Orange County Convention Center | Orlando, FL | June 16–18, 2026

The SHRM Annual Conference & Expo is one of the largest gatherings of HR professionals in the world, bringing together thousands of decision-makers searching for new ideas, solutions, and business partners. With so much activity happening across the exhibit hall, creating a comfortable place for meaningful conversations can make all the difference.

That’s exactly what ComPsych accomplished with their exhibit at SHRM 2026 by incorporating NOOK Event Pods® into their booth design.

While the event itself has featured NOOK Event Pods® in previous years, this activation demonstrated another growing trend we’re seeing across the industry: exhibitors using portable meeting pods as an extension of their exhibit space.

ComPsych created a clean, effective layout by positioning two NOOK Event Pods® on either side of a branded column featuring a digital monitor. The design naturally created a “speed bump” on the show floor, encouraging attendees to slow down, stop, and engage with the team.

Once conversations began, the pods provided a quiet, comfortable environment where meaningful discussions could continue without leaving the exhibit.

Using NOOK Event Pods® inside an exhibit booth offers several advantages:

  • Creates a premium meeting space without expanding the booth footprint
  • Increases attendee dwell time by providing comfortable seating
  • Reduces noise and distractions for higher-quality conversations
  • Differentiates the exhibit from surrounding booths
  • Supports executive meetings and product demonstrations

Just as importantly, the pods simplify life for the exhibiting team.

Unlike traditional exhibit structures and meeting rooms that require packing, dismantling, and waiting for freight, the NOOK Event Pods® simply roll away at the end of the event. The ComPsych team was able to gather their belongings, finish their final meetings, and walk away without worrying about crates, complicated teardown, or additional labor costs.

It’s another great example of how exhibitors can improve both the attendee experience and their own onsite operations with a turnkey meeting solution.