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January 20 to January 22, 2027
Broward County Convention Center
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida | USA
Exhibitor Move-In & Move-Out
Tropical Plant International Expo | January 20–22, 2027
Broward County Convention Center | Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exhibitor Move-In Schedule
Exhibitors are assigned a specific day and time to unload. **Please check your assigned move-in time on the Move-In Floorplan**, available in the Exhibitor Maps & Resources section below, before traveling to the convention center.
Friday, January 15, 2027
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Special move-in: Island booths 20' × 30' or larger and exhibitors with oversized materials. There will be no access to booth set up over the weekend. Booth set up will resume on Monday January 18, 2027. Water for plants will not be available until Monday.
Exhibitors displaying large trucks must have those vehicles parked on Friday.
Friday Arrival Exception
No marshaling yard on Friday. Drivers should proceed directly to the convention center loading docks.
Monday, January 18, 2027
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Scheduled exhibitor move-in.
Marshaling Yard Required
All trucks and personally owned vehicles (POVs) must report to the marshaling yard first.
Tuesday, January 19, 2027
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Scheduled exhibitor move-in.
Marshaling Yard Required
All trucks and personally owned vehicles (POVs) must report to the marshaling yard first.
Additional Move-In Hours
Exhibitors may continue working in their booths until 8:00 PM on Monday and Tuesday evenings.
Exhibitors requiring move-in assistance must be in line before 3:00 PM.
Exhibitor Maps & Resources
Download the documents needed for move-in, shipping, and move-out.
Move-In Instructions
Bringing Your Own Materials & Needing Dock Access
Each exhibitor is assigned a specific day and time to unload. Arriving early or late may cause delays or result in being moved to the end of the line.
If you need to change your assigned time or date, contact the TPIE office immediately at 1-800-375-3642 or email FNGLA .
Marshaling Yard & Loading Dock Procedures
Except for the Friday special move-in, vehicles requiring dock access must report to the marshaling yard to receive a dock pass.
The marshaling yard is located between SE 20th Street and SE 22nd Street. Trucks must pass through port security checkpoints. Drivers must have valid identification, and weapons are prohibited.
Trucks will be called to the loading docks as space becomes available. Each vehicle has 30 minutes to unload.
There is no oversized vehicle parking around the convention center. After unloading, vehicles must return to the marshaling yard.
Vehicles requiring overnight parking may drop off on Tuesday.
Move-In Assistance & Equipment
Move-in assistance and equipment are provided for exhibitors transporting their own materials in their own vehicles.
Equipment capacity is limited to 5,000 lbs. The move-in crew may refuse to move items considered unsafe.
Exhibitors may bring their own handcarts or dollies, but personal power equipment is not permitted. Please do not tip union personnel.
Late Arrival & Setup Deadline
Exhibitors arriving after scheduled move-in hours who need assistance will be moved in by the service contractor and charged.
Any exhibitor not set up by 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 19, 2027, will be considered a no-show.
Bringing Materials Without Loading Dock Access
Exhibitors who do not require loading dock access, equipment, or assistance may arrive Monday or Tuesday during move-in hours.
A parking garage is located next to the convention center.
Exhibit Hall & Service Locations
Exhibit halls are A, B, and C. EXPO Convention Contractors is located at the back of Hall C. Registration is located in Lobby B.
Shipping Information
eLogistics is the preferred carrier. For assistance, call 305-751-1234.
EXPO Convention Contractors will receive and deliver shipped materials. Material handling charges apply.
Material handling forms and shipping information begin on page 27 of the Full Exhibitor Kit .
Advance Warehouse Shipping
Receiving Dates:
December 16, 2026 – January 8, 2027
Materials received after January 8 are subject to a 25% surcharge.
EXHIBITOR NAME AND BOOTH NUMBER
Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE)
EXPO Convention Contractors, Inc.
15959 NW 15th Ave.
Miami, FL 33169
Direct-to-Show Shipping
Earliest Arrival:
Friday, January 15, 2027
Shipments delivered directly to the convention center must use this address.
EXHIBITOR NAME AND BOOTH NUMBER
Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE)
EXPO Convention Contractors, Inc.
c/o Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Exhibitor Move-Out
Move-Out: Friday, January 22, 2027
2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
No exhibits may be dismantled before 2:00 PM. Early dismantling may result in cancellation of exhibit space for the following year.
All exhibits must be completely removed by 11:00 PM Friday.
Exhibitors Needing Loading Dock Access
All vehicles requiring loading dock access must report to the marshaling yard to receive a dock pass.
The marshaling yard is located between SE 20th Street and SE 22nd Street. Trucks must pass through security checkpoints, and drivers must have valid ID.
The Dockmaster will direct vehicles to loading docks as space becomes available. Vehicles have 30 minutes to load.
Oversized vehicles must return to the marshaling yard after loading. EXPO staff will be available to assist.
Move-Out Assistance & Equipment
The move-out crew is equipped with handcarts, dollies, and forklifts with a 5,000 lb capacity. Have materials packed and ready before requesting assistance.
Personal power equipment is not permitted. Please do not tip union personnel.
Exhibitors Not Needing Dock Access
Items may be carried to vehicles in the parking garage. Carts and dollies are not permitted on unprotected floors.
Shipping Materials After the Show
Materials shipped through a common carrier will be handled by EXPO Convention Contractors. Material handling charges apply.
Contact EXPO or eLogistics at 305-751-1234 for details.
Selling or Donating Booth Materials
Buyers must understand the move-out process and have a receipt. Required forms will be available at the show.
General Information
Children
Children under 16 are not permitted on the exhibit floor during move-in or move-out.
Exhibitor Personnel
Exhibitors must have adequate staff for setup, teardown, and supervision.
Security & Identification
Keep valid identification with you at all times. Drivers entering port security checkpoints must present valid ID.
