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Review the Marketing Toolkit
Make sure your company takes full advantage of North America’s seafood industry gathering this March. Through the opportunities in this packet, you will gain valuable exposure before, during and after the expo. Also access your custom email signature and event graphics.
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Order Booth Cleaning
Booth cleaning & trash removal/porter service is not automatic and must be ordered separately through our cleaning vendor. |
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Plant & Floral Order Form
To order plants or a floral arrangement for your booth please submit an order form with Stapleton. |

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Order Lead Retrieval Online - Coming Soon
You can order Lead Retrieval service to scan badges of visitors to your booth to capture their information after the event. |
January 15, 2026

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Get Free Media Exposure by Submitting a Press Release
Promote your company’s participation at Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America by submitting a press release for potential media coverage and to be featured on the event website under Exhibitor News. Highlight your company's involvement at the event and include any new products or innovations you’ll be showcasing. We have provided resources to help guide you through the process.
If you would like your press release to be considered by the editorial team for inclusion in Expo Today, the official publication for Expo, please send it no later than January 15, 2026
Submit Press Release
Best Practices for Press Releases Press Release Template
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February 5, 2026

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Submit your New Product for Seafood Excellence Awards
The Seafood Excellence Awards recognize and celebrate the best new seafood products in the North American seafood market.
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February 5, 2026

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Submit for the New Product Showcase
Give your New Products & Services the Spotlight.
Submit for the Featured Product Showcase
Featured products are designed to highlight and give an exhibitor the opportunity to promote their finest products to potential buyers.
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February 9 - March 4, 2026

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Ship to Freeman Warehouse
If you will be shipping your materials in advance of the event to the Freeman Warehouse, please note the following timeframe. Freeman will deliver your materials to your booth prior to the event. Please contact Freeman for all associated fees. This option is NOT for refrigerated or frozen items.
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February 11, 2026

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Freeman Online Ordering
To order any of the following items, please do so before the deadline:
- Order Furniture & Accessories
- Booth Package
- Order Carpeting
- Order Rental Exhibits
- Order Signs & Graphics
- Order Labor
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TBD

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC)
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BCEC Online Ordering BCEC Ordering Guide
Order the following items from Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC)
- Electricity
- Telephone & Internet
- Water, Air & Drain
- Compressed Gas
- Security
- Lighting
- Rigging
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Catering Menu Catering Order Form - Menu and Order Form Coming Soon
All food, with the exception of product samples, must be ordered from Levy
Handsink Order Form - Coming Soon Handsink Do-it Yourself Diagram
**When preparing and serving raw foods and/or when cooking food from a raw state, a booth hand washing setup is required within the booth.
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February 20, 2026
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Book Hotel Rooms
Please be sure to book your hotel stay through the ONLY official housing vendor, onPeak. Please let us know if you are contacted by any other companies regarding housing.
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February 23, 2026
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Audio Visual Order Form
If you need to rent a monitor or arrange any other Audio Visual services please order from projection. |
February 28, 2026
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Lowe Online Ordering & Catalogue Refrigerator & Freezer Order Form
If you would like to rent refrigeration or freezer storage for your booth outside of the complimentary storage space please order from our vendor Lowe Refrigeration.
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March 1, 2026

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Aquarium Order Form
If you need to lease an aquarium you can do so through Boston Aquariums.
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March 11, 2026

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Ship to Show Site Label
Machinery Shipping Label
Freeman will begin receiving materials on-site on this date. Shipments arriving prior to March 11th may be refused by the venue and/or incur additional charges. Freeman will receive your materials and deliver them to your booth space. Please contact Freeman for all associated fees
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