Know where you’re going and when
- Already registered? Great! Pick up your badge during these hours
- Find your way on the Expo Floor with the Stage Expo Map
- Plan out your schedule and stay current with room changes and other announcements with the USITT Show App.
Get Your hands dirty — Sign up for these Demos and Trainings to enhance your Conference experience. Is your first choice full? Check back for cancellations throughout the week.
Expo Extravaganza: Make these Stage Expo areas part of your schedule.
- Interview Area: Make your LinkedIn profile visible to recruiters and set up meetings with exhibitors in the interview area.
- Resume Doctor: Looking to polish your resume? Stop by booth 1041 and receive feedback from industry professionals ensuring your resume is top notch.
- Costume Stage: The stage will feature demos, sessions, and shows throughout the Conference focused on costume rentals, makeup, and costume related products and services.
- Innovation Stage: Manufacturers will give short 20-minute presentations about their new and innovative products.
- Art Auction & Garage Sale: You will find costume, lighting, and scenic renderings by a variety of designers along with other artwork and specialty items that you may place bids on.
Stay Connected
- Follow USITT on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Conference-related posts and photos will be going up throughout the week keeping you in the loop with everything USITT 2018.
- Don’t forget to participate in our two Instagram Contests giving you the chance to win gift cards and a FREE 2019 Conference Registration.
Noshing Needs
Fort Lauderdale has plenty of indoor and outdoor dining options surrounding the Convention Center. Here are some suggestions for a quick bite or a sit-down meal without straying too far from all the USITT action:
- Burger Fi — juicy burger joint
- Tropical Smoothie Café — for a quick juice and wrap
- KUBO Asian Fusion — classic Asian street fare
- Southport Raw Bar — causal waterfront serving fresh seafood
- Boatyard — seafood, steak, table side boat watching
- Bistro Mezzaluna — Italian eatery serving homemade pastas
- Quarterdeck Restaurants — American-style seafood and bar fare
- Gilbert’s 17th Street Grill — fast paced burger and American style food
Check out these Fort Lauderdale discounts including many of the restaurants above and more!
Make sure to mention USITT and/or show your badge to take advantage of these special offers (subject to change).
Celebrate opening and closing night with us!
- Attend opening night and the new products showcase on the outdoor stage. See the latest industry products from top companies. Insider Tip: Get there early to get a good seat; this is a popular event!
- Join your fellow attendees and wind down the week at the Closing Night Celebration Saturday, March 17, starting at 6 p.m. at America’s Backyard. Enjoy food, drinks, and the company of your like-minded peers before saying “see you later,” until next year.
