AIMExpo 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
March 3–5, 2027 · Orange County Convention Center, West Building, Hall A, Orlando, FL
March 3–5, 2027 · Orange County Convention Center, West Building, Hall A, Orlando, FL
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
- Your AIMExpo booth space, paid to the organizer
- Drayage and material handling, unless the space rate already covers it
- Electrical service, internet access and rigging
- Booth cleaning and any union labor the Orange County Convention Center, West Building, Hall A requires
Published rates:
- Space: By quote through AIMExpo's booth quote request and application
- Non-exhibitor badges: $250 for MIC members, $400 for non-members; onsite registration $50
- Booth build: 10×20 rental $7,500–$15,000; custom 20×20 $50,000–$120,000, Purple's 2026 planning range
Key dates
- Hotel discount deadline and Shepard warehouse opens: February 1, 2027
- Design sign-off with Purple: Mid-December 2026
- November 2026: Booth quote and application with AIMExpo; floorplan position chosen on the 2027 map.
- Mid-December 2026: Design sign-off: vehicle positions, product walls, order counter and any hanging sign.
- January 2027: Production in Fishkill, NY within 30 to 45 days; Shepard, OCCC electrical and rigging orders placed.
- February 1–22, 2027: Freight to Shepard's advance warehouse before the February 23 surcharge; hotel booked by February 1.
- February 28 – March 3, 2027: Move-in: targeted exhibitors Sunday, then Monday and Tuesday, with a final hour Wednesday morning; your Purple project manager runs the install.
- March 3–5, 2027: Show days; tear-down from 1:01 p.m. Friday into Saturday, March 6.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Request a booth quote and submit AIMExpo's booth application
- List vehicles with dimensions, weight and battery type
- Decide on a new product presentation or launch
- Book hotels by February 1, 2027 for the discounted rate
- Ship to Shepard's warehouse between February 1 and 22
- Order OCCC electrical and rigging before early pricing ends
- Plan staff around the 1 p.m. Friday close
All fees listed upfront, in full, on paper, before AIMExpo. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/aimexpo/