General
When and where is Process Expo 2023 being held?
October 23 – 25, 2023
South Hall
McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois, USA
What does the Process Expo partnership with Messe Frankfurt/IFFA mean for the show?
Messe Frankfurt is responsible for all aspects of the show’s management including sales, marketing, operations, and sponsorships.
Why is Process Expo held in Chicago?
Located in the heart of the food and beverage industry, Chicago is the premier location to host our event and it is what our customers expect.
Who attends Process Expo?
Professionals from all segments of the global food and beverage industry attend the event in search of processing solutions. The most common job titles of attendees are in engineering, operations, maintenance, production, R&D, quality assurance, marketing and sales, and corporate management. In addition, professionals working for contract manufacturers (co-packers) can build strong relationships with both processing partners and suppliers.
Who exhibits at Process Expo?
The show brings together exhibitors that provide processing solutions throughout the entire cross-section of the food and beverage industry including bakery, beverage, dairy (milk, yogurt, ice cream), meat, seafood, poultry, pet foods and treats, prepared foods, fruits and vegetables, and confectionery. Our suppliers can also serve processors who work for convenient store chains and commissaries as well as the expanding legalized cannabis market.
What type of education is offered at Process Expo?
During the 3-day event, Process Expo delivers complimentary on-floor sessions in the Food for Thought theaters. These sessions feature industry expert speakers from some of the top exhibiting companies and academia, addressing critical topics to food processors and beverage manufacturers.
Are there opportunities to partner with publication companies?
If you are a publication company and interested in doing business with Process Expo, please contact Ruhi Shaikh at ruhi.shaikh@usa.messefrankfurt.com.
For Exhibitors
How can I become an exhibitor at Process Expo 2023?
Contact the sales team at ProcessExpoSales@usa.messefrankfurt.com.
What is the cost per sq. ft. to exhibit at the show?
| Member Standard | Non-Member Standard | |
| Exhibit Space (minimum of 100 sqft) | $31.50 sqft | $38 sqft |
| Drayage (optional in booths under 200 sqft) | $4 sqft | $4 sqft |
| Corner Fee ($300 corner, $600 peninsula, $1,200 island) | $300 each | $300 each |
| Administrative Fee | $95 | $95 |
| Co-Exhibitor Fee | $1,500 per | $1,500 per |
How do I become a member of FPSA?
Visit the FPSA Membership page on our show site to learn more about the benefits of becoming a member. Our Operations Manager, Ann Marie Penaranda, is happy to help you. Feel free to contact her at 703-663-1213 or apenaranda@fpsa.org.
What sponsorship opportunities are available?
We have created a host of exciting options to assist with increasing your brand presence. Contact us for specific opportunities.
What is drayage?
Drayage is the material handling of an exhibitor’s exhibit materials (decoration, equipment, etc.) on-site. In other words, it is the charge for moving the shipment from the docks at McCormick Place to the exhibitor’s booth. To facilitate bringing equipment to exhibit at Process Expo, show management has negotiated a flat rate ($4.00/sq foot) for drayage, rather than the traditional calculation which was based on the weight of the shipment. It must be noted however that this rate is valid for a one-time spot in the booth and must be coordinated within the exhibitor’s target move-in/move-out windows.
If an exhibitor can bring in their booth materials without the use of a motorized assistance, they can set up their booth without the use of labor.
How do I register booth personnel?
Registration for booth personnel will be available through your exhibitor dashboard.
Where can I find items including the Exhibitor Services Manual, Promotional Tools, and Show Rules?
Log into your Exhibitor Dashboard for access to all pertinent exhibitor resources or visit GES.com.
Do I get free badges as an exhibitor?
Yes, exhibitors receive complimentary exhibitor badges to be used for their booth staff. Exhibitors receive 3 badges per 100 sqft of exhibit space, max 75 badges. Additional exhibitor badges can be purchased via online registration at a discounted rate of $35.
Exhibitor badges are NOT to be registered for guests or customers.
What resources are provided to exhibitors to promote the show?
The success of our exhibitors is of the utmost importance at Process Expo. Exhibitors will receive a marketing toolkit via Feathr to promote their booth. This toolkit includes an email invitation template and sender, a custom landing page, and downloadable digital booth banners - all easily sharable to social media!
Exhibitors will also receive a unique promo code to invite top customers to attend Process Expo with free exhibit hall access. Limitations apply.
Where can exhibitors keep up with important dates and deadlines?
Exhibitors have access to an interactive checklist via the Exhibitor Dashboard. Additionally, The Exhibitor Services portal through GES.com has important dates and deadlines listed and other exhibitor resources with tips and tricks to a successful event.
The Process Expo team will keep in touch throughout the show cycle with email reminders. For any questions, please feel free to contact the team at processexposales@usa.messefrankfurt.com.
How can I pay my booth balance?
Log into your Exhibitor Dashboard to make payments online and to download a copy of your invoice.
What are the exhibit space terms and conditions?
Review the exhibit space terms and conditions here.