Fair Location:
Rhode Island Convention Center
1 Sabin St Providence, RI 02903
Fair Time & Date:
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Exhibitor Move-In:
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Estimated Attendance: 1,000+
Transportation, Directions, and Parking:
https://www.riconvention.com/plan-your-visit/directions-parking
Loading/Unloading:
Exhibitors that have more materials that can safely be carried into the building by hand or small handcart should use the loading dock. The loading dock is located on West Exchange Street about 1/8 mile west of the North Garage Entrance.
Loading dock directions coming from the North: Take Exit 21 (Atwells) from 95 South. Turn right onto Dean Street. Turn right at the light onto West Exchange Street.
Loading dock directions coming from the South: Take Exit 21 (Atwells) from 95 South. Turn right onto Dean Street. Turn right at the light onto West Exchange Street.
Electrical & Internet/Wi-Fi Services: https://www.riconvention.com/plan-your-event/exhibitor-services-ordering
Exposition Services Provided by:
Demers Event & Expo Services
860-882-0003
info@demersexpo.com
Parking Rates:
Parking rates vary based on event schedules and duration of stay. For details on daily and overnight parking rates, as well as current policies, please visit: https://www.riconvention.com/plan-your-visit/directions-parking
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 sfarrior-moorman@nacacnet.org or info@gotocollegefairs.com.
Exhibitor Information
Exhibitors can update their booth signage and the exhibitor contact in the Community Hub. Instructions on how to do so can be found in the below document. Please Note: We encourage exhibiting institutions to make any changes to their booth signage as soon as possible. Changes made less than 2 weeks prior to the event are not guaranteed to make it on NACAC marketing materials and show signage.
On-site Food and Beverage
Concession coupons will be available, but NACAC strongly encourages everyone to eat a full meal before arriving.
Host Hotel:
Providence Marriott Downtown
One Orms Street,
Providence, RI 02904
Last Day to Book: Wednesday, April 08, 2026 Book your group rate for NACAC - Providence
Contact Information:
For information regarding this fair, please contact Lauren Zarbo: lzarbo@nacacnet.org.