The excitement is building for IME South, the premier event for manufacturing in the Southeast. It’s the perfect time to plan your trip to IME South, where industry leaders, engineers, and buyers from across the globe come together. Engage with groundbreaking advancements, learn about industry insights through diverse educational sessions and find out how these can propel your 2024 business goals.
We have compiled all the key information you’ll need to make the most of your exhibitor experience, and we can’t wait to see you
in Charlotte.
Access important event information before the show and on the go with the IME mobile app. Using the app, you can review everything from the full show agenda to our floor plan ahead of time – see who will be at the show and schedule valuable meetings with attendees and partners.
Add the mobile app to your phone and take your planner with you! Access the show floor plan, get real-time show notifications, review your event schedule, and get the most out of your time at IME South.
Move-In
To ensure an on-time show opening on Tuesday morning, all exhibits must be completely set up by Monday, June 3 at 5 p.m. After 5 p.m., the use of unoccupied booth space will be at the sole discretion of Show Management and is subject to resale to standby exhibitors on the waiting list.
Move-in Schedule
• Saturday, June 1 | 1 - 5 p.m. |
• Sunday, June 2 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (no freight deliveries) |
• Monday, June 3 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Additional Notes
Move-Out
Exhibitors are required to keep their booth staffed through the end of the show. Dismantling early is in violation of the fire code and may result in corrective action by Show Management and/or the Fire Marshal.
Move-Out Schedule
• Thursday, June 6 | 4 - 10 p.m. |
• Friday, June 7 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Exhibitor badge pickup times and locations vary by day. Review our badge pickup information and plan ahead to avoid longer wait times.
Sunday, June 2
Concourse A Lobby (street level)
1 - 5 p.m.
Monday, June 3
Concourse A Lobby (street level)
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday, June 4
Concourse A Lobby (street level)
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday, June 5
Concourse A Lobby (street level)
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday, June 6
Concourse A Lobby (street level)
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
There’s so much to see at IME South that we highly recommend viewing the show floor map in advance! Use our online tool, you can see where your booth will be located as well as the overall floor plan for the event.
Looking for more information on building your travel plan for IME South? We’ve collected useful travel information for reserving your hotel room, finding parking options, and more.
Official Hotels
Book, Save, Benefit
In partnership with onPeak, we’ve secured hotel rooms at a selection of the best Charlotte hotels. onPeak hotels are offering discounted rates that less than what you’ll find on other travel sites and you still earn your hotel rewards points so you can take advantage of your loyalty status.
IME South is a large conference so we strongly encourage you to plan ahead and to pack a few key items:
Finally, get all of your questions answered here or get in touch with us. We’re here to help you have an incredible show experience.