Exhibit at HMLX 2027
Exhibitor registration is now open for HMLX 2027 — Genest’s 15th annual Hardscape, Masonry & Landscape Expo (formerly known as Genest Bootcamp).
Showcase your products and services to contractors and industry professionals from Maine and beyond at Northern New England’s premier industry event!
Tuesday, February 2, 2027
7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Point Community Center
South Portland, ME
NEW FOR 2027: Digital Lead Retrieval
Turn conversations into qualified leads, instantly.
Every exhibitor knows the challenge: you have a great conversation with a potential customer, exchange business cards (or promise to connect later), and by the time you get back to the office, you’ve misplaced their information or forgotten the details of your conversation, and some opportunities have already slipped through the cracks.
That’s why HMLX 2027 will feature a digital lead retrieval system designed to help exhibitors capture and organize attendee information—without collecting business cards or manually entering contact details after the show.
Attendees who choose to participate will receive a personalized badge featuring a unique QR code containing their contact information. Using the Badge Scanner app, exhibitors can scan attendee badges to instantly save contact details and build a digital list of prospects throughout the day, which they can then download as a CSV file.
Included with Every Exhibitor Booth
There is no additional hardware or complicated setup required. Simply download the free app before the show, log in, and you’re ready to begin collecting leads.
Prefer not to download the app? You can also scan the QR code with your smartphone camera to instantly save the contact card in your phone.
Why You’ll Love It
- Instantly capture attendee contact information
- Eliminate paper business cards and handwritten notes
- Build an organized digital lead list throughout the day
- Spend more time having meaningful conversations
- Follow up with prospects quickly after the event
- Measure the value of your HMLX investment with a complete record of the connections you made
Exhibitor Opportunities
HMLX offers multiple ways to participate and engage with attendees.
Booth Space
Standard and expanded booth options are available throughout the expo floor, which spans two exhibitor halls. Typical exhibitors include:
- Equipment and tool manufacturers
- Material suppliers
- Nurseries and turf farms
- Trucks and commercial vehicles
- Technology and software providers
- Safety and training services
- Insurance, finance, and business services
- Marketing, graphics, and website design services
- …and other products or services that benefit contractor businesses in Maine and across northern New England
Live Demos and Presentations
A limited number of 30-minute time slots are available in two designated Demo Zones on the show floor, running concurrent with the tradeshow. Each area includes basic A/V setup with a screen for presentations, and video magnification is available to improve visibility during live demos.
These areas are optimally positioned for high visibility and traffic. They are ideal for:
- Installation techniques
- Equipment demonstrations
- Product launches
- Educational presentations
- Interactive contractor participation
Space and time slots are limited.
NEW for 2027: Classroom Seminar Opportunities
Exhibitors may now reserve dedicated classroom space for seminars, training sessions, continuing education, or in-depth product presentations. These offer a quieter, more focused setting with longer time blocks than show floor demos.
- Small Classroom: $200 for up to 1.5 hours – Seats 25 (tables) / 35 (rows)
- Large Classroom: $300 for up to 1.5 hours – Seats 50 (tables) / 75 (rows)
- Includes TV cart with Apple TV + HDMI
- Additional time available upon request – contact us for pricing
Please note: CEU accreditation must be arranged independently by the presenting company. Availability is limited and first-come, first-served.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Increase your visibility before, during, and after the event. Sponsors receive enhanced recognition through event marketing, signage, digital promotion, and onsite branding opportunities.
FAQs
Standard (10′ by 6′): $800
Double (20′ by 6′): $1,100
Half booths are available to nonprofits only and are priced at $150. These are not a full depth booth; they are a table against the wall with chairs placed alongside (not behind).
Custom booth sizes and layouts are available for larger displays and equipment. Please contact us for pricing (info@genest-concrete.com).
Event sponsors, early registrants, and returning exhibitors receive priority placement. Requests are accommodated whenever possible, but booth placement is determined by event organizers and is primarily filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Exhibitors with heavy equipment, vehicles, and machinery will be placed in the auditorium area, where there is a 94″ overhead door for load in.
Yes, we welcome vehicle and equipment displays and can arrange for custom booth sizes to accommodate. Vehicles and heavy machinery must meet the clearance requirements of the 94″ x 94″ overhead door and must have rubber tires/tracks with no metal studs. Engines may be run briefly to load in/out but must not run indoors during the event.
Large/heavy displays, including vehicles and heavy machinery, will be positioned in the auditorium area for easy load-in through the overhead door and can not be exhibited on the turf.
Vehicles and machinery that do not meet the clearance requirements may be displayed outside in the parking lot near the main entrance.
Electric access is available for an additional $50 fee and must be requested in advance during registration.
Exhibitor set up and load in is the day prior to the event, between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 1, 2027.
Exhibitors with small table displays only are also welcome to set up the morning of the event, from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., but must be fully set up prior to the doors opening to guests at 7:00 a.m.
Detailed exhibitor logistics, setup instructions, and schedules will be distributed in advance of the event.
Yes! A limited number of 30-minute time slots are available for live demos and presentations in our two Demo Zone areas. These are available as an exhibitor add-on during registration. The Demo Zone program will be promoted in advance and in on-site signage and announcements.
In most cases, ongoing hands-on product demos at your booth are also allowed, but we ask that you submit this for advance approval by event management so we can consider safety and booth placement.
Yes! An exhibitor lounge is located near the front entrance and registration area.
Ready to Join Us?
Secure your booth, reserve your presentation and sponsorship opportunities, and become part of Northern New England’s premier trades expo.
Not ready to register, but interested in receiving show info and updates? Sign up for our exhibitor email list below!
Genest HMLX Exhibitor Email List Signup
Explore the 2026 Program
Want to see what our last event included?
Download the 2026 program to review session topics, exhibitors, and the full event layout. It’s a great preview of what to expect — and where we’re headed next.
View the Full Event Gallery
See the energy, education, and industry connections that made 2026 our biggest event yet.
Whether you attended or are considering joining us in 2027, the gallery gives a clear look at the scale and impact of this event.
2026 photo gallery and video content sponsored by:
