Join us in Houston this fall.
September 30 – October 2, 2026 at Reliant Center, Houston TX. Early Bird rates are available now, so the earlier you register the less you pay.
Dates & Hours.
h+h americas Fall Edition 2026 takes place September 30 – October 2, 2026 at Reliant Center (formerly NRG Center) in Houston, Texas. Below you'll find show floor hours, exhibitor move-in and move-out schedules, and registration information.
Show Floor Hours.
| Day | Date | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | September 30 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Show Floor Opens & Launch Party* |
| Thursday | October 1 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Exhibit Hall Open* |
| Friday | October 2 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Exhibit Hall Open* |
*On September 30, exhibitors can schedule meetings on the show floor by appointment only from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. October 1–2, exhibitors can schedule meetings on the show floor by appointment only starting at 9:00 AM. Contact Courtney Hollister, [email protected], for more information.
Fall Forum — Wednesday, September 30.
Wednesday is Fall Forum, the full conference and education day. Programming begins at 8:00 AM with Business Lab, and the day is capped by the Launch Party and the Sample It shopping event in the evening.
| Program | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Business Lab | 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Free with any show badge. The Business You Decide to Build (Ricky Brooks). Also runs Thursday & Friday, 8:00–9:30 AM. See the class schedule → |
| Fall Forum | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Classes, roundtables, Product Academy, and the keynote with Dr. Sharbreon Plummer. See the full schedule → |
| Product Academy | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM | $15 (free for CIA members), in Meeting Rooms 102–105, before the exhibit hall opens. See Product Academy → |
| Show Floor Opens & Launch Party | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Free to all registrants. |
| Sample It | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | $12 Early Bird / $15 Standard, free for CIA members. Ticketed cash-and-carry shopping event. Learn about Sample It → |
Classes & Workshops.
Classes and workshops run each morning before the show floor opens — plus a full conference program on Wednesday.
See the Full Class Schedule →Exhibitor Move-In & Move-Out.
| Day | Date · Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | September 28 · 12:00 PM–6:00 PM | Exhibitor Move-In. |
| Tuesday | September 29 · 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Exhibitor Move-In. |
| Wednesday | September 30 · 8:00 AM–1:00 PM | All booths must be fully set up and all freight moved out by 1:00 PM. Finishing touches can continue until 3:00 PM. |
| Friday | October 2 · 3:00 PM–8:00 PM | Exhibitor Move-Out. |
Registration.
| Day | Date | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | September 28 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | September 29 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | September 30 | 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Thursday | October 1 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | October 2 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
h+h americas Fall Edition is a trade-only event. Attendees must be active professionals in the craft, needlecraft, quilting, sewing, fiber arts, or handicraft industry — including buyers, shop owners, designers, and distributors.
