Exhibitor Kit

We look forward to welcoming you to our Cincinnati Auto Expo and a four-day celebration of our industry March 14 through March 17, 2024! 

Our Auto Expo brings exhibitors annual opportunities to impact more than 2.23 million consumers in our state’s largest metropolitan area that is the 36th-ranked national DMA that encompasses eight Ohio, 10 Kentucky and six Indiana counties.

2024 FLOOR PLAN – UPDATED MARCH 13, 2024

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FREIGHT MOVE-IN 
BEGINS 11 a.m. – MONDAY, MARCH 11 and 7 a.m. TUESDAY MARCH 12 
CLICK THE BUTTON FOR SPECIFIC EXHIBIT TIMES 

2024 FREIGHT MOVE IN | MOVE OUT SCHEDULE  


VEHICLE MOVE-IN 
BEGINS at NOON – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13
CLICK THE BUTTON FOR SPECIFIC EXHIBIT TIMES 

2024 VEHICLE MOVE IN | MOVE OUT SCHEDULE  

CLICK HERE for a MOVE-IN CHECKLIST FOR TECHS


VEHICLE MOVE-OUT
 
6 P.M. – 8 P.M – SUNDAY, MARCH 17
All vehicles are be required to be cleared of the Duke Energy Convention Center by 8 p.m.,
Sunday, March 17.

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 Our Expo and Excel Decorators Exhibitor Kits |  Duke Energy Center online ordering portal  

CLICK HERE for the 2024 CINCINNATI AUTO EXPO EXHIBITOR KIT 

CLICK HERE for the DUKE ENERGY CONVENTION CENTER ONLINE SERVICES ORDERING PORTAL 

CLICK HERE for the EXCEL DECORATORS EXHIBITOR KIT   

CLICK HERE to REQUEST EXCEL DECORATORS LOG-IN CREDENTIALS

Should you require more information and if we can be of further assistance, please contact
Mike Schmaltz: (513) 326-7100 | mschmaltz@gcada.net

We will once again partner with Excel Decorators to present our Expo. Please contact
Sonja Winscott: (317) 856-1300 | swinscott@excel-online.com for more information.

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Cincinnati Hilton Netherland Plaza Exhibitor Lodging
Single- and double-capacity rooms for our EXPO can be reserved NOW at a special exhibitor rate in the beautiful and historic Hilton Netherland Plaza that’s a few blocks away from the Duke Energy Center.  Reservations must be made by February 15 to take advange of the Expo rate.

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Duke Energy Convention Center honored as one of EXHIBITOR Magazine’s Centers of Excellence

Our Auto Expo partners at Duke Energy Convention Center have been recognized as one of EXHIBITOR Magazine’s 30 best North American convention centers for trade shows and events.

Small, medium, and large convention centers were evaluated using an objective algorithm weighted to reflect how EXHIBITOR magazine readers value a variety of variables.

 
The myriad criteria considered were categorized into five primary areas:
  • Facility & Functionality
  • Location & Accommodations
  • Service & Execution
  • Expansions & Upgrades
  • Awards & Industry Participation

The evaluation process also included a survey of event planners, show organizers, and exhibit managers who have recently hosted (or exhibited at) events within each facility, as well as a review of entrants’ event spaces, selling points, and innovations, conducted by a panel of corporate exhibit managers.

CLICK HERE for the FULL ARTICLE

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Here’s what they’re saying about our 2023 Expo: 

“We have sold several cars since the show and are pleased with our investment,” – Cincinnati luxury dealer principal

“We had a phenomenal experience over at the ride and drive – lots of test drives completed!”Exhibit manager.

“Specifically, our customers have advised that being at an auto show is important… and it’s even more important the vehicles customers cannot find yet at retailers are on display as well.”OEM national marketing officer

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Check out our review of our 2023 Cincinnati Auto Expo! Click the arrows to advance the pages.

CLICK for more Auto Expo Guest Survey Results

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Learn more about how the qualified buying audience our Auto Expo delivers as well as the many benefits of interacting with motivated consumers during America’s auto shows.

CLICK HERE to LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR EXPO AUDIENCE AND REGION  

CLICK HERE to LEARN ABOUT THE VALUE OF EXHIBITING DURING AUTO SHOWS