What is the Lab Gauntlet?

The Lab Gauntlet is a Pittcon fan favorite! It is a series of short, fun, two-minute challenging competitions for attendees. You will engage one-on-one with attendees in a relaxed environment which provides the ideal venue to acquire leads and gain significant brand exposure.

Reserve your spot in your Exhibitor Portal

  • Gain valuable high quality leads with a high volume of constant traffic (typically 1,000 attendees run the gauntlet each year)
  • Maximize your investment in the show by gaining exposure with your company logo on the massive digital wall in the lobby/registration area that is 12 feet tall and spans 160 feet! This is also visible from outside of the building!
  • You will get App exposure too! Our App typically gets over 50,000 views, and your logo will appear on our App to promote the event!
  • There will be onsite announcements to draw attendees to the Lab Gauntlet.
  • The best part is that your logo will be on each and every Lab Gauntlet T-shirt that will be worn time and time again all over!

How Do I Choose a Challenge

The challenge is totally up to you, the exhibitor!

Examples in the past have included a pipette challenge, pH testing task, accurate temp reading, guess what is in the electron microscope image, etc. The possibilities are endless.

Be creative and unique, and please keep the challenge related to science!

What Pittcon Provides

  • Standard electrical drop for your table
  • Lead retrieval captures distributed after the close of Pittcon
  • Skirted table with two chairs (Your choice or high top or regular height)
  • Signage for your station with challenge name and company logo
  • Pre-show promotion via the web, app, and social media
  • Daily public announcement at the start of the Lab Gauntlet
  • Print signage outside the Lab Gauntlet
  • Digital 15-second scrolling Lab Gauntlet signage with your logo at the entrance to the convention center repeated throughout the conference T-shirts with your logo provided to all participants
  • Any other equipment or materials will be the exhibitor’s responsibility

Cost $1250

* Cost is non-refundable and due at the time of acceptance

Submission Process

  • All submissions will be reviewed and selected on a first come/first serve basis based on provided criteria.

  • Submissions received after the December 5, 2025 deadline or once all spots are filled will be placed on a waitlist.

Challenge Criteria

  • The actual task must be kept to no more than two minutes to complete, easy to explain, and a quick reset for the next challenger.
  • The challenge should have a way to measure success, such as timing, by results, by correct answer, etc.
  • The exhibitor will provide the staffing for their station at all times each day during the operational hours of the event, Monday-Tuesday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM and Wednesday 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
  • The equipment used in the challenge should be ‘mobile’ or have the ability to be easily transported back to your booth when the Gauntlet is not open.

  • The exhibitor can supply a small giveaway item to those who successfully complete the challenge. This is highly recommended but not required based upon past feedback.

  • The exhibitor staff should be an outgoing, animated person who can add fun and excitement to the Gauntlet and their station to engage attendees.