Sample Booth Budget

While the cost of exhibiting will be different for each company, the sample booth budgets below show what a company might expect to pay to reserve space and build a display on the exhibit floor. These figures are estimates only (based on 2009 conference rates) and should in no way be considered absolute pricing. Note: These are not comprehensive lists—rates for shipping, promotions/advertising, accommodations, daily expenses and travel must also be considered.

Estimates are for 10'x10' (or the equivalent of 3m x 3m) booths and the rates are based on Advance Order Deadlines. Please consult your Exhibitor Service Manual or the online Exhibitor Service Center for exact rates and deadlines.


Base Booth Budget

Booth Space (includes pipe & drape in back and on sides of booth space)
$3,000.00
Standard Carpeting (10' x 10'; daily vacuuming not included; floor covering is required)
$121.00
Six Foot Table (Draped)
$96.00
Two Padded Side Chairs ($52 each)
$104.00
Wastebasket
$18.00
ID Sign (Complimentary)
$0.00
Electricity (120 volts/5 amps/500 watts)*
$75.00
Material Handling (Straight Time, Crates or Skids): 200 lbs.** @ $66.00 CWT
$132.00
Pre-show Promotion (100 complimentary VIP passes mailed within US @ $.44/piece)
$44.00
Total:
$3,590.00***

*Electricity turned on ½ hour prior to show's opening and off ½ hour after closing daily.
**There is a 200 pound minimum for material handling.
***Booth furnishing rates do not include sales tax.


High-End Budget Sample

Booth Space (includes pipe & drape in back and on sides of booth space, and a corner charge)
$3,220.00
Modular Display Unit (includes hardwall back and sides, header id sign, three shelves, carpet, and daily vacuuming)
$1,617.00
Padding (10' x 10' minimum @ $1.09/ sq. ft.)
$109.00
Coffee Table
$99.00–$225.00
Two Black Conference Chairs (@ $70.00–$245.00 each)
$140.00–$490.00
Wastebasket
$18.00
Electricity (120 volts/15 amps/1500 watts)
$108.00
"ShowMobile" Lead Retrieval Unit
$275.00
Material Handling (Straight Time, Crates or Skids): 400 lbs.** @ $66.00 CWT
$264.00
Internet Connection Fee (includes 1st host IP address)
$995.00
Floral (one 3' potted plant and one table-top flower arrangement)
$89.95
Overnight Security (5:00 p.m.-9:00 a.m., 3 nights @ $34.00/hr) (2008 pricing)
$1,632.00
Pre-show Promotion (500 complimentary VIP passes mailed within US @ $.44/piece
$220.00
Total:
$8,786.95–$9,262.95***

**There is a 200 pound minimum for material handling.
***Booth furnishing rates do not include sales tax.