Registering, badges, education, and what to expect on-site.
Online at equipexposition.com. Click the blue button in the top right.
Registrations are not processed by phone. A mail-in form is available on request at equip@jade.mcievents.com.
Now through the close of the show on October 23, 2026.
You will get a confirmation email, usually within 3 business days.
If you do not receive one, email equipexpo@jade.mcievents.com.
Yes. Add people during checkout and use the same company name for everyone. Booth staff are registered by the exhibitor's primary contact under their badge allotment.
Yes, but the best price is always online. Register early to save.
Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
Click the blue RECEIPT button at the bottom of your confirmation email.
Yes. Email the helpline at equipexpo@jade.mcievents.com or use the name-change option on your confirmation page.
A valid driver's license.
| Day | Location and hours |
|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 20 | Welcome Reception at Churchill Downs, from 6:30 p.m. Remote locations (Louisville Airport, Crowne Plaza, Omni, Marriott Downtown, Galt House), 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Kentucky Exposition Center, from 8:00 a.m. Remote locations, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Kentucky Exposition Center, North Wing Lobby, from 8:00 a.m. |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Kentucky Exposition Center, North Wing Lobby, from 8:00 a.m. |
Your confirmation email includes pickup instructions, and a full remote-location list is sent a week before the show.
The event schedule lives at equipexposition.com/events-and-features. Current education and event schedules:
Yes. Both free and paid sessions.
Classes are listed on the website in April 2026 and in the mobile app (search "Equip") in summer 2026. Free sessions are marked on both.
$50 to $150 depending on the class type. Education can be added to your badge through your registration confirmation.
Yes. A la carte options, free sessions, and an education pass are posted by April 1, 2026. You can add them during registration or later through your confirmation page.
Yes. Reserve through Scooter Time Rentals (select Equip Exposition under Fairs, Festivals & Expos), or call 423-569-1933.
Yes, in Hallway B at the Kentucky Exposition Center during show hours.
Meals are not included. On-site food vendors offer varied options, including for dietary restrictions. Vendor menus post to the mobile app within two weeks of the show.
No formal dress code. Comfortable work attire is recommended, with practical footwear for demos and outdoor areas.
Yes, the Kentucky Exposition Center is fully accessible. Scooters and wheelchairs are available through Scooter Time Rentals at 423-569-1933.
Tuesday, October 20 at Churchill Downs, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Included with your badge.
Yes. HGTV star and veteran contractor Mike Holmes, Wednesday, October 21 at 11 a.m.
Mike Holmes brings his "make it right" philosophy to the Equip stage with real-world insight on raising standards and quality. Included with registration.
Wednesday, October 21, 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at the Kentucky Exposition Center. $20 per person.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. Add it during Equip registration.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Complimentary.
Connect with women leaders from across the industry at our complimentary Power Players Panel and Women's Leadership Reception. This event offers a valuable opportunity to expand your network while engaging with influential women who are shaping and transforming the industry.
Equip is held in late October in Louisville, Kentucky. Expect cool fall weather, with outdoor demo areas exposed to the elements. Dress in layers, bring practical footwear and a jacket for the outdoor demo yard. Check a local forecast closer to the show.
Pending approval means your registration was received and is being reviewed; payment will be processed and your spot is held.
Typical turnaround is two business days. If it takes longer, email us at equipexpo@jade.mcievents.com.