Our experienced team and valued partners are here to ensure your time with us is smooth, stress-free, and fully supported from start to finish.
To help you prepare, we’ve gathered detailed information about exhibiting at the Dayton Convention Center, along with a summary of the many services available to you. It’s all designed to give you the tools and confidence to make the most of your experience.
We’re proud to be a part of your journey and look forward to supporting your success at the Dayton Convention Center.
Exhibitor FAQ
Our team at the DCC is ready to assist with all of your planning needs. We’ll go above and beyond to ensure your event is a success, while remaining committed to keeping your attendees safe and feeling at ease. We look forward to partnering with you on your upcoming event.
Download Event Planning GuideThere is an on-site ATM in the Level 1 Lobby for events that accept cash for admission, merchandise sales, or vendor sales.
The DCC is a cashless facility. Cash is not accepted at any DCC point of sale location.
All electrical and plumbing is exclusively provided and managed by the DCC Facilities department. If utilities are needed by an exhibitor, the exhibitor must fill out an order form and submit to DCC Exhibitor Services. If utilities are needed by a planner or show manager, please work with the Event Manager assigned to your event.
DCC equipment must be set up and operated by authorized DCC personnel. Labor charges for operators may be charged, in addition to the rental charge for equipment. Tables and chairs, when used for exhibits, will be charged at the prevailing rates. Equipment (chairs, tables, risers, performance staging) is provided within the limits of DCC’s inventory. If inventory limits are exceeded, equipment rental and additional labor is the responsibility of the Lessee.
Standard Inclusions, Equipment & Service Rates (Download)The Dayton Convention Center will be provided to the Licensee in clean condition. During the event, the DCC’s Housekeeping Department will maintain all public common areas such as lobbies, hallways, restrooms, and meeting rooms except when said areas are utilized as exhibition space. The Licensee or their decorator is responsible for all exhibit space and registration areas during the contracted dates, including booth cleaning and trash removal.
If excessive waste left by attendees results in extended cleaning times, a cleaning charge of $55 per labor hour, with a minimum of $500, will be billed to the Lessee. In the event that a Service Contractor/Decorator is utilized, it is the responsibility of the Service Contractor/Decorator to return all space as provided, free of bulk waste, tape, and tape residue. It is the responsibility of the Service Contractor/Decorator to remove all bulk items, crating material, wood, metal and plastic products from the walkways, spaces and the facility. No such material will be allowed to remain in the dock area after the completion of the event. A charge of $1,000.00 per TON or less will be billed to the Service Contractor/Decorator.
Internet is exclusively provided by HarborLink Network.
There is a complimentary public wi-fi network available in the Level 1 Lobby only. The network is not accessible on any other floors or in any other rooms. The DCC does not recommend utilizing the complimentary wi-fi for show management or exhibitor needs.
Event internet is available for purchase. Planners, show managers, and exhibitors are not permitted to bring in and/or utilize their own routers, modems, hotspots, etc. If internet is needed by an exhibitor, the exhibitor must fill out an order form and submit to DCC Exhibitor Services. If internet is needed by a planner or show manager, please work with the Event Manager assigned to your event.
All loading dock space and timing must be scheduled in advance by the DCC Event Manager. The DCC does provide dock plates and pallet jacks for loading and unloading equipment. The DCC has a gated parking area at the rear of the building (Entrance located at 1 E. 6th Street, Dayton, OH 45402) that is restricted parking for DCC staff only. A security checkpoint is in place at the parking entrance for all vehicles/trucks entering and requesting dock access and is monitored by DCC Security. All move-in/out areas are controlled by DCC Security.
If a show requires heavy move-in/out, special advance arrangements can be made for access to this parking area. A Dock Marshal fee for such arrangements will be applied based on the duration of time and required space needed for move-in/out. Any General Service Contractor/Decorator or Event Management vehicle parking in the Center's parking lot must be authorized by the DCC Event Manager prior to move-in. Any vehicle, which does not have a DCC parking pass or prior parking approval, will be towed at the owner's expense.
Our Marketing team offers social media support, website presence, and branding opportunities including the use of our interior digital signage and exterior digital marquee. For advertising & branding opportunities, email mking@daytonconvention.com.
Mills James Productions is the preferred audiovisual provider and exclusive rigging services provider of the Dayton Convention Center. For over 40 years, Mills James has focused on elevating experiences through a unique combination of live and virtual event production, video and broadcast production, and scenic design service.
For more information on audiovisual or rigging services, contact:
Jamie Sluder, Sales Manager
(513) 708-2850
jsluder@mjp.com
Parking is available in the Oregon District Garage, 116 E. 5th St., one block east of the Dayton Convention Center on 5th St. (at Jefferson St.). The Oregon District Garage offers a covered sky walk on Level 1 of the garage that will bring you to the 3rd floor of the Dayton Convention Center. The garage has a total of 1,416 parking spots.
PLEASE NOTE: The Oregon District Parking Garage is owned and operated by the City of Dayton. The Dayton Convention Center is not responsible for any entry/exit, maintenance, rates, or ticket issues.
The DCC will not accept or store display materials, merchandise, crates, etc. prior to the contracted move-in date unless prior approval is given by the Event Manager. Charges will apply for advance shipments.
All exhibitors must make their own arrangements with the General Service Contractor/Decorator for shipment, delivery, receipt and storage of such materials and crates. The appointed General Service Contractor/Decorator is responsible for delivering materials to the facility during the approved move-in period.
Any shipment scheduled for delivery to the facility during the move-in periods must be sent to the attention of the General Service Contractor/Decorator. DCC employees will not sign for, accept or store any packages or freight for any client.
The facility will not accept Cash On Delivery (COD) shipments under any circumstances, nor will the DCCaccept responsibility for costs associated with freight and shipment delivery and/or pick up.
All equipment, freight, and deliveries must be transported on service elevator. Load capacity is 6,000 lbs. TBD on dimensions.
