NACAC National College Fair – New Orleans
Exhibitor Info

Transportation, Directions and Parking:

Parking is free at the Pontchartrain Convention and Civic Center. Directions and parking information can be found on their website.

Fair Set-up Hours:

Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Estimated Attendance:

4,000

Loading/Unloading:

Exhibitors may use the main entrances of the Pontchartrain Center during set up hours if you are carrying boxes or using roller bags. Exhibitors may also use loading dock A for bringing in larger items during set up hours. Please note this will be a drop-off only. Once you have unloaded your car, please move it to the other parking lot.

Exposition Services Provided by:

Smith Expo LLC
1173 Airport Parkway, Suite C
Greenwood, IN 46143

Exhibitor kit

Shipping Information:

Shipping Address:

Company Name, Booth #
NACAC NOLA c/o Smith Expo
1173 Airport Parkway, Suite C
Greenwood, IN 46143

Shipping Deadline:

Advance Shipping Deadline: All Materials must be received by 3pm on Friday, August 29, 2024.

Please note there is no direct to show site shipping.

Note: All pre-shipped items must be paid for in advance. Please obtain tracking numbers for all shipped items.

NACAC is not responsible for lost, missing, or damaged items.

Material Handling Charge:

*Rates are subject to change. Please contact Smith Expo for current rates at 317-362-6890.

Electrical Service:

The Pontchartrain Convention and Civic Center is the exclusive provider for electrical services. 

Accommodations:

Wyndham Garden New Orleans Airport
4535 Williams Boulevard
Kenner, LA 70065

Rate:

Single: $84.10 per night + tax & fees

Reservations Deadline: Sunday, August 10, 2025.

NACAC’s personalized reservation link: Book your group rate for NACAC National College Fair New Orleans

Exhibitor App:

GoToCollegeFairs is NACAC’s exclusive technology services provider for in-person NACAC National College Fairs. All lead retrieval services for in-person programs will be captured through the GTCF Mobile Scanning Application.

*Please be sure to download the app prior to arrival*.

Attached is a Quick Start Guide with step-by-step instructions on how to get setup in the app. There will be a GTCF representative onsite to answer any questions you have during the fair.

If you have any questions about the app before the fair, please email mdonahue@nacacnet.org or info@gotocollegefairs.com.

NACAC College Fair Attendee Mobile App:

The NACAC College Fair Attendee App will be available to download for all attendees and will allow attendees to have instant access to crucial fair information including their lead retrieval barcode, the list of exhibiting colleges (including the locator map), list of colleges that matched their preferences via Matchmaking, and much more.

Please note, the NACAC College Fair Attendee App does not replace the GTCF MobileScan App or change the lead retrieval process for you in any way. We are just providing this information to you as a courtesy and so that you are aware of this exciting new feature.

On-site Food and Beverage:

While light refreshments will be provided, NACAC strongly encourages you to eat a full meal before you arrive.

Contact Information:

For more information regarding this National College Fair, email Marissa Donahue (mdonahue@nacacnet.org) or call 703-299-6843.