Dates & Hours.
h+h americas Fall Edition 2026 takes place September 30 – October 2, 2026 at Reliant Center (formerly NRG Center) in Houston, Texas. Below you'll find show floor hours, exhibitor move-in and move-out schedules, and registration information.
Show Floor Hours.
| Day | Date | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | September 30 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Exhibit Hall Open & Preview Party |
| Thursday | October 1 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Exhibit Hall Open |
| Friday | October 2 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Exhibit Hall Open |
Fall Forum — Wednesday, September 30.
Wednesday is Fall Forum, the full conference and education day, capped by the Preview Party and the Sample It shopping event in the evening.
| Program | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Forum | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Classes, roundtables, Product Academy & keynote. See the full schedule → |
| Product Academy | 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM | $15 (free for CIA members), in the conference rooms. Also runs daytime Thursday & Friday on the show floor. |
| Preview Party | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Show floor opens & cocktail hour — free to all registrants. |
| Sample It | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Ticketed cash-and-carry shopping event. Learn about Sample It → |
Classes & Workshops.
Classes and workshops run each morning before the show floor opens — plus a full conference program on Wednesday.
See the Full Class Schedule →Exhibitor Move-In & Move-Out.
| Day | Date · Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | September 28 · 2:00–6:00 PM | Exhibitor move-in by appointment only for booths 400 sq. ft. or above. |
| Tuesday | September 29 · 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Exhibitor Move-In. |
| Wednesday | September 30 · 8:00 AM–1:00 PM | All booths must be fully set up and all freight moved out by 1:00 PM. Finishing touches can continue until 3:00 PM. |
| Friday | October 2 · 3:00 PM–8:00 PM | Exhibitor Move-Out. |
Registration.
| Day | Date | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | September 29 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | September 30 | 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Thursday | October 1 | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | October 2 | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
h+h americas Fall Edition is a trade-only event. Attendees must be active professionals in the craft, needlecraft, quilting, sewing, fiber arts, or handicraft industry — including buyers, shop owners, designers, and distributors.
Explore Passes
Trade professional access to the full show floor, classes & workshops, and networking events.
