Conference Agenda
A guide to exhibitor setup, exhibit hours, and key events.


For Exhibitors and Business Representatives

Refer to the Conference App for full session details.


Key Exhibitor Times

Setup Deadline: Monday, 9:45 a.m.

Exhibits Open: Monday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Exhibits Open: Tuesday 7:00 a.m. – Noon

Dismantle: Tuesday Noon – 1:30 p.m.




General Schedule


Sunday, June 7



Exhibitor Setup and Check-In

3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Exhibitor check-in available at the Exhibitor Registration Desk. Exhibitors may check in and begin setup any time after 3:00 p.m. and must complete setup by Monday at 9:45 a.m.


Exhibitors who pre-ordered a Monday boxed lunch will receive their lunch ticket at check-in.


Monday , June 8



7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Registration Desk Open

Full Conference Business Representatives may check in at any time.


8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Pre-Conference Workshops

Sponsors of workshops should plan to attend.


9:45 a.m.

Exhibitors must complete setup and check in by this time.


10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open


11:30 a.m. – Noon

Boxed Lunch Pickup (for those who pre-ordered). Bring your lunch ticket to the Westbrook Room.


Potential High-Traffic Break Times

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.


Important Security Reminder

Exhibits are located in open hotel public spaces. Please do not leave valuables unattended or out overnight. Items may be mistaken for giveaways. Additional security will be present Monday night, but GSBA is not responsible for lost or missing items.


Tuesday, June 9


7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Registration Desk Open

All Full Conference Business Representatives should check in if they have not already.


7:00 a.m. – Noon

Exhibit Hall Open


7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast (no ticket required)


7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.

Voluntary Time of Inspiration

Verelst Room, 2nd Floor


8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

First General Session

Regency Ballroom, 2nd Floor

Session sponsors should plan to attend.


10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. - Potential High-Traffic Break Time

Refreshment Break (no ticket required)


10:45 a.m.

Second General Session

Regency Ballroom, 2nd Floor

Session sponsors should plan to attend. Additional attendees welcome if space is available.


11:45 a.m. – Noon

Attendees transition from Regency Ballroom to Harborside Ballroom.


Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Lunch in Harborside Ballroom (River Street Level)

For those who pre-ordered. Exhibitors who pre-ordered a plated lunch should bring their ticket.


Noon – 1:30 p.m.

Exhibit Dismantle

Exhibitors may dismantle booths and remove materials. Bell staff may be able to store items if needed.


Please do not dismantle before noon.


1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Third General Session

Regency Ballroom, 2nd Floor

Session sponsors should plan to attend. Additional attendees welcome if space is available.


3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Delegate Assembly and Breakout Sessions - business representatives welcome to attend.


Delegate Assembly – Regency Ballroom, 2nd Floor

Breakout Sessions – Scarbrough Rooms, Lobby Level