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Managing Exhibitors and Booths

Create a thriving exhibition experience that delivers value for exhibitors and attendees while generating significant event revenue.

Exhibition space sales account for 50-70% of total revenue for trade shows, making exhibitor management a critical success factor.

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Design Your Exhibition Floor Plan

Create a strategic floor plan that maximizes traffic flow, provides equitable exposure, and accommodates various booth sizes.

2

Define Exhibitor Packages and Pricing

Develop tiered exhibitor packages with clear deliverables including booth size, branding, lead access, and speaking opportunities.

3

Recruit and Sell to Exhibitors

Build a prospecting pipeline, create compelling sales materials, and offer early commitment incentives to fill your floor.

4

Manage Exhibitor Onboarding

Provide an exhibitor portal with all information on booth setup, shipping, electrical requirements, WiFi, and event logistics.

5

Coordinate Setup and Teardown

Create a detailed move-in and move-out schedule with time slots, vendor coordination, and safety requirements.

6

Drive Attendee Traffic to Exhibition

Use gamification, sponsored sessions, happy hours, and strategic scheduling to ensure strong foot traffic in the exhibition area.

7

Deliver Post-Event Value to Exhibitors

Share lead data, foot traffic analytics, and attendee engagement metrics with exhibitors to demonstrate ROI and secure rebooking.

Creating Value for Exhibitors

Exhibitors invest significant resources in your event and expect tangible returns. Provide quality leads, networking opportunities, brand visibility, and data that proves their investment was worthwhile. Satisfied exhibitors become repeat customers.

Floor Plan Strategy

Place anchor exhibitors at strategic locations to draw traffic through the entire floor. Position food and beverage near the exhibition area, create open gathering spaces, and ensure aisle widths accommodate comfortable browsing.

Virtual and Hybrid Exhibition Options

For hybrid events, offer virtual booth options with video chat, downloadable resources, and digital lead capture. Virtual exhibition platforms extend exhibitor reach beyond in-person attendees and provide additional revenue streams.

Frequently Asked Questions

Price based on booth size, location, and included benefits. Premium corner or entrance booths command a 20-50% premium. Research comparable events in your industry and price competitively while reflecting your event unique value.

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