General FAQ

What’s my booth number?
You may view your booth number on the respective exhibitor list: NE Materials Show or NW Materials Show.

If you do not see your company name and/or booth location, it may not have been confirmed yet. Receiving your booth confirmation is contingent upon your invoice being finalized.
If your invoice is settled and you still do not see your company name/booth number, please reach out here.

What are the dimensions of my booth?
10 ft wide x 10 ft deep x 8 ft tall (≈ 9sqm)
Booth Layout
What if I have a double booth?
20 ft wide x 10 ft deep x 8 ft tall (≈ 18 sm²)
Double Booth Layout
What is included in my booth?
– 8′ high black background drape
– 3′ high black side drape
– (1) 6′ black skirted table
– (4) side chairs
– (1) wastebasket
– (1) ID sign
What are the table dimensions?
30″ high, 24″ wide and 6′ long
We need more chairs/tables/other furniture, where can I order this?
Your main contact in your registration should have received an email with a link to our preferred contractor, FERN’s, OneView exhibitor portal. You may log in there to purchase furniture, display racks, additional tables and chairs, as well as flooring.
What if I can’t log in?
If you are the main contact on the registration and did not receive your invite, please check your spam as it often ends up there. If you did not receive this, please contact us and we will resend it.
We are unable to add additional staff to gain access, however the main contact may add additional staff through FERN’s exhibitor portal under the My Team tab.
Can I bring my own furniture, displays and signage?
Yes, you are allowed to bring your own supplies, as long as they fit within your booth and adhere to these policies. Please note, moving equipment is not available for use at the venue, so you will need to rent your own.
Do I need a badge to get into the show?
Yes, everyone who attends the Materials Show needs to register and receive a badge to enter. Please confirm your company has updated their Attendee List to ensure each of your exhibitors has a badge. We allow up to 4 attendees per booth, any additional attendee incurs a $100 charge. If you have two booths, you are allowed 8 attendees, and so on.

We will have your badges ready at your booth by the morning of the first day of the show. If you need any additions or alterations on site, please visit Exhibitor Registration at the entrance.

Can I just use my friend’s badge to get in?
Using another person’s badge is prohibited at The Materials Show. If you have arrived at your booth and do not find a badge for you, please visit the registration counter and we will get you registered.
How do I get an invite letter?
Please contact us directly- we will email you an excel document to fill out and return to us. Please provide 1 week processing time for each batch of requests. Invitation letters are only provided for attending staff of exhibiting suppliers only.
We need a meeting room, how can I make a reservation?
Meeting rooms can be reserved on a 1 or 2 day basis at $1,000 per day. We also offer complimentary use of the meeting rooms on an hourly basis, depending on availability. Please contact us if you are interested in reserving a meeting room.

NE Materials Show FAQ

What are the show hours?
Setup hours/Move-in:
– Monday, February 18th, 2025: 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
– Tuesday, February 19th, 2025: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Exhibition hours:
– Tuesday, February 19th, 2025: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
– Wednesday, February 20th, 2025: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where is the show?
SOWA Power Station
550 Harrison Ave,
Boston, MA 02118

I need electricity/AV services at my booth, where can I order this?
Electricity is included and readily available throughout the hall. We suggest bringing an extension cord if you plan to use electricity. Our AV Vendor can be reached here.
I need to ship our samples and display, what is the address for the advance warehouse?
The NE Material Show
COMPANY NAME/BOOTH #
ABF Freight
c/o Corp Events NE
150 Manley St.
West Bridgewater, Ma 02379

You will need to print shipping labels here.

NW Materials Show FAQ

What are the show hours?
Setup hours/Move-in:
– Tuesday, February 11th, 2025: 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
– Wednesday, February 12th, 2025: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Exhibition hours:
– Wedhesday, February 12th, 2025: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
– Thursday, February 13th, 2025: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where is the show?
Oregon Convention Center
Hall D/E
777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Portland, OR 97232

I need to ship our samples and display, what is the address for the advance warehouse?
To: NW MATERIALS SHOW MGMT (Your company name here)
c/o Fern
Fern Exposition
6700 NE 59th Place
Portland, OR 97218

You will need to print shipping labels here.