Exhibit Hall Location and Hours

Location and Floorplan

The EDUCAUSE Commons (aka Exhibit Hall) is located in Exhibit Halls 1–3 of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. The EDUCAUSE Commons is NOT carpeted and show colors are black drape.

New for 2024: To help drive the right attendees to you, reduce attendees' time spent searching the hall for the solutions they seek, and to create a better buzz of like-minded exhibitors and attendees in one place, we've evolved this year's Exhibit Hall experience.

The EDUCAUSE Commons is designed around three product and service categories: Enterprise Strategy, Infrastructure, and Support; Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Risk Management; and Teaching and Learning.

Within each area, you will find:

  • Interactive activities
  • Lounge spaces
  • Food and beverages
  • Live presentation opportunities
  • Poster sessions related to each area's theme—and more

You can view the 2024 EDUCAUSE Commons Floorplan and Exhibitor List here.

Exhibitor Move-In, Exhibit Hours, and Exhibitor Move-Out

Please note: Special passes will be available at no charge for setup and teardown personnel; these passes are not valid during show hours and must be obtained by security at the exhibit hall access points. Also, no one under 16 years of age will be permitted to visit the exhibit hall (including move-in and move-out times) or allowed in the conference venue unless that person is a student presenter, is a registered participant, and is accompanied by an adult chaperone. For the safety of everyone, strollers are not permitted at any time in any applicable exhibit hall. These policies are strictly enforced, apply to all attendees including exhibitors and media, and are without exception. EDUCAUSE reserves the right to request proof of age from anyone at any time and to revoke a badge or deny attendance of any registered participants.

Dates/Hours Additional Details

Exhibitor Move-In

Saturday, October 19 | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 20 | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Monday, October 21 | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

On Monday, October 21:

  • All exhibit materials must be uncrated and crates must be marked with EMPTY LABELS, ready for removal by 2:00 p.m.
  • All exhibits must be show-ready by 5:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hours

Tuesday, October 22 | 10:15 a.m.–5:15 p.m.

You should expect the largest crowds in the exhibit hall:

  • 10:30–11:30 a.m.
  • 12:15–1:45 p.m
  • 3:45–5:15 p.m.

Wednesday, October 23 | 9:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m.

You should expect the largest crowds in the exhibit hall:

  • 9:15–10:15 a.m.
  • 12:15–1:45 p.m
  • 3:45–4:45 p.m.

During Exhibit Hours:

  • Show hours are subject to change.
  • Due to security, only those with an exhibitor badge will have access to the exhibit hall at 7:00 a.m.
  • Please do not schedule meetings in the exhibit hall during preshow hours, as attendees without an exhibitor badge will not be allowed in the hall.

Exhibitor Move-Out

Wednesday, October 23 | 4:45–8:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 24 | 8:00 a.m.–noon