AIA 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
May 19–22, 2027 · Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
May 19–22, 2027 · Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
Booth price tiers (all-in, 2026 ranges)
| Footprint | Rental with your graphics | Custom build |
|---|---|---|
| 10×20 inline | $7,500 – $15,000 | $15,000 – $45,000 |
| 10×30 inline | $12,000 – $22,000 | $25,000 – $65,000 |
| 20×20 island | $16,000 – $40,000 | $50,000 – $120,000 |
| 20×30+ island | $25,000 – $55,000 | $75,000 – $175,000 |
Includes design, structure, graphics, installation and dismantle. A custom-built booth runs roughly $100 to $250 per square foot depending on finish level. A rental of the same footprint usually lands at 35 to 50 percent of the purchase price for one show.
Billed by the show
- Booth space (paid to the organizer)
- Material handling / drayage, where the space rate does not include it
- Electrical service, internet and rigging
- Booth cleaning and any union labor the venue requires
Key dates
- Early March 2027: Design sign-off; display rendering submitted to AIA show management for written approval.
- March–April 2027: Production in Fishkill, NY; assemblies test-fitted and lighting checked against your real samples.
- Late April 2027: Booth, supports and sample furniture ship to the advance warehouse for Philadelphia.
- May 18–19, 2027: Targeted move-in at the Pennsylvania Convention Center; our on-site team installs and runs pre-show QA.
- May 20–21, 2027: Expo days; your Purple project manager is on call for the whole run.
- May 21–22, 2027: Dismantle after the floor closes, samples packed to your return plan, booth to storage or the next show.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Send us your booth number, hall and open sides from the AIA27 contract
- List every assembly you will show: dimensions, weight, moving parts and mounting
- Choose the one installed detail an architect should remember
- Pick the hero finishes and companion samples for the comparison table
- Gather detail drawings, spec text and BIM links for each displayed configuration
- Send logo, brand palette and product photography to Purple
- Approve the concept rendering and lighting plan before the AIA display submission
- Book Center City hotels and plan sample restocking and returns
Every last fee listed upfront, in full, on paper. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/aia/