IMTS 2026
Team Hub
Your guide to IMTS 2026.
Use this page during the week for schedules, shuttle information, maps, customer dinners, private dinner invitations, booth information, team coverage, important contacts and lead scanning. Save this page to your phone for quick access.
IMTS Week at a Glance
Shuttle, Maps & Hotel
Route 5 • Orange “East” sign
Board at the Hilton Chicago 8th Street entrance.
Monday–Saturday: 7:00–11:00 AM
Buses run approximately every 15–20 minutes.
Board Route 5 at McCormick Place East and look for the orange “East” sign.
Monday–Friday: 3:30–6:30 PM
Saturday: 3:30–7:30 PM
Saturday service is every 30 minutes from 6:30–7:30 PM.
Shuttle routes and pickup points can change. Check the official IMTS sign in the Hilton lobby each day before leaving. The shuttle serves McCormick Place East; our booth is 431749 in the West Hall.
East Building • Level 2 • Room E256
Open 7:00 AM–5:30 PM.
NEXGEN Tooling • Booth 431749
Hilton → McCormickDinners
Private Dinner Invitation
Use the private dinner invitation page to reserve seats for customers during IMTS. View availability and submit reservations online.
Open Dinner InvitationReview the live guest list and remaining seats before inviting customers.
Open Dinner DashboardCoverage
Mon–Thu • Depart Friday
Mon–Thu • Friday until noon
Arrive Monday / go to show • Work through Thursday
Arrive Monday / go to show • Tue–Sat • Sunday closeout lead
Arrive Thursday night • Cover Fri–Sat • Sunday pack-up
Important Contacts
Senior Account Manager
Booth setup, shipping coordination, booth issues.
VP of National Accounts
Escalation contact and booth management support.
720 S Michigan Ave
Front Desk: (312) 922-4400
xpressleadpro@maritz.com
Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM EST
Assistant Director of Catering Sales
Catering issues or additional keg orders.
Office: (312) 791-7241
Mobile: (312) 446-5870
Sunday Closeout
Report Sunday at 8:00 AM for official pack-up. Pack NEXGEN items and leave the labeled shipment with the CEP team before leaving the show.
Cutting tools from displays, coffee machine in original box, swag, awards, leftover cups, snack items, and literature.
Perishable liquids, open food, coffee, milk, creamer, ice, and anything that should not be shipped.
Attach the prepaid NEXGEN shipping label. CEP will handle the signs and booth graphics separately after the show.
Booth Guide
Every customer should feel welcomed, comfortable and excited to spend time with NEXGEN.
Coffee, water, refreshments and snacks are available. Beer on tap Monday–Thursday, 12–5 PM. Drink tickets help pace customer hospitality.
Lunch and breaks are rotated. Ask before leaving to walk the show. Help cover the booth whenever possible.
Scan every qualified visitor and add quick notes while the conversation is fresh.
Lead Scanner
Use this official setup page for app downloads, setup instructions, and the IMTS show key.
Open Setup GuideDownload the app, enter the Show Code, and confirm IMTS 2026 appears in the app.
Scan qualified visitors and add a few notes before moving to the next customer.
Maritz XPress Leads Support
xpressleadpro@maritz.com