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All who attend, exhibit, and participate in the PCA23 Show in any capacity will be held to the highest standards of personal and professional conduct. As such, all participants and guests agree you will not disrupt the activities of others, disturb or harass other attendees, staff or Show attendees, precipitate the intervention of security or public law enforcement, or in any other way disrupt the smooth operation of the Show.
PCA reserves the right to determine in its sole judgement when an attendee or representative of an attendee has violated the standards of conduct, and take any action deemed necessary to protect the safety of Show attendees and the public, up to and including immediate termination of trade show privileges, expulsion from the Facility, and barring the attendee or company from participating in future PCA events.
PCA has entered into a contract with the Venetian Resort Las Vegas for the trade show. These contracts specify designated smoking areas and times that Show Management, Exhibitors, Attendees and all other members or non-members associated with the Show must adhere to in order to be in compliance with these contracts. This is a serious issue that is important in order to be able to host future trade shows, not only in Las Vegas, but throughout the country.
Smoking at the PCA trade show is only allowed in the designated PCA convention and meeting areas during trade show hours.
Smoking is strictly prohibited in the following restricted areas:
• Common areas
• Hallways
• Foyers
• Meeting Rooms
• Any non-smoking areas as designated by the Venetian/Palazzo Sands Expo & Convention Center
Attendees and participants of the PCA23 Trade Show understand that if anyone who may be associated with, or a representative of an attending company, is caught smoking outside of the specified times and locations or in the restricted areas, that company may be fined $7,500, removed from the Show and banned from all future shows. Additionally, PCA membership may be suspended until the fine is paid in full.
Attendees, exhibitors and all representatives agree not to disturb the activities of others in attendance, especially where related to the consumption of alcohol.
All guests of the PCA23 Trade Show are expected to drink responsibly and ensure they have a safe, responsible means of transportation before leaving the facility. Any guest who is intoxicated before entering the event may be denied entry to the facility. Any guest found intoxicated within the event and causing a disturbance, as determined by management, will be asked to leave the facility without refund and may be subject to further consequences.
The possession, smoking or consumption of marijuana is NOT allowed at PCA23. Violators will be trespassed from the show and not allowed to return.
The following exemptions to display of CBD products are allowable by the Sands Expo Convention Center and PCA. CBD or Cannabidiol is defined as a non-intoxicating product found in cannabis and hemp and is often used to help alleviate pain and other symptoms. With the use of CBD becoming more widely legal and available, PCA agrees to allow exhibitors to display and place orders for products containing CBD with a few stipulations. Furthermore, PCA will adhere to any changes in state, local or federal government laws as well as the policies as brought forth by the Sands Expo Convention Center regarding the display and ordering of CBD. Exhibitors may display packaging and marketing materials for CBD products with less than 0.3% THC (“CBD Products”) during the Event.
Exhibitors may display CBD Products on the floor during the Event so long as such products are in full compliance with FDA requirements. In addition, exhibitors displaying CBD Products on the floor must produce:
The PCA23 Convention & International Trade Show will take place July 7—11, 2023 at the Venetian Expo (formerly known as the Sands Expo) & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
201 Sands Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89169
The Venetian Resort & Palazzo are connected to the Venetian Expo (formerly known as the Sands Expo) Center. Take advantage of the discounted PCA23 room rates through the PCA Room Block when booking online or over the phone. More information is available on the PCA23 Travel page.
The last day to take advantage of PCA’s discounted hotel room rates through the Venetian & Palazzo is June 3, 2023.
NOTE: The PCA23 group rates are subject to availability and may not be available as we get closer to the dates of the trade show. Book early to maximize savings!
All exhibitors and attendees make take advantage of these savings, with special room rates starting of $224 per night, not including resort fee, and available at the following links:
EXHIBITOR Room Block: Book Exhibitor Rooms here
RETAILER & INDUSTRY PARTNER Room Block: Book Attendee Rooms here
TIPS: To ensure you receive all trade-show communications, login to the members-only portal to ensure the correct email is on file for you or contact [email protected] to verify. ALSO, be sure to add [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected] to your safe-senders list ensure deliverability.
Housing Scam Advisory Notice: We have received complaints that unaffiliated companies have contacted attendees and exhibitors offering discounted hotel reservations. These offers are scams and are not condoned by the PCA. Please be advised that the PCA will only notify members about the PCA Room Block offered through the host hotel. The PCA does not contact individuals or companies with any other special deals on accommodations for the Trade Show. The PCA further does not contract outside agencies to offer any special deals or discounts. The only legitimate emails for PCA23 lodging will come directly from the PCA. For more information visit our Phishing Advisory page.
The PCA23 Trade Show is the largest and most important B2B show of the year for the premium tobacco industry. To ensure exhibitors and attendees realize the greatest ROI, ALL participants MUST be current dues-paying members of the Premium Cigar Association. Consumers and non-members are not permitted to attend.
Exhibitors are allotted a specific number of complimentary badges in correlation to booth square footage. Additional badges may be purchased if needed. Exhibitors must submit the names and contact information of each person who will be attending no later than June 30, 2023.
Note: Exhibitors will not receive badges for anyone who is not an employee or performing work in their booth during the trade show (i.e., any retailer who is not a current member of the PCA, or consumer, will not be allowed entry).
Retailers & Industry Partners are allotted a specific number of complimentary badges in correlation to their membership tier. Additional badges may be purchased if needed. Registration is now open! If you need help registering, email [email protected] and [email protected].
If you are not a current member of the PCA, complete the appropriate new member application here. If you are a former member and need only reinstate your membership, contact [email protected]
No. The PCA23 Trade Show is the largest and most important B2B show of the year for the premium tobacco industry. To ensure exhibitors and attendees realize the greatest ROI, ALL participants MUST be current dues-paying members of the Premium Cigar Association.
Only exhibiting manufacturers and their representatives will be granted entry into the Trade Show. This helps ensure our exhibitors have the greatest potential for success while preventing non-exhibiting manufacturers from taking business away from them.
To quickly get your membership renewed or reinstated so you can attend the PCA23 Trade Show, contact Lisa Sigler at [email protected].
New RETAILER Members: If you are new to PCA and want to apply for RETAILER membership and attend the trade show, complete the New Retail Member Application here.
New ASSOCIATE (Manufacturer) Members: If you are new to PCA and want to apply for ASSOCIATE membership and exhibit at the trade show, complete the New Associate Member Application here.
New INDUSTRY PARTNER Members: If you are new to PCA and want to apply for INDUSTRY PARTNER (distributors, suppliers, brokers, media) membership and attend the trade show, complete the New Industry Partner Member Application here.
PCA members receive a certain number of FREE badges based on membership tier. Additional badges may be purchased online here.
NOTE: PCA23 is a members-only event and is not open to the general public. Badges may not be given to anyone outside of your company who has not been given prior authorization by the PCA.
Trade show EXHIBITORS will receive up to four (4) badges per 100 square feet of booth space. Exhibitors staying at the Venetian Resort may purchase additional badges for $150 each.
Trade show RETAILER attendees staying at the Venetian may purchase additional badges for $150 each.
Register for badges now or login to edit, add or remove badges at pca2023.expotracker.net.
We strongly encourage all PCA members to register in advance for your trade show badges. Because this is an exclusive event, we cannot guarantee everyone who arrives will be let in. All attendees must be current members of the PCA with no outstanding balances or prior infractions.
Trade Show registration is now open. Register online at pca2023.expotracker.net.
Yes. For anyone needing assistance, please complete the Special Assistance Form and include any requests for special accommodations. A member of our team will follow up with you directly about ensuring you have a fulfilling trade show experience.
Yes. Smoking is only permitted in designated locations and times.
Smoking is prohibited in common areas, hallways, registration areas, meeting rooms, guest rooms, and any other non-smoking areas as designated by the Venetian Expo (formerly known as the Sands Expo) Center, Venetian & Palazzo.
Anyone assigned a badge representing your company caught smoking outside of the specified times and locations or in the restricted areas may be fined, removed from the show, banned from all future shows and membership could be suspended until the fine is paid in full. Refer to the Smoking Policy (above) for more information.
View the PCA23 Sponsor page to browse all current sponsor packages available and contact [email protected] to secure one or more today!
