NEXGEN Event Hub

IMTS 2026
Team Hub

Booth 431749 • West Hall
September 14–19

Your guide to IMTS 2026.

Use this page during the week for schedules, maps, customer dinners, private dinner invitations, booth information, team coverage, important contacts and lead scanning. Save this page to your phone for quick access.

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IMTS Week at a Glance

TODAY
MondaySept. 14
🕗8:00 AM — Meet in Hilton lobby
🚪9:00 AM — Show opens
🍺12–5 PM — Beer on tap
🍕 Lou Malnati's — Team dinner
6 seats
TODAY
TuesdaySept. 15
🕗8:00 AM — Meet in Hilton lobby
🚪9:00 AM — Show opens
🍺12–5 PM — Beer on tap
🥩 Chicago Cut Steakhouse
10 seats
TODAY
WednesdaySept. 16
🕗8:00 AM — Meet in Hilton lobby
🚪9:00 AM — Show opens
🍺12–5 PM — Beer on tap
🔥 Weber Grill
10 seats
TODAY
ThursdaySept. 17
🕗8:00 AM — Meet in Hilton lobby
🚪9:00 AM — Show opens
🍺12–5 PM — Beer on tap
🍝 Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
10 seats
TODAY
FridaySept. 18
🕗8:00 AM — Meet in Hilton lobby
🚪9:00 AM — Show opens
✈️Kevin & Bradd depart Friday
Team plans TBD
TODAY
SaturdaySept. 19
🕗8:00 AM — Meet in Hilton lobby
🚪9:00 AM — Final show day
👥Shawn & Cody man booth
📦 Prepare for closeout
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Maps & Hotel

Hilton Chicago

720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

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McCormick Place West Hall

NEXGEN Tooling • Booth 431749

Hilton → McCormick
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Dinners

Monday — Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

6 seats • Team dinner only

Maps
Tuesday — Chicago Cut Steakhouse

10 seats • Open for customers

Maps
Wednesday — Weber Grill

10 seats • Open for customers

Maps
Thursday — Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse

10 seats • Open for customers

Maps
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Private Dinner Invitation

Invite Customers

Use the private dinner invitation page to reserve seats for customers during IMTS. View availability and submit reservations online.

Open Dinner Invitation
Reminder

Customer dinner seats are limited. Coordinate invites before sending the link so we do not overbook each night.

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Coverage

Kevin Sevigny

Mon–Thu • Depart Friday

Bradd Rodenroth

Mon–Thu • Depart Friday

Forrest Thurston

Arrive Monday / go to show • Tuesday • Depart Wednesday

Shawn Ward

Arrive Monday / go to show • Tue–Sat • Depart Sunday

Cody Taylor

Arrive Monday / go to show • Tue–Sat • Depart Sunday

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Important Contacts

CEP Exhibits — Minerva Robles

Senior Account Manager
Booth setup, shipping coordination, booth issues.

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CEP Exhibits — Leslie Sockness

VP of National Accounts
Escalation contact and booth management support.

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Hilton Chicago

720 S Michigan Ave
Front Desk: (312) 922-4400

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Maritz XPress Leads Support

xpressleadpro@maritz.com
Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM EST

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Sunday Closeout

Assigned To: Shawn Ward & Cody Taylor

Pack NEXGEN items and leave the labeled shipment with the CEP team before leaving the show.

Pack & Ship to NEXGEN

Cutting tools from displays, coffee machine in original box, swag, awards, leftover cups, snack items, and literature.

Throw Away

Perishable liquids, open food, coffee, milk, creamer, ice, and anything that should not be shipped.

Leave With CEP

Attach the prepaid NEXGEN shipping label. CEP will handle the signs and booth graphics separately after the show.

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Booth Guide

Booth 431749 • West Hall

Every customer should feel welcomed, comfortable and excited to spend time with NEXGEN.

Hospitality

Coffee, water, refreshments and snacks are available. Beer on tap Monday–Thursday, 12–5 PM. Drink tickets help pace customer hospitality.

Booth Coverage

Lunch and breaks are rotated. Ask before leaving to walk the show. Help cover the booth whenever possible.

Lead Notes

Scan every qualified visitor and add quick notes while the conversation is fresh.

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Lead Scanner

XPress Leads Setup Guide

Use this official setup page for app downloads, setup instructions, and the IMTS show key.

Open Setup Guide
Before IMTS

Download the app, enter the Show Code, and confirm IMTS 2026 appears in the app.

During the Show

Scan qualified visitors and add a few notes before moving to the next customer.

Support

Maritz XPress Leads Support
xpressleadpro@maritz.com

Email Support