Phoenix here we come!
Exhibitor Move-In
Wednesday 2/25
& Thursday 2/26
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Trade Show
Friday 2/27 & Saturday 2/28
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
*Exhibitors have access at 7:30 a.m. on trade show days
Exhibitor Move-Out
Teardown
Saturday 2/28: 5 - 10:00 pm & Sunday 3/1: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 pm.
Freight Moveout
Monday 3/2
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Exhibitors do not need to be present after freight is packed and ready for pickup
Educational Sessions
Thursday 2/26
Sunday 3/1 - Monday 3/2
Your Direct Link to Campus Store Decision-Makers
Attendees spent almost 3 more hours on the CAMEX trade show floor compared to national trade show averages! That’s 11.2 hours versus 8.3!
Attendees were very satisfied with the ability to meet, discuss, and do business as part of the CAMEX trade show. On a scale ranging from one (extremely dissatisfied) to five (extremely satisfied), the average satisfaction
rating was 4.16.
Buying is a primary job responsibility for 77% of CAMEX attendees.
Free inclusion in the CAMEX Cashback program
The CAMEX Cashback program pays rebates to buyers for qualifying orders placed with exhibitors! Incentivizing buyers to place more orders with more exhibitors at CAMEX!
Participation is included in your CAMEX booth fees. An $950 value when compared to other trade shows that offer attendee rebate
programs.
- Nearly 2/3 of stores that attended CAMEX24 placed qualifying CAMEX Cashback orders.
- Average dollar amount of orders placed through CAMEX Cashback was nearly $30,000 per store in 2024.
There were over $4.6 million in orders placed through the CAMEX Cashback Program. The
CAMEX Cashback program continues to gain momentum yearly.
What does your CAMEX26 booth include?
- Your online exhibitor directory listing includes: company description, product categories, show special listing, brands listing, online product photos and collateral.
- Booth back and side drape for inline booths.
- Booth identification sign.
- Five exhibitor badges per 10'x10' booth.
- Inclusion in the CAMEX Cashback Program, free of charge!
- Access to educational sessions and special events (Tickets for special events may be purchased online).
- NACS Vendor Affiliates will receive the pre-registered CAMEX attendee list (with emails) FREE of charge in Feb. 2026. Not yet an Affiliate? Learn more and apply today at http://www.nacs.org/vendor-affiliate-benefits.
- Discounts on advertising and sponsorship opportunities for NACS Vendor Affiliates.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
DRIVE TRAFFIC AND ADD EXCITEMENT!
The NACS Advertising Department can create a custom sponsorship just for you!
There are many valuable opportunities to fit your budget.
Advertising opportunities and pre- and post-show registration lists
are also available to target buyers directly.
Pre-Reg Attendee List is FREE for Vendor Affiliate Exhibitors.
Contact:
(800) 622-7498, ext. 2339
Hotel Scams
Please be aware of online booking scams and dishonest marketing practices by fraudulent and misleading travel websites. You’ll book your hotel room nights directly through the CAMEX26 Hotel links to receive our negotiated rates and get the protection offered by booking in the CAMEX26 room block. All official communications concerning the CAMEX Hotels will come directly from NACS or the hotel itself.