NIBA Annual Convention Expo
Attendees say year after year that the number one benefit of attending the Annual Convention is networking. The 2026 Expo is the premier opportunity to meet with business leaders from all aspects of the belting industry.
Exhibit space is limited and sold on a first-come, first-served basis according to payment date with priority given to NIBA Annual Convention sponsors at the Gold Level and above.
New this Year: NIBA is utilizing the ExpoGenie platform so exhibitors can choose their own booth space! Once you have registered for your booth, your main booth contact will receive an ExpoGenie invitation to join and log in to the platform. Your main booth contact will receive a second email when it is your turn to choose your booth location.
The ExpoGenie platform will include:
- Task List with deadlines
- Expo Floorplan to choose your booth location
- Freeman Exhibitor Kit with warehouse shipping information
- Freeman ordering link
- Encore AV order link for power, etc.
All booth participants must be registered for the NIBA Annual Convention. The cost of a 10 ft x 10 ft exhibit space is $1,350 USD in addition to the Convention registration fees.
Booth Description:
Each 10’ x10’ booth package consists of:
- 8’ high back wall
- 3’ high side drape
- A 6’ x 30” H draped table
- 2 Limerick side chairs
- A wastebasket
- Booth identification sign
- Note: Exhibit Hall is carpeted
NIBA Demo Lounge:
Sponsors & Exhibitors can display equipment within the two centrally located Demo Lounges featured in the Exhibit Hall to showcase equipment. Space is limited. Sponsors will have priority placement.
Display and Promotion Guidelines: Only belting and belting related accessories may be displayed at the Convention Expo. All displays, signs, and product samples must fit within the 10’ x 10’ booth perimeter. Nothing in the booth shall exceed 8’ in height.
Samples, souvenirs, and promotional items may be distributed from your booth; however, NIBA policy states that cash prize offers are not allowed.
Please be sure to include your competitors in your registration details. Every effort will be made to keep competitors as widely spaced as possible.
Cancellation Policy: All Expo Booth commitments are non-refundable.
Expo
Friday, September 4th
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Not sure who from your company is attending yet? You can register for your Expo booth separately from your attendee registration.
Single 10' x 10' Booth: $1,350
Double Booth 10' x 20': $2,700
Schedule and Location:
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Pacific Ballroom, North Tower, First Floor
7:00am - 9:00am Setup
8:00am - 9:00am Breakfast in the Pacific Ballroom Foyer
9:00am - 1:00pm Expo
11:00am - 2:00pm Closing Event in the Expo Hall
1:00pm - 2:00pm Lunch in the Pacific Ballroom Foyer
1:00pm - 5:00pm Teardown
