EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

Find all the details you need for exhibiting at Heartland in one place.

Questions? Reach out to HeartlandExhibitors@vgm.com

Important dates

Description
Date

Attendee Registration Opens

2/25/2026

Booth Registration Due

4/2/2026

Final equipment requests due

5/15/2026

Advanced warehouse date

6/5/2026

Description Date

Exhibitor Set-Up

June 8, 10 am - 6 pm

 

June 9, 10 am - 3 pm  

Tear Down

June 10, 2 pm - 6 pm

Expo Times

Description Times

Opening Reception

Tuesday, June 9, 4 pm - 7 pm

Partner Connections

Wednesday, June 10, 9 am - 11 am

Open/Lunch

Wednesday, June 10, 11 am - 2 pm

Sponsorships

Explore sponsorship opportunities at Heartland by viewing the sponsorship menu here. For questions, please reach out to HeartlandPillars@vgm.com.

Exhibitor Shipping Forms

This document provides essential shipping information for the VGM Heartland Conference, including pickup and delivery addresses, freight charges, and labor costs for installation and teardown services.

It outlines specific instructions for shipping, including deadlines for freight arrival at Waterloo Warehousing & Service Co. and guidelines for vendors regarding dock usage and material handling.

Additionally, it specifies billing procedures, documentation to expedite the billing process and providing contact information for inquiries.

Lead Retrieval

If you paid for lead retrieval under 'Booth Options" during your registration, your account has been enabled to use VGM Events app.  Please select the link below for additional details.

Partner Connections

Maximize your event presence with dedicated time to meet attendees one-on-one. Partner Connections allows you to schedule focused, 20-minute meetings with qualified prospects during the event.

How it works:

  • Set your availability and meeting preferences
  • Attendees can schedule appointments directly with your team
  • Meet in the exhibit hall during a designated time, away from the normal conference traffic

Why participate:

Move beyond booth conversations and trade show noise. Partner Connections gives you quality time with attendees who are genuinely interested in your solutions. These pre-scheduled meetings mean you're connecting with people who want to have real discussions about their needs.

Use these sessions to provide personalized demos, discuss specific use cases, or explore potential partnerships. You control your schedule and can focus on the conversations that matter most to your business.

More information coming soon to exhibitors who register and opt in while completing their registration

FAQ

Exhibitor space at Heartland is very limited and available by invitation only to Vendor Partners. If you were selected to exhibit, you should have received an email invitation with a unique registration link to secure your booth.

Only Vendor Partners are eligible to exhibit at Heartland. If you are a Vendor Partner and have not received an invitation, you may have been placed on a waitlist. If you believe the invitation may have been sent to the wrong contact, please email HeartlandExhibitors@vgm.com so we can confirm your invitation status and the email address on file.

No. Exhibiting at Heartland is limited to Vendor Partners. If you are interested in becoming a Vendor Partner, please visit Prospective Vendors for more information.

To make updates to your booth registration — such as adjusting equipment rentals or adding sponsorships — log back into your registration using the confirmation link sent to your email and submit your changes. All modifications must be completed by May 15, 2026.

Booth registration includes exhibit space based on your selected booth size, pipe and drape, carpet, and a set number of complimentary booth attendee badges determined by booth size.

Booth numbers and locations will be assigned and sent out after Booth Registration closes and all booths have been registered, including any we can add from the waitlist. We anticipate sending those out in late April.

During registration, a form is provided to add a group to your registration. Click the button to add a group, then add each users name and email before proceeding to the next registration page.

Invited users will be sent an email invite to your group, and a limited registration form which includes things like dietary/accessibility needs, activity preferences, etc. Booth attendants are encouraged to complete this form quickly to ensure activities aren't at capacity during registration.