Emerging Tech Experience | Exhibit Hall Location and Hours



Location and Floorplan

The EDUCAUSE Commons (aka Exhibit Hall) is located in Exhibit Hall D of the Colorado Convention Center. The EDUCAUSE Commons is NOT carpeted and show colors are black drape.

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:

  • Exhibitors and emerging tech companies
  • Interactive activities, sessions, and poster sessions
  • Community-driven spaces and food and beverages, and more

You can view the 2026 EDUCAUSE Commons Floorplan and Exhibitor List here.

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

Please note: 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

Tuesday, September 29
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Or

Wednesday, September 30
7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

On Wednesday, September 30:

  • All exhibits must be show-ready by 9:00 a.m.

Exhibit Hours

Wednesday, September 30
9:15 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

You should expect the largest crowds in the EDUCAUSE Commons:

  • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
  • 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m
  • 4:30–5:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 1
9:15 a.m.–4:15 p.m.

You should expect the largest crowds in the EDUCAUSE Commons:

  • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
  • 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m
  • 3:15–4:15 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 7:30 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

Thursday, October 1
4:15–8:00 p.m.

Teardown needs to be completed by 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. Do not leave any items at your booth planning to pick them up later. These booths will be removed from the show floor beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. Any items left at your booth are considered trash and will be discarded.