Hosted Retailer and CPM Program FAQ

No. They either participate via the paid registration or the LINK Connect Program.

Up to $750. Received upon completion of up to 8 meetings and meeting survey after the event.

If you pick up your badge onsite or otherwise attend the Event but do not complete your scheduled Hosted Meetings: (a) we will not be responsible for any costs associated with your travel or hotel and you will not receive any reimbursement, (b) your credit card will be charged for your Event ticket per the authorization you agree to below, and (c) you may be rejected from our Hosted Programs in future years. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we reserve the right at our sole discretion to prorate your ticket fee and/or your travel/hotel reimbursement calculated based on the total Hosted Meetings for which you were scheduled and that you completed.

12. These meeting rooms are on a first come first serve basis. Email registration@rila.org to inquire.

No. All hosted meetings must take place in the designated LINK Connect meetings area on the Exhibit hall floor during the Expo Hours.

Yes. Before January 8th when all retailers are confirmed for the Hosted Meetings program. You will need to re-register as a LINK Connect meetings registrant.

You agree to provide your credit card information and authorize us to process a $1 charge on your credit card as part of your ticket registration for the Event. You also authorize us to charge the cost of your ticket at the rate of $1,275 to your credit card if you do not complete your LINK Connect Meetings.

LINK Connect meetings are required to be available for all 16 timeslots below. We’ll send you calendar holds when you complete your Profile and replace them with your final scheduled meetings immediately prior to LINK2026. You will only be scheduled for up to 8 meetings. 

Start (ET)	End (ET)	Mins	Monday, February 17	Tue, February 18
1:15 PM	1:30 PM	0:15	Meeting Slot #1	Meeting Slot #9
1:33 PM	1:48 PM	0:15	Meeting Slot #2	Meeting Slot #10
1:51 PM	2:06 PM	0:15	Meeting Slot #3	Meeting Slot #11
2:09 PM	2:24 PM	0:15	Meeting Slot #4	Meeting Slot #12
4:00 PM	4:15 PM	0:15	Meeting Slot #5	Meeting Slot #13
4:18 PM	4:33 PM	0:15	Meeting Slot #6	Meeting Slot #14
4:36 PM	4:51 PM	0:15	Meeting Slot #7	Meeting Slot #15
4:54 PM	5:09 PM	0:15	Meeting Slot #8	Meeting Slot #16

You can find all the meeting times in the Terms and Conditions here. There will be no content sessions at the same time as hosted meetings, so you won’t miss any content. All meetings will take place in a dedicated meetings area in the exhibit hall.