Exhibitor/Sponsor FAQs and Gen'l Show Info
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2026 Schedule at a Glance
Exhibit Booths
Each exhibiting company receives:- 10' X 10' space (comes with 8' ft of back drape and 3' side drapes and id sign). Does not include required flooring.
- 2 full conference passes per (1) 10 X 10 booth
- An online presence on AMI website where your logo and company name are listed along with a link to your website. Your company name and a link to your company profile will be accessed through the AMI Conference & Expo Exhibitor Listing web page.
- Your company name and booth number will be printed in the final program/show directory. The information for your printed listing is pulled from your booth contract.
Show Decorator - Shepard Exposition Services
Note early bird discounts for standard orders ends January 7, 2026
Shepard Portal Link - Check back for 2026 information
Download the 2026 Exhibitor Kit pdf - check back for 2026 information
New this year, a one-stop booth package that includes carpeting, waste basket, skirted table and two chairs for $550 if ordered online by January 7, 2026. Budget Booth package. Go to online portal link above to order now!
Ad Specs (for sponsors and those who purchased ads)
If you receive an ad in the final program as part of your sponsorship or have purchased an ad in the final program, preliminary brochure or Boating Industry Insert, please click here for graphics specifications and deadlines for submission.
Attendee Bag Inserts (for sponsors only)
If you have purchased a sponsorship at the 2026 AMI Conference & Expo you are able to include a marketing piece in each of the 800 attendee bags. To ensure inclusion in the attendee bags you must use the Show Management Label and ship sponsor materials to the show office at the advanced warehouse to be received no later than January 15, 2026. You MUST follow these specific shipping instructions unique to each carrier and the labels you complete for each carrier to ensure the shipments arrive at the AMI show management receiving location.
Help us Help You! - Exhibitor Marketing Tool Kit
We have created a marketing tool kit to help you promote the Conference & Expo by tagging AMI social media and AMI followers and materials you can use to encourage your clients to come and see you at this great event. Click here to access the kit.
Insurance Certificate (COI)
The COI is mandatory and all exhibitors must provide one. COIs can should me mailed by your carrier or emailed to kkaine@lighthousecg.com by November 15, 2025. It is critical that all the information be updated to reflect the new Fort Lauderdale venue and 2024 dates and that your policy expiration date must be after January 30, 2026. 2026 COI sampleCredentials
As an exhibitor or sponsor, you will receive two (2) complimentary registrations per (1) 10' X 10' booth. Please submit your Exhibitor Badge credentials (name and email) via email to kkaine@lighthousecg.com by November 15, 2025. You may also purchase additional badges for your staff OR for your customers by going to the AMI Conference & Expo registration page. To purchase additional badges, either one-day exhibit hall passes or an additional full conference exhibitor badge, go to the AMI Conference & Expo registration page.Host Hotel- Discounted Hotel Rooms
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Book Your Hotel - Get AMI Conference & Expo discounted hotel rates at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, steps away from the ocean and convention center and event site. Must book by January 9, 2026 to receive discounted rates of $184/night.
Shipping to Show Site and Advanced Warehouse
- Shipping Label to ADVANCED WAREHOUSE - check back for labels
- Shipping Label to SHOW SITE - check back for labels
- Sponsor Attendee Bag Items and Show Office Labels - check back for labels
Internet, Electrical and AV orders
AV - check back for more informationElectric and Internet - Ocean Center Daytona Beach
Move-in/Move-Out
- Move-in will be Monday, February 2, 2026 from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. All booths must be completely set up by 4:00 pm. This allows the show's service contractor to complete final touches of set-up and clean-up before the opening reception at 6:00 pm.
- Move-out will be Wednesday, February 4, 2026 from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Move - out will not be permitted outside of these hours. Please make your travel arrangements accordingly.
