Visitor FAQ

Event Registration

SupplySide West and Food ingredients North America is a trade show and is not open to the general public. For information on who is eligible and what business proof is acceptable please review the Approved Business Categories Defined.

Registration for our 2023 show is now open! To register click here.

If you purchase an Expo Hall Pass, all education sessions require separate registration. If you purchase an Education Pick 3 Pass, you are able to pick 3 education sessions that are included in your registration price. If you purchase the Global Pass, all education sessions are included.

If you are not able to attend in person, we offer a Virtual Pass that grants access to all education sessions on-demand. There is also a Virtual Pass Upgrade option that you can add on to your Expo Hall pass to gain access to all education sessions following the event on-demand. Check our package options and pricing page for more information.

No one under the age of 18 is allowed on the show floor without direct adult supervision at all times.  There must be one accompanying adult 18 years of age or older per child. No strollers are allowed on the show floor at any time. At no time are persons under the age of 18 allowed on the show floor during move-in and move-out – even if supervised. This policy is strictly enforced.

All children, regardless of age, require a badge and the completion of a waiver form. If not pre-registered, they must register on-site. Children are not charged a registration fee. Children under the age of 18 are not permitted to attend sessions in classrooms. This can be disruptive to other attendees, the speaker(s) and the recording of the class.

To receive a copy of the waiver form and register a child for the event and please contact Customer Service

To ensure your early commitment is hassle-free, all attendees taking advantage of Early Bird Registration will receive a 100% refund if for any reason you need to cancel, no questions asked. All cancellation requests should be submitted in writing to [email protected]. 100% refunds are applicable for those who register on or before August 15, 2023. Registrations after August 15th will incur a $35 administration fee. No refunds will be issued after October 21, 2023.

See more information about how to register as press here

For questions about releases and announcements, contact [email protected].

Monday, October 23
Bayside A and Bayside F Foyer | 7am-5pm

Lower Level, Islander Registration Desk | 7am-3pm

Tuesday, October 24

Bayside A and Bayside F Foyer | 7am-6pm

Lower Level, Islander Registration Desk | 7am-3pm

Wednesday, October 25

Bayside A and Bayside F Foyer | 7am-5:30pm

Lower Level, Islander Registration Desk | 8am-3pm

Thursday, October 26

Bayside A | 8am-5pm

Bayside F Foyer | 8am-1pm

Lower Level, Islander Registration Desk | 8-11am

Friday, November 4

Lower Level, Islander Registration Desk | 8-11am

Education FAQs

To view the 2023 education sessions, please see our 2023 schedule

Children under the age of 18 are not permitted to attend sessions in classrooms. This can be disruptive to other attendees, the speaker(s) and the recording of the class.

Presentation slides will be available on-demand to anyone who has purchased education a la carte, an Education Pick 3 Pass, a Global Pass, or a Virtual Pass.

Venue and Travel FAQs

Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119. For directions, and
travel tips see the Venue page.

To view driving directions or airline travel discounts, please review our transportation page.

The company handling hotel reservations is onPeak. They provide discounted rooms close to the exposition center. This service guarantees you a set rate and also puts you in a hotel within walking distance to the expo center. Our 2022 Hotel information is not available yet. Please check back in 2022 for the most up-to-date hotel information.

To request a visa letter you must first register to attend Fi North America. During your registration you can request a visa letter that, upon registration approval, will be available for download in your registration dashboard. If you have any questions regarding your visa letter, you can contact customer service.

Trade Show Floor FAQs

2023 Show Dates are Monday, October 23-27. Expo Hall dates are Wednesday, October 25, 10am-5:30pm & Thursday, October 26, 10am-5pm.

For safety reasons, rolling carts, horses, rolling bags, strollers and bags with wheels are not permitted on the show floor during show hours. 

2023 Baggage check hours and locations are not yet available. Please check back soon for more information. 

Expo Hall dates are Wednesday, October 25, 10am-5:30pm & Thursday, October 26, 10am-5pm.

Mobile App FAQs

The SupplySide West and Food ingredients North America mobile app will be available for download in September. We encourage attendees to download the mobile app to view the floor plan, exhibitor list, and schedule while preparing for the show.

Exhibiting and Sponsorship FAQs

An account manager can be contacted directly to assist you with booth selection; or you may fill out an application and exhibit space contract and return it with a deposit to our offices immediately following the current show. We will assign booths first-come, first-served. Please visit the Contact the Sales Team page to see our Account Managerss and their regions. Learn more on our About Exhibiting page.

Whether the objective of your show is to educate attendees on your science, launch a new product line, or dominate the category, your booth space is only the start of your company’s ability to draw attention to your products or services. Make the very most of the trade show experience! Refer to the Sponsorship Opportunities section for a list of ideas and packages.