Exhibitor Service Center

Each Standard Exhibit includes:

• One 8’ x 10’ space that includes one draped table (6’ long, 30” tall), two chairs and one trash can.
• One sign identifying your company name.
• Two all-access conference badges.
• Inclusion in the exhibitor listing located on the ANCOR Connect ’26 mobile app.
• Inclusion in the exhibitor listing located in the printed ANCOR Connect ‘26 program guide.
• Inclusion in the exhibitor listing located on ANCOR’s website.
• A full conference attendee list, furnished following the conclusion of the conference.

Each Activation Exhibit includes:

• One area or room in a high-traffic area that includes, at a minimum, two tables, four chairs and a trash can.
• One sign identifying your company name.
• Three all-access conference badges.
• Inclusion in the exhibitor listing located on the ANCOR Connect ’26 mobile app.
• Inclusion in the exhibitor listing located in the printed ANCOR Connect ‘26 program guide.
• Inclusion in the exhibitor listing located on ANCOR’s website.
• A full conference attendee list, furnished following the conclusion of the conference.

NOTE: All times are tentative and subject to change.

Monday, April 20, 2026

9 am
Level 3 Exhibit Setup

4 pm
Level 2 Exhibit Setup

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

7 am
Level 5 Exhibit Setup

12-5:30 pm
Exhibits Open

6:30-8 pm
Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Areas

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

7:30 am-5 pm
Exhibits Open

8-8:45 am
Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Areas

9:45 am, 1:30 pm & 3 pm
Networking Breaks with Exhibitors

5-8 pm
Exhibit Tear Down

All confirmed exhibitors will receive an email introducing you to the ANCOR Connect ’26 Exhibit Director, Christy Andrews, who will be overseeing all logistical details for our exhibitors, including making sure your two allotted personnel are registered. For personnel questions, please email Christy Andrews.

If you wish to have additional personnel at ANCOR Connect ’26, please note the following fees:

• ANCOR member – early bird (on or before January 9, 2026): $1,025
• Non-member – early bird (on or before January 9, 2026): $1,500
• ANCOR member – standard (on or after January 10, 2026): $1,495
• Non-member – standard (on or after January 10, 2026): $2,500

If you have personnel changes between the time you register and when you arrive at ANCOR Connect ’26, no worries, those changes will be handled onsite at the dedicated exhibitor registration area.

Upon arrival for exhibitor set up on Monday, April 20, you will find the dedicated exhibitor registration area, which will be staffed to accommodate our valued exhibitors. This will be the only location for exhibitors to register.

All ANCOR Connect ’26 exhibit tables must be staffed during official exhibit hours by designated representatives, all of whom must be registered and wear the provided name badges while in the exhibit area.

Exhibiting companies request and obtain name badges at the exhibitor registration area upon arrival at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. This will be for distribution only to the exhibiting company’s employees who will staff their exhibit space during exhibit hours. Name badges will include the employee’s name and the exhibiting company’s name. Exhibitors must wear name badges at all times to access the various components of the conference, including education and plenary sessions.

Once you provide the names of your exhibit personnel, no changes can be made prior to the event. Any changes to those names will be made onsite upon arrival at the ANCOR Connect exhibitor registration area at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport.

Note: Name badges will not grant exhibit personnel access to special ticketed events, such as the ANCOR Foundation Reception; separate tickets for these events are available for purchase.

Shipping to ANCOR Connect ‘26

Exhibitors will need to request delivery directly through FedEx to the exhibit space or pick up your packages in the onsite business center. Shipping instructions can be found in this document. For payment, FedEx accepts cash, check, major credit cards, FedEx Office Print account, FedEx Shipping account or guest room charges. Payment can be made over the phone or in person. Please note that delivery and pick up will be handled in the order requested (i.e., scheduling a pickup from the hotel will not expedite your shipment as it will be scheduled in order with the other outgoing shipments).

Please feel free to email Christy Andrews with questions.

Select audiovisual and other equipment to enhance your exhibit space is available through Encore, the Omni Boston Hotel’s in-house A/V services vendor, using its EventNow platform. To see options and pricing, and to place your order, visit the EventNow space for ANCOR Connect ’26.

ANCOR is offering exhibitors electronic lead retrieval functionality through LeadPod Pro, with pricing starting at $485:

• Early bird (on or before January 9, 2026): $485
• Standard (January 10-April 20, 2026): $535
• Onsite (on or after April 21, 2026): $585
• Discount for purchasing multiple units/licenses: $100

Information on how to participate will be sent to all confirmed exhibitors. If you have additional questions, please email Christy Andrews.

In addition to having an exhibit space at ANCOR Connect ‘26, ANCOR offers a wide array of additional opportunities to brand your products and services, by sponsoring a component of the conference, an adjacent event, a space within the event venue, or swag that will be available to attendees. If you are interested in learning more about these opportunities, please review our Sponsor & Exhibitor Prospectus, available on the Sponsor & Exhibit tab of the ANCOR Connect ’26 website.

You can also email Mariana Nork to discuss what might be the best fit for your company, based on your marketing objectives.

ANCOR wants all exhibitors at ANCOR Connect ’26 to have a positive experience. In that spirit, all confirmed exhibitors will receive a calendar invitation to participate in a Zoom meeting with ANCOR staff to help you “supercharge” your ANCOR Connect ’26 exhibiting experience, to be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 1 pm EDT.

The session, which will be recorded and shared with exhibitors who are unable to participate at the scheduled time, is strongly encouraged so you can get the latest updates on conference details and how to make the most of your time in Boston. All confirmed exhibitors will receive a Zoom meeting invite via email.

Lodging

Please visit the Plan Your Visit tab of the ANCOR Connect ’26 website for information about lodging options.

Airport & Ground Transportation

Getting to Boston

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is about 2.8 miles, or an 8-minute drive. The Omni is also easily accessible via MBTA, Boston’s public transit system.

Ground Transportation

Although taxi and rideshare options are available, we recommend taking public transportation to get from the airport to the Omni. Here’s how:

1. Follow the blue directional signs toward “Boston Convention & Exhibition Center / South Boston Waterfront Transportation Center.” The colorful staircase mural (shown in photo) and nearby elevator marked with the “T” lead directly to Summer Street, just steps from the Omni’s entrance.
2. Take the Silver Line (SL1) from Logan Airport directly to World Trade Center Station (no fare when leaving the airport).
3. At World Trade Center Station, take Exit 2: World Trade Center Ave / Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

If you are driving your own personal vehicle, from I-90 East, take Exit 135 toward South Boston. Follow signs for the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center / Seaport Boulevard. Turn right on D Street, then left on Summer Street.

Additional Information

For the latest information about planning your trip, we encourage you to visit the Plan Your Trip tab of the ANCOR Connect ’26 website.

General Guidelines

• Any display that isn’t a tabletop display cannot exceed the dimensions of the exhibit space, cannot encroach upon the space of adjacent exhibitors, and cannot block aisleways or lines of sight to neighboring exhibitors.
• ANCOR reserves the right to refuse (onsite at the conference) any oversized exhibits that do not conform to the above guidelines.
• ANCOR allows a maximum of three exhibit booth staff at each table at any given time (all must be fully registered).

Exhibit Acceptance

ANCOR reserves the right to accept or reject an exhibitor based on space limitations, relevance, appropriateness, or other criteria. Participation in ANCOR Connect ’26 implies acceptance of these policies.

Use of Exhibit Space

Exhibitors must confine all demonstrations or promotional activities to the limits of the exhibit space. Interference with the light and space of other exhibitors is prohibited. Exhibitors must keep sound equipment and noise low to avoid disturbing the conference and other exhibitors.

Unoccupied Space

ANCOR reserves the right to sell or occupy reserved space if said exhibit space remains unoccupied as of the inspection deadline of 10 am EDT on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Exhibit Access

ANCOR reserves the right to limit access to exhibit areas to anyone during times when the show is not officially open.

All exhibit spaces are assigned by ANCOR and the layout and exhibit space numbers are given to all confirmed exhibitors. Please consult this document to see the location of your exhibit space.

Please be assured that the assigning of spaces is done thoughtfully by taking into consideration (1) organization type (i.e., National Partner, ANCOR member, all others); (2) the order in which payment of exhibit fees occurs; and (3) the proximity of other exhibitors that are direct competitors.

Refund Policy

If, after registering and paying, an exhibitor is no longer able to attend ANCOR Connect ‘26, a request must be made in writing to ANCOR no later than March 16, 2026. The exhibitor fee will be refunded less a $250 administrative fee. There will be no refunds made after March 16, 2026.

Event Cancellation Policy

If a situation should arise in which ANCOR postpones or cancels ANCOR Connect ’26 for any reason, the following cancellation policy will take effect:

• If the conference is moved from the original date to a new date within the same calendar year, and the exhibitor is unable to attend on those new dates, a full refund will be granted.
• If the conference is canceled entirely and will not occur within the same calendar year, a full refund will be granted.
• If the conference moves to a completely virtual event, the above cancellation policy will take effect and the exhibitor will have the option to (a) participate as a virtual exhibitor, or (b) receive a full refund upon written request.

Exhibitors using an exhibitor-appointed contractor (EAC) to set up and/or tear down exhibits must comply with all of the policies of ANCOR and the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. Additionally, exhibitors using an EAC or other external vendors for these purposes must note the following:

• The exhibitor must let ANCOR know ahead of time which vendor(s) have been contracted by the exhibitor.
• ANCOR will not deal directly with any vendors working on behalf of companies that are exhibiting; ANCOR will communicate only with registered and confirmed exhibitors.
• If a vendor contacts anyone at ANCOR, they will be directed back to the confirmed exhibitor.
• If you use an external vendor, it is your responsibility to convey all hours, guidance, and policies directly to your vendors.
• If you have a vendor contracted to set up your exhibit space, they must do so during the stated hours; there will be no exceptions made and they may be asked to leave and then return during the published hours for setup or tear down.
• The confirmed exhibitor has ultimate responsibility for ensuring the exhibit space setup is completed by 11 am on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
• The vendor should not have any expectations of ANCOR staff or the staff of the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport; the vendor will work directly with the exhibitor.

Security will not be provided by ANCOR, the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, or any of the contracted hotels at which exhibitors may stay. Please do not leave valuables unattended at any time.

All exhibitors understand that neither ANCOR nor the ANCOR Connect ’26 venue maintains insurance covering the exhibitor’s property or lost revenue and it is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor to obtain such insurance.

Absolutely no hot food or food preparation is allowed in the exhibit areas of the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport without prior approval by ANCOR. Any requests to distribute food or beverages in the exhibit space must be made to ANCOR by March 23, 2026. The only exceptions are for pre-packaged candy and/or mints, which exhibitors may distribute in their exhibit space without prior authorization.

Absolutely no alcohol may be served or given away in the exhibit areas.

If you need electricity at your exhibit space, you may purchase it directly from Encore, the onsite A/V vendor at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, via their EventNow site for ANCOR Connect ’26. Exhibitors are responsible for all costs related to electricity, including equipment rental, labor, service charges and taxes.

ANCOR has secured wireless internet access within the meeting space at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport for all ANCOR Connect participants. There is no need to place a special order, nor are there any charges associated with its use.

If you have onsite printing needs, there is a FedEx Office onsite at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. If you need assistance with your printing needs at ANCOR Connect ’26, please email Christy Andrews.

Please be aware that ANCOR will not, under any circumstances, sell its exhibitor or attendee lists to any outside entities.

If you receive an email that does not come from an ANCOR email address (i.e., an address ending in @ancor.org) offering to sell you the ANCOR Connect exhibitor or attendee list, please treat it as spam; ANCOR has no relationship with the sender.

For the purpose of exhibits, the only vendors ANCOR partners with are the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, HelmsBriscoe and Encore. As an exhibitor, all emails you receive will come from email addresses with those companies’ domains, or an ancor.org domain. Emails sent from addresses with other domains should be disregarded.