Exhibitor Kit

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.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Cincinnati Auto Expo and a four-day celebration of our industry March 30 through April 2! 

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

Scroll down for our exhibitor kit, the Duke Energy Center online portal for ordering electric and other services as well as schedules and more.

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.

CLICK HERE for the 2023 CINCINNATI AUTO EXPO EXHIBITOR KIT 

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

2023 FREIGHT MOVE IN | MOVE OUT SCHEDULE – COMING SOON

 2023 VEHICLE MOVE IN | MOVE OUT SCHEDULE – COMING SOON 
FREIGHT MOVE-IN: Tuesday, March 28
EXHIBIT MOVE-IN: Wednesday, March 29
EXHIBIT MOVE-OUT: Sunday, April 3 – 6 p.m.

CLICK HERE for a MOVE-IN / MOVE-OUT CHECKLIST for ONSITE TECHS

CLICK HERE to REQUEST EXCEL DECORATORS LOG-IN CREDENTIALS

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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 averaging $95 per night in the beautiful and historic Hilton Netherland Plaza that’s a few blocks away from the Duke Energy Center. 

CLICK or CALL (513) 421-9100 to RESERVE LODGING

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Duke Energy Convention Center to continue its GBAC STAR™ accredited cleaning and hygiene program
Duke Energy Convention Center became the first Ohio facility to achieve Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR™ Accreditation Aug. 19, 2020.  

Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, the venue has implemented the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection and infectious disease prevention in its facility.

As the cleaning industry’s only outbreak prevention, response and recovery accreditation, GBAC STAR™ helps organizations establish protocols and procedures, offers expert-led training and assesses a facility’s readiness for biorisk situations. The program verifies that Duke Energy Convention Center implements best practices to prepare for, respond to and recover from outbreaks and pandemics.  

 CLICK HERE for more about GBAC STAR™ Accreditation

CLICK HERE for the Duke Energy Convention Center Reopening Plan

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Duke Energy Convention Center honored as one of EXHIBITOR Magazine’s 30 2021 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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