Health & Safety

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Update 4/14/2020:

SupplySide East 2020 canceled, will return to Meadowlands Expo Center in April 2021

PHOENIX (April 14, 2020) – As a result of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, Informa Markets announced that SupplySide East 2020 has been canceled. The event will return April 13-14, 2021 at Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus, NJ.

“While team SupplySide hopes that our entire country is well on the mend by late June, we believe the decision to cancel the 2020 event is the best course of action,” said Jon Benninger, Vice President and Market Leader for SupplySide. “Our focus now is on supporting the many businesses and people who make up this great industry as we navigate today’s challenges together.”

SupplySide East experienced strong industry support and commitment in the postponement of the event as it moved from April to June; however, the COVID-19 situation has worsened nationwide, with New York and New Jersey particularly hard hit.

Informa Markets’ priority is on the safety and health of its guests, colleagues and community, leading it to make the decision to cancel the event. A contributing factor to this decision is that the Meadowlands Expo Center is serving as a temporary hospital, and it is unclear how long the facility will be required for this use.

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Staying Safe: Health and Safety Tips

Establish a Meeting Place

Establish an on-site and off-site meeting place for your staff ahead of time in the event an emergency occurs. 

Have a Call or Text Plan in Place

Establish a company calling/text plan for effective communication for both staff on and offsite. 

Keep Your Hands Clean

Frequently wash hands and utilize hand sanitizers and hand washing stations located throughout the Meadowlands Convention Center. 

Additional Resources

Respirator masks will be available onsite upon request.

In Case of Sickness

If you do get sick, there are plenty of remedies at the Walmart Pharmacy, located on Park Plaza Dr just north of the convention center. If you are in need of a hospital, the closest one is the Hudson Valley Regional Hospital. 

Use Common Sense

Wear good shoes, stay hydrated and get plenty of rest!

See Something. Say Something

If you witness suspicious behavior, please do not hesitate to speak up!  Any member of our staff wearing an Informa badge will be able to assist while onsite at SupplySide East.

Don't Forget Your ID! (Every Day)

You will be required to show your photo ID to receive your badge. Please keep your photo ID with you at ALL times.

Animal Policy

Pets are not allowed at SupplySide East. The only exception is for service dogs, which must be kept under control at all times. Please contact customer service with questions.

First Aid

Once onsite, familiarize yourself with the show layout; locate the first aid station at the back of aisle 200.