LOCATION & DEADLINES

Groundbreak 2025
George R. Brown Convention Center
Halls A3 and B3
1001 Avenida De Las Americas
Houston, TX 77010
Art Submission Deadline:
Friday, August 22, 2025
Final Proof Approval Deadline:
Monday, September 8, 2025
Advance Order Deadline:
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Carpet Order Deadline &
Final Day of Online Ordering:

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Advance Shipment Receiving:
Wednesday, September 10 - Thursday, October 9, 2025
Direct Shipment Receiving:
Monday, October 13 - Wednesdy, October 15, 2025

  SHOW SCHEDULE

EXHIBITOR MOVE-IN
Monday, October 13
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Title, Titanium, & Platinum Sponsor Move In Only
Tuesday, October 14
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday, October 15
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
SHOW HOURS
Wednesday, October 15
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 16
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Subject to change.
EXHIBITOR MOVE-OUT
Thursday, October 16
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday, October 17
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Outside carriers must be checked in by Thursday, October 16 at 8:00 PM or by Friday, October 17 at 11:00 AM for all remaining outbound shipments. Official re-route time is Friday, October 17 at 11:00 AM. Please see the Move-Out Information sheet for more details. 

  BOOTH GRAPHICS

If your sponsorship package contains a turnkey booth (Gold (optional), Silver+, Silver, Startup) please review the backwall graphic specifications and file requirements on pages 8 - 23 of the Service Manual Your print-ready backwall graphic file should be submitted directly to the Graphics task in your ERC portal no later than August 22nd.

Your graphics will be reviewed by Procore. Once approved, your team will receive a print-proof for review and approval prior to print. The proof will be intended for quality review only; changes to graphics after submission will not be permitted.

Important Notes:

Gold 10x20 booths: You have the option to bring your own build or utilize a turnkey booth. If you opt to bring your own, please mark that in the Graphics task within your ERC portal and you will not need to submit graphics

Startup Kiosks: Your custom graphics will be a logo only. Please submit a .eps, full color, transparent background logo to your graphics task in the ERC portal. We recommend a horizontal logo for best sizing and visibility.

Graphic Submission Assistance:
For graphic submission assistance, please email: gbksponsors@procore.com.

  SHIPPING INFORMATION

ADVANCE SHIPPING

Advance shipments will be received at the warehouse:
Wednesday, September 10 - Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Receiving Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Advance Shipping Address:
(Your Company Name & Booth Number)
Groundbreak 2025
c/o Hargrove
T Force
2525 Cavalcade St.
Houston, TX 77026

Print Advance Shipping Labels
Request a Hargrove Shipping Quote

DIRECT SHIPPING

Direct shipments will be received at the warehouse:
Monday, October 13 - Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Receiving Hours: Monday - Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Wednesday 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM

NOTE: Shipments handled before 8:00 AM or after 4:30 PM Monday-Friday, or anytime Saturday, Sunday or holiday, will be assessed a 40% overtime surcharge.

Direct Shipping Address:
(Your Company Name & Booth Number)
Groundbreak 2025
c/o Hargrove
George R. Brown Convention Center
Halls A3 and B3
1001 Avenida De Las Americas
Houston, TX 77010

Print Direct Shipping Labels
Request a Hargrove Shipping Quote