2026 Problem-Solving Power Hour & Exhibit Hall
The Problem-Solving Power Hours are dedicated time on the Forum program for Partners to speak at their booths and share tools, strategies, and solutions for solving a specific EHS&S challenge.
Exhibitors will be asked in advance to write up a short description (see examples here) of one EHS&S challenge they will discuss how they can solve. Attendees will use that information to decide what pitches they want to hear. The event is similar to a speed-dating model where there will be approximately 10 minutes for every booth to pitch how they can solve one EHS&S problem before the bell rings and the audience will move to another booth.
This is a great opportunity for Partners to share their expertise in front of the FORUM26 audience of EHS&S professionals.
Exhibitors will be asked in advance to write up a short description (see examples here) of one EHS&S challenge they will discuss how they can solve. Attendees will use that information to decide what pitches they want to hear. The event is similar to a speed-dating model where there will be approximately 10 minutes for every booth to pitch how they can solve one EHS&S problem before the bell rings and the audience will move to another booth.
This is a great opportunity for Partners to share their expertise in front of the FORUM26 audience of EHS&S professionals.
Conference Schedule
NAEM will have the below dedicated time for the Exhibit Hall, Problem-Solving Power Hours, and networking events to meet with prospective and current clients. These times will not run against any other programming.Tuesday, October 13, 2026
| 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM | Registration Open |
| 8:00 - 8:30 AM | Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall |
| 8:40 - 9:50 AM | Opening Remarks and Keynote |
| 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Problem-Solving Power Hour in the Exhibit Hall |
| 11:10 AM - 12:25 PM | 4 Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 12:30 - 1:30 PM | NAEM Excellence Awards Ceremoney & Luncheon |
| 1:45 - 3:00 PM | 4 Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 3:05 - 3:40 PM | Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall |
| 3:45 - 5:00 PM | 4 Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 5:15 - 6:30 PM | Opening Happy Hour in the Exhibit Hall |
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
| 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM | Registration Open |
| 8:00 - 8:30 AM | Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall |
| 8:40 - 10:00 AM | Leadership Panel Keynote |
| 10:10 - 11:10 AM | Problem-Solving Power Hour in the Exhibit Hall |
| 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM | 4 Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 12:30 - 1:30 PM | Lunch in the Exhibit Hall |
| 1:30 - 2:15 PM | AI in Action Showcase |
| 2:30 - 3:45 PM | 4 Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 3:45 - 4:00 PM | Break in Foyer |
| 4:00 - 5:15 PM | Closing Keynote |
| 6:00 - 10:30 PM | Networking Outing at Mill City Museum |
Exhibit Hall Set Up & Tear Down Instructions
Exhibitor Move-InMonday, October 12, 2026
12:00 - 5:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-Out/Tear-Down
PLAN ON REMAINING UNTIL THE SHOW OFFICIALLY CLOSES – EARLY TEARDOWN IS NOT PERMITTED
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
1:30 - 5:00 PM
10'X10' BOOTH PACKAGES WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
- (1) 6 ft x 30 in draped table
- (2) Side chairs
- (1) Wastebasket
Size requirements for the space:
- No structures higher than 8 ft tall and anything placed inside the booth cannot obstruct the sight line to other booths
The exhibitor manual will be sent directly as a link by Alliance Exposition. Please be sure to check your spam folder in case your company flags it. If you do not receive it, please email mary.quigg@conferencedirect.com for the link to be resent to you.
Exhibit Hall Map
Click here for a map of the Exhibit Hall space.Exhibit Hall space is assigned first-come, first-served. For example, the first company to purchase an Executive Partnership will receive the most prominent spot in the Executive Partnership section of the Exhibit Hall. The second company to purchase an Executive Partnership will receive the second-most prominent spot and so forth.
We will do our best to honor requests to be separated from competitors, but due to the random purchasing order of partnerships and the small space, we are not able to honor all requests. Please email mary.quigg@conferencedirect.com with any questions.