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march 10-12, 2025 / atlanta, georgia
georgia world congress center

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS, ANSWERED  

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Where will PACK EXPO Southeast 2025 take place?

Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
www.gwcca.org

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What are the show dates and exhibit hours?

Monday, March 10, 2025: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm**
Tuesday, March 11, 2025: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday, March 12, 2025: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

** Note: Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 9. All listed hours are EDT.

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Are there special hotel discounts for show participants?

Yes! If you book with the PACK EXPO Southeast Hotel Reservation Office (Expovision) via the Travel & Hotel page of this website, you will get the best available room rates for the dates of the show.

Please beware of third-party hotel broker scams that may demand pre-payment and then oversell rooms. Expovision will require a credit card or signed check to hold your booking; the hotel will then charge your first night + tax a few weeks before the show.

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Will there be shuttle bus service between hotels and the convention center?

Yes. Complimentary shuttle bus service will run between official hotels and the Georgia World Congress Center during the morning and afternoon hours around the show’s opening and closing times. See Shuttle Bus schedule here.

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What is the photography policy at PACK EXPO Southeast?

Unauthorized photography and videotaping are prohibited. You must obtain permission from the exhibitor prior to videotaping or taking pictures. No cameras or recording devices are permitted in the educational sessions.

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How do I access security and safety personnel?

The Georgia World Congress Center Authority Department of Public Safety is open 24 hours a day and patrols all building perimeters, parking decks, exterior grounds, and interior public areas.

GWCC Public Safety can be reached at 404.223.4911

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What are the parking options near Georgia World Congress Center?

The Georgia World Congress Center Authority operates two (2) surface lots (Yellow, Blue) and four (4) parking decks (Green, Red, Orange and Silver) on campus. There are over 5,600 parking spaces to make visiting the GWCC convenient for guests.

For more parking information, please visit: https://gwcc.parkingguide.com/

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Is there free WiFi at Georgia World Congress Center?

Free Wi-Fi will be available to all attendees and exhibitors at the convention center during the show. Simply select the "PACK EXPO" network to be connected to the internet.

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What kind of accessibility services are there at Georgia World Congress Center?

Accessibility is a top priority at the Georgia World Congress Center. From parking to the trade show floor, the GWCC is ADA compliant. There are ramps at all entrances. Restroom facilities for disabled patrons are provided throughout the facility. GWCC offers ample designated accessible parking, several passenger drop-off areas, and convenient curb cuts for easy access. The GWCC has limited manual push wheelchairs available for use by attendees at no charge while in the building.

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Is there a business center?

There are 2 FedEx locations in the GWCC located in the Building B and C entrance lobbies.

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Is there a coat/baggage check?

Coat check will be available during the show. Prices are $3 for coats and $5 for bags.

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Is there a nursing station/mother’s room?

The Georgia World Congress Center has two Mamava pods. These pods are conveniently located in Building A across from the Sidney Marcus Auditorium as well as in Building B.

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What food services are available at Georgia World Congress Center?

Levy maintains all food operations at GWCC and provide various restaurants and snack bars located throughout the complex. Restaurants, concession carts, and buffet areas will be open during the show.

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How can I become an exhibitor at PACK EXPO Southeast 2025?

To become an exhibitor, you must submit an exhibit space application online and pay a non-refundable deposit. Booths are currently being sold on a first-come, first-served basis. To learn more and start the process, go to  Reserve My Booth.

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What is the cost per square foot to exhibit?

PMMI member space rates vary, but the standard rate is $33.25 per square foot and includes drayage/material handling. If you are a PMMI Member and would like to know your space rate, please call us at 571.612.3200 or email [email protected].

Drayage/material handling is included in your space rate, provided your shipment/truck checks in at the Georgia World Congress Center by 2:00 pm on your assigned target move-in date. See the Rules & Regulations for additional information and special assessment pricing.

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What is drayage?

Drayage is the moving of the exhibitor’s machinery, etc., off the exhibitor’s truck at the dock, to the exhibitor’s booth and back to the dock to be loaded back onto the truck. Drayage is included in the price of your booth space—a benefit that other packaging and processing trade shows do not offer.

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What is the payment schedule for booth space?

A nonrefundable 25% deposit should accompany your Exhibit Space Application. Final payment is due November 18, 2024.  If you have any questions about payment for your booth space, you can contact Gisella Zapata at [email protected] or 571.612.3200.

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Whom do I contact about payment for my booth space?

 If you have any questions about payment for your booth space, you can contact Gisella Zapata at [email protected] or 571.612.3200.

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How can I improve my priority point standing?

For the 2025 show, initial priority space selection will be based on PACK EXPO International 2024 priority. Apply to exhibit in the inaugural show and establish your priority for all further PACK EXPO Southeast shows. Each exhibitor is assigned a priority point for space selection. PACK EXPO Southeast, PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas and PACK EXPO East hold separate priority standings. By exhibiting continuously, and by those ahead of you in priority not exhibiting, an exhibitor begins to move up the priority point system. Choosing not to exhibit at other PACK EXPO shows does not affect your PACK EXPO Southeast priority status. For more information, please review the Priority Point Process.

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What are the booth height regulations?

Booths that are 599 sq. ft. and under have a maximum 12’ height restriction (no hanging signs permitted), booths 600-1499 sq. ft. have a maximum 14’ height restriction and booths 1500 sq. ft. and over have a maximum 18’ height restriction. Setback and line-of-sight rules apply. For more information, please consult the complete Rules & Regulations.

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Can I change my target move-in and/or move-out date?

Move-in/Move-out dates are determined based upon your location within the hall, and you will be notified as the show approaches. If you cannot adhere to the scheduled inbound and/or outbound dates as assigned, please email us at [email protected] to request a change. Once we receive your email, we will evaluate your request and follow up accordingly.

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How many complimentary booth personnel badges do we receive?

Exhibitors may register as many booth personnel as they wish, for free, up until the early bird registration deadline of February 14. After that, you will be charged $15 per badge. All badges must be picked up on-site.

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How do I populate my company information for inclusion in the online directory?

To populate your Online Listing, log in to the Exhibitor Resource Center and complete all items in the “Complete Profile” section—a company description, product categories, any applicable upgrade items, etc. The Show Contact for your company must create a new password the first time they log into the Exhibitor Resource Center for PACK EXPO Southeast 2025. If additional staff members need access, the Show Contact can then invite other company contacts to create their own logins.

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What is included in the basic online exhibitor directory listing?

All exhibiting companies are provided a complimentary online directory listing that includes: 

  • Company Description and Contact Information
  • Link to Company Website
  • Social Media Links
  • Product Categories
  • Sustainability Description
  • Vertical Markets Served
  • Press Releases
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How can I upgrade and improve my online directory listing?

Contact your exhibit sales representative about upgrading your complimentary online directory listing. Upgrade packages help you increase visibility and make a stronger impression on buyer attendees. You’ll find package details on the Showroom Package Upgrades page.

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What is the cancellation policy?

Your 25% deposit on exhibit space is nonrefundable and nontransferable. For cancellations received after August 16, 2024, and by November 18, 2024, the exhibitor will forfeit any monies paid to date up to 75% of the total booth cost, with a maximum forfeiture of $10,000. For cancellations received after November 18, 2024, the exhibitor is obligated to pay the total cost of space assigned. For details, see the Rules & Regulations.

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Who is the official service contractor for PACK EXPO Southeast?

Our official move-in/move-out and freight services contractor is PACK EXPO Services. More information can be found in the Exhibitor Service Manual, which will be available in December 2025. Contact [email protected]for details.

Move In/Move out, Freight Services – PACK EXPO Services
Larry Gibas Jr.
Email: [email protected]
Request target change

Booth Services
Phone: 972.751.9400
Email: [email protected]

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Whom should I contact regarding speaking opportunities?

If you are interested in speaking at PACK EXPO Southeast, please contact Kendall Schulte, Trade Show Operations Coordinator at [email protected].

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Whom do I contact regarding sponsorships and advertising opportunities?

For PACK EXPO Southeast sponsorships and packexposoutheast.com opportunities, contact:  

Daniel Smith
Exhibit Sales Manager
Phone: 312.205.7935
Email: [email protected]

Patrick Bradley
National Accounts Manager
Phone: 571.266.4413
Email:[email protected]

For show-related advertising opportunities from PMMI Media Group, visit pmmimediagroup.com or call 800.355.5595.

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Can I rent or buy the PACK EXPO Southeast attendee e-mail list?

PMMI does not sell or rent attendee email lists due to our strict adherence to data protection and privacy laws. Any solicitation claiming to have the email list of PACK EXPO Southeast attendees, or attendee lists from any PACK EXPO show, is fraudulent. If you are contacted by third-party companies via email, phone, or fax, offering email lists, please be aware that the information they offer should be considered entirely suspect as we do not allow access to the contact information of show attendees. We encourage you to block the sender, delete the email, and report scams to the U.S.FTC fraud division. When reporting, select “An Impersonator,” followed by “Well-Known or Trusted Business.” If you receive a solicitation and are unsure of the vendor’s affiliation with PMMI or PACK EXPO Southeast, please contact the PMMI Show Department at 571.612.3200 or [email protected]. 

To learn more about reliable lead generation and show attendee targeting opportunities, including the option to purchase a one-time use of the Attendee Mailing List(through a third party mail house) contact your PMMI Media Group sales consultant.

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Whom can I contact with questions regarding the show?

For general questions, contact:

PMMI
12930 Worldgate Drive, Suite 200
Herndon, VA 20170
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 571.612.3200

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How much does registration cost?

Early-bird registration is only $30 (through February 14, 2025); the regular rate is $130. Registration includes the Opening Reception and free educational opportunities on the show floor.

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Will my badge be mailed to me?

No, show badges will be available for onsite pick-up. Attendees will receive an email confirmation. Bring your printed or digital confirmation to the Georgia World Congress Center and follow signs to the badge pickup area.

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What is the age restriction for PACK EXPO Southeast?

No person under the age of 14 is allowed on the show floor, before, during or after the show. Neither strollers nor carried infants are allowed on the show floor.

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Can I solicit my companies’ products or services to other attendees or exhibitors at PACK EXPO Southeast?

Solicitation or “suitcasing” of any kind by non-exhibitors is strictly prohibited. Attendees observed soliciting business in the aisles or other public spaces, or in another company’s booth, will be ejected from the Show and may be banned from future events at PMMI’s sole discretion.

"Suitcasing" refers to the practice of attending a trade show and soliciting business from other attendees and exhibitors in the aisles or public space. For the good of the Show and the exhibitors supporting the Show, the only legitimate place to conduct business during Show hours is within a contracted exhibit space on the Show floor. Exhibiting companies are encouraged to protect their investment and report any violations to Show Management.

If you sell a product or service and are interested in promotion, please contract for a booth space. For information on exhibiting please visit packexposoutheast.com/exhibiting.