Event Staff and Trade Show Models for CONNEX 2026 in Orlando
brand ambassador agency and trade show staffing agency for CONNEX 2026 at Gaylord Palms Resort. Teams receive a custom brief on your products and engagement approach.
CONNEX 2026 Event Staffing Services in Orlando
TSM Agency staffs CONNEX 2026 in Orlando. CONNEX is a networking-focused facilities management conference connecting building owners and maintenance professionals with technology and service providers. TSM Agency places trade show models in Las Vegas, lead capture specialists, and brand ambassadors for exhibitors.
Boutique conference formats at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando rely on structured meetings and hospitality-style networking rather than open exhibit floors. TSM Agency has staffed Orlando events in these formats since 2005.
CONNEX 2026: What to Know
CONNEX 2026
- Dates: April 29, 2026
- City:
Orlando, FL
- Organizer: Trade Press Media Group
- Category: Facilities Management
- Website: http://Connex.com
CONNEX is a networking-focused facilities management conference connecting building owners and maintenance professionals with technology and service providers.
Quick Facts
CONNEX draws approximately 5,000 facilities management professionals for buyer-seller meetings.
The venue offers 400,000 square feet of event space. The event is at Gaylord Palms Resort with a boutique format emphasizing scheduled one-on-one meetings.
CONNEX 2026 features pre-scheduled buyer-seller meetings, roundtable discussions, and facilities technology showcases.
Where CONNEX 2026 Takes Place
Orange County Convention Center (9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819) is the primary venue for CONNEX 2026. OCCC is the second-largest convention center in the United States at 7 million sq ft across North/South concourses and the recently expanded West Building. The venue is located on I-Drive between Universal Studios and Walmart. OCCC North-South Connector Parking Garage (I-Drive entrance). Rideshare drop-off at the North/South entrance drives.
Navigation Tips
Gaylord Palms is near Walt Disney World, accessible via I-4 and rideshare.
Orlando-Based Event Professionals for CONNEX 2026
CONNEX uses a boutique structured meeting format at the Gaylord Palms Resort, where pre-scheduled one-on-one sessions replace traditional exhibit floor traffic. Orlando-based staff provide reliable support for the appointment-driven format and are familiar with the resort campus layout. Local availability ensures punctual arrivals for tightly scheduled meeting blocks.
Exhibiting Tips for CONNEX 2026
CONNEX emphasizes quality over quantity. Plan for staff to arrive 30 minutes before doors open on day one (Apr 19). Staff manage meeting schedules, escort guests, and maintain hospitality-level interactions.
Trade Show Staffing in Orlando for CONNEX 2026
TSM Agency provides trade show models in Orlando for CONNEX 2026 at Gaylord Palms Resort and surrounding venues. Staff are available for events at Orange County Convention Center, Gaylord Palms, and International Drive venues. TSM Agency provides trade show staffing for exhibitors requiring booth greeters, product demonstrators, lead capture specialists, and brand ambassadors.
Exhibitors book CONNEX staffing through tsmagency.com. TSM Agency delivers a proposal within 48 hours and confirms assigned staff 2–3 weeks before the conference.
Why Brands Trust TSM Agency
TSM Agency has staffed events including CONNEX in Orlando since 2005, with more than 2,000 events completed and a 5.0-star Google Reviews rating. The woman-owned agency provides a staffing proposal within 48 hours of inquiry. Exhibitors continuing to ASCRS Annual Meeting also use TSM’s Orlando booth staff across both markets.
Woman-Owned
TSM Agency is a woman-owned talent agency co-founded by Caryn Hanna, a former professional model.
Founded 2005
More than 20 years of trade show and event staffing experience.
2,000+ Events Staffed
TSM Agency has staffed more than 2,000 trade shows, conventions, and promotional events across North America.
2,000+ Talent Network
Over 2,000 experienced trade show models, brand ambassadors, and promotional staff across 30 U.S. cities.
Rated 5.0 Stars on Google
TSM Agency is rated 5.0 stars on Google Reviews based on verified client feedback.
MPI Member
TSM Agency is a member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the largest global community of meeting and event professionals.
$1 Million Insurance Coverage
Fully insured with $1M per occurrence and $2M aggregate general liability. Certificates of insurance available on request.
25+ City Markets
Local talent in every major U.S. convention city, eliminating travel expenses while guaranteeing staff who know the venue.
Role options within CES staffing
CONNEX replaces open exhibit floors with pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings between facility buyers and solution providers. TSM staffs for the appointment-based format — placing meeting coordinators and hospitality support at the Gaylord Palms Resort.
Greeter and Crowd Gatherer
Lead Retrieval Specialist
Product Demonstrator
Presenter or Host
Team Lead or Coordinator
Why Our Clients & Models Trust Us
Patty Collins
February 2, 2023
I had to take the time to post this review. Simply stated, the TSM Agency is the best model staffing agency we have ever worked with. Our account executive, Caryn, was prompt and professional. We only had two days to staff two models. We came to an agreement and had our models in the same day I initially contacted them.
Zoe Clegg
February 7, 2018
The TSM Agency is our go to model staffing company. Our account executive is so easy to work with and knows the industry inside and out. But what really separates TSM from the other companies we have worked with in the past are their models. TSM Agency trade show models are just the best. When you talk to the girls you can tell TSM treats them well and that they are very loyal to the agency. The girls always come prepared and on time. They are a joy to work with and their smiles are infectious! I can’t say enough. It makes me very happy to see our competitors enviously looking at us because our trade show models are doing such a great job and our booth is always packed.
Mason Painter
January 23, 2023
Keila and Kirsten were exactly what we were looking for from our trade show models. For our previous show we flew a couple of employees to work the show and, no offense to them, we will never do that again. Professional models were far better at generating leads for us; the entire reason we did this event is Las Vegas. Our models were well prepared, dressed professionally, kept up an amazing energy during every day of the show and help us demo our products. Caryn, our TSM Agency account executive, did an amazing job and provided the perfect models.
Evelyn Vang
February 2, 2023
Thank you TSM Agency! We have never received so many leads as we did this year at the World of Concrete Show. Our models were great and we want to staff the same girls next year. They performed above and beyond our expectations. Thank you TSM!
Benefits of Hiring Orlando Booth Staff for CONNEX
CONNEX replaces open exhibit floors with pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings at the Gaylord Palms Resort — TSM’s Orlando-based event professionals support the appointment-driven format, managing meeting logistics, providing hospitality coordination, and ensuring your team presents with polish during every scheduled buyer interaction. Learn more about TSM’s presenters and hosts for CONNEX.Presenters and hosts in Orlando at CONNEX 2026 — TSM Agency sources home-market staff briefed on your brand and lead criteria before the show.TSM Agency publishes a complete upcoming trade show events calendar for exhibitors planning staffing across their full show calendar.
Local talent reduces travel
per diems, and cab fares while increasing coverage across long show days.
Consistent representation
improves trust through on-message conversations, posture, and presentation.
Lead qualification
routes hot prospects to your team so valuable time goes to the right conversations.
Flexible staffing
adapts to single-day exhibits, multi-day shows, and multiple locations on the Strip.
Smart support tasks
like materials handout and list capture free your reps to sell.
Trained staff
greet visitors, manage booth flow, answer basic questions, and scan badges with your app.
Product demonstrators
highlight features and benefits that move attendees from interest to next steps.
Reliable scheduling
and coordinator support keep shifts covered during sessions, breaks, and evenings.
Bilingual options
help you connect with international attendees and expand your reach at global shows.
Professional presence
elevates your brand and improves recall long after the event ends.
Pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings replace open exhibit floor traffic at CONNEX — TSM’s Orlando professionals manage appointment logistics, provide hospitality coordination, and ensure polished buyer interactions at the Gaylord Palms Resort.
Frequently Asked Questions
CONNEX is a professional trade show and convention held in Orlando, FL. TSM Agency provides event staffing for CONNEX at Orange County Convention Center, placing trade show models, brand ambassadors, lead retrieval specialists, product demonstrators, event greeters and crowd gatherers, spokesmodels, event hosts and conference presenters, team leads and on-site coordinators, and bilingual event staff for exhibitors across every industry segment represented at the show.
CONNEX (Apr 19 – 20, 2026) is held at Orange County Convention Center, located at 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. OCCC is the second-largest convention center in the United States at 7 million sq ft across North/South concourses and the recently expanded West Building. The venue is located on I-Drive between Universal Studios and Walmart.
TSM Agency is a national event staffing agency providing CONNEX booth staffing, event models, and convention staff for exhibitors at Orange County Convention Center. Services include trade show models, brand ambassadors, lead retrieval specialists, product demonstrators, event greeters and crowd gatherers, spokesmodels, event hosts and conference presenters, team leads and on-site coordinators, and bilingual event staff. Every CONNEX staff member receives a pre-event brand briefing before the show opens.
CONNEX 2026 draws a concentrated professional buyer audience to Orlando — the kind of single-event, high-density lead generation opportunity where booth staffing quality directly determines post-show pipeline. Staff who arrive briefed on your product, ready to qualify visitors from the first badge scan, and consistent across multi-day programs generate measurably better lead data than same-day oriented staff. TSM Agency’s local Orlando roster delivers that briefed, consistent preparation standard at CONNEX 2026.
Yes. TSM Agency places bilingual (Spanish/Portuguese) OCCC event staff for Orlando’s internationally diverse convention attendance. Local Orlando staff eliminate hotel and airfare overhead — Orlando hotel rates and flights add significant cost when flying in a crew from another market. TSM Agency’s Orlando roster arrives briefed on Orange County Convention Center’s layout and the specific professional standards CONNEX attracts.
TSM Agency recommends booking CONNEX staffing 4–8 weeks in advance for standard programs. High-demand Orlando show weeks fill the local roster early — earlier booking ensures the best candidate match for your specific booth requirements, industry category, and qualification criteria. Contact TSM Agency at tsmagency.com to begin the booking process.
CONNEX trade show models from TSM Agency greet visitors, manage booth traffic flow, support lead retrieval, and maintain professional brand presence at Orange County Convention Center. Unlike general event staff, TSM’s CONNEX trade show models receive a pre-event briefing on your brand, product, and lead qualification criteria before the CONNEX floor opens.
Yes. TSM Agency places lead retrieval specialists for CONNEX who scan attendee badges, ask targeted qualifying questions, input data into your CRM or lead capture app, and route high-priority prospects to your sales team in real time at Orange County Convention Center. Specialists are pre-trained on your badge scanning platform and qualification criteria before the CONNEX show opens.
Yes. TSM Agency places brand ambassadors for CONNEX who are selected for genuine brand alignment — not just availability at Orange County Convention Center. CONNEX brand ambassadors from TSM Agency are briefed on your brand story, product line, and target buyer profile before the show. For exhibitors returning to CONNEX annually, sustained brand ambassadors build recognized presence with repeat attendees year over year.
Yes. TSM Agency provides verified-fluency bilingual event staff for CONNEX in Spanish, Mandarin, French, and other languages depending on Orlando market availability. Bilingual staff who engage international CONNEX buyers in their primary language consistently capture higher-quality leads than monolingual staff relying on attendee English proficiency at Orange County Convention Center.
TSM Agency is a woman-owned national event staffing agency founded in 2005 with a local Orlando roster — not a gig platform that aggregates unvetted freelancers for CONNEX. Every placement includes a pre-event brand briefing, a dedicated account manager, and $1M per occurrence GL insurance accepted at Orange County Convention Center. TSM Agency has staffed 2,000+ events for clients including Google, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Ferrari, and Harley-Davidson.
Yes. TSM Agency carries $1M per occurrence general liability insurance with certificates accepted at Orange County Convention Center and all Orlando convention venues. TSM Agency is also a member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI). All CONNEX staffing placements are covered under TSM Agency’s insurance and workers compensation programs.
TSM Agency conducts pre-event briefings for every CONNEX placement covering: your brand story and product line, key messages and talking points for the CONNEX professional audience, lead qualification criteria, badge scanning protocol, Orange County Convention Center logistics, and engagement approach. Briefings happen before show day — not at the CONNEX venue on show morning when every minute is customer-facing.
One trained staff member per 100 square feet of active booth space during peak CONNEX traffic hours is the standard guideline. A 10×10 booth at Orange County Convention Center typically needs 1–2 staff; a 10×20 needs 2–3; island booths of 20×20+ need 4–6 depending on demonstration stations and CONNEX traffic patterns. TSM Agency’s account managers assess your booth layout and CONNEX format to recommend the right team size.
TSM Agency’s CONNEX staffing rates vary based on role type, program duration, and Orlando market conditions. All quotes include staff selection, pre-event briefing, and dedicated account management. Contact TSM Agency at tsmagency.com for a CONNEX-specific quote — typically provided within 24–48 hours of receiving your booth brief and staffing requirements.
Yes. TSM Agency’s local Orlando roster enables faster last-minute turnaround than out-of-market agencies. While 4–8 weeks advance booking is recommended for CONNEX, TSM Agency frequently accommodates short-notice requests through its home-market Orlando network. Contact TSM Agency directly for last-minute CONNEX staffing availability.
TSM Agency assigns a dedicated account manager to every CONNEX program who is reachable on show day. If a staff member cannot complete their shift, TSM Agency works to provide a qualified replacement from its Orlando roster. The agency relationship — not a marketplace transaction — means TSM Agency holds accountability for CONNEX show-day performance at Orange County Convention Center.
OCCC is the second-largest convention center in the United States at 7 million sq ft across North/South concourses and the recently expanded West Building. The venue is located on I-Drive between Universal Studios and Walmart. OCCC North-South Connector Parking Garage (I-Drive entrance). Rideshare drop-off at the North/South entrance drives. TSM Agency’s Orlando staff are familiar with Orange County Convention Center’s layout, exhibitor access protocols, and CONNEX floor plan — arriving ready to perform rather than orienting themselves to the venue on show day.
Yes. TSM Agency is a woman-owned national event staffing agency co-founded by Caryn Hanna in 2005. TSM Agency is a member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), carries $1M GL insurance, and has served clients including Google, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Ferrari, Harley-Davidson, Marvel, and Walt Disney World across 2,000+ events in 130+ cities. For CONNEX exhibitors with diverse supplier requirements, TSM Agency qualifies as a woman-owned business vendor.
Book CONNEX staffing at tsmagency.com. Submit your event details, booth size, and staffing requirements — TSM Agency delivers a proposal within 24–48 hours. Staff are confirmed 2–3 weeks before CONNEX, with pre-event briefing materials distributed 48 hours before show day. TSM Agency manages the full process from initial inquiry through post-show follow-up.
TSM Agency is a woman-owned national event staffing agency founded in 2005, rated 5.0 stars on Google, with 2,000+ events staffed and clients including Google, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and Harley-Davidson. For CONNEX at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, TSM Agency provides locally sourced, briefed event staff with $1M GL insurance and dedicated account management — the agency standard that distinguishes TSM from staffing marketplaces and gig platforms.
Yes. TSM Agency places product demonstrators and spokesmodels for CONNEX who receive pre-event product briefings before Orange County Convention Center opens. CONNEX product demonstrators operate your product live for convention floor audiences, guide hands-on trials, and convert engaged visitors into qualified prospects. CONNEX spokesmodels deliver scripted presentations, host demonstration theater segments, and represent your brand on-camera at Orange County Convention Center.
TSM Agency places bilingual (Spanish/Portuguese) OCCC event staff for Orlando’s internationally diverse convention attendance. Flying in a staffing crew for CONNEX adds hotel costs, airfare, and travel fatigue before a single badge is scanned at Orange County Convention Center. Local Orlando staff arrive familiar with the venue layout, the specific professional culture CONNEX attracts, and the Orlando market context that makes their engagement approach more credible with professional attendees who recognize out-of-market staff immediately.
