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Exhibitor
Resource Center

EXHIBITOR RESOURCE CENTER

SHOW DATES: JUNE 27-28, 2024

SIMA is excited to work with you as an exhibitor for the 29th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium in Cincinnati, OH! This web page should provide most of the information you will need to order booth materials, set deadlines, and have a great show with us this summer.

Questions?  Contact Exhibits@sima.org
Sponsorship Interest?  Contact Kerri@sima.org

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EVENT DETAILS

Vendor Dashboard

Each vendor has their own dashboard to view event specific information including booth number, request statuses, and links.

Dashboard links were emailed out to the primary contact and will be included in each montly Exhibitor Update email.  If you are unsure of your Dashboard link, contact us at exhibits@sima.org. 

 

Event Location

Duke Energy Center
525 Elm Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

A hotel room block for this event has been set-up at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza and the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati. Once you register for an Exhibitor Name badge, the hotel booking links/code will be sent in the confirmation email.

Marshalling Yard

Exhibitors that require a loading dock MUST check-in at the off-site marshalling yard prior to heading to DeVos for move-in and move-out.

Exhibitor move-in schedule (coming soon) 
Marshalling yard information (coming soon)

 

Exhibitor Schedule

Tuesday, June 23
8:00 - 5:00pm // Move-in exhibitors over 400sqft based on schedule (coming soon)

Wednesday, June 24
8:00 - 4:00pm // Move-in for all Exhibitors
4:30 - 6:30pm // Welcome Reception
6:00 - 8:00pm // EARLY ACCESS Trade Show Hours for SIMA+ Pass attendees
6:30 - 8:00pm // Open Trade Show Hours

Thursday, June 25
8:00 - 10:00am // Final touch-ups for all Exhibitors
11:00 - 3:00pm // Open Concession Stands (use your food voucher)
Noon - 5:30pm // Open Trade Show Hours for all attendees with Ale Trail
7:00 - 10:00pm // Thursday Night Party

Friday, June 26
9:00 - 12:00pm // Open Trade Show Hours with "Stop + Shop" Breakfast Stations
12:00 - midnight // Move-out

Show Decorator

Paramount Convention Services (PCS) is proudly serving again as the exhibitor service provider. Exhibitor Service Kit will be available soon

Booth Inclusions

Each purchased booth is equipped with:  8’ high back wall drape, 3’ side dividers, choice of (1) 6’ skirted table, (2) padded side chairs, (1) wastebasket OR (1) highboy table, (1) high chair, (1) wastebasket, a booth identification sign showing the company name, Lead Retrieval license, AND ONSITE MATERIAL HANDLING.

Additional equipment, including carpeting*, internet, A/V, sign hanging, booth cleaning etc. can be ordered through the exhibitor service kit (coming soon). *Island booths MUST have carpet!

Be sure to opt in or out of complimentary furnishings and lead retrieval!  Review your Vendor Dashboard to check your choices;  if you can't find your Vendor Dashboard link, contact SIMA.

Floorplan

CLICK HERE to see the current Cincinnati floorplan

Exhibit Rules

HEIGHT RESCRICTIONS

Inline booths: Exhibit booths must not be higher than 8' in the back and 4' on each side. Sign hanging for inline booths is not allowed.

Island booths (larger than 20x20): Exhibit booths must not be higher than 16'

VEHICLE DISPLAY RULES

When exhibiting motor vehicles inside the DeVos Place the following requirements must be abided by:

Vehicle gas tanks must be less than 1/4 full

The cap for the fuel tank must be locked closed and cannot be removed while in the building.

Battery must be disconnected at both leads.

At no time during a show may vehicles be moved.

You must notify Paramount Convention Services of plans to bring in any vehicle so that appropriate arrangements can be made with the local Fire Marshal. A cell phone number is required to be given upon arrival. The Fire Marshal will be onsite around 3PM on
Wednesday, exhibitors should be within distance in case of issues.

CARPETING

The exhibit area is not carpeted. 

Area carpet IS REQUIRED for all booths configured as an island or peninsula.

 

Exhibitor Name Badges

Ten (10) exhibitor trade show only badges will be honored at a $0 fee per purchased booth.  Badges must be worn at all times and are required for entry into the show; they must be worn by company representatives only.

Names for exhibitor badges are due by June 10, 2026. Badges beyond those included OR requested after the June 10th deadline will be at the prevailing Symposium registration fee.  

Interested in education sessions?  A special Exhibitor Full Show Pass is available at $295/each.

CLICK HERE to register
Not seeing the comp'd passes?  Make sure promo code 20EXHIBIT26 is listed

Host Hotel

A room block has been set-up at the following hotel.  Register for your exhibitor name badges first and your confirmation email will contain the hotel booking link(s).

Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza
35 W 5th Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Rate: $xxx per night
Parking: Valet or self-park options

Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
151 W 5th Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Rate: $xxx per night
Parking: Valet or self-park options

 

Lead Retrieval

Each Cincinnati exhibitor can opt-in to the complimentary Lead Retrieval license. This license allows you and your team to capture leads using their own smartphone device during the event -  simply download the app and start scanning!

Stay tuned!  App link and access license will be emailed to you prior to the event (mid-June).  Onsite assistance will also be available at the exhibitor registration desk.

**Unsure if you've opted into Lead Retrieval?  Review the status in your vendor dashboard**

Parking

Vehicles able to park in the parking garage should do so.

Vehicles that are too large to fit in a parking structure can refer to this document (coming soon)

Security

The venue will be locked during non-event hours. In-house security will monitor the trade show floor beginning at 5 pm on Monday, June 22. 

*Please note that there will not be a security guard in the loading dock area, so any materials should be accompanied by a member of your team to ensure security of your property.

Certficate of Insurance - Due May 1, 2026

All exhibitors must provide SIMA with a Certificate of Insurance, naming SIMA as additional insured on your general liability policy of at least $1 million, listing  the dates of the show (June 23-26, 2026) by May 1, 2026.

Please upload your certificate to www.sima.org/COIupload

  • If you need to purchase a policy, CLICK HERE (coming soon)
  • If you are unable to supply coverage, CLICK HERE to submit a waiver.
  • Unsure if you've submitted already?  Review your Vendor Dashboard link to see your COI status.

Submit any questions to exhibits@sima.org.

Ensure that the coverage lasts through June 26, 2026!

Communications

SIMA will send out a monthly Exhibitor Update email that contains information regarding your Snow & Ice Symposium booth purchase: important links and forms, deadlines, next steps, etc.  

The identified Pre-Show contact will recieve these emails starting early 2026.  

Interested in having another person recieve these emails as well?  Complete this form!

 

  Hotel blocks will open in conjunction with event registration; hotel booking details will be sent from SIMA after name badge registration.  
NOTE: Purchasing outside of the official room block is done at your own risk. BEWARE of scams where companies call/email you...these are NOT from SIMA

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IMPORTANT DATES

Review these important dates below!

FEBRUARY 2026

FEBRUARY 1: Booth payments due in FULL

MARCH 2026

Badge Registration and hotel room blocks are NOW OPEN!
Review available Symposium Sponsorships and BOOK TODAY

APRIL 2026

Review move-in schedule and order necessary furnishings/electric/internet/sign hanging, etc.

MAY 2026

MAY xxx: Product Spotlight in the Symposium Xtra. Submission link coming soon.
MAY 1: Certificate of Insurance DUE.

JUNE 2026

JUNE xx: Decorator advanced orders DUE
JUNE xx Sign hanging advanced orders DUE
JUNE 10: Name Badge requests DUE
JUNE xx: AV advanced orders DUE
  JUNE xx: Advanced shipments DUE
  JUNE xx: Duke Energy Center advanced orders DUE

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Step 1

Update your PROFILE + secure those complimentary items!

Do so via the Vendor Dashboard link found in your confirmation email or message us at Exhibits@sima.org

Step 2

Review the BASICS and DEADLINES sections listed below!

You'll find need-to-know information like move-in schedule, exhibitor kit, and more.

Step 3

Broaden your show presence beyond your booth with a SHOW SPONSORSHIP!

Click here for options and availability.

STOP!  
Please watch this video for a how-to guide to prepare for your Symposium experience.

 

Includes info on:
* Vendor Dashboard * Complimentary Items * COI Upload * Badge Registration / Hotel *

THE BASICS 

Event Location:
David L Lawrence Convention Center

1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Marshalling Yard Address: 701 Fulton St, Pittsburgh, PA.  Exhibitors that require a loading dock MUST check-in at the off-site marshalling yard prior to heading to the DLCC for move-in and move-out.

  • CLICK HERE for exhibitor move-in schedule
  • CLICK HERE for marshalling yard information (address, schedule, etc)

A hotel room block for this event has been set-up at the Westin Pittsburgh and the Drury Plaza Pittsburgh Downtown.  Once you register for an Exhibitor Name badge, the hotel booking links/code will be sent in the confirmation email.

The floor load capacity one the trade show floor is 350 lbs. per sq. ft. live load.

When equipment is displayed that exceeds the above weight loads, steel plates must be added for weight
distribution.

Find the order form here.
To help with calculations, please send their display specs to Exhibitor Services.

Paramount Convention Services (PCS) is proudly serving again as the exhibitor service provider. Click here for our Exhibitor Service Kit.

Each purchased booth is equipped with:  8’ high back wall drape, 3’ side dividers, choice of (1) 6’ skirted table, (2) padded side chairs, (1) wastebasket OR (1) highboy table, (1) high chair, (1) wastebasket, a booth identification sign showing the company name, Lead Retrieval license, AND ONSITE MATERIAL HANDLING. Additional equipment, including carpeting*, internet, A/V, sign hanging, booth cleaning etc. can be ordered through the exhibitor service kit.

*Island booths MUST have carpet!

Exhibitors opt'd in or out of complimentary furnishings and lead retrieval during booth registration.  If you are unsure of your selection, refer to the Vendor Dashboard link found on your booth confirmation email or contact SIMA.

 

Tuesday, June 25

  • 8:00 - 5:00pm // Move-in exhibitors over 400sqft based on schedule
  • SEE schedule HERE

Wednesday, June 26

  • 8:00 - 5:00pm // Move-in for all Exhibitors
  • 6:00 - 8:00pm // Welcome Reception

Thursday, June 27

  • 8:00 - 10:00am // Move-in/ Final touch-ups for all Exhibitors
  • 10:45 - 3:00pm // Open Concession Stands (use your food voucher)
  • 10:45-11:45am // SIMA+ Pass access to Trade Show (select vendors only)
  • 11:45 - 5:15pm // Open Trade Show Hours for all attendees with Ale Trail
  • 7:00 - 10:00pm // Thursday Night Party

Friday, June 28

  • 9:45 - 12:45pm // Open Trade Show Hours
  • 1:00 - midnight // Move-out
  • 4:00 - 10:00pm // Closing event on the Gateway Clipper (additional fees apply)

Use your vendor dashboard to:

  • Edit your profile
  • Opt-in to complimentary furnishings
  • Find your badge registration link
  • Review and/or submit your COI

Vendor dashboard links are found in your booth confirmation email and in the monthly Exhibitor Update emails.  

Can't find your link?  Email exhibits@sima.org for assistance.

CLICK HERE to see the current Pittsburgh floorplan

Each Pittsburgh exhibitor can opt-in to the complimentary Lead Retrieval license. This license allows you and your team to capture leads using their own smartphone device during the event -  simply download the app and start scanning!

Stay tuned!  App link and access license will be emailed to you prior to the event (mid-June).  Onsite assistance will also be available at the exhibitor registration desk.

**Unsure if you've opted into Lead Retrieval?  See your vendor dashboard link found on your booth confirmation email for more.**

A room block has been set-up at the following hotels:

Westin Pittsburgh
(connected to the DLCC via skywalk)
1000 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

  • Rate: $204/night
  • Parking: Valet or self-park options

Drury Plaza Pittsburgh Downtown
(.3 mile walk)
745 Grant St
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

  • Rate: $184/night
  • Parking: Valet parking only

Register for your exhibitor name badge via the link found on your online Vendor Dashboard* and your confirmation email will contain the hotel booking link.

*Find your personalized vendor dashboard link on your booth confirmation email.

Ten (10) exhibitor trade show only badges will be honored at a $0 fee per purchased booth.  Badges must be worn at all times and are required for entry into the show; they must be worn by company representatives only.

Names for exhibitor badges are due by June 19, 2024. Badges beyond those included OR requested after the June 19th deadline will be at the prevailing Symposium registration fee.  

Interested in education sessions?  A special Exhibitor Full Show Pass is available at $295/each.

CLICK HERE to register
Not seeing the comp'd passes?  Make sure promo code 20EXHIBIT24 is listed

Parking
Vehicles able to park in the parking garage should do so.  An attached parking ramp is available for the DLCC.
  

Suggested parking information for oversized trailers and box trucks unable to fit in the parking garage:

Security
Security for the trade show hall during non-trade show hours, beginning at 5 pm on Monday, June 25. 

Please note that there will not be a security guard in the loading dock area, so any materials should be accompanied by a member of your team to ensure security of your property.

 

 DEADLINES 

Get your company information on our Trade Show webpages and onsite Event App!

Access your Vendor Dashboard link via your exhibitor confirmation email or message SIMA for help.

All booth payments must be made-in-full by February 1, 2024.  Booths with at open balance at this time are subject to location change or release.

Contact exhibits@sima.org with questions.

All exhibitors must provide SIMA with a Certificate of Insurance, naming SIMA as additional insured on your general liability policy of at least $1 million, listing  the dates of the show (June 24-28, 2024) by May 1, 2024.

Please upload your certificate to www.sima.org/COIupload

  • If you need to purchase a policy, CLICK HERE
  • If you are unable to supply coverage, CLICK HERE to submit a waiver.
  • Unsure if you've submitted already?  Review your Vendor Dashboard link to see your COI status.
Submit any questions to exhibits@sima.org.

Ensure that the coverage lasts through June 28, 2024!

As an exhibitor or sponsor with the 27th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium, you have the opportunity to submit a 50-word product spotlight that will be showcased in the Symposium Xtra.

Submit your spotlight here

If you purchased an Ad space for the Symposium Xtra, submit it here asap!  For questions, contact Kerri@sima.org

Room blocks at the Westin Pittsburgh and Drury Plaza Pittsburgh Downtown are now open.  Register for name badges and hotel booking information will be sent your way.

Hotel blocks may fill up; SIMA encourages you to book sooner rather than later.

Electric/Booth Cleaning/Internet/Steel Plates

Visit www.pittsburghcc.com, find the Exhibitors tab and click Exhibitor Services.

Carpet/Furniture/Sign Hanging/Exhibitor Labor
See the Exhibitor Service Kit for more

*Islands booths MUST be carpeted

Questions? Contact Leigh Everett, at (314) 621-6677 or leverett@paramountcs.com

Send booth items by this date for maximum savings.  See Page 15 in the Exhibitor Kit for more.

Exhibitors must register for name badges prior to the show. All representatives at your booth must have a SIMA issued name badge to be allowed access to the exhibit hall.

Not seeing the comp'd passes?  Enter promo code 20EXHIBIT24.  Contact registration@sima.org if you're having troubles.

Suggested parking information for oversized trailers and box trucks unable to fit in the parking garage:

  • See here for details, including how to secure / location / etc
  • BOOK by June 21st as spaces might not be available onsite

The floor load capacity one the trade show floor is 350 lbs. per sq. ft. live load.

When equipment is displayed that exceeds the above weight loads, steel plates must be added for weight
distribution.

Find the order form here.

Resources

Check out these resources!

To ensure you get the most out of your time at SIMA, review these additional items to help take your brand to the next level.

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Exhibitor Profile

Be sure to update your exhibitor profile as it is listed on the SIMA Symposium website and onsite event app.  Exhibitors can add images, video, call-to-action buttons, and more!  

Need your Vendor Dashboard link? Find it in your confirmation email or email Exhibits@sima.org for assistance.

Video How-To

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Marketing Images

Let your customers know where you'll be in June 2023 with these available marketing images!  Feel free to use on social media, in your upcoming advertisements, and more. 

Link back to the SIMA Symposium webpages at show.sima.org

Click for more!

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VIP Trade Show Pass

SIMA is pleased to offer VIP Trade Show Only Passes for you to distribute to your customers. These electronic passes allow complimentary Trade Show Only access to the Symposium (a $35 USD value)

See sample text and pass in the section below.

VIP Pass

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Sponsor @ SIMA

Broaden your show presence beyond your booth with customized sponsorship options to elevate your brand and drive people to your booth.

Connect with Kerri@sima.org to discuss available options.

Sponsorship Opps

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Show Special or Giveaway?

Do you plan to have a giveaway or offer a show discount during the 27th Annual Symposium?  If yes, let SIMA know and we can help promote it in our SIMA Show app.

Please supply us with the offer + a PDF flyer.  

Tell us more

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Join Us!

SIMA invites registered exhibitors to join us after the trade show closes!  Be sure to keep the following events on your radar and we hope to see you there!

Wednesday, June 26
     Opening Keynote from 8:30-9:45am
     Welcome Reception from 6:00-8:00pm

Thursday, June 27 
     Thursday Night Party from 7:00-10:00pm

Friday, June 28
     Closing Keynote from 1:15-2:45pm
     Closing Event @ Gateway Clipper boat from 4:00-10:00pm (additional fees apply)

See full schedule here

 
VIP TRADE SHOW PASS

Invite your customers to the 27th Annual Symposium with these complimentary Trade Show Only passes (a $35 USD value)!

  How to send:  
Copy the text in an email, add the special URL - www.sima.org/ShowVIP - and send to your customers.  It's that easy!   

   Text:   

Join us in IN-PERSON this summer! As a valued customer, we're happy to extend a complimentary VIP Trade Show Pass to you for entrance into the 27th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium in Pittsburgh, PA!

To register, simply fill out the form at www.sima.org/showVIP and press submit.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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EXTRAS

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Forms, links, FAQs

Review the items below to assist in your 29th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium planning.  Be sure to pay attention to deadlines, etc for each item!

  Exhibitor Kit (coming soon)
  Move-in Schedule (coming soon)
Certificate of Insurance submission site
Marketing Kit (coming soon)
Communication Request
Prize or Giveway form
Exhibitor Deadlines
  Exhibitor Terms + Conditions
 Exhibitor FAQs
Duke Energy Center website

  Have a question?  
Contact us at Exhibits@sima.org for help!

 

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Marketing Kit

Let your customers know where you'll be in June 2026 with these available marketing images!  Feel free to use on social media, in your upcoming advertisements, and more. 

Link back to the SIMA Symposium webpages at show.sima.org

  Access kit today  
Find the Marketing kit here (coming soon)

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VIP Trade Show Pass

SIMA is pleased to offer VIP Trade Show Only Passes for you to distribute to your customers. These electronic passes allow complimentary Trade Show Only access to the Symposium (a $35 USD value) on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of show week - see full schedule here.  

Use this invite in your email, on social posts, etc! 

  How to send:  
Copy the text in an email, add the special URL - www.sima.org/ShowVIP - and send to your customers. It's that easy! 

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Show Special or Giveaway?

Do you plan to have a giveaway or offer a show discount during the 28th Annual Symposium?  If yes, let SIMA know and we can help promote it in our SIMA Show app.

Please supply us with the offer + a PDF flyer. 

  Submit your offer:  
Complete this form and we'll place your offer in the SIMA show app. 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Broaden your show presence beyond your booth with customized sponsorship options to elevate your brand and drive people to your booth. 2026 options are coming soon!

Connect with Kerri@sima.org to discuss available options.

 

           

EXHIBITOR FAQS

Where can I find the Exhibitor Terms & Conditions?

The 2024 Exhibitor T&Cs were sent in the confirmation email you received from SIMA when booking your booth. 
By registering for a booth space, you agreed to these terms.  Access the 2024 T&Cs here.

What drayage/material handling is included with my booth purchase?

Your booth purchase includes:

  • Moving equipment/materials from the loading dock to the exhibitor booth via a fork lift for move-in and visa-versa for move-out
    • This includes items shipped to the Advance Warehouse by June 17th
    • Items received at the warehouse after June 17th will incur a 25% surcharge to be paid by the exhibitor
  • Vehicle spotting if equipment can move on its own

Basically, exhibitors are in charge of the actual shipment of their products to/from the event and SIMA will cover the costs once onsite. Still have questions? Contact exhibits@sima.org

Are there any height restrictions for my booth?
  • Inline booths - Exhibit booths must not be higher than 8' in the back and 4' on each side.  Sign hanging for inline booths is not allowed.
  • Island booths (larger than 20x20) - Exhibit booths must not be higher than 16'
Are they any weight restrictions for my booth?

The floor load capacity one the trade show floor is 350 lbs. per sq. ft. live load.

When equipment is displayed that exceeds the above weight loads, steel plates must be added for weight
distribution.

Find the order form here.
To help with calculations, please send their display specs to Exhibitor Services.

Are there any vehicle display rules I need to follow?

When exhibiting motor vehicles inside the DLCC the following requirements must be abided by:

  • Vehicle gas tanks must be between 1/4 to 1/2 full
  • The cap for the fuel tank must be locked closed and cannot be removed while in the building.
  • Battery must be disconnected at both leads.
  • At no time during a show may vehicles be moved.

 

What are future Symposium dates & locations?

SAVE THE DATES:

  • Grand Rapids, MI | June 17-20, 2025
  • Cincinnati, OH | June 23-26, 2026

 


2024 Symposium Sponsors