FAQs

No one under the age of 16 will be allowed on the exhibit floor. Proof of age will be required. No strollers, baby carriages or baby packs. NO EXCEPTIONS.

To protect our exhibitors and speakers, unauthorized photography or video recording is not allowed on the Expo Floor or in Conference Session rooms at SIAL America without first obtaining permission from the exhibitor or speaker. Violators will be removed from the show.

The Las Vegas Convention Center has a parking fee of $10 per day. Daily parking has in-and-out privileges if space is available. Overnight parking is not permitted. A map of the Las Vegas Convention Center campus with parking lot locations can be found here.

The closest parking lot to SIAL America 2023 is Diamond Lot.

Wheelchair and/or scooter rentals are available at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) in the FedEx business center. Located in the West Hall lower lobby and the Central Hall grand lobby. The business centers are open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, seven days a week; however, hours are subject to change. Please contact the FedEx Office Business Center at 702-943-6780 for additional information.

Yes, there will be an assortment of food available at the Convention Center from the Convention Center cafeterias.

Free guest Wi-Fi access is available in all common areas, lobbies and meeting rooms of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Upgraded Wi-Fi can be purchased.

We’ve negotiated travel discounts and secured a limited number of reduced-rate hotel rooms to make your trip to Las Vegas affordable. Through the travel experts at onPeak, rooms at the group rate are limited and available on a first come, first-served basis. Click here for more information and to book now.

Your safety, security, and health are always our top priority. We will continue to follow the recommendations and guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as those issued by state and local officials. We will adapt and change our plans as recommendations become available, to limit potential spread most effectively.

Registration for the 2023 event is now open.  Sign up here or click on the blue ‘REGISTER’ button located at the top of the website.

Yes, you will receive a refund if you cancel by February 25, 2023 – minus a $25 processing fee.

Yes, you can register on-site. However, pre-registering for the event helps save time on-site. You can also enjoy discounted rates if you sign up by February 28, 2023.

You will receive a Registration confirmation via email. Badges will not be mailed and can be picked up at W4 North Lobby Registration Desk at the Las Vegas Convention Center during Attendee Registration Hours:

Tuesday, March 28: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday, March 29: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday, March 30: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

During the registration process, if a country outside of the United States is selected, you will have the option of requesting an invitation letter to be emailed to you.

Exhibitors will be permitted access beginning at 7:00 AM on each show day and (1) hour after show close each show day.

Nevada is a right-to-work state. Exhibitors may use full-time company personnel to set-up an exhibit, however they cannot operate heavy machinery or lift equipment. If full-time company personnel are utilized, they are required to carry photo ID as well as company identification, such as an insurance identification card or payroll stub.

Warehouse Address
Freeman will accept materials at the warehouse address beginning Friday, February 18, 2023. Materials arriving after Tuesday, March 15, 2023, will be received at the warehouse with an additional ‘after deadline’ charge.

Exhibiting Company Name / Booth #
SIAL America 2023
C/O Freeman
6675 West Sunset Road
Las Vegas, NV 89118

Warehouse hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Holidays excluded.

Direct to Show Site Address
Freeman will receive shipments at the show site address beginning Sunday, March 20, 2023. Materials arriving before this date may be refused by the facility.

Exhibiting Company Name / Booth #
SIAL America 2023
Las Vegas Convention Center
C/O Freeman
300 Convention Center Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89109

*Dates and Hours are not final and subject to change

Exhibitors may hand carry their merchandise from their personally owned vehicle (P.O.V. i.e., car, van, or SUV) in the designated area(s). Hand carry is defined as small items such as cartons or packages that one person can carry. Any mechanical assistance is limited to a small dolly. When exhibitors choose to hand carry material, they may not be permitted access to the loading dock/freight door areas or four-wheeled dolly or cart. Please refer to all the Union Rules & Regulations for Las Vegas.

Please follow this link to order booth furnishings. Create an account and you will receive a customer number that is specific to your booth number. All other exhibitor service order forms can be found in the Exhibitor Service Manual.

The service manual contains mandatory forms and information on regulations that you must adhere to at SIAL America. We recommend that you review this information with your trade show coordinator/onsite EAC. Follow this link for the Exhibitor Service Manual and other pertinent information.

Exhibitors are solely responsible for the care, custody, and control of their own exhibit space and material. Exhibitors should carry insurance for covering loss or damage to their exhibit material. Follow this link to easily purchase insurance from Total Event Insurance. More information can be found on page  5 of the Exhibitor Service Manual.

Yes, 24-hour security will be provided by Show Management throughout the entire exhibition, including set-up and tear-down. However, do not leave personal items unattended, such as purses, cameras, cell phones and other valuables.

No, electricity is not provided. All electrical must be ordered through Freeman. The deadline to receive the best price for the 2023 event is February 27, 2023. Please see the bottom of page 17 of the Exhibitor Service Manual for ordering information.

Yes, but you must adhere to the Cooking and Sampling Regulations. Exhibitors who wish to prepare and offer food samples at their booth must submit the Centerplate Food and Beverage Sampling / On-site Preparation Approval Form and follow all Southern Nevada Health Department guidelines. See pages 19-20 of the Exhibitor Service Manual for more information.

Pre-approval for the use of hanging signs and graphics must be obtained from show management through the Exhibitor Console. Hanging signs are only permitted in island booths that are 600 square feet or larger. See page 19 of the Exhibitor Service Manual for more information.

Please refer to your exhibit space contract for booth package inclusions. Booth packages include either white fabric or pvc white hard wall back walls and side rails, exhibitor identification sign, and 24-hour security.

Each company is allotted between 5 and 30 badges based on net square footage of exhibit space. All personnel accessing on the show floor are required to wear an “EXHIBITOR” badge at all times. These badges should only be used for booth staff, NOT CUSTOMERS.

After you’ve registered your staff, you will receive an email confirmation. Please save this email on your phone or print it and bring it with you to the event as all show badges will ONLY be available for pick-up onsite. Badge pick-up location is the W4 North Lobby Registration Desk at the Las Vegas Convention Center during Registration Hours.

Sunday, March 26: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Monday, March 27: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday, March 28: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday, March 29: 8:00 AM – 4:30PM
Thursday, March 30: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Once your company has paid in full for the exhibit space, you may register your staff. During the registration process, if a country outside of the United States is selected, you will have the option of requesting an invitation letter to be emailed to you.

Have your freight delivered to the Freeman Advanced Warehouse and receive the following:

• Freight delivered to your booth before setup begins
• No check-in or waiting at the marshaling yard
• Free storage 30 days in advance of the show

We partner with the below vendors to provide services:

• a2z – Official Show Planner/Floorplan Vendor
• Freeman – Official Decorator
• onPeak – Official Housing Vendor
• Maritz Global/Experient – Official Registration Vendor
• Reach Marketing – Exclusive List Vendor

SIAL America 2023 offers a variety of ways to stand out from the competition and drive buyers to your booth. With a mix of affordable, effective advertising and sponsorship opportunities, you are sure to stand out and get the attention of buyers. Pre-show, on-site and post-show opportunities are available. Contact your account executive for more information or visit this page for more information.

SIAL America is a B2B trade show and is not open to the general public.