Frequently Asked Questions.

October 26 to 29, 2027 at Reliant Center, formerly NRG Center, in Houston, Texas. Tuesday October 26 is the conference day, with Fall Forum and the education program, and the exhibit hall runs Wednesday October 27 to Friday October 29.

Registration for 2027 is not open yet. Pass types and pricing are announced to the mailing list first, so sign up for updates and you will hear the day it opens. h+h americas is trade only, so you will be asked to confirm your professional credentials.

Full detail, including the conference and evening events, is published on the Program page as it is confirmed.

Registration desk hours for 2027 are published on the Program page once the schedule is confirmed. In 2026 the desk opened two days ahead of the show floor and ran through the final afternoon.

h+h americas is a trade-only event for qualified professionals in the craft, needlecraft, quilting, sewing and fiber arts industries. That includes retailers and shop owners, buyers, distributors, designers, teachers, and media. All participants register in advance and wear an official badge on site.

Pass types, pricing and what each one covers are published on the Program page when 2027 registration opens. Some programs, such as Product Academy and Sample It, have been ticketed separately.

No. We do not sell, share or rent attendee contact information. Anyone offering to sell you an h+h americas attendee list is not affiliated with the show. See Beware of Scams.

Complete your event registration first, then email [email protected] with the following so we can prepare an accurate letter:

• Whether you are attending as an exhibitor or a visitor
• Country, company, first and last name
• Business address, passport number, date of birth
• Telephone and email
• The city and address of the nearest US consulate in your country

Please allow time before the show to complete visa formalities. Koelnmesse cannot accept liability if a visa application is denied or granted too late.

In 2026 a coat and bag check ran at Registration on show days for $5 per check, with half of the takings going to Warm Up America, the charity whose volunteers knit and crochet blankets and clothing for people in need. Whether it returns for 2027 is confirmed with the program.

Yes. Reliant Park publishes a full accessibility guide covering parking, entrances, elevators, restrooms, service animals and assistive services. The parts that matter most for our show are summarised on the Program page with the 2027 venue details.

Inline, corner and perimeter booths: 8 ft high pipe and drape on the back and side walls, and a 7 in x 44 in booth ID sign with your company name and booth number.

Peninsula and end-cap booths: 8 ft high pipe and drape back wall, and a booth ID sign.

Island booths: floor space only. Island booths do not come with drape or an ID sign; both can be ordered from the general services contractor.

Carpet is not included with any booth. It can be ordered through the Exhibitor Service Manual.

Every exhibitor also gets a directory and hall plan listing and free lead scanning. Full detail is on the Exhibit page.

Yes. Turnkey hardwall booth packages are available as an add-on, and there are furniture packages if you would rather not ship your own. Options and rates are in the Exhibitor Service Manual.

No. Electricity is not part of the booth package and is ordered separately through the Exhibitor Service Manual for an additional fee. Pavilion packages include a shared basic power connection.

Yes. Exhibitors are required to carry liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 and to list Koelnmesse Inc., 8770 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60631 as additional insured. Keep a certificate of insurance available on site; show management may request it. This requirement is also covered in the terms and conditions you signed with your booth contract.

Yes, provided the people doing the work are full-time employees of the exhibiting company. If you are using an exhibitor appointed contractor or outside booth builder, you must submit the Exhibitor Appointed Contractor form and the contractor's certificate of insurance in advance. Both are in the Exhibitor Service Manual.

Everyone working your booth needs an exhibitor badge for exhibit hall access during move-in, show days and move-out.

Register your team through your company's exhibitor registration link, which is emailed to your exhibiting contact in the Exhibitor Bulletins once 2027 registration opens. You can register the whole team yourself, or have each person register individually. The same email has a separate link to invite your customers for free.

Badges are collected at Registration on site; desk hours are published with the program.

Can't find your link? Email [email protected].

Move-in and move-out for 2027 are confirmed with the venue and published in the 2027 Exhibitor Service Manual. The show days are Tuesday October 26 (conference) to Friday October 29, with the exhibit hall open Wednesday to Friday. In 2026, move-in ran over the two days before opening, booths had to be set by 1:00 PM on opening day, and move-out followed the Friday close.

No. Under the exhibition terms and conditions, no part of an exhibit may be dismantled or removed before the show closes on the final afternoon, Friday October 29, 2027. This protects the experience for buyers still walking the floor on Friday afternoon.

Your booth must be staffed by at least one representative for the duration of show hours.

Show management provides perimeter security during installation, show days and dismantling. Beyond that, neither show management nor the facility is responsible for exhibitor property. Secure your valuables and do not leave items in the booth overnight.

Hanging signs are available for peninsula and island booths only, to a maximum height of 16 ft from the top of the sign to the floor. All hanging signs must be approved in writing by show management in advance.

The biggest saving is the advance-rate order deadlines in the Exhibitor Service Manual; order before them and you pay the discount rate. Beyond that:

• Consolidate shipments. Material handling is charged per shipment, so one delivery beats three.
• Hand-carry what you reasonably can, within the venue's guidelines.
• Pallet and shrink-wrap boxes together so they are processed as a single shipment.
• Schedule labor during straight-time hours to avoid overtime rates.

On the Exhibitor Service Manual page. The 2027 manual, with freight and material handling rates, order forms, the general services contractor's contact details and the ordering portal, is published there once confirmed. The 2026 documents are up for reference in the meantime.

Yes, and categories do sell out. See Sponsorship for packages and rates, and Exhibitor Graphics for free promotional artwork you can use straight away.

Reliant Center, formerly NRG Center, at Reliant Park in Houston, Texas. Directions, parking and hotel information for 2027 are published on the Program page as they are confirmed.

The 2027 hotel blocks near Reliant Center are being contracted. Booking links and the negotiated show rates are published on the Program page. Until then, do not book through anyone who contacts you claiming to be our housing provider.

No. Koelnmesse Inc. and h+h americas have not contracted any outside company to confirm, book or modify hotel accommodation for this show. Companies that call claiming to be the official housing provider are not affiliated with us, and their reservations often carry high rates and punitive cancellation terms.

Hang up, do not give out payment or company information, and report it to us. Full detail on Beware of Scams.

Yes, Reliant Park has paid parking across several lots. Rates and lot access vary by event, so check the venue's current parking information close to show dates. Accessible parking detail is published with the 2027 venue information on the Program page.

We are committed to a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin or other protected characteristic. The expectation applies to attendees, media, speakers, volunteers, organizers, venue staff and exhibitors alike. Read the full Code of Conduct.

All participants register in advance and wear their official badge on site. There are no vaccination or masking requirements. If you feel unwell, please stay home. Show management works with local and state authorities and reserves the right to update this policy.

See our Privacy Policy and Security & Data Protection pages.