Yes. Equipment staging will begin on Thursday, January 30 at Principal Park.
Free trailer parking is available at Principal Park. Parking trailers in lots near the Iowa Events Center during the expo is prohibited.
Yes, weather permitting pressure washing is available.
Wi-Fi is included with your booth rental. Hardwired internet must be ordered in advance through Iowa Events Center. Please refer to the booth services order form in your Exhibitor Hub task list on the event portal site.
Electrical service must be ordered in advance through Iowa Events Center.  Please refer to the booth services order form in your task list on the Exhibitor Hub event portal site.

Freeman Decorating handles all inbound/outbound shipments for the Iowa Events Center, and will receive freight up to 30 days prior to the start of the expo. Shipments must be prepaid and addressed to:

Exhibiting Company Name / Booth #
Iowa Ag Expo C/O TForce Freight 
Freeman
5570 NE 17th St.
Des Moines, IA 50313

Insurance can be purchased through RainProtection. Please refer to the Liability Insurance link in your Exhibitor Hub on the event portal site.
Electronic needs can be ordered through the events center booth services. Please refer to the booth services task in your Exhibitor Hub on the event portal site.
Your booth includes a table and 2 chairs. Additional booth furnishings can be purchased through Freeman Decorating. Please refer to the booth furnishings task in your Exhibitor Hub on the event portal site.
If you purchased the Enhanced Logo and Company Listing, you can upload your logo into your Exhibitor Hub on the event portal site and our team will take it from there! The recommended logo size is 360x360.
Log into your account using the company password provided to you and click on Marketing Gallery from the top menu bar.

Each user in the event portal site creates their own password. We do not assign or save individual passwords to this site. Log in to the event portal site/Exhibitor Hub and click on Forgot Password/First Time Login to receive a secure email password link. Passwords must be a minimum of 6 characters, including uppercase, lowercase, number, and special characters.

In the Exhibitor Hub you will find instructions to update your profile. To complete a task, click on the task name to upload/enter information. Remember to Save!

IF a task does not pertain to your company, you can manually check it off (strike through) the list by clicking in the circle/bubble to the left of the task name!

Check your progress in the Exhibitor Hub by viewing the progress tracker bar shown below your company profile!

The Exhibitor Name Badge Request Form is on your Task List in the Company Exhibitor Hub of the event portal site.

Freeman Decorating handles all inbound/outbound shipments for the Iowa Events Center, and will receive freight up to 30 days prior to the start of the expo. Shipments must be prepaid and addressed to:

Exhibiting Company Name / Booth #
Iowa Ag Expo C/O TForce Freight 
Freeman
5570 NE 17th St.
Des Moines, IA 50313

The Iowa Events Center and Freeman Decorating will assist with your return shipping. Shipments must be properly packaged and labeled for outbound shipping and left in your booth space for pick up. Please ensure all outgoing paperwork is complete for your carrier.
Expo staff will facilitate move in forklifting beginning at 9:00 am on February 2, and during move out. 

The expo closes at 3:00 pm on Thursday, February 6. Exhibitors are not permitted to remove exhibits or any part thereof prior to the close of the expo. More information can be found in the Rules and General Information in your Exhibitor Hub on the event portal site.

Iowa Ag Expo staff will provide further move out information prior to Thursday.

Free trailer parking is available at Principal Park. Parking trailers in lots near the Iowa Events Center during the expo is prohibited.
Please call 515.223.5119 or visit the expo office in Room 321, on the main level of the Convention Center.
Free parking is available at Principal Park, 1 Line Drive, Des Moines, with shuttle service to the Iowa Events Center. Paid parking is available in the lot North of the Community Choice Convention Center, the 5th Street parking ramp, and the 7th Street parking ramp. 

The shuttle runs every 10-15 minutes. Note that traffic delays may impact shuttle times.
Tuesday and Wednesday

  • Pick-up/Drop-off: 
    8:00 am - 11:30 am Principal Park to Wells Fargo Arena drop-off (NE corner at 2nd & Crocker)
    11:30 am - 5:00 pm Principal Park to Wells Fargo Arena drop-off (NW entrance at 3rd & Crocker)

Thursday

  • Pick-up/Drop-off:
    8:00 am - 11:30 am Principal Park to Wells Fargo Arena drop-off (NE corner at 2nd & Crocker)
    11:30 am - 2:30 pm Principal Park to Wells Fargo Arena drop-off (NW corner at 3rd & Crocker)
  • Return to Principal Park:
    2:30 pm - 3rd Street near the Skywalk
     


 

Your booth number can be found on various communications, including your contract, from iowaagexpo@ineda.com, and also in your Exhibitor Hub. Please refer to online maps for the physical location of your booth.
Please refer to your contract documents to determine what is included with your booth space.
Free trailer parking is available at Principal Park. Parking trailers in lots near the Iowa Events Center during the expo is prohibited.
Yes, weather permitting pressure washing is available.
Expo staff will facilitate move in forklifting beginning at 9:00 am on February 2, and during move out. 
Wi-Fi is included with your booth rental. Hardwired internet must be ordered in advance through Iowa Events Center. Please refer to the booth services order form in your Exhibitor Hub task list on the event portal site.
Electrical service must be ordered in advance through Iowa Events Center.  Please refer to the booth services order form in your task list on the Exhibitor Hub event portal site.

Freeman Decorating handles all inbound/outbound shipments for the Iowa Events Center, and will receive freight up to 30 days prior to the start of the expo. Shipments must be prepaid and addressed to:

Exhibiting Company Name / Booth #
Iowa Ag Expo C/O TForce Freight 
Freeman
5570 NE 17th St.
Des Moines, IA 50313

The Iowa Events Center and Freeman Decorating will assist with your return shipping. Shipments must be properly packaged and labeled for outbound shipping and left in your booth space for pick up. Please ensure all outgoing paperwork is complete for your carrier.

The expo closes at 3:00 pm on Thursday, February 6. Exhibitors are not permitted to remove exhibits or any part thereof prior to the close of the expo. More information can be found in the Rules and General Information in your Exhibitor Hub on the event portal site.

Iowa Ag Expo staff will provide further move out information prior to Thursday.

Insurance can be purchased through RainProtection. Please refer to the Liability Insurance link in your Exhibitor Hub on the event portal site.
Please call 515.223.5119 or visit the expo office in Room 321, on the main level of the Convention Center.
Electronic needs can be ordered through the events center booth services. Please refer to the booth services task in your Exhibitor Hub on the event portal site.
Your booth includes a table and 2 chairs. Additional booth furnishings can be purchased through Freeman Decorating. Please refer to the booth furnishings task in your Exhibitor Hub on the event portal site.
If you purchased the Enhanced Logo and Company Listing, you can upload your logo into your Exhibitor Hub on the event portal site and our team will take it from there! The recommended logo size is 360x360.
Free parking is available at Principal Park, 1 Line Drive, Des Moines, with shuttle service to the Iowa Events Center. Paid parking is available in the lot North of the Community Choice Convention Center, the 5th Street parking ramp, and the 7th Street parking ramp. 

The shuttle runs every 10-15 minutes. Note that traffic delays may impact shuttle times.
Tuesday and Wednesday

  • Pick-up/Drop-off: 
    8:00 am - 11:30 am Principal Park to Wells Fargo Arena drop-off (NE corner at 2nd & Crocker)
    11:30 am - 5:00 pm Principal Park to Wells Fargo Arena drop-off (NW entrance at 3rd & Crocker)

Thursday

  • Pick-up/Drop-off:
    8:00 am - 11:30 am Principal Park to Wells Fargo Arena drop-off (NE corner at 2nd & Crocker)
    11:30 am - 2:30 pm Principal Park to Wells Fargo Arena drop-off (NW corner at 3rd & Crocker)
  • Return to Principal Park:
    2:30 pm - 3rd Street near the Skywalk
     


 

The Iowa Events Center is a multi level facility with elevators.
No. Please plan to rent or bring personal mobility equipment to the Expo.

Each user in the event portal site creates their own password. We do not assign or save individual passwords to this site. Log in to the event portal site/Exhibitor Hub and click on Forgot Password/First Time Login to receive a secure email password link. Passwords must be a minimum of 6 characters, including uppercase, lowercase, number, and special characters.

In the Exhibitor Hub you will find instructions to update your profile. To complete a task, click on the task name to upload/enter information. Remember to Save!

IF a task does not pertain to your company, you can manually check it off (strike through) the list by clicking in the circle/bubble to the left of the task name!

Check your progress in the Exhibitor Hub by viewing the progress tracker bar shown below your company profile!

Log into your account using the company password provided to you and click on Marketing Gallery from the top menu bar.
The Exhibitor Name Badge Request Form is on your Task List in the Company Exhibitor Hub of the event portal site.
Free parking is available at Principal Park, 1 Line Drive, Des Moines, with shuttle service to the Iowa Events Center. Paid parking is available in the lot North of the Community Choice Convention Center, the 5th Street parking ramp, and the 7th Street parking ramp. 

The shuttle runs every 10-15 minutes. Note that traffic delays may impact shuttle times.
Tuesday and Wednesday

  • Pick-up/Drop-off: 
    8:00 am - 11:30 am Principal Park to Wells Fargo Arena drop-off (NE corner at 2nd & Crocker)
    11:30 am - 5:00 pm Principal Park to Wells Fargo Arena drop-off (NW entrance at 3rd & Crocker)

Thursday

  • Pick-up/Drop-off:
    8:00 am - 11:30 am Principal Park to Wells Fargo Arena drop-off (NE corner at 2nd & Crocker)
    11:30 am - 2:30 pm Principal Park to Wells Fargo Arena drop-off (NW corner at 3rd & Crocker)
  • Return to Principal Park:
    2:30 pm - 3rd Street near the Skywalk
     


 

The Iowa Events Center is a multi level facility with elevators.
No. Please plan to rent or bring personal mobility equipment to the Expo.