FAQs

Home Delivery World is the industry event for retailers, brands, grocers, carriers, 3PLs, fulfillment providers, and technology companies working on delivery, fulfillment, transportation, and logistics. HDW 2027 expects 3,000+ attendees, 200+ sponsors, and 200+ speakers.

May 25–27, 2027, at the Orange County Convention Center, West Building, in Orlando, FL.

Full session and expo access, breakfast and lunch both days, the Welcome Reception and Happy Hour, full event app access, and the new half-day Pre-Conference Workshop & Roundtable Day on May 25th.

Pricing depends on your organization type: $995 for retailers, brands, grocers, and marketplaces; $995 for carriers, 3PLs, and delivery providers; $2,495 for technology and solution providers; and complimentary, by invitation or application, for press and media. Retailers, brands, grocers, and marketplaces may also qualify for complimentary access through the Hosted Buyer Program.

Select the category that best describes your organization, not your individual job title or role. If you're still not sure, contact our team and we'll help you find the right fit.

A complimentary, application-only program for retailers, brands, grocers, marketplaces, and direct-to-consumer businesses. Approved buyers receive a free badge, a $995 value, up to $500 in travel and hotel reimbursement, and a pre-built schedule of 1:1 meetings.

Retailers, brands, grocers, marketplaces, and direct-to-consumer businesses that sell physical goods and own the fulfillment, delivery, or customer experience behind getting those products to the door. It's not open to vendors, carriers, 3PLs, technology providers, consultants, or service providers.

HDW Connect is the 1:1 hosted meetings program pairing qualified buyers with vendors, technology providers, and service partners. Every meeting is scheduled ahead of time and matched to your priorities, so you know who you're meeting before you arrive.

Reimbursement is contingent on completing your confirmed meeting schedule. If you don't, the card on file for your registration will be charged for the full badge value.

Visit the HDW Connect FAQ for details on eligibility, scheduling, no-shows, and privacy.

Day 1 (May 25) features roundtables and the Welcome Reception. Days 2 and 3 (May 26–27) include keynotes, track sessions, expo hours, and HDW Connect meeting blocks. See the Schedule Overview for exact times.

Plan to arrive by the morning of Day 1 (May 25) so you don't miss the roundtables or Welcome Reception, arriving the evening before if you're traveling from farther away. The event wraps by early afternoon on Day 3 (May 27), so book a late afternoon or evening flight that day to get the full value of the event.

Visit the Agenda page for keynotes, case studies, workshops, and roundtables.

Orange County Convention Center, West Building, in Orlando, FL. The Expo Hall is in West Hall E, and the Keynote Stage is in West Hall F.

The venue is about 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport (MCO). On-site parking is available at the West Building, with additional capacity at the North and South concourses. Several host hotels connect directly to the venue by covered skywalks.

Yes, the venue is fully ADA accessible. Contact our team ahead of the show if you need specific accommodations.

Business casual is standard. The show floor and session rooms are air-conditioned, so bring a layer, and wear comfortable shoes for the show floor.

Discounted room rates at official host hotels will be posted on the Travel & Accommodations page closer to the event.

International attendees who need a formal letter to support a visa application will be able to request one during registration. Details will be posted on the Travel & Accommodations page closer to the event.

Every sponsor, whether exhibiting, hosting meetings, sponsoring content, or all three, applies through the same path. Visit the Why Sponsor page to get started.

Five levels: Title, Diamond, Platinum, Gold, and Supporting Sponsor. Higher levels combine more visibility, access, and engagement into one package. See the Sponsorship Levels page for details.

No. For 2027, every exhibiting company is a sponsor at one of five levels, there's no separate exhibitor-only category.