Exhibitor Resources

Here you will find important details, deadlines, specifications and opportunities in regards to your tabletop exhibit at Global Pouch Forum.


Venue Information

Sheraton Sand Key Resort
Clearwater Beach, FL
Island Room
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Thursday, May 28th, 2026 from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday, May 29th, 2026 from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM


Included in Exhibit Space

Each exhibiting space includes one 6 ft. x 30 in. table, two chairs, and a 5.5" x 17" table tent sign with your company name.

The Island Room is a carpeted ballroom.

NOTE: Due to space limitations, all freestanding exhibit displays, signs or banners must be no wider than 6 feet. Pop-up displays are only permitted if they are 6 feet wide or less. You must purchase an additional space if your exhibit is wider than 6 feet.


Directory Listing

As an exhibitor you receive a company listing in the on-site Forum Workbook. A directory listing includes company name, contact listing (email address and phone number), website link, tabletop # and 50 word company description.

All exhibitors will receive an email with a link to add/update your profile on The Global Pouch Forum interactive floor plan. The profile that is uploaded to the floor plan will be used to create each exhibiting company's directory listing in the Forum Workbook. If you have any questions or need assistance uploading your company profile please contact:

Ceci Guzzarde
Event Manager
847-644-4018
guzzardec@bnpmedia.com 

To ensure that your company is accurately identified in the Exhibitor Profiles portion of the Global Pouch Forum Workbook, please be sure to update your profile on the interactive floorplan no later than April 10th, 2026.

Make your company stand out in the Forum Workbook by purchasing a Logo Upgrade


Exhibitor Set-Up and Teardown

Exhibitor set-up will take place on Wednesday, May 27th, from 2:00 to 6:30 PM.

Please note that set-up time is limited to 4 1/2 hours, and all exhibits must be operational and ready for business by 6:30 PM. 

This portion of the event is a tabletop exhibition with each exhibit space consisting of a 6’ x 30” draped table with two chairs and a 5 ½” x 17” table tent sign with your company name. Due to ballroom space limitations, all freestanding exhibit displays, signs or banners must be no wider than 6 feet. Pop-up exhibits are only permitted if they are 6 feet wide or less. You must purchase an additional exhibit space if your exhibit is wider than 6 feet.

Exhibitor Teardown will begin on Thursday, May 28th at 6:30 PM and must be completed by Friday, May 29th at 10:00 AM. All exhibits must be fully dismantled and packed for shipping by the 10:00 AM deadline. Any materials remaining after this time will be discarded.


Shipping & Handling

Please review the information and details you need for shipping your exhibit materials.

For answers to shipping questions, please call the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach, FL at 727-595-1611.

All packages must include a return address and boxes must be numbered (i.e. 1 of 2, 2 of 2) and addressed as follows:
SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT
GLOBAL POUCH FORUM EXHIBITION, MAY 27-29
(Your Company Name, Company Representative and Table #)
1160 Gulf Blvd.
Clearwater Beach, FL  33767

Packages can be received up to 3 business days prior to event start date (starting Thursday, May 21st). Packages arriving before Thursday, May 21st may be subject to a storage fee.

The hotel will not accept C.O.D. shipments. We strongly recommend that you confirm delivery of your shipment through your shipping company PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL.


Audio Visual & Electric Services

Exhibitors may rent audio-visual equipment, electricity, internet connections, etc. directly from the hotel at an additional cost. For all orders, please reach out to Debbie Boehning: Debbie.Boehning@sheratonsandkey.com




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