standard ground service, at exhibitor expense.
Provided Booth Equipment

Booth Information

Each 10'x10' booth includes:

  • 8'H Black Draped backwall
  • 3'H BlackDraped sidewall
  • (1) Exhibitor ID Sign
Show Colors

Back Drape: Black

Carpet Color: Exhibit Hall is not carpeted

Show Colors: Black

Booth Size: 10x10

Flooring is MANDATORY for this show. 

Flooring rental options are available in our Products & Services category. If you are bringing your own carpet/flooring, please let us know by selecting the "bringing own carpet" option in our flooring selection.

Shipping Information

Advance Shipments

IDEA 2027
Exhibiting Company Name / Booth Number
c/o Liberty CFS
1534 North Jackson Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64030

Additional Advance Shipment Information

Shipments should arrive between Thursday, February 4, 2027 and Thursday, March 4, 2027.

Please print the advance shipment labels by clicking on Material Handling & Shipping in the submenu bar.

Advance warehouse receiving hours are Mon. - Fri.: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Freight received at the Advance Warehouse after the published deadline will be charged an additional 50% per cwt surcharge.

Direct Shipments

IDEA 2027
Exhibiting Company Name / Booth Number
c/o Liberty CFS
301 West 13th Street #100
Kansas City, MO 64105

Additional Direct Shipment Information

Direct shipments will be accepted on Thursday, March 18, 2027.

Receiving only during exhibitor move-in hours.

Need Assistance?

Please contact Exhibitor Services for show information, questions, or scheduling.

AEX Services
orders@aexservices.com
609-272-1600