Plan Your Exhibit

Shipping Information

Official Show Contractor - Shipping
Alliance Nationwide Exposition
Shipping Information
For assistance please contact Exhibitor Services
Phone: (888) 528-2011
Email: exhibitorassistance@alliance-exposition.com
Utilities - Electrical

Encore Global

Order Form
Exhibitors can use the code “24BAKING35to get 35% off their equipment total at checkout. This code will be valid for completed orders until February 17th, ten days prior to event start

Questions Contact:
Joe Loffing
Email: joseph.loffing@encoreglobal.com

Audiovisual & Internet Services

Encore Global

Order Form
Exhibitors can use the code “24BAKING35to get 35% off their equipment total at checkout. This code will be valid for completed orders until February 17th, ten days prior to event start

Questions Contact:
Joe Loffing
Email: joseph.loffing@encoreglobal.com

Event & Venue

ASB MarketPlace 2024
February 27 – 29, 2024
Hilton Chicago
Salon A, Lower Level
Chicago, IL

Important Dates

Friday, January 12, 2024: Early Bird Registration Rates Expire
Click here for BakingTECH 2024 Registration Information

Friday, January 26, 2024: Advance Shipment Receiving
First day warehouse will being receiving advance shipments without surcharges

Monday, February 5, 2024: Hilton Reservation Deadline
Click here to book your hotel room

Saturday, February 17, 2024: Advance ordering deadline (AV, Internet, Electrical)
Last day to order electrical, internet or audiovisual equipment to receive 35% discount. Exhibitors can use the code “24BAKING35” to get 35% of their equipment total at checkout.

Tuesday, February 20, 2024: Advance Shipment Deadline
Last day for advance shipments to arrive at warehouse without surcharges.

Schedule

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:45 pm EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm SHOW HOURS
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm SHOW HOURS
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EXHIBITOR MOVE-OUT
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 8:00 pm OUTBOUND SHIPPING AGREEMENT DEADLINE
All exhibitors must submit an outbound Material Handling Agreement to the Exhibitor Service Desk.
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:00 pm CARRIER CHECK-IN DEADLINE
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 8:00 pm RE-ROUTE DEADLINE
Shipments not picked up by the exhibitor's carrier and/or remaining on the exhibit floor will be re-routed at this time.
Thursday, February 29, 2024 4:15 pm - 7:15 pm MARKETPLACE CASINO NIGHT
Salon A, Lower Level

Booth Equipment

EACH TABLETOP PACKAGE WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS.

1 – 8’x30″ Black Skirted Table
2 – Side Chairs
1 – Wastebasket
8’H Upright with base to hold 36″ above top of tabletop

Carpet

The Exhibit Hall is carpeted.

Material Handling

It is recommended to ship all exhibit materials to the advanced warehouse. Shipping to the warehouse will ensure that materials are in the booth space for exhibitor set up. The warehouse deadline date has been extended for receiving to ­­­­Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The standard warehouse material handling charge will be honored for all shipments received by this date. Any shipments sent directly to the facility will be required to be handled by Alliance Nationwide Exposition Company. The prevailing warehouse material handling rate plus a 20% minimum surcharge will be added to all direct shipments. 

 

ADVANCE SHIPMENTS
Exhibiting Company Name/Booth # 
MarketPlace 2024
c/o Alliance Exposition
601 N Entrance Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901 

Warehouse receiving hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 2:30pm (local time).

OUTBOUND PICK UP ADDRESS
Exhibiting Company Name/Booth #
MarketPlace 2024
c/o Alliance Exposition
Hilton Chicago
Salon A (Lower Level, Stevens)
720 South Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605

Outbound shipments not consigned to Alliance Transportation and Logistics, the Official Show Carrier, require a pick-up to be scheduled in advance by the exhibiting company with its designated carrier of choice.

For outbound carrier pick up, please schedule your carrier to pick up from the above Outbound Pick Up address between the hours of 6:00pm and 8:00pm on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 only.  Carrier check-in deadline is 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.

All exhibit materials must be removed from the exhibit hall by 8:00pm on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.

For assistance, please contact Exhibitor Services at 888.528.2011 or ExhibitorAssistance@alliance-exposition.com.

As of August 2023, a 9.3% Fuel and Labor Surcharge will be added to all orders placed with Alliance Nationwide Exposition.

Table Top Package

EACH TABLETOP PACKAGE WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS.

1 – 8’x30″ Black Skirted Table
2 – Side Chairs
1 – Wastebasket
8’H Upright with base to hold 36″ above top of tabletop

Table top fees DO NOT include individual registration or passes to BakingTECH or the Marketplace. These fees and registration process are separate and not included in the MarketPlace table top fee.  The table top fee is for the space ONLY.  Please click here for BakingTECH registration information and fees.

Shipping Information

The Hilton Chicago has limited storage space. Please do not send freight directly to the facility to avoid additional handling fees by facility.

ADVANCE SHIPMENT RECEIVING  Friday, January 26, 2024
First day warehouse will begin receiving advance shipments without surcharge.

ADVANCE SHIPMENT DEADLINE  Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Last day for advance shipments to arrive at warehouse without surcharges.

All shipments should be sent and labeled as follows:
Exhibiting Company Name/Booth #
ASB MarketPlace 2024
c/o Alliance Exposition
601 N. Entrance Ave
Kankakee, IL  60901

It is recommended to ship all exhibit materials to the advanced warehouse.  Shipping to the warehouse will ensure that materials are in the table top space for exhibitor set up.  The warehouse deadline date has been extended for receiving to Tuesday, February 20, 2024.  The standard warehouse material handling charge will be honored for all shipments received by this date.  Any shipments sent directly to the facility will be required to be handled by Alliance Nationwide Exposition Company.  The prevailing warehouse material handling rate plus a 20% minimum surcharge will be added to all direct shipments.  Exhibitors may also be billed an additional receiving charge by the Hilton Chicago for any items sent directly to the facility.

Please visit the online exhibitor service kit for pricing and shipping labels.  Questions concerning shipments should be directed to Alliance Exposition at 888.528.2011

Show Hours
Tuesday, February 27, 202412:00 pm - 2:45 pmEXHIBITOR MOVE-IN
Tuesday, February 27, 20243:30 pm - 6:00 pmSHOW HOURS
Wednesday, February 28, 20243:30 pm - 6:00 pmSHOW HOURS
Wednesday, February 28, 20246:00 pm - 8:00 pmEXHIBITOR MOVE-OUT
Wednesday, February 28, 20248:00 pmOUTBOUND SHIPPING AGREEMENT DEADLINE
All exhibitors must submit an outbound Material Handling Agreement to the Exhibitor Service Desk.
Wednesday, February 28, 20247:00 pmCARRIER CHECK-IN DEADLINE
Wednesday, February 28, 20248:00 pmRE-ROUTE DEADLINE
Shipments not picked up by the exhibitor's carrier and/or remaining on the exhibit floor will be re-routed at this time.
Thursday, February 29, 20244:15 pm - 7:15 pmMARKETPLACE CASINO NIGHT
Salon A, Lower Level

MarketPlace Networking Reception – Wednesday, February 28

Wednesday evening during the MarketPlace will feature a networking reception from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.  Exhibitors may buy additional beverage tickets through the BakingTECH 2024 registration.

MarketPlace Casino Night – Thursday, February 29

Continuing the success of the inaugural MarketPlace Casino Night we will be hosting casino night on Thursday, February 29. Mix, mingle and network with baker clients while playing roulette.  Bakers will host gaming tables during casino night.  Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with bakers and win prizes!  MarketPlace casino night is included in your table top fee.

Booth Staff

Make sure booth staff is registered.

Table top fees DO NOT include individual registration or passes to BakingTECH or the Marketplace. These fees and registration process are separate and not included in the MarketPlace table top fee.  The table top fee is for the space ONLY.  Please click here for BakingTECH registration information and fees.

Entrance to the exhibit area is by ASB BakingTECH conference badge only.  Everyone, including representatives of exhibitors, must register and wear his or her own ASB BakingTECH conference badge.  Conference badges are not transferable.