NACUFS — New Orleans
Jul 15 – Jul 18, 2026 · New Orleans, LA · Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130 ↗Notes for Jeana
- 3-weeks-out kickoff
- Week-of final walkthrough
- 72-hour post-event wrap
Prep checklist countdown
Live timers for every milestone leading up to NACUFS.
Kickoff meeting
<1d3 weeks out — calendar invite goes out, brief the team, lock staffing.
Confirm Newtopia go/no-go
<1dIf applicable — registration closes mid-May.
50 cases confirmed — Jeana + Shannon notified
<1dVerify 50 cases are allocated, packed, and en route. Confirm with Jeana so logistics is locked, and make sure Shannon knows we have the 50 cases for the show.
Sample plan locked
<1d50+ cases per event. Coordinate restock cadence with Kim. Loop Jeana + Shannon on counts.
Show point of contact identified
<1dGet name, cell, and email of the on-site show contact. Save in phone before travel.
Venue address confirmed with Jeana
<1dConfirm the trade show address + booth number with Jeana. Share with the team.
Travel booked
<1dFlights + hotel through Jeana. Confirm itinerary.
Hotel room booked + info in hand
<1dConfirmation number, address, check-in/out times saved. Forward itinerary to the team.
Week-of meeting
<1dFinal walkthrough — uniforms, booth assignments, talking points.
Uniform + backup shirt packed
<1dMatching CPGX colorway. Camera-ready all day.
Pre-travel checklist complete
<1dFlights confirmed, ambient samples only, backpack-ready.
Post-event 72-hour wrap
<1dExpenses, leads logged, thank-yous, media uploaded.