Know Before You Go

It’s a pleasure to invite/welcome you back to Baltimore for another year of the Masterpiece of Trade Shows. The show floor is sold out, pre-registration numbers are impressively high, and the anticipation is palpable. Our extensive network of over 913 exhibitors is in the final stages of preparing their displays, ready to showcase the latest products and groundbreaking innovations in our industry. As you gear up for your visit, we’ve put together some essential “Know Before You Go” tips and reminders to ensure you have all the information you need for a seamless and enjoyable experience at MANTS.

Registration and Show Hours

Badge pickup and registration opens in the 3rd floor Pratt Street Lobby on Tuesday, January 7, from 11 am until 5 pm. Registration will be available in both the Pratt Street and Charles Street lobbies from 8 am – 5 pm on Wednesday and Thursday, and 8 am – 1 pm on Friday. Visit our website for a detailed show schedule.

Remember to bring your confirmation email with the QR Code for onsite badge printing. If you can’t locate it, registration confirmations will be re-sent on Monday morning, January 8, to your registered email address. In cases where multiple registrations were made with a single email, that address will receive all the confirmations.

Lanyards sponsored by Cambridge Paving Stones are available in both the Pratt and Charles Street Registration lobbies.

Pre-Show Preparation

Maximize your MANTS experience by utilizing our online interactive floor plan. This tool allows you to research exhibitors, bookmark favorites, and familiarize yourself with the layout of the show floor. Our Exhibitor Search feature is another tool to help you find everything you need and more than you expected.

Buyer’s Guides are available in Pratt Street Registration and at the entrances to each hall. The guide has an alpha listing of exhibitors as well as a cross reference section in the back. Be sure to check out all the ads in the book to help pinpoint what you are looking for or may not have expected to see. These guides serve as a handy reference throughout the year.

Travel and Transportation

MANTS provides a complimentary shuttle service Monday-Friday from Lot C at the Camden Yards Sports Complex. If Lot C fills up, consider alternative options such our partnership with Spot Hero which allows you to reserve parking in advance. For airport transport, Super Shuttle provides service to and from BWI and Washington based airports; reservations are required online or via their app.

Shuttle Schedule

• Monday, January 6, 10 am
  • 6 pm Shuttle Bus runs from Lot H to Lot C to Pratt to Security
• Tuesday, January 7, 8 am
  • 6 pm Shuttle Bus runs from Lot H to Lot C to Pratt to Security
• Wednesday, January 8, 6:30 am
  • 6:30 pm Shuttle buses run from Lot C to Pratt to CSL
• Thursday, January 9, 7 am
  • 6:30 pm Shuttle buses run from Lot C to Pratt to CSL
• Friday, January 10, 7 am
  • 3 pm Shuttle Bus runs from Lot H to Lot C to Pratt, and
  • 3 pm – 8 pm Shuttle Bus runs from Lot H to Lot C to Pratt to Security

Shuttle Stop Key

H = Staging Lot at M&T Stadium
C = Parking lot C at Camden Yards Sports Complex
Pratt = Pratt Street Reg / Show Office
CSL = Charles Street Reg / Lobby
Sec = Security/Loading Dock Gate

Dining

Advance restaurant reservations are highly recommended for anyone looking to dine out, especially in groups. Restaurant hours and offerings vary, so at a minimum, please call ahead to confirm hours and menu options. If you are looking for recommendations, use the Travel page on mants.com to find a variety of resources.

If you have any questions, the best way to reach us is by phone. Beginning Monday, January 8, show management may be reached in person at our convention center show office or by phone at 410-649-7472. We will not be checking the home office phone or email.

We recognize that when it comes to trade shows that you have a choice as to where you can do business, so please know as always that we appreciate your choosing MANTS. We look forward to welcoming you back to Baltimore.