2026 Exhibitor Resources

EXHIBITOR’S GUIDE TO SOF WEEK

EXHIBITING AT SOF WEEK?

This is your starting point for all exhibitor-related information. Your Exhibitor Contact will be provided with access to the official Exhibitor Resource Center, where you’ll find essential details about your booth, important policies, and resources to ensure a successful event experience.

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Visit your Exhibitor Resource Center

Once you’ve received your booth assignment, log into the Exhibitor Resource Center regularly to complete all mandatory exhibitor forms, update your company profile and logo, select your product categories, register and much more.

Please note: You must log in with the email associated with your Primary POC for your booth. If you need help confirming who that is, please contact the SOF Week Exhibits team at sofweekexhibitops@us.wearemci.com. 

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Exhibitor Information

Tampa Convention Center:
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM


JW Marriott:
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday, May 21, 2026 |10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Westin:
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 |10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday, May 21, 2026 |10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Marriott Water Street:
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 |9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Peter O. Knight Airport:
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 |9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Please view the following exhibitor rules and booth guidelines for all the important information regarding your booth!

Exhibit Booth Rules and Guidelines Terms and Conditions The Outpost Exhibitor Rules and Regulations Dock Slip Exhibitor Rules & Regulations

Please view the following information

EACs / Stand Builders / Third-Party Contactor Rules Exhibitor EAC Designation Form EAC Application/Contract Stand Drawings/Booth Design & Hanging Sign Submission Form EAC Insurance Requirements EAC Registration

MOVE-IN SCHEDULE
JW Marriott Level 2:
Monday, May 18th, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Westin:
Monday, May 18th, 2026 |8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Peter O. Knight:
Monday, May 18th, 2026 |8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

TCC Level 1:
Saturday, May 16th, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 17th, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday, May 18th, 2026 |8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

TCC Level 3:
Friday, May 15th, 2026 |8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, May 16th, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 17th, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday, May 18th, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

TCC Level 4:
Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday, May 18th, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

MWS (Grand Ballroom):
Monday, May 18th, 2026 |8:00 AM – 5:00 PM


MOVE-OUT SCHEDULE
Marriott Water Street (Grand Ballroom):
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 |3:00 – 10:00 PM

Tampa Convention Center:
Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday, May 22, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

JW Marriott:
Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Peter O. Knight:
Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 4:00 PM – TBD