Exhibitor Resources

EXHIBITOR CONSOLE, SERVICE MANUAL & REGISTRATION

EXHIBITOR DEADLINES

FREE MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

EXHIBITOR HUB + IGES CONNECT

AUTHORIZED VENDORS & CONTACTS

Exhibitor Console

Log in to begin personalizing your Connect profile with product photos or videos, sales brochures, and show specials.

The Exhibitor Service Manual (ESM)

Contains important information regarding show rules and regulations, mandatory forms, deadlines and ordering services through official show vendors.

Staff Badge Registration

Each company receives three badges per booth. Please be sure to register all staff members requiring access to the show floor during set up and tear down.

Log In to Your Exhibitor Console

Access the ESM for Sevierville

Access the ESM for Pigeon Forge

Register Your Staff

IMPORTANT EXHIBITOR DEADLINES

- ASAP: Update your exhibitor profile by logging in to your Exhibitor Console.
  Need help? View this tutorial video to guide you through the process or reach out with questions.
- ASAP: Register your booth staff.
  Note: Your password is the same password that was sent after you signed up but feel free to reach out if you need help.
- ASAP: Order Sponsorships to ensure your brand stands out to top buyers.
- ASAP: Order Lead Retrieval to easily capture important contact information from everyone you meet.
- ASAP: Review the Exhibitor Service Manual for Sevierville or Pigeon Forge.
- Start Now! Download the free promotional tools to promote your presence at IGES and drive traffic to your booth.
- Start Now! Book your hotel.
- By Sept 30: Submit Exhibitor Appointed Contractor Documentation for Sevierville here, and for Pigeon Forge here.
- By Sept 30: Exhibitors must submit proof of insurance (COI – Certificate of Insurance) Sevierville here, and for Pigeon Forge here.
- By Oct 3: Submit your food and beverage orders and sampling requests for Sevierville and/or Pigeon Forge.
- By Oct 4: Advance Warehouse Freight Receiving Begins for Sevierville and/or Pigeon Forge.
- By Oct 7: Order custom rentals for the best rate for Sevierville and/or Pigeon Forge.
- By Oct 7: Order furniture & accessories for the best rate and booth cleaning services for Sevierville or Pigeon Forge.
- By Oct 18: Order internet/wireless services for Sevierville and/or Pigeon Forge.
- By Oct 21: Order electrical outlets & labor for Sevierville and/or Pigeon Forge.
- By Oct 28: Advance Warehouse Deadline.
- Between Nov 4-9: Direct to show site shipping labels for Sevierville and Pigeon Forge.

YOUR EXHIBITOR ONLINE PROFILE

We have two tools designed to help you promote your brand:

EXHIBITOR HUB – Once you contract for your booth this is where you’ll be able to update your company profile, register booth staff, upgrade your digital package, upload product photos, show specials, press releases, and more. The information provided here will be reflected in the printed show directory, and online vendor directory. Your information will also sync with IGES Connect (Website + Mobile App).
IGES CONNECT (Website + Mobile App) – IGES Connect is the new matchmaking tool where you’ll be able to connect, search, and message buyers as well as see AI buyer recommendations.

How to Access the Exhibitor Hub

Visit https://iges2024.smallworldlabs.com/home or the button below.
Click the “Exhibitor Login” button
All exhibitors must create a new password for every show.
Click Forgot Password? so you can create a password
Enter your email address and click Submit (the email must be the same one you contracted with)
You will receive an automated email with instructions to reset your password (be sure to check your junk/spam folder if you don’t see it)
Click Reset Password in the email
Create your password and click Reset Password
Return to the login page and log in with your email and new password
Once logged in, go to the Exhibitor Hub to begin updating your exhibitor profile

Access Your Exhibitor Hub

Exhibitor Onboarding

Learn more about what resources are at your disposal. Topics include free marketing opportunities, where you can find your ESM (Exhibitor Service Manual), what’s included in your booth, and more.

Free Marketing Opportunities

IGES believes in empowering exhibitors with unparalleled marketing opportunities to boost their business success. As an exhibitor at our trade show, we are excited to present you with a range of valuable marketing services and opportunities, all available to you completely free of charge.

Customizable Graphics

Drive traffic to your booth with customizable graphics that can be added to your company blog, social media sites, your website’s home page, email campaigns, newsletters, brochures, and anywhere else you want to be visible to buyers.

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Vendor Preview & Video Feature

Get exposure to thousands of potential buyers. Submit your most popular, trending, and best-selling products to be featured in our Vendor Preview and Social Media.

This opportunity is no longer available. The deadline to submit has passed.

Swag Bag

This is your chance to be included in our exclusive, limited-edition IGES Swag Bags given to 200 lucky buyers at Pigeon Forge and all our VIP Hosted Buyers. Easily reach hundreds of our most active buyers by getting your product sample in their hands. Interested in reaching the Zoo, Aquarium & Garden Buyers Group? View our sponsorship opportunities page to purchase the IGES ZAG lunch swag bag sponsorship.

*The bag pictured is for reference only

Submit My Product

IGES Official Authorized Vendors*

- Hotel & Travel – EventSphere
- Attendee/Exhibitor Email Provider – Reach Marketing
- Email List Rental Provider – Reach Marketing
- Lead Retrieval – MGE
- Attendee/Exhibitor Registration – MGE
- General Service for Onsite:
- Onsite Catering – Bullfish Grill (Pigeon Forge)

Questions? Please get in touch with Us!

Booth Assignments

Martin Shutzberg
[email protected]

Payments and Invoice

Dorothy Mathus
[email protected]

*IMPORTANT – You may be contacted by third-party companies purportedly offering services related to the event. Please be aware that, despite potentially confusing language in their solicitations to you, many of these companies are not affiliated in any way with the event, are not endorsed by us, and may be offering services that are either subpar, misleading, or fraudulent. We do not in any way endorse or condone these companies and we are not responsible for their behavior. Any business arrangements regarding the event that you may make through unaffiliated third-party companies are at your own risk and expense.