Expo Hall Schedule

We can't wait to unite the SHAPE America community for an incredible experience of networking, idea exchange, and professional growth! And YOU are invited to be a part of this exciting event as an exhibitor, advertiser or sponsor at the 2026 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Kansas City, Missouri. Don't miss this chance to showcase your brand, connect with passionate attendees, and make a lasting impact on HPE!

Location

Charlotte
Convention Center
501 S College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202

Dates & Times

Pre-Convention Dates

April 7, 2027 (Wednesday)

Conference & Expo Dates

April 8-10, 2027 (Thursday-Saturday)

Expo hours have been scheduled to provide maximum interaction between attendees and exhibitor personnel, including 6 hours of exclusive Expo Hall hours.

Schedule-at-a-Glance

Expo Schedule

	Wednesday, April 7	Thursday, April 8	Friday, April 9	Saturday, April 10
Set Up	8:00 AM - 6:00 PM	7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Touch up only
Expo Hall Open		8:00 AM - 1:00 PM	8:00 AM - 1:00 PM	8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Exclusive Hours		8:00 AM - 9:15 AM 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM	8:00 AM - 9:15 AM 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM	8:00 AM - 9:15 AM 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Exhibitor Demos*		Demos start at 8:10 AM and end at 12:30 PM	Demos start at 8:10 AM and end at 12:30 PM	Demos start at 8:10 AM and end at 11:30 AM
Dismantle/ Tear-Down**				12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

*Exhibitor Demos are held in 20-minute increments, with a 10-minute changeover break between Demos.

**All exhibit displays must remain in place until 12:00 PM on Saturday, April 10, 2027. Return of crates/packing cases and dismantling of exhibits will begin after that time.

Full Convention Schedule-at-a-Glance

Learn more about the full convention program or download and print the Schedule-at-a-Glance, which includes the above Expo Schedule.