NAB Show Exhibitor FAQ’s

Click here to submit your participation request to connect with a member of the NAB Sales Team. 

Absolutely! Add your company to the Better Booth List (BBL) through your exhibitor dashboard and the NAB Sales Team will reach out if a better location becomes available.

Dec 31, 2021 – 100%

Payments can be made in through your exhibitor dashboard.  

Please reach out to our NAB Show Sales team about any changes to your account. All inquiries can go to exhibit@nab.org.  

The NAB Show Rules and Regulations are listed on the Exhibit Services page. Exhibitors must comply with all Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) rules and regulations.

As Las Vegas is a union city, be sure to check out the Work Rules and Labor Union Regulations Guide.  This is also very helpful for your EAC (Exhibitor Appointed Contractor). 

The Exhibitor Manual is live.  Check the exhibit services page for updates.

As Las Vegas is a union city, be sure to check out the Work Rules and Labor Union Regulations Guide.  This is also very helpful for your EAC (Exhibitor Appointed Contractor) 

Make your life easier with an NAB Show Turnkey package!  Simply just show up and focus on gaining leads and expanding your business through one of our turnkey packages today.  

Check out Freeman’s Product & Services page to see all the great services you can include in your booth!  

You receive (8) Exhibitor Badges per 100 sq. ft. (9 sq. m) of booth space purchased.  Each additional badge needed can be purchased for a discounted rate of $25 through your Registration Dashboard, going live in January 2022. 

For registration and exhibit hall hours, visit the Show Dates & Hours page for more information.  A $50 fee will apply per badge reprint. Badge corrections can be made free of charge by bringing the badge with the error to any Registration location. 

Each additional badge needed can be purchased for a discounted rate of $25 through your Registration Dashboard and is currently live for the NAB Show 2022. 

For all registration and exhibit hours, check out the Exhibitor Resources page.

An exhibitor badge is for company staff who are working the event and gives them access to the Exhibit Hall before and after Show Hours.  Exhibitor badges may not be used for outside vendors doing work in your booth. 
 
The Manufacturer Representative Badge is typically for a sales agent who independently sells an exhibiting company’s products, is not a direct employee of the exhibiting company, and may represent multiple companies. Manufacturer Representatives have restricted access to the Hall. 

Yes, everyone who walks on the show floor needs a badge.  Be sure to register yourself even if you are the main contact, as each person needs to be registered individually.  Exhibitors can register staff through their Registration Dashboard. 

You receive (8) Exhibitor Badges per 100 sq. ft. (9 sq. m) of booth space purchased.  Each additional badge needed can be purchased for a discounted rate of $25 through your Registration Dashboard and is currently live for the NAB Show 2022.  

Your confirmation email serves as a registration receipt, and it has an itemized breakout on it.  You can also resend yourself the confirmation email through your Exhibitor Dashboard.  

There is a $25 fee for substitutions.  The fee applies when the name on the registration is changed, after it has been completed.  Keep in mind that the $25 fee is less than the fee for an exhibit pass, for those customers who purchased one for $50. 

Invite your guests today with your customer guest pass code, which can be found in your Exhibitor Dashboard.  Registration is live but feel free to promote your code now! 

Check out our Guest Pass Marketing Assets to market your booth and invite your guests to the show. 

We will continue to be located at the LVCC in Las Vegas, Nevada into the foreseeable future. 

Sunday, April 24: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

Monday, April 25: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

Tuesday, April 26: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

Wednesday, April 27: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

Yes, you must be 16 years old in order to attend NAB Show. 

The MyShow Planner combines planning and logistics into an easy-to-use tool. Use MyShow Planner to connect with attendees. NAB Show offers various upgrades to allow you to show pictures and videos and schedule appointments.  For more details, go to ‘Advertising & Sponsorship’ in Exhibitor Dashboard.

By registering for NAB Show, you consent to NAB’s Audio / Video Policy. Photography and/or recording (including audio and video) during NAB Show is allowed for personal and private use only, and such photos and/or recordings are the exclusive property of NAB. In addition, any such photos and/or recordings of Exhibits in the Exhibit Halls may require the permission of the Exhibitor. Photos and/or recordings cannot be copied, altered, sold, exhibited or further distributed without NAB’s prior written consent. NAB retains the right to revoke consent. No disruptions due to photography and/or recording shall be allowed and violators may lose attendance privileges. Photography and/or recording are prohibited in NAB Show, sessions. 

Freeman is the official general contractor for NAB Show.  Contact Freeman at exhibitorsupport@freeman.com or call at (888) 508-5054 

Monday, April 18: Targeted Exhibitor Move-In 

Thursday, April 21: All Lobby booths must be set up by 5 p.m. 

Saturday, April 23: All booths must be set up by 5 p.m. 

Wednesday, April 27: Exhibitor move-out 2-8 p.m. 

Thursday, April 28: Exhibitor move-out 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

Friday, April 29: Exhibitor move-out 6:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; All exhibitor material must be removed from the hall by 5 p.m. 

The NAB Show Rules and Regulations are listed on the Exhibit Services page.   As Las Vegas is a union city, be sure to check out the Work Rules and Labor Union Regulations Guide.  This is also very helpful for your EAC (Exhibitor Appointed Contractor). 

You should fly into McCarran International Airport (LAS).  

Unfortunately, we do not offer that this year.  

Yes!  NAB Show works with our official housing partner, Expovision to provide reduced rates and various benefits for staying in the NAB Show Housing Block.  Click here to book today. 

Please be aware that companies may solicit you and imply or indicate an affiliation with NAB Show, claiming to have hotel rooms available at supposedly significant discounts. These companies are NOT affiliated with NAB Show and therefore you put yourself at financial risk if you provide them your credit card information or complete a wire transfer.  

They often have hidden costs, charge you in full at the time of reservation, and may not provide the hotel reservations promised. Reservations made through any agency other than Expovision will be at your own risk.  

Only Expovision can guarantee the best rates and safe transactions for housing at NAB Show. 

Yes, there are!  Purchase a pass today for a discounted rate through your registration dashboard.  Your badge is your monorail pass. You just scan it at the station. Your registration confirmation should note whether there is badge pickup at your hotel.  

The Exhibitor Manual is currently live for the NAB Show 2022.  Check the exhibit services page for updates. 

You can find the Exhibitor Dashboard on the Exhibit Services Homepage linked from the header bar and also listed as a tile. 

The Exhibitor Dashboard is the best place to start as it includes all information around show services.  It is where you will make booth payments, update company profile and have a single sign on to Exhibitor Registration Portal.  

The Exhibitor Manual is the Freeman Online Portal which includes ALL show services, even vendors that are not Freeman.  If you need floral, internet, security, you can find all of that in the Shop Products and Services section of the Exhibitor Manual. 

Freeman has created a checklist for exhibitors to provide a smooth NAB show experience. Take a look here to make sure you’re on track. 

Lights Out Requests are available in the Freeman Service Kit. We’ve also included the request here. 

Booth Payments can be made through the Exhibitor Dashboard. Once logging into the Exhibitor Dashboard, there will be a tile that says Booth Information, Account Information & Payments. By clicking on this tile, there will be multiple options including the tile “Submit Payments / Download Invoice”.  

NAB Show welcomes all international exhibitors and attendees to join us in Vegas!  Click here for full details on our Letter of Invitation Information.  A letter of invitation will be sent to the email address that you use during your registration. The letter will be automatically sent to your email when you finish registering and paying online. You will have to take the invitation letter along with a visa application to a US consulate in your country. That US consulate will review your application and determine whether a visa will be granted. 

The export directory is created from Exhibitors that indicate that they would like to be listed as a company that would like to export goods.

• Carpet  
• Liability Insurance 

NAB encourages every booth to design in its own unique way. Please follow our Rules and Regulations to make sure that your booth is following the LVCC building protocols. Also check out the Freeman Service Kit for any products or services you may need. 

Linear Booth:  

• 8 ft. (2.44m) = Maximum height of display in rear half of booth 
• 4 ft. (1.22m) = Maximum height of display in front half of booth 
• Hanging signs and trusses are NOT PERMITTED 

Corner Booth:  

• 8 ft. (2.44m) = Maximum height of display in rear half of booth 
• 4 ft. (1.22m) = Maximum height of display in front half of booth 
• Hanging signs and trusses are NOT PERMITTED 

Perimeter Booth:  

• 12 ft. (3.66m) = Maximum height of display in rear half of booth 
• 4 ft. (1.22m) = Maximum height of display in front half of booth 
• Hanging signs and trusses are NOT PERMITTED 

Island Booth: 

• Hanging trusses and signs are permitted 
• Height Limits:  
  • C1 – C2 – 20′ / 6.1m 
  • C3 – 5 – 25′ / 7.62m 
  • N1 – N4 – 25′ / 7.62m 
  • S1 – S4 – 20’/6.1m 

Split-Island Booth:  

• Hanging signs are permitted but must be set back 10 ft. (3.05m) if double-sided and 5 ft. (1.52m) if single-sided from adjacent booths and be directly over contracted space only. 
• Hanging trusses are NOT permitted 
• Height Limits:
  • C1 – C2 – 20′ / 6.1m 
  • C3 – C5 – 25′ / 7.62m 
  • N1 – N4 – 25′ / 7.62m 
  • S1 – S4 – 20′ / 6.1m 

Please check out our Rules and Regulations page to see what rules apply to your specific booth space. 

Offer your customers and prospects a Free* Exhibits Pass ($159 value) with your unique Guest Pass code. Increase traffic to your booth while exhibiting at the Show and build a list of qualified leads.  Invite customers and prospects to enter your code when registering for the Show, for more information click here.  Log into your Exhibitor Dashboard to get your code. Don’t know your Exhibitor Dashboard login? Contact us at nabexhibtservices@nab.org.  

All official NAB Show Exhibitors receive a complimentary online directory listing. This listing includes your company information, booth location, product categories and more. This is the most-used information by Attendees leading up to, during and after the Show.  Update your public listing in the Exhibitor Dashboard or to upgrade your standard listing, contact Map Your Show.