At the Sheraton Hotel and Convention Center in Dallas, 400 N Olive St, Dallas, TX

Tuesday, July 14 is set-up day for exhibitors. It is also the Business and Ministry Best Practices Seminar day which is open to both exhibitors and attendees to attend some, or all, of the sessions. The exhibition floor is open Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On Friday from 9 a.m. to 1pm.

MOMENTUM 2020 is a member-exclusive event and is NOT open to the public. The bulk of our attendees are retailers and non-profit organization leaders who generate revenue by selling or distributing Catholic products and programs, who connect with our exhibitors on a wholesale basis. We also welcome CMN member ministry and business professionals, service providers, suppliers, media, authors, artists, and speakers.

You can join the CMN as a member HERE, and then register an attendee. Catholic Media outlets considering participation as an exhibitor, please contact the CMN office directly.

Yes. CMN is the major corporate sponsor of the Catholic Writers Guild Live Conference by providing Guild members access to the exhibit hall, conference meeting spaces, trade show booth space, and a pro-bono table at the Welcome Reception Author Meet-and-Greet.

The CMN will provide a visa letter for each attendee who requests it. To require a visa letter please email Alan Napleton at info@catholicmarketing.com.

No, The CMN does not provide child care services.

a) Tuesday Business and Ministry Seminar: Continental Breakfast $10.00 (USD)

b) Tuesday Business and Ministry Seminar: Seated Luncheon $20.00 (USD)

c) Thursday MOMENTUM IMPACT Breakfast with world-class speaker $20.00 (USD)

Other networking/social activities will include a cash bar and some food provided at no charge courtesy of the CMN and our sponsors.

There is no registration fee for any member whose CMN membership is paid and active.
Free admission to the expo hall along with four other staff members is a valuable benefit of CMN membership.

If your membership is not current, you need to renew your membership for either $75, $199, or $399, based on your preferred membership level. Once you are a member, you can attend the show for free. Click here to renew now.

Registration can be done at the CMN website event page.

Yes. Start with a basic membership for $75. You can apply to become a new member, and once your membership is approved, you can register to attend the show for free.Your membership MUST be active before entering the exhibit hall or attending any networking events.

Yes, if your membership is lapsed, you can make arrangements to join or renew your membership on site for either $75, $199, or $399. Or Click here to join or renew now.

Up to 4 attendees can attend the MOMENTUM 2020 Trade Show & Conference event as guests, included as part of one member’s group. Each person attending will need to be registered and wear an event badge. Each Paid CMN member can attend the Tuesday Business and Ministry Seminar presentations with one guest attendee.

Yes, registration will be open during the entire show. If you do not have a current CMN membership you can join, and register, on site.

At the on site Registration Desk you will receive your show badge.

Go to the Registration Desk and pick up a new badge.

The CMN must be notified in writing or email 60 days ahead of the opening of the event to receive a refund. No refunds will be made after the 60 days.

The CMN has negotiated a discounted rate of $149/night at the Dallas Sheraton hotel. These hotel rooms are conveniently located with indoor access to the exhibit hall. BOOK YOUR ROOM

If you want to stay at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel, 400 Olive Street, Dallas, TX, 75201 which is the hotel connected to our event spaces, you will want to make your reservations ASAP. There is a limited block of CMN discounted rooms for $149 and they are available on a first-come first-serve basis.To take advantage of this reduced-rate, Click here to book your room.

To book your room(s) go to the “Book your room” button on the CMN website to get the special discounted CMN rate or Click here to book your room.

Yes. Guests will have complimentary basic guest room internet access & complimentary WiFi in all public areas. Instructions for use of WiFi will be provided at check in.

Yes. BUT you will NOT get the CMN special discount rate. To take advantage of the CMN reduced-rate, Click here to book your room.

Yes, there is a 24-hour cancellation policy. If you have booked a room as part of the discounted block, and you find you will not need the room, please cancel the room to make it available for other attendees.

The closest major airport is Dallas Love Field Airport. The driving distance between Dallas Airport (DAL) to Sheraton Dallas Hotel is 6 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Dallas Airport (DAL) to Sheraton Dallas Hotel.

From the Airport you can rent a car and drive to the hotel/Convention Center or Take a taxi or UBER to the hotel/venue. The DART train is an easy and affordable option with a fare as little as $3.

Dallas Fort Worth Airport is 25.3 miles/ approximately 37 minutes away from the Dallas Sheraton:

Yes. Discounted self-parking is available for $15 plus tax per day, based on availability to park in the hotel garage. Standard self-parking rate is $23 plus tax, per night.

Yes, Valet parking is $31 plus tax, per night

Yes. The $15 discounted parking fee per day applies for commuters attending the show who choose to park in the underground garage or the lot next to the venue.

YYes. For security reasons, each person participating in CMN MOMENTUM 2020 in any way, needs to register so they can be given an identification badge. This includes both exhibitors, guests, and attendees.

Must be received by May 15th. Please email them to Silvia Osong at sosong@catholicmarketing.com

Please do not send bag inserts before the date specified in the decorator service kit. Refer to the decorator service kit for drayage warehouse address and deadlines.

Refer to the decorator service kit for drayage warehouse deadlines.

After April 13, 2020. For information and planning, contact Cathy Gilmore at cgilmore@catholicmarketing.com. For payment for this and all sponsorships, contact Silvia Osong at sosong@catholicmarketing.com.

No substitutions are allowed.

No. If these services are needed, you must submit an order form from CMN exhibitor guide.

Tuesday, July 14, 2020 from 8:00 am until 11:00 pm.

Exhibitors are invited to come to the Taste of CMN Coffeehouse at 8 PM to have a drink, a snack, and relax after a busy day!

Vehicles may not be left in the loading dock area for any reason except for loading and unloading.

YES, but children under 16 are NOT permitted on the loading docks during Load In / Out.

NO! Follow the loading instructions outlined in the CMN Exhibitor guide.

Wednesday, July 15 – 9 AM to 5 PM, Thursday, July 16 -- 9 AM to 5 PM Friday. July 17 – 9 AM to 2 PM (No breakdown, other than selling samples, before 2 PM!)

WHOLESALE: orders are permitted and encouraged Wednesday through Friday.RETAIL: Exhibitors may sell display samples, along with close-out items, just on Friday. Sales of items at retail price occurring in the expo hall requires the exhibitor to know and follow the sales tax guidelines applicable in the state of Texas. Catholic Marketing Network assumes no responsibility for any exhibitor who fails to honor the laws regarding charging and paying applicable state sales tax.

No. The exhibit hall and the hotel are non-smoking facilities.

Not only allowed... but encouraged. Share on social media with the hashtag #CMNMOMENTUM2020

a) The MOMENTUM 2020 event is not open to the public. It is an event for members and their guests.

b) No pets are allowed in the exhibition hall, unless as service animals.

c) Attendees are not allowed on the exhibit floor prior to or after exhibit floor hours for security reasons.