EXHIBITOR LOGISTICS

Exhibitor registration for MBMTC 2025 has closed.
Please contact the OAB if interested in sponsorship opportunities.

Thank you to the companies exhibiting at MBMTC 2025 on Sept. 24-25, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center! We’re looking forward to a great event. Here is some information regarding this year’s show that may be useful for your planning purposes:

Schedule

Wednesday, Sept. 24:
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Exhibitor check-in and move-in
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception for attendees and exhibitors at Gaswerks

Thursday, Sept. 25:
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. | Final exhibitor set-up
8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Exhibit Hall open with dedicated time during lunch
2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Exhibitor move-out
4:30 p.m. | SBE Annual Membership Meeting

View the full event schedule and session information HERE ›››

Conference Location

The MBMTC 2025 Exhibit Hall will be located in the Short North Ballroom on the second floor in the north end of the Greater Columbus Convention Center, located at 400 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43215. This is the same location as the 2024 Exhibit Hall.

Click HERE to view the Exhibitor Showcase floor map and booth numbers.

Booth Materials Provided

Exhibit booths are 10′ x 10′ and will automatically be supplied with the following items:

• 8′ high blue and gray background drapery
• 3′ high gray siderail drapery
• One ID sign with company name and booth number
• One 6′ long x 2′ x 30″ high table; skirted on three sides in blue
• Two sled-base chairs
• One wastebasket
• Standard electrical service (5 amps)
• Wireless internet connection

Additional booth furnishings and labor services are available for purchase from our exhibit services provider Fern.

Exhibit booths are limited to one company per booth, unless you have made prior arrangements with the OAB to share space.

Fern Exhibitor Services

All companies’ primary contacts will received an email from Fern Exhibitor Services inviting you to “Get Started” in their OneView Exhibitor Portal. Once logged into OneView, you will be able to access your exhibitor kit and order various extra services, including shipping, A/V, labor, and booth furnishings. Please make sure to check your junk/spam folders for this email if you are unable to locate it (domain is @fernexpo.com).

Shipping Your Booth Materials

We strongly encourage exhibitors to ship their booth materials in advance of the conference. The MBMTC 2025 Exhibit Hall will be in the Short North Ballroom on the 2^nd floor of the convention center. Fern will have staff and carts to assist exhibitors who bring their booth materials, but it will be a bit of a hike.

Please note that the Greater Columbus Convention Center will not accept direct advanced shipments for our conference, and requires that exhibitors ship materials to Fern’s warehouse ahead of the event.

Fern will accept material shipments to their warehouse until Tuesday, Sept. 23, and will then deliver materials from their warehouse to your booth on Sept. 24 (move-in day).

We recommend using Fern’s shipping services to transport your materials, however you do have the additional option of shipping using your own carrier.

Fern Shipping: CLICK HERE for information on how to get a quote and ship with Fern.

Your Carrier: CLICK HERE for information on how to ship with your own service.

For more information regarding shipping with Fern, as well as the OneView portal, please contact Fern’s Transportation team at transportation@fernexpo.com or (800) 774-1251 ext. 2.

Move In/Move Out

The Exhibit Hall will be open to exhibitors for set-up Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 2-5 p.m., and again on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 7 a.m. All set-up should be completed by 8 a.m. on Thursday morning. Click HERE for full instructions on move-in/out and parking information.

Parking

We will provide a parking pass for parking garages and lots marked with a “P” on this area map. We recommend you park in the Goodale Garage (or the adjacent North Surface Lot for larger vehicles), which can be accessed at 66 E. Goodale St. If you plan to attend our Welcome Reception on Wednesday evening, we recommend parking in the Vine St. Garage at 45 Vine St., which is a short walk to both the conference and the reception. Click HERE to see the number of available spots in all Convention Center garages.

When you enter the garage, pull a ticket and we will provide you with a validation voucher to use when you exit.

Please note – our validation will not cover overnight parking. If you are staying at a hotel, please move your vehicle to the hotel parking area for the night.

Wednesday Welcome Reception

All conference attendees, exhibitors, and speakers are invited to join us for casual networking, appetizers, and drinks at our Welcome Reception the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 24 at Gaswerks at 487 Park St, a five-minute walk from the conference location. The reception is included with conference registration.

Hotel Information

Our MBMTC room block at the Hampton Inn & Suites has closed for reservations. If you still need a room, you can contact the hotel directly for a reservation. If you have difficulty getting a reservation, please contact the OAB and we will assist you.

Meals

We will provide snacks and beverages in the Convention Center on Wednesday, Sept. 24, and will have appetizers and a cash bar at the MBMTC Welcome Reception that evening.

Breakfast, lunch, and snack breaks will be provided throughout the day at the Convention Center on Thursday, Sept. 25. Food is available for both attendees and all exhibit staff.

Complimentary Guest Passes

We’re pleased to provide all exhibitors with complimentary guest passes to allow potential clients to visit your booth at the conference. More information will be provided closer to the event.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Promote your message and increase your visibility with radio, television and IT engineers from around the Midwest by exploring our unique sponsorship opportunities! Please contact the OAB’s Andy Hartzell if you’re interested in becoming a sponsor.

Door Prizes

Door prizes are an MBMTC tradition that our attendees greatly enjoy, and we appreciate the contributions of our exhibitors! We’ll have drawings for door prizes during the event. If you’re able to contribute an item or two, please contact Mariah West. We appreciate your support.

Accessibility

If you need assistance in getting around the convention center, contact Mariah West., who can make arrangements for you.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations of booth space will be accepted with no penalty until Wednesday, August 13. Cancellations received after Aug. 13 will be subject to a $100 administrative fee. Cancellations after Wednesday, August 27 and no-shows are non-refundable.

Additional Questions?

If you have any questions or need additional information, contact the OAB’s Mariah West.

 

Thank you to our sponsors: