Instore to Hold New Jewelry Trade Show Next Summer
The Instore Show is slated for Aug.13-15, 2023 in Rosemont, Illinois, just outside of Chicago.
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The inaugural event will be held Aug.13-15, 2023, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, located about 10 minutes from Chicago’s O’Hare Airport.
The three-day trade show will welcome fine jewelry professionals, including retailers, managers, buyers, and industry suppliers.
The show will also set aside time for networking and education sessions in addition to buying opportunities, including a conference day on Aug. 12.
Exhibitors will include suppliers, designers, manufacturers, and service providers within the jewelry industry.
Those interested in exhibiting can read the exhibitor prospectus on Instore’s website or send an email to exhibit@theinstoreshow.com.
The trade show floor will include 200 booths, Instore said.
Those interested in attending the show can sign up to be on the Instore Show Insider list to receive more information as well as a discount code.
Registration is expected to open in the fall.
A preliminary agenda is available to view on its website.
For more information about attending the show or conference programming, contact info@theinstoreshow.com.
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