EXHIBIT AT ABS 2026
Meet Your Superfans
This is your chance to boost your brand recognition and connect with salon owners, beauty product buyers, students, and independent professionals to build lasting industry influence. Don’t miss the opportunity to grow your market share at the Midwest Beauty Show® trade show of the year.
GROW YOUR BRAND
Secure your spot to engage with our community of dedicated, innovative, and stylish beauty professionals. Attend Chicago's leading beauty industry trade show to showcase your products, maximize sales, and forge enduring partnerships with enthusiastic supporters. Enhance your brand's visibility in prominent Midwest salons by networking with salon owners, beauty school students, and individual practitioners.
20,000 of your newest superfans
$40,000,000 in annual purchases
30,0000 direct mail pieces
12,000,000 impressions through social media
7,000,000 emails
3 DAY SHOW SCHEDULE
Ready to THRIVE? Harness the power of inspiration, learning, and connecting with other professionals from around the globe.
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
MONDAY, APRIL 20
GLOBAL BEAUTY CUP NAIL COMPETITION
8:20am - 5pm, Rooms 8 & 9
REGISTRATION & CHECK IN
8am - 5pm, Lobby
REGISTRATION & CHECK IN
8am - 4pm, Lobby
REGISTRATION & CHECK IN
10am - 5pm, Lobby
EXHIBIT HALLS
9am - 5pm
EXHIBIT HALLS
9am - 4pm
EXHIBIT HALLS
11am - 5pm
VALUE CENTER
9am - 5pm , Hall F
VALUE CENTER
9am - 4pm , Hall F
VALUE CENTER
11am - 5pm , Hall F
HQ BARBER COMPETITION
2pm - 5pm, Hall A, Barbershop Stage
BCN STUDENT POWER HOUR
9:30am - 10:30am, Hall F, The Runway Stage
PRESIDENT'S PARTY
6pm, Lobby
ABS PARTY - L.I.V.E 312 by CBC
6:30pm, Joe's Live, Rosemont IL
BCN STUDENT COMPETITIONS
10:30am-4pm, Hall F, The Runway Stage
ABS GLOBAL IMAGE AWARDS
7:30pm, The Runway Stage, Hall F
Explore the Show Floor
Value Center, Runway Stage, Barbershop Stage, International Pavilion, Health & Wellness, Nail Universe and more!
DISPLAY YOUR PRODUCT PROUDLY!
EXPLORE SALES PROSPECTUS
Our Sales Prospectus includes floor plans, exhibitor benefits, sponsorship levels, pricing, and key audience demographics. Download your copy and start planning your presence at ABS 2026.
Space is limited.
There are a fixed number of spaces available at the event. Contact us today to reserve the space you want and take advantage of early bird discounts.
SUBBLOCK ROOM REQUESTS ARE CLOSED.
For rooms of 10 or more, please submit your request here. This will close on February 9th, 2026.