Welcome to the 2026 International Potato Technology Expo EXHIBITOR GUIDE
February 26 - 27, 2026 Eastlink Centre
The International Potato Technology Expo does not print or mail the Exhibitor Guide. All information can be found in the Exhibitor Guide and the links below.
Additional Questions? Contact Shawn Murphy, Show Manager 506-300-4117 | ShawnM@MPEshows.com
Exhibitor Guide
Please note that this page is always being updated as new information becomes available
Full Exhibitor Kit
For a full list of show rules and regulations please read the exhibitor guide:
NEW: WHEN YOU ARRIVE FOR MOVE-IN PLEASE CHECK IN WITH SHOW PERSONNEL BEFORE SETTING UP.
MOVE-IN
Tuesday, February 24th(BY APPOINTMENT ONLY) Reserved for heavy equipment or specialty move-in, by appointment only. Wednesday, February 25th(9am to 6pm) All exhibits must be complete by 6pm on Wednesday, February 25th. Aisle carpets will be laid at 6pm Wednesday. Absolutely no dollies will be permitted on the show floor after that time. All freight must be shipped to the facility Tuesday, February 24th. (9am to 5pm)
Please contact Shawn Murphy at ShawnM@mpeshows.comor 506-300-4117 to make arrangements if you require Tuesday, February 24th to setup your display.
MOVE-OUT
Friday, February 27th
4:00pm – 10:00pm
IMPORTANT NOTICES
If freight is still on the show floor Friday at 10pm, Show Management reserves the right to ship your freight with the Official Show Carrier (Armour / Beyond Borders Logistics & Consulting Inc.) with all costs being billed to the exhibitor.
No exhibit may be removed in part or in whole prior to the close of the show at 4pm, Friday, February 27th.
Show Hours
Thursday, February 26th
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday, February 27th
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Booth Guidlines
EXHIBITOR’S ADVERTISING LITERATURE AND PRODUCT BROCHURES All exhibitors will be permitted to hand out brochures if they wish to do so. However, all advertising circulars must be distributed from booths only and must not be placed or distributed outside your assigned site boundaries. Materials are not permitted to be distributed from event parking/registration areas. Only materials pertaining to the Official Exhibitor may be exhibited.
Please do not block your neighboring booths with an 8’ sidewall. No 8’ sidewalls are permitted past 6’ from your back wall, without permission of Show Management.
Exhibitor Badges
Details Coming Soon
Show Decorator: Global Convention Services
Global Convention Services is the show decorator and provides carpet, tables, chairs, cleaning, signage etc.
Advance Price Deadline : January
9, 2026 Ordering Deadline : January 16, 2026 Send completed form along with Method of Payment to info@globalcenvention.ca
Exhibitor Wifi
A free WIFI Hotspot is available through the building. Show Management cannot guarantee the stability or quality of this internet service. Please contact your internet provider to order a hard-wired service if you require a dedicated line/service.
If you have food/beverage samples or products they must be pre-approved by show management and the facility.
Direct Shipment
SHIPPING INFORMATION
DIRECT TO SHOW shipment Tuesday, February 24th 9:00am to 5:00pm All deliveries must be cosigned in the following manner: International Potato Technology Expo Exhibiting Company’s Name Booth # C/O Eastlink Centre 46 Kensington Rd Charlottetown PE C1A 5H7
ADVANCE WAREHOUSE shipment Feb 6 to Feb 20, 2026 (fees applicable) must be addressed as follows: International Potato Technology Expo Exhibiting Company’s Name Booth # C/O Global Convention Services 46 Kensington Rd Charlottetown PE C1A 5H7
It is your responsibility to arrange to ship your exhibit to the show and back to your place of business, after the show is over. Please ship during the posted move-in/move-out hours only.
Show Management is insured against public liability and property damage claims arising out of the conduct of the show. This insurance does not cover exhibitors’ property, which is placed on display at the exhibitor’s risk.
Every reasonable precaution will be taken to protect exhibitors’ properties but Show Management nor the venue accept responsibility for any losses due to fire, theft, robbery, damage, accident or other causes. Ensure you are adequately insured.
SMOKING REGULATIONS No smoking is permitted inside any building.
ALCOHOL/DRUGS REGULATIONS No alcohol may be consumed on show site other than during designated times and locations as specified in this Exhibitor Service Manual and/or on posted signage by the show facility. Alcohol consumption is strictly forbidden during all move-in and move-out hours. Additionally, the use or distribution of illegal drugs is strictly forbidden. Any persons including exhibitors, service providers, employees, attendees or anyone else working at or attending the show that does not comply with this policy will be removed from the show and their credentials will be revoked.
ANIMALS/PETS Only Service animals are allowed inside the building during event hours of the event.
HELIUM ITEMS It is not permissible to have helium-filled balloons.
Vehicles in Exhibits
If your exhibit includes a vehicle, Show Management must be informed so we can schedule a move in time. You must have a locking gas cap and you must disconnect the battery. Please leave the keys at the show office.
Digital Marketing
Share your show pics with us on Facebook:
In efforts to protect potential joint customers from fraudulent events and scammers, we request that you do not create your own Facebook Event. This helps us manage registrations for the event and ensures that our team are available to support both exhibitors and potential attendees with any questions, comments, or concerns that they have.
Please feel free to reach out to your show manager or show marketing manager with your companies’ Facebook page and we can add you as a co-host to the official event.
Show personnel will maintain a show office and show personnel will be available on the floor during move-in, all show hours and move-out.
SCAM WARNING
There have been a number of spam emails offering our attendee lists. These are scams and the senders are unauthorized to use the Marketplace Events’ name. These scammers are attempting to receive monies from exhibiting companies without providing anything in return. These emails are not approved by Marketplace Events, and Marketplace Events would never ask for bank information or other sensitive information over email.
CLICK HERE for more information. Common Scam Types to Be Aware Of: - Online website listing - Visitor list for sale - Hotel bookings - Advertising
Contact the Show Team
If you need assistance before, during, or after the show, pleaseclick hereto contact a member of the show team. On site, show personnel will maintain a show office and will be available on the floor during move-in, all show hours and move-out.
