THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE IWCS 2025 SUPPLIER EXHIBITION
Use this page to find all the resources needed to successfully maintain your Supplier Exhibition booth at the 2025 IWCS Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum.
Capital Convention Contractors (CCC) is the Official Service Contractor for IWCS 2025.
CCC is appointed by IWCS as to perform and provide necessary services and equipment for our tradeshow, as well as providing labor and ensuring local union regulations and requirements are met. Please be sure to review the Exhibitor Service Manual to avoid any unwanted charges or delays.
As the IWCS exclusive provider, CCC has exclusive for material handling (including inbound and outbound shipments of exhibit/booth materials), exhibit furniture rentals and labor for booth set-up/dismantle. Exhibitors are strongly advised to use CCC for all the above services.
If you have questions or concerns about using the official service contractor, please email Michelle Melsop at mmelsop@iwcs.org with questions. Any exhibitor wishing to use a different contractor than listed above must notify and receive approval by IWCS. Approval is at the discretion of IWCS and CCC.
Quick Links to Exhibitor Resources
Please be sure to review for information on shipping, labor, move-in & move-out policies, and booth design and furniture ordering.
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Advanced Shipping Label (Must Deliver Before October 20)
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Direct to Show Shipping Label (Must Deliver On October 27)
What is Included in Your Booth:
The usable space in a standard booth is 10-foot wide x 8-foot deep. If you purchased a larger booth, your usable space is 20-foot wide x 8-foot deep. Space does not include carpeting or electric and must be ordered separately through CCC and the Convention Center.
- (1) 6-foot draped table
- (2) Two chairs
- Waste basket
- 3-foot high side drape
- 8-foot high back drape
- Exhibitor identification sign
Supplier Exhibition™ Hours
Exhibitor Set-up:
Tuesday, October 28, 6:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Exhibit Hours:
Tuesday, October 28, 12:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday October 29, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
**Exhibitor Dismantle:
Wednesday, October 29, 2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
**Exhibitors MAY NOT begin dismantle prior to 2:00 PM.
The following products and services provided through Capital Convention Contractors, the official IWCS General Service Contractor.
- Exhibitor Booth Labor
- Shipping & Material Handling
- Furniture and Accessories*
- Custom Booth Design and Rental
- Labor (booth installation/dismantle, shrink-wrapping and banding of materials)
- Booth Carpet Rental*
- Special Signs & Banners
Please allow emails from help@capitalconventions.com to ensure you receive your login information to place orders online and additional important show information.
Discounted Advanced Ordering Deadline: October 14
As the official IWCS Service Contractor, Capital Convention Contractors has created an Exhibitor Service Manual with all the policies, procedures and regulations associated with exhibiting at IWCS, and is the one stop source for all your booth furniture and logistic needs. Please be sure to read & review the Exhibitor Service Manual in its entirety to avoid any unwanted charges or delays.
Please allow emails from help@capitalconventions.com to ensure you receive your login information to place orders online and additional important show information.
Note: electric and Internet orders are handled separately through the David L. Lawrence Convention Center (see below).
*By default, each 10×10 booth includes a 6 ft draped table, 2 chairs, a waste basket, 3’ high side drape, 8’ high back drape and exhibitor identification sign. Carpet is not included in booth space.
Please make note of the following deadlines:
Exhibitor-Appointed Non-Official Contractor Authorization (EAC): September 26, 2025
Certificate of Insurance for EAC: September 26, 2025
Advance Warehouse Open for Receiving: September 26 – October 20, 2025
Furnishings, Accessories & Carpet Rental Discount Date: October 14, 2025
Custom Signs Discount Date: October 14, 2025
Labor and Sign-Hanging Ordering Closes: October 14, 2025
Capital Online Ordering Closes: October 8, 2024
Advance Warehouse – Last Day of receiving without late penalty: October 20, 2025
Outbound Carrier Check In: 5:00 p.m. October 29, 2025
DLCC is the exclusive provider of the following services:
- Electric
- Custom Cleaning and Porter Service
- Internet Services
- Booth Catering
- Private Meeting Space
Click here to place your order.
If you require assistance please call the DLCC Exhibitor Services Department at 412-325-6102 or email exhibitorservices@pittsburghcc.com.
Need to book a meeting room at the convention center? Please email Anthony Walls to secure: awalls@pittsburghcc.com.
Deadline: August 18, 2025
Gain premier exposure for your company and encourage event attendees to visit your Supplier Exhibition Booth by advertising in the Final Program + Supplier Exhibition™ Directory. The Final Program and Supplier Exhibition Directory will be combined as a single program made available to all attendees of the Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum. Submit your complementary exhibit description and optional advertising requests to Wire & Cable Technology International before August 18, 2025. The Supplier Exhibition Directory is coordinated and made possible by our publishing partners at Wire & Cable Technology International.
All IWCS 2025 exhibitors will be listed in the directory free-of-charge, and several advertising promotions are offered for purchase; click here for details. The editorial and advertising deadline is August 18: exhibitors should submit an exhibit description, around 200 words plus contact details, or instructions to repeat or modify their 2024 listing to Mike McNulty at mcnulty@wiretech.com. Advertising details can be obtained from Alex Lippincott at alex@wiretech.com and Mike Dies at mike@wiretech.com.
Lead retrieval is exclusively provided by the official IWCS registration company, Eleventh & Gather. Click here to place lead retrieval orders online. Click on “Order Now” and select the “IWCS 2025 Cable and Connectivity Industry” forum from the show list to begin your order. A downloadable copy of the form can be found here.
Do Exhibitors Receive Free Forum Registration?
Yes. Exhibitors receive one (1) complimentary Full-Access pass and three (3) complimentary Supplier Exhibition-only passes for a total of four (4) personnel per each 10’x10′ space reservation. The primary contact for each exhibiting company has received instructions for registering their booth staff. All booth staff must be registered in advance to the event using the unique Exhibitor Registration website.
Where Does the Supplier Exhibition Take Place?
The Supplier Exhibition will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Is There A Host Hotel or Special Rate for IWCS Exhibitors and Attendees?
The IWCS 2025 host hotel is the Westin Hotel & Resort. Located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, this luxury hotel is conveniently connected via a walkway to the Convention Center where the IWCS Conference and Supplier Exhibition will be held.
The Westin is offering a special conference rate to IWCS attendees. Please use the link below to book your hotel room at the discounted IWCS rate before October 3. If you make lodging arrangements over the phone or with a travel agent, please be sure to reference the “IWCS Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum”. Availability is limited.
Click here to reserve your hotel room(s) online.
When is the 2025 Supplier Exhibition Open?
The Supplier Exhibition will be open on Tuesday, October 28 from 12:30–6:00pm and Wednesday, October 19 from 10:00am–2:00pm. Exhibitor set-up will begin the morning of Tuesday, October 28.
How Do I Sign Up To Conduct A Supplier Spotlight Presentation?
The 2025 Supplier Spotlight Session is now full. If you would like to be added to the wait list, please email Michelle Melsop, IWCS Sr. Operations Manager, at mmelsop@iwcs.org.
Can I Invite My Customers And Contacts To The Supplier Exhibition?
Yes! IWCS encourages you to invite your customers and contacts to visit you at the Supplier Exhibition. Watch the following video for ideas to invite your customers and prospects. New this year, the exhibitor who refers most visitors receives priority booth selection for next year’s event! After you register to be an exhibitor, you will receive an email with a unique promotional code that you can use to invite customers to the exhibition free of charge ($125 value).
IWCS has created promotional graphics and suggested e-mail content for you to use. Click here to access these files. Included in the promotional files is a PDF that allows you to easily upload your logo and fill in your booth number. Then you can save the PDF as a JPG image file to use on social media, your website, and in emails. If you would like any additional graphics or promotional content, please reach out to Becky Dippel, IWCS Marketing Manager, at rdippel@iwcs.org.
How Can I Sign Up For A Booth At the 2026 Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum?
Starting at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 exhibitors will be able to complete the application to reserve their booth for the 2026 IWCS Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum.
I Have An Additional Question. Who Can I Ask For Help?
For assistance reserving an exhibition booth, please email Becky Dippel, IWCS Marketing Manager at rdippel@iwcs.org. For questions about booth set up and ordering materials through our show contractors please email Michelle Melsop, IWCS Sr. Operations Manager, at mmelsop@iwcs.org.