Premiere Columbus is located at the Greater Columbus Convention Center - North Building, Hall C.
📍 Address: 400 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
FAQs
General FAQs
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Exhibit Floor Open 9:00a – 5:00p
Education Classes 9:00a – 5:00p
Monday, September 15, 2025
Exhibit Floor Open 9:00a – 4:00p
Education Classes 9:00a – 4:00p
Premiere has partnered with onPeak to provide you with hotel options for your trip to Columbus at a reduced rate. Please visit our dedicated hotel page for more information.
Premiere provides exclusive discounts with select airlines, including Delta, Southwest and United Airlines. We also offer car rental discounts. For further details, please visit our dedicated travel page.
All attendees, models, and exhibit staff must be at least 16 years of age or older to attend the show. If between the ages of 16 and 18, a waiver must be completed before entering the show.
The North Surface Lot and Goodale Garage are the closest parking to Premiere Columbus. Additional parking is available near the South Building.
Standard Vehicle: $20/day
You may reserve your spot in advance online through the convention center website.
Please note that prices are subject to change. For the most current parking information, please click here.
Premiere will not be providing shuttle service to and from the Greater Columbus Convention Center. However, rideshare pick-up and drop-off is available near the entrance of the show.
The convention center offers complimentary Wi-Fi in common areas only. If you are an exhibitor and require Wi-Fi in the exhibit halls, it is available for purchase through the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
Pets are not allowed; however, services animals are permitted.
Yes, you can leave the show floor and re-enter the show floor with your printed show badge. Please make sure you have a picture ID as you may be asked to show it along with your show badge.
You should always have your ID with your printed Show badge.
Please contact our Customer Service Team who would be happy to assist you! You may call at (800) 335-7469 or email at [email protected]. Please note that Customer Service is available M-F, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST.
Attendee FAQs
Premiere is open exclusively to members and students of the professional beauty industry. Verification of credentials is required for all attendees. Eligibility requirements can be found here.
Registration for Premiere Columbus 2025 is now open!
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Please click HERE to view Premiere Columbus 2025 show pass pricing.
PRO TIP: The earlier you purchase show passes the more you save!
At this time, we are still working to perfect the exhibiting brand lineup for Premiere Columbus 2025. More information will be available soon.
At this time, we are still working to perfect the Education lineup for Premiere Columbus 2025. More information will be available soon.
Show passes will be available through the show. Please note that there is a price increase for day-of show passes.
PBA, AHP, and ASCP members are eligible for exclusive show pass discounts. To secure your special rate, view your member portals for your promo codes.
Yes, our registration team will be available on-site to assist.
REGISTRATION HOURS
Friday, September 12
7:00a - 5:30p
Saturday, September 13
7:00a - 5:30p
Sunday, September 14
7:00a - 5:00p
Monday, September 15
7:00a - 4:00p
Most educational sessions are free with the purchase of a show pass, however there are also additional workshops that you can add on for an additional fee.
You can register for workshops while purchasing your show pass, or by accessing your registration dashboard. Workshops are not yet available for Premiere Columbus 2025.
You can register to compete in competitions while purchasing your show pass, or by accessing your registration dashboard. Competitions are not yet available for Premiere Columbus 2025.
Exhibitor FAQs
Sunday, September 14: 9am - 5pm
Monday, September 5: 9am - 4pm
MOVE-IN HOURS
Friday, September 12: 8am - 5pm
Saturday, September 13: 8am - 5pm
MOVE-OUT HOURS
Monday, September 15: 4:30pm - 10 pm*
Tuesday, September 16: 8am - 1pm
*POV’s are allowed one hour after show close. Please note, all materials must be packed prior to accessing the dock area.
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required with the contract.
Premiere has transitioned to printed Show Badges. You must have your printed show pass to set up on the show floor. Starting Friday September 12, no one will be allowed on the show floor without credentials.
Premiere has provided promotional graphics for exhibitors to utilize. Assets and additional information can be found in our exhibitor marketing kit coming soon.
Premiere offers marketing and sponsorship opportunities to help increase brand awareness and direct traffic to your booth on-site. To browse all opportunities, please click here.
The booth does not include carpet but can be rented through Freeman, the decorator. You may also provide your own flooring. Though flooring is not required or included, it is highly recommended to achieve a finished look.
Please note drayage fees may apply. View the exhibitor services kit for more information or contact your sales rep for more information.
Electricity will not be included with your booth rental, but you can order electricity through the convention center.
Exhibitor Internet is available throughout the facility. Each purchase is device specific.
1 day: Prices start at $49.99
2 days: Prices start at $89.98
3 days: Prices start $127.48
Please click here to order Wi-Fi.
Yes, as an exhibitor you are required to carry general liability insurance. We recommend registering with ExhibitorInsurance.com – please click here to order or call 1(800) 528-7975. However, if you have your own insurance, you may be able to get a rider attached to your current insurance policy.
Yes, through CompuSystems, which allows you to scan attendee show passes and save registration data to your own leads database. Additional information on lead retrieval will be provided closer to the show – please reach out to your Customer Success Specialist for additional information.
Full-time employees of the exhibiting company can set up their own booth.
Exhibitors may unload their own vehicles provided they do not use any material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, flatbeds, etc.
A booth confirmation will be emailed to you 60 days prior to the show. If you do not receive confirmation, please contact your Sales Manager.
You will receive a “Registration Open” email from our trusted registration partner, CompuSystems, where a username and a link to register will be emailed to you 30 days prior to the show.
A designated self-unloading area will be provided. Instructions will be published in the service manual.
All exhibitors are responsible for hiring their own models. A list of available modeling agencies can be found in our Services Kit.
Educator FAQs
Premiere has transitioned to printed Show Badges. You must have your printed show pass to set up on the show floor. Starting Friday, September 12, no one will be allowed on the show floor without credentials.
To provide attendees with the following:
Content that is forward-thinking, relevant, and actionable
Emerging trends, concepts, solutions, and best practices that may be immediately implemented
Knowledge to develop growth initiatives and become a catalyst for innovation
Beauty industry professionals and exhibitors are eligible to present an education session. However, the Premiere team will consider proven experts operating from outside the beauty industry on a case-by-case basis. For questions about eligibility, please contact [email protected].
Becoming an educator at Premiere is free of charge. Please be aware that education slots are on a first-come, first-served basis so we recommend applying early.
You will need to provide the following information:
- Contact details including name, job title, company affiliation, mailing address, email address, and telephone number
- Brief bio in paragraph format
- Session title
- Five learning objectives that will explain what you are looking to deliver to attendees
- Past speaking experience
Education Applications for Premiere Columbus close June 12
Click here to apply.
Premiere has provided promotional graphics for educators to use. Assets and additional information can be found in our educator promotional kit - coming soon.
Education sessions are limited to a maximum of two co-presenters. Panel discussions can accommodate up to three panelists, plus a moderator.
Each speaker is provided with three staff badges, one 60-minute classroom presentation time, and basic audio visual (screen and a/v stand).
Most education sessions and panel discussions at Premiere are not recorded.
Speakers are encouraged to provide approved handout materials to attendees. Speakers may distribute hard copies in the sessions at their own expense.
Sales are not allowed in the session rooms. DVDS and education books may be sold at the discretion of Premiere.
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