Welcome to the 2026 International Potato Technology Expo EXHIBITOR Kit
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.
Booth Staff Registration
You will receive an email from MICROSPEC with your login credentials and instructions to register your booth staff.
If you have any questions regarding registration, please email EmilyA@mpeshows.com
Complimentary Passes For Clients
As an exhibitor in the show, you have a unique Promo Code for Complimentary Registration which you are encouraged to share to invite clients, coworkers (who are not working in the booth), as well as friends, and family to the show. It’s unlimited to use, and a great way to bring your network in without any cost to you!
If you would like an eInvite Template, Social Media graphic or have any questions regarding registration, please email EmilyA@mpeshows.com
Lead Retrieval
MicroSpec, the official lead retrieval service provider for the event, offers you a fast, easy and reliable electronic method of capturing sales leads.
For more information and to order your lead retrieval unit(s) please Click Here.
Early Bird Ordering Deadline: February 12th, 2026.
Show Decorator: Global Convention Services
Global Convention Services is the show decorator and provides carpet, tables, chairs, cleaning, signage etc.
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.
Shipping
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.
a) Exhibitor shall obtain and maintain at its own expense a comprehensive general liability and all risk property insurance policy acceptable to MPE for the period commencing on the first move-in date and terminating on the last move-out date. The policy shall name MPE as additional insured and insure Exhibitor against all claims of any kind arising from or in any way connected with Exhibitor’s presence or operations at the Show. The policy shall provide coverage of at least $1,000,000 for each separate occurrence. At the request of MPE, Exhibitor shall provide MPE with a certificate of insurance verifying the policy.
b) Exhibitor is responsible to insure and protect its own exhibit, personnel, display and materials from any damage or loss through theft, fire, accident or other cause and accepts all risks associated with the use of the exhibit space and its environs. Exhibitor shall not make any claim or demand or take any legal action, whatsoever, against MPE, the Show sponsors or the facility in which the Show is held, for any loss, damage or injury howsoever caused, to Exhibitor, its officers, directors, agents, representatives, and employees or their respective property.
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.
Enhance Your Company's Online Exhibitor Listing
Maximize your business’s exposure and attract more customers by upgrading your exhibitor listing. As an exhibitor, you have a basic listing live on the website, and now you can Enhance It! This is included in the contracted space cost and is no additional charge.
Within 24 hours, you will receive an automated email providing a link to elevate your listing. This link gives you the flexibility to make updates and changes to your listing as frequently as you like until one day after the show ends. Your listing will stay active for as long as you participate in the show.
If you have any questions regarding the online exhibitor listing or if you do not receive the email with the link, please email our Digital Coordinator at JenK@mpeshows.com.
Digital Marketing Kit
#LETSGETSOCIAL
Share your show pics with us.
Hashtag: #PotatoExpo
Including assets mentioning your participation in the show either through your existing email marketing efforts or by adding a small banner to your website is a great, free way to invite potential customers to meet you face-to-face on our show floor.
Click Here for the 2026 Digital Marketing Kit (which includes logos, social assets, and other digital marketing materials).
Facebook Event Reminder: 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 ticket sales 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.
