8 - 11 September 2026
Monterey, California, US

Photomask Technology + EUVL Exhibitor Logistics

Current information for your successful exhibition
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Make plans to join us in 2026

As we prepare for the 2026 event, more information will be added, such as deadlines, tools, helpful links, and more to with your planning for a successful event.

On this page, jump to: Exhibitor dashboard | Plan your space | Scam warning | Official contractors | Prepare for your onsite experience | Promote your presence at the show

Venue

Monterey Conference Center
1 Portola Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940

Wednesday 9 Sept. | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 10 Sept. | 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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Important dates and deadlines for 2026


Update exhibitor listing Open
Request visa invitation letter Open
Reserve housing Open
Order booth furniture and utilities - exhibitor service manual*   Available May 2026
Submit certificate of insurance Due 7 August 2026
Ship to advance warehouse - download shipping labels Available May 2026
View booth staff roster Open
SPIE Lead Retrieval: Learn how to edit qualifiers
Available

 *Password required for access. Contact exhibitions@spie.org if you need assistance.

 

Payment, deposit, and refund dates

View the exhibition policies page to learn more. 

View exhibition policies

Manage your show through the exhibitor dashboard


Exhibitor listing and booth staff registration

Use the exhibitor dashboard to add or update company listings, including description, contact info, logo, and more.

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Plan your space and order services

  • Access the exhibitor manual.* | Sign in now (May 2026)
  • Find space specifications, display rules, electrical, sound, and related information. | Download PDF
  • Download services checklists and deadlines. | Download PDF (May 2026)

 *Password required for access. Contact exhibitions@spie.org if you need assistance.

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Official contractors for this exhibition


SPIE does not rent or sell attendee lists from our events. Any offer for an attendee/email list from an SPIE event is a scam.

All of these offers (example below) are fraudulent no matter how official they look. Do not fall for any offer of attendee lists! Protect your bottom line by remaining vigilant and reporting spam.

example of scam email

Read complete warning: Exercise due diligence when approached by vendors not endorsed by SPIE.

Projection Presentation Services
+1 415 974 4077
exhibits@projection.com

Lead Retrieval
SPIE Lead Retrieval
Learn more about SPIE Lead Retrieval
Questions? Contact: leadretrieval@spie.org

TriCord Tradeshow Services
+1 831 883 8600
orders@tricord.net

Steps and information to prepare for onsite


Make sure your staff is set for a busy week

Booth staff registration
Send a reminder to your booth staff to register. Download this e-postcard to share with staff.

 

Reserve housing
Book your housing in the SPIE block at reduced rates.

 

Visa invitation letter request
Need an invitation letter to obtain a travel visa? Apply now.

Download the SPIE Conference app
Organize your week. Browse exhibitors and the program.

 

SPIE exhibition policies

Exhibitor contract terms, conditions, and policies

 

SPIE event policies

Move in and move out schedule


Links will be provided at a later date.

Hours of operation
Registration hours, set-up and dismantle hours (May 2026)

Promote your presence with these free resources


Some links will be provided at a later date:

Download event logo
Add the logo to your email signature.

 

Download e-postcard
Customizable. Copy and paste into Outlook and send to your customers.

 

Email and web resources
Customizable. Add to your email signature, website, other marketing collateral.

 

Social media tips
View our tip sheet for promoting your participation on social media.

Extend your presence with high-visibility sponsorships and ads


Explore the many opportunities to reach your target audience.

View sponsorship opportunities

Find online and print options to reach your target audience through advertising. Download the 2026 Media Kit

Exhibition management contact information


Elise Gilmore, CEM, Exhibitions Sponsorship Manager
+1 360 685 5507
eliseg@spie.org

FAQs


Kiosks: 3’ lockable counter, custom backwall, 1 bar stool, carpet, wastebasket, and basic electric included. 

Tables: 2 ft. x 6 ft. x 30 in. black skirted table, two chairs, carpet, waste basket, and company ID sign included.

Booths: 8 ft. pipe and black drape back, 3 ft. side drape, and company ID sign included. Utilities and furnishings not included. Exhibitors are required to carpet booth area (if carpet is not provided in hall).

Mini Booths: 3’ lockable counter, custom backwall, 2 bar stools, carpet, wastebasket, and basic electric included.

Peninsula and Islands: Utilities and booth furnishings not included. Exhibitors are required to carpet exhibit space (if carpet is not provided in hall).

Offerings may differ per event, please refer to the Display Rules & Regulations specific to your event (available on the Exhibitor Logistics page).

SPIE Lead Retrieval, Non-author technical pass(s), online Exhibitor listing, a basic company listing in the optics.org Buyers Guide, discounted housing when booking in the block, and other promotional opportunities and sponsorships.

See the Exhibition Display Guidelines for rules and regulations of your exhibit space. For further assistance, contact exhibitions@spie.org.

  • Exhibit space contract fee
  • Exhibit space furnishings, carpet, signs, promotional collateral, giveaways, etc.
  • Union labor to assist setting up and dismantling exhibit space
  • Electrical, internet, cleaning, or AV equipment
  • Shipping, material handling fees, and empty container storage fee
  • Staff expenses: hotel accommodations, travel, etc.

Furnishings, electrical, and other display items can be ordered through the Exhibitor Manual. Exhibitor Liaisons will be notified when the Exhibitor Manual is available; it will also be posted on the Exhibitor Logistics page and in the Exhibitor Dashboard.

  • Order in advance – order furnishings, carpet, utilities, etc. before the discount deadline dates.
  • Shipping - consolidate shipments and ship to the advance warehouse before the deadline.
  • Housing - book your accommodations in the SPIE Housing Block under ‘Attend’ on the event website.

The preferred method is to ship your freight to the Advance Warehouse. Refer to the Exhibitor Manual Freight and Shipping section for shipping labels, costs, and deadlines.

If shipping direct to show site, freight is only accepted during exhibitor move-in and may incur additional fees. Please refer to the Exhibitor Manual for move-in dates and times.

You may install/dismantle your exhibit display if your booth is 10 ft. x 10 ft. or a tabletop AND it takes one person less than 30 minutes without hand tools. Otherwise, you must use Union labor personnel. Refer to the Exhibitor Manual for union regulations and jurisdictions.



One person is allowed to carry one or two boxes in one trip. The use of hand trucks is not allowed. The decorator offers special round trip material carrying service rates for exhibitor material. Refer to the Exhibitor Manual for material handling forms and rates.



Exhibitors are not allowed to begin pack-up prior to the close of the show. Any exhibitor who packs up early will forfeit 50% of their earned priority points and incur a $250 fee.



All attendees, including booth staff, must register themselves via the event registration page. Exhibitor Liaisons can assign technical passes to booth staff in the Exhibitor Dashboard.

Do not leave valuables unattended, including laptops. Event security is provided for the venue, but you and your staff are responsible for any valuables left in your exhibit space.



Available Sponsorship & Promotional opportunities are listed on the Exhibitor Logistics page. Please contact spiesales@spie.org for sponsorship details.



You may download, view, and email your invoice in the Exhibitor Dashboard. Login to the Exhibitor Dashboard, find the related event, and click on Review Exhibitor Invoice. Credit card payments can be made in the Exhibitor Dashboard or at https://spie.org/payment. SPIE accepts credit cards, checks, and wire transfers. A 2.5% processing fee is incurred for credit card payments.

Liability insurance is required to exhibit at all SPIE events. Log in to the Exhibitor Dashboard to upload your certificate of liability insurance.

Contracted exhibitors are allowed to share their exhibit space with co-exhibitors. A co-exhibitor application form and payment is required for each co-exhibiting company. To request a co-exhibitor form, contact exhibitions@spie.org.