Schedule
Monday, November 18
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9A – 5P |
Large equipment moves in |
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5P |
Overhead doors close to Expo Hall |
Tuesday, November 19
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8A |
Large equipment continues to move in |
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10A |
Large equipment must be in place |
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10A–5P |
10×10, 10×20, 20×20 exhibits move in |
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10A |
Sporting Clay Shoot PAC Fundraiser, STC Sporting Clays. Proceeds donated to KABC PAC (prizes still awarded) |
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5P–6:30P |
Kick-off Party (for exhibitors & attendees) Hyatt Hotel, Ballrooms G & H |
Wednesday, November 20
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8A |
10×10, 10×20, 20×20 exhibits move in |
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9:30A |
10×10, 10×20, 20×20 exhibits in place |
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10A |
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony |
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10A–6P |
Trade show floor open |
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3P–6P |
Reception on tradeshow floor |
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4:30P–6P |
Scholarship Auction |
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6P–8:30P |
Chairmen’s Reception, Hyatt Hotel |
Thursday, November 21
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7:30A |
Breakfast, Speaker, Awards Presentation & TAL Graduation, Hyatt Hotel |
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9:30A |
Trade show opens |
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2P–4P |
Reception on tradeshow floor |
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4P–10P |
10×10, 10×20 & 20×20 exhibits move out |
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5P–8P |
Dinner and Entertainment at Hyatt Hotel |
Friday, November 22
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7A–12P |
Large equipment moves out 10×10 and 10×20 exhibits move-out continued |
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12P |
All equipment must be out of Expo Hall |
Booth Contest
The Expo Committee will be giving out free or discounted booths for next year’s Expo to the exhibitors who best decorate their booth to this year’s theme.
Judging will be on Wednesday, November 20, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Winners will be announced on the trade show floor on Thursday, November 21 at 10:00 a.m. Winners will be chosen by the following criteria: most creative, the best representation of the theme, and most interactive. First place will receive a complimentary booth space in 2025, second place will receive a $200 credit toward their booth space in 2025 and third place will receive a $100 credit toward their booth space in 2025.
Accommodations
The following hotels have room blocks reserved for KABE attendees. For reservations, contact the hotel at the number listed below. All properties offer free wireless internet.
Hyatt Regency Wichita – KABE headquarters
(First night’s deposit required when making a reservation)
400 W. Waterman, (888) 421-1442
Drury Plaza Broadview Hotel
400 W. Douglas, (316) 262-5000
Fairfield Inn & Suites
525 S. Main, (316) 201-1400
Set Up & Tear Down
Large Equipment Move-In
Large equipment moves in Monday, November 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or on Tuesday, November 19 from 8-10 a.m. All equipment must be in place at that time. Please make sure any vehicles are out of trade show area by 10:30 a.m. so pipe and drape can be set-up.
Installation of Exhibits
Installation of 10×10, 10×20 & 20×20 exhibits occur on Tuesday, November 19 from 8 a.m. -5 p.m. . All must be fully installed by 9:30a.m. Wednesday, November 20. A staff member will be available to assist you with any questions.
**Only 10×10, 10×20 and some 20×20 exhibits (if your booth furnishing can t through the walk-in doors) are allowed to move out Thursday, November 21, after the trade show closes at 4 p.m. It is at the discretion of Century II Convention Center and Henry Helgerson Company whether large equipment will be able to move out Thursday evening. Scheduled move-out time for large equipment is Friday morning, November 22 at 7 a.m. All equipment must be out of Expo Hall by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, November 22.
Miscellaneous Information for all Exhibitors
A forklift will be available Monday, November 18 for move-in & Friday, November 22 for move-out. Complimentary power washers are available outside the overhead entrance doors on Monday, November 18 (ONLY) for large equipment. If large equipment plans to move in on Tuesday, November 19, you will be responsible to wash your own equipment.
Exhibitor Fees & Layout
Booths are furnished with the option of a table, two chairs, a wastebasket and a sign with the exhibitor’s name An Exhibitor Services Packet, including electricity, tables, carpet, etc., is available by contacting Sidney Rhinehart (sidney@kansasag.org). Please note that all aisles (not booths) will be carpeted. Exhibitors get two free registrations for every $685 of booth space purchased, which will include tickets to all functions except the Thursday evening dinner and entertainment.
Booth Size
10×10 Booth
10×20 Booth
20×20 Booth
Roaming Exhibitor*
Cost for Member**
$685.00
$1,370.00
$2,000.00
$535.00
Cost for Non-Member
$1,015.00
$2,030.00
TBD
$865.00
* If you are not a current exhibitor of the Kansas Agri Business Expo, or a sponsor of Kansas Grain and Feed Association or Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association, you will need to register as a “Roaming Exhibitor” if you plan to participate in this year’s Expo. If you do not pay to be a “roaming exhibitor” and solicit business on the trade show floor, you will be asked to leave the trade show floor immediately.
** Cost available to members of either the Kansas Grain and Feed Association or the Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association.
Spaces currently reserved are filled with blue. Kansas Agri Business Expo reserves the right to modify the exhibit space at any time. Please email Sidney Rhinehart (sidney@kansasag.org) or call 785-234-0461 if you have any questions or concerns.
Become an Exhibitor
Still have questions or want a larger booth?
Please contact:
Sidney Rhinehart
Expo Manager
(785) 234-0464
sidney@kansasag.org