Exhibitor FAQ
The Exhibitor FAQ will be updated throughout the year with information to help you prepare for the 2025 California HR Conference. Please email any questions to tim@pihra.org.
Exhibitor Deadlines
Book Your Hotel Room – Coming Soon!
April 7 – Certificate of Insurance Deadline - please send to sales@rainprotection.net
April 28 – Please register your booth staff on the Exhibitor Portal
April 28 – Submit Company Profile information for the Mobile App on the Exhibitor Portal
April 28 – Order your Lead Retrieval Device on the Exhibitor Portal
Exhibitor Schedule
May 4 - 6, 2025
Sunday, May 4
Exhibitor set-up 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Monday, May 5
Exhibitor set-up (light tidying up only) 7:00 am – 8:00 am
Expo Hall Hours 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Tuesday, May 6
Expo Hall Hours 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Exhibitor move-out 3:30 pm — 7:30 PM
* Move-out will begin promptly at 3:30 pm
**No one under the age of 18 will be allowed in the exposition hall during set up or break down as there will be heavy equipment used by the exposition service company.
Included With Your Booth
- Exclusive, non-conflicting Expo hours to meet with attendees
- Networking opportunities including refreshment breaks
- Company listing in CAHR25 mobile app
- 8’ high draped backwall and 3’ high draped sidewall
- Two booth personnel badges with access to Expo Only
- Exhibitor Resources to assist you as you plan and prepare for the upcoming event
- Exhibit space rental does not include any furnishings or utilities and are the responsibility of the exhibitor. Pricing and order forms will be included in our Exhibitor Service Kit.
**Please note that PIHRA has a privacy policy and does not share the contact information of members or event attendees without permission. Attendees have been given an opt-in option to receive email communications from Exhibitors. This list will be shared for a one-time distribution before the conference for an additional cost.
Hotel Accommodations
Book your room at one of the headquarter hotels for more opportunities to network and to get a great rate. Visit the Hotels Page for booking information.
*Please note we do not use third party companies to assist you with accommodations. Many companies will find your information on our website and contact you regarding hotel rooms. These companies are not affiliated with this conference.
Payments and W9
Check your confirmation email. You will find buttons to print your invoice and pay online. If you intend to send a check, please make your payment within 30 days of registration to avoid losing your reserved booth. If you need a W9 form please contact glenn@pihra.org
Expo Floor plan and Event Information
CAHR25 Floorplan (link coming soon)
Where is the event taking place?
Hilton Anaheim
777 W Convention Way, Anaheim CA 92802
Certificate Of Liability Insurance
Per the terms of the contract, ALL exhibiting companies are required to carry general liability insurance in an amount of at least equal to $1,000,000 in the aggregate and $1,000,000 per claim, or, if greater, such amount as may be required by the convention facility, and shall supply PIHRA with a certificate evidencing such coverage and naming PIHRA as an additional insured with right to at least ten days advance written notice of termination.
PIHRA is pleased to have partnered with Rainprotection to collect certificates of insurance and offer an affordable short-term plan to those companies who do not have existing insurance coverage.
To review requirements and a sample COI, or to purchase coverage from our partner Rainprotection: Sales@rainprotection.net
Exhibitor Service Kit
Gamut, is the official General Service Contractor for the 2025 California HR Conference in Anaheim, CA. It is to your advantage to use Gamut, to assist you with your booth needs at CAHR25. You can use the service kit to:
- Get information on installation and dismantling instructions
- Order forms for booth furnishings and audio-visual needs
- Get certificate of insurance forms
- Other convention center services (internet and phone connections, electrical, plumbing, etc.)
The Hilton Anaheim is a union facility. This means they have policies on exhibitors bringing their own materials into the hall to their booth. No one exhibitor is allowed to hand carry using more than one person or more than one trip, using rolling dollies or anything else with wheels. Please contact Gamut and inquire about their shipping and handling services.
Booth Staff Registrations
Each 10’x10′ booth can have up to two (2) booth staff registrations at no charge. Additional booth staff registrations are available for $275 per person.
The deadline to register your booth staff online is April 28th through your Exhibitor Portal.
**Please note that you must stay within your booth area; we do not permit representatives standing in the aisles to stop attendees as they are walking by.
Lead Retrieval Badge Scanners
Exhibitors can purchase Lead Retrieval through their Exhibitor Portal in the “Lead Retrieval” tab. The cost is $99.
Wifi
Wifi will not be provided at this year’s event, the speed during peak expo hours can be slow. If WiFi is an important part of your booth display or demo process, you can purchase Exhibitor Wifi. The form to purchase will be available in our service kit.
Preferred Providers And Partners
The California HR Conference works with preferred providers and partners that may contact you to discuss their services. These providers include:
- Hilton Anaheim - The official conference hotel
- Gamut – our exclusive General Service Contractor
- Rain Protection Insurance – Insurance Provider
- Encore – Electrical, Internet
If you are contacted by providers other that those listed above, please contact our staff.
Parking
Hilton Anaheim Parking:
Self-parking: Hosted by PIHRA (only at Carport 2 located behind the hotel)
Valet parking: $39
Overnight parking: $24, includes in and out privilege
Contact Us
We understand that participating at an exhibition can be an overwhelming experience. To assist in your participation, our team will be sending you important exhibitor updates that include all upcoming deadlines, important details from our vendors and current news you will want to know about. The CAHR25 Exhibitor Update is designed to provide valuable information to help make this meeting a rewarding experience for you.
If you have questions about your participation, please contact Tim Thoms-Cappello, Director of Exhibits & Sponsorships, at tim@pihra.org.
(424) 329-0200
programs@pihra.org