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Aquaculture America 2027Exhibitor guide: booth costs, dates and deadlines
Fish farmers in Waikiki: Aquaculture America 2027 booths in Honolulu
- Event dates
- February 21–24, 2027
- Exhibit hall
- February 22–24, 2027 (Mon–Tue 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Wed 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.)
- Venue
- Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu
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Quick answers
Aquaculture America 2027 in 30 seconds
Aquaculture America is the national conference and trade show for U.S. fish and shellfish farming, run by the U.S. Aquaculture Society chapter of the World Aquaculture Society with the National Aquaculture Association and the Aquaculture Suppliers Association. The 2027 edition runs February 21 to 24 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki, Honolulu, with the trade show open February 22 to 24. Feed, fish health, water quality, tank and equipment suppliers exhibit in 8-by-10 booths priced at $2,350 for association members. WAS moved the meeting to Hawaii to reach the Asia-Pacific region. Purple builds booth graphics and Pacific-ready booths for it.
- When is Aquaculture America 2027?
- February 21–24, 2027, at Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu.
- When does the Aquaculture America exhibit hall open?
- February 22–24, 2027, Mon–Tue 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Wed 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
- What does a 10×20 Aquaculture America booth cost all-in?
- $7,500 – $15,000 for a Purple rental in Honolulu: design, graphics, lighting, install and dismantle. Aquaculture America bills space and show services separately.
Official Aquaculture America 2027 links: Aquaculture America 2027 registrationAquaculture America 2027 hotelsAquaculture America 2027 booth space
Livestock & dairy · Honolulu · 2027
8 × 10 ft
the one booth unit every Aquaculture America exhibitor buys, from $2,350 source
The lookHonolulu 2027
Nets, pens and oysters a short walk from Waikiki.
Aquaculture America 2027 runs February 21–24 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu, with the trade show open February 22–24 and booths from $2,350 for Aquaculture Suppliers Association members.
Everything about Aquaculture America 2027 in one place
Aquaculture America 2027 fact sheet
| Official name | Aquaculture America 2027 |
|---|---|
| Event dates | February 21–24, 2027 |
| Exhibit hall dates | February 22–24, 2027 (Mon–Tue 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Wed 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.) source |
| Venue | Hilton Hawaiian Village 2005 Kalia Road, Honolulu, HI 96815 |
| Organizer | World Aquaculture Society (WAS), with the U.S. Aquaculture Society, National Aquaculture Association and Aquaculture Suppliers Association |
| Who attends | Fish and shellfish farmers, researchers, feed, health and engineering specialists, students |
| Nearest airport | Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) Waikiki sits on Oahu's south shore; WAS group rates cover two hotels |
| Hotels | Group rates at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, a few blocks away Official hotel page → |
| Official website | was.org |
Official Aquaculture America resources
Aquaculture America 2027 calendar
Aquaculture America 2027 show dates
Aquaculture America 2027 show days, each with a link to the page that states it.
01 Purple at Aquaculture America 2027
Fish farmers in Waikiki: Aquaculture America 2027 booths in Honolulu
Aquaculture America brings U.S. fish and shellfish farmers, researchers and their suppliers together, and in 2027 it crosses the Pacific to Waikiki. We build 8×10 booth graphics and larger runs that ship to Honolulu early and show feed, tanks and water systems clearly.
- Feb 21–24 · Honolulu
- Hilton Hawaiian Village
- 8×10 booths from $2,350
What makes Aquaculture America different, and how we build for it
Aquaculture America is the national conference and exposition of the U.S.Aquaculture Society, a chapter of the World Aquaculture Society, run with the National Aquaculture Association and the Aquaculture Suppliers Association. For 2027 the meeting moves across the Pacific to the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki, which WAS says lets it reach aquaculture in the Asia-Pacific region. The trade show sells 8-by-10 booths beside oral and poster sessions, and the week runs on receptions: a Sunday welcome, the President's Reception, the NAA Auction, a Student Reception and a closing happy hour. WAS asks authors of proprietary products to present them in workshops or the trade show, not the sessions.
Feed conversion, survival and labor numbers they can apply to their own ponds, tanks or lines.
Water quality, filtration, oxygen and tank hardware they can see up close, with a person who has installed it.
Data, diagnostics and contacts for trials, and a first look at the industry they are entering.
Your team in Honolulu
How Purple runs Aquaculture America 2027 in Honolulu
Las Vegas is the nearer shop to the West Coast ports, so it usually builds and packs this booth for Pacific freight, with Fishkill, NY as the alternative. Crates leave in late January. Our project manager meets the freight at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on Sunday, February 21, puts the booth up using whatever labor the hotel and show call for, and packs it after Wednesday's close.
Inside Aquaculture America 2027
Aquaculture America rules that shape your booth
WAS asks authors of studies on proprietary products or formulations to present them in workshops or the trade show rather than the oral sessions. We give that data a wall in the booth.
Every booth is 8 feet deep and 10 feet wide with back drape at 8 feet and side drape at 3 feet, standard or corner. We size graphics to the drape and keep displays inside the 8-foot depth.
A booth is reserved only with a signed contract and a 50% deposit to the conference office, and ASA membership sets the rate. Final artwork follows the booth number.
Programs worth planning for
The National Aquaculture Association's auction runs Tuesday, February 23, 6 to 8 p.m., during the meeting.
Students receive the full registration package plus the Student Reception, Tuesday 7:30 to 9 p.m.; a student ID is needed for the student rate.
Oral talks run 12 minutes plus 3 for questions; WAS encourages poster presentations, which set up Sunday and Monday morning.
Aquaculture America is the U.S. meeting where fish and shellfish farmers buy feed, health and water technology; choose it over Seafood Expo North America when your customer grows the fish rather than sells it. Line up Aquaculture America against every agriculture show we build for →
agriculture at Aquaculture America
The industry behind Aquaculture America, in pictures
02 Booths & pricing for Aquaculture America 2027
What an Aquaculture America 2027 booth costs
WAS sells 8-foot-deep by 10-foot-wide booths with drape, standard or corner. Most suppliers take one or two; feed and system companies take a corner or a run of booths. One booth gets a kit of graphics, counter and light from us; two booths in a row are where a Purple build begins.
Product demos, two-person teams
Pictured: Sedemac, a Purple inline booth
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Multiple product lines, a small meeting nook
Above: Genetec, a Purple inline booth
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Hanging sign, open floor plan, lounge
Above: dmi digital illustrate inc., a Purple island exhibit
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Demo stations plus private meetings
Shown: a Purple large-format exhibit for Olon / Infa Group
See 20×30 rental booths →In Purple's Aquaculture America price
- Design work and a 3D rendering, with revisions until the Aquaculture America layout is right
- Structure, printed graphics, counters and storage, as specified for Aquaculture America
- Booth lighting, with power distributed inside the booth
- Setup and teardown, with our project manager on the Aquaculture America floor
- Every Aquaculture America show-service order and deadline tracked for you
Paid to Aquaculture America and its contractor
- Booth space, paid to World Aquaculture Society
- Material handling (drayage) at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, where the space rate does not include it
- Electrical service, internet and rigging at the Hilton Hawaiian Village
- Booth cleaning, and union labor where the Hilton Hawaiian Village requires it
Rates to plan with for Aquaculture America:
- Booth, 2027 8×10 standard $2,350 ASA member / $2,550 non-member; corner $2,600 / $2,800 source
- Reservation Signed contract plus 50% deposit to the WAS conference office source
- Booth build Graphics kits for one 8×10 booth; 10×20-class rental $7,500–$15,000, Purple's 2026 planning range source
Every one of these is estimated on your proposal, so you see the full Aquaculture America total on paper before you sign.
All-in 2026 rental ranges: design, structure, graphics, installation and dismantle are included, and custom Aquaculture America builds are quoted per project. The booth cost calculator gives an exact number for your Aquaculture America booth; the 2026 booth cost guide has the 2026 ranges.
Send your Aquaculture America booth size and what the space needs to do for your team. We reply within one business day, then send a rendering and a fixed proposal, usually within a week. No charge.
The booth we would build for Aquaculture America 2027
The clear-water booth for fish farmers
Farmers here buy what keeps water clean and fish growing, and each booth is a fixed 8-by-10 unit. Two booths in a row hold the water story: a clear tank or a backlit system photo, the product beside it and the survival numbers above.
Clear tank
A small acrylic display or a lit cutaway of a filter, aerator or feed pellet, so the farmer sees the product working in water.
Results wall
Feed conversion, survival or oxygen data from trials, in charts big enough to read from the aisle.
Sample shelf
Sealed feed bags, test kits and health products at hand height, labeled by species: catfish, trout, shrimp, oysters.
Farm table
Two stools and a tablet for a farmer's own pond or tank numbers.
The demo
Test a water sample at the counter and show what the readout means for the farmer's stocking density, then match it to the product that fixes the gap.
The meetings
Evenings are full of receptions, so the booth table carries the scheduled meetings during show hours. The Tuesday and Wednesday happy hours suit relaxed follow-ups with existing customers.
Cleaner water. Faster growth.
In Honolulu, your team walks into a booth that is already lit and stocked. You just show up.
03 Built by Purple
Aquaculture America booths that show the water, not just the product
Case study · KLEEMANN
KLEEMANN at an industrial technology exhibition
KLEEMANN's visitors went from an on-screen simulation to the physical machine, and a recirculating system or aerator booth at Aquaculture America does the same: show the system's data, then the hardware a farmer would install.
Read the KLEEMANN case study All case studies →“We were very happy with the experience and with the support provided throughout the project. The booth looked great, the coordination process was smooth, and everything was handled professionally, which made the event much easier for our team.”
Miriam Valdes, Communications Manager, INdermal · read more client reviews
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04 Designing for aquaculture feed, fish health, water quality, tank and recirculating system suppliers at Aquaculture America
Designing an Aquaculture America booth for fish and shellfish farmers
1Ship for the ocean, not the road
Honolulu freight leaves the mainland weeks earlier than a drive-in show. We build in light, flat-packed fabric frames and crates sized for ocean or air freight, so the booth lands before the Sunday, February 21 move-in.
2Water you can see
Farmers judge a filter or aerator by the water. A clear acrylic tank or a backlit photo of the system running shows the result better than a spec sheet, and we light it so it reads through a hotel hall.
3Proprietary products belong here
WAS steers studies of proprietary products and formulations into workshops or the trade show, not the oral sessions. The booth is where that data gets told, so we give the trial results a wall of their own.
4Built for a reception week
The trade show closes into receptions most evenings, and Tuesday and Wednesday carry happy hours. A booth with a small standing table and bright light at 5 p.m. keeps conversations going as the floor turns social.
Concept rendering
A rendering like this comes with every proposal
The 3D view shows layout, graphics, lighting and product positions before we cut a panel, and we revise it until the Aquaculture America booth is right. Pictured: a Purple concept for precise LED.
Start my Aquaculture America conceptFloor at a glance
Where you could be at Aquaculture America 2027
Aquaculture America 2027 runs inside the Hilton Hawaiian Village resort in Waikiki. These are the parts of the meeting that shape a booth, from WAS's 2027 pages.
Trade show
8-by-10 booths with drape, open Monday and Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesday until 1:30 p.m.
Our advice Corner booths cost $250 more and open a second side to traffic.
Poster sessions
WAS calls poster sessions an integral part of the program; posters set up Sunday afternoon and Monday morning.
Our advice Researchers moving between posters and booths are a good audience for trial data.
Evening receptions
Welcome Reception Sunday, President's Reception Monday, NAA Auction and Student Reception Tuesday, Closing Happy Hour Wednesday.
Our advice Bring a booth graphic on a pull-up for any reception you sponsor.
05 Hilton Hawaiian Village · Honolulu
Aquaculture America 2027 move-in and Pacific freight to Waikiki
WAS runs the trade show at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, 2005 Kalia Road in Waikiki. Exhibitor move-in is Sunday, February 21, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Monday, February 22, 8 to 10 a.m.; move-out runs Wednesday, February 24, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. The 2027 decorator, advance warehouse and labor rules come with the exhibitor kit and are not confirmed yet. Freight to Oahu crosses the Pacific, so our project manager books ocean or air freight early, coordinates the decorator, and leads the install with the labor the hotel and the show require.
What Purple handles
- Graphics, counters and lighting for single 8×10 booths
- Custom runs across two or more booths and corners
- Flat-pack crates sized for ocean or air freight to Oahu
- Decorator orders once the 2027 exhibitor kit is out
- Trial-data walls and product displays
- Return freight or storage after Honolulu
Your Aquaculture America timeline, from move-in back
Exhibitor move-in opens in Waikiki: February 21, 2027. Pacific freight has to land before this Sunday morning, so we work back from it: crates leave the mainland in late January.
We need your Aquaculture America design signed off by early December 2026.
- November 2026Booth reserved with a signed contract and 50% deposit to the WAS conference office.
- Early December 2026Design sign-off; booth count and corner choice fixed.
- December 2026 to mid-January 2027Production and graphics in Las Vegas or Fishkill, NY, packed for Pacific freight.
- Late January 2027Freight leaves for Honolulu, timed to the decorator's receiving dates in the exhibitor kit.
- February 21–22, 2027Move-in Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Monday 8 to 10 a.m.
- February 22–24, 2027Trade show days; move-out Wednesday 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Purple planning timeline. Official move-in, freight target and order deadlines come from your exhibitor kit and assigned schedule; we confirm them against your booth when you book.
Printable Aquaculture America budget & deadline sheetBefore you book Aquaculture America 2027
What Aquaculture America exhibitors plan before Honolulu
Authors with proprietary products or formulations are asked to present in workshops or the trade show, not the oral sessions, so the booth is the place for product trials. source
Move-in closes at 10 a.m. Monday, the minute the trade show opens and right after the 8:30 a.m. Plenary, so finish on Sunday. source
Each booth carries two full registration badges, which include the sessions and receptions; budget extra registrations for a larger team. source
The Wednesday trade show closes at 1:30 p.m. and move-out ends at 5:30 p.m., just before the Closing Happy Hour; book outbound freight for that afternoon. source
Booth rates drop $200 for Aquaculture Suppliers Association members, standard or corner. source
Who you meet on the floor
The National Aquaculture Association co-hosts the meeting for U.S. producers looking for feed, health and equipment.
The U.S. Aquaculture Society runs oral and poster sessions, bringing university and government scientists.
WAS gives students a full registration package and a Student Reception, so the next generation walks the floor.
WAS chose Hawaii to reach aquaculture across the Asia-Pacific region.
Side by side
Aquaculture America vs AASV Annual Meeting vs Minnesota Pork Congress: 2027 at a glance
| Aquaculture America | AASV Annual Meeting | Minnesota Pork Congress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dates | February 21–24, 2027 | February 27–March 2, 2027 | February 9–10, 2027 |
| Where | Honolulu, HI · Hilton Hawaiian Village | Orlando, FL · Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace | Mankato, MN · Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center |
| Size | 8 × 10 ft the one booth unit every Aquaculture America exhibitor buys, from $2,350 | Not published | 70,000+ sq ft of event space at the venue, per MPC in 2026 |
| Main buyers | Fish and shellfish farmers | Swine practitioners | Pig farmers |
| Booth space | Booth, 2027: 8×10 standard $2,350 ASA member / $2,550 non-member; corner $2,600 / $2,800 | Tech Table, 2026: $3,135 per table with draped table, chairs and up to three named reps; extra reps $1,000 | Booth space, 2027: $750 for one booth; $730 per booth for two or more (10 ft wide by 8 ft deep) |
Figures carry the year and source shown on each show's own page.
Travel to Aquaculture America 2027
Getting to Aquaculture America 2027: airport, hotels and parking
Fly in
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Waikiki sits on Oahu's south shore; WAS group rates cover two hotels
Stay
Group rates at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, a few blocks away
Park
Attendees pay their own travel and hotel, per WAS
Travel facts from was.org.
Aquaculture America by the numbers
Aquaculture America year by year
How Aquaculture America 2027 compares with other agriculture shows
The agriculture shows closest to Aquaculture America on the calendar, with the latest size each organizer has published. Each show name opens our agriculture exhibitor guide for that show.
| Show | Dates | City | Latest published size |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Ag ExpoInternational Agri-Center | February 9–11, 2027 | Tulare, CA | 100,000+ attendees · 1,179 exhibitors (2026) |
| Minnesota Pork CongressMinnesota Pork Producers Association | February 9–10, 2027 | Mankato, MN | – |
| NFMSKentucky Venues | February 10–13, 2027 | Louisville, KY | 300,000 attendees · 800+ booths exhibitors (2026) |
| Western Farm ShowNorth American Equipment Dealers Association | February 18–20, 2027 | Kansas City, MO | 400+ exhibitors (2026) |
| GEAPS ExchangeGrain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) | February 20–23, 2027 | Kansas City, MO | – |
| Aquaculture AmericaWorld Aquaculture Society (WAS) | February 21–24, 2027 | Honolulu, HI | – |
| Mid-South Farm & Gin ShowSouthern Cotton Ginners Association and Foundation | February 26–27, 2027 | Memphis, TN | – |
| AASV Annual MeetingAmerican Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) | February 27–March 2, 2027 | Orlando, FL | – |
| Commodity ClassicCommodity Classic (American Soybean Association | March 3–5, 2027 | New Orleans, LA | 12,122 attendees · 440 exhibitors (2026) |
| World Agri-Tech Innovation SummitRethink Events (World Agri-Tech) | March 9–10, 2027 | San Francisco, CA | 14th edition of the summit; 2026 featured start-ups and scale-ups in the Start-Up Arena exhibitors |
Aquaculture America exhibitor questions
Aquaculture America 2027 questions exhibitors ask
When is Aquaculture America 2027?
February 21–24, 2027, Sunday to Wednesday, in Honolulu. The trade show is open Monday, February 22 through Wednesday, February 24, per the World Aquaculture Society.
Where is Aquaculture America 2027 held?
At the Hilton Hawaiian Village, 2005 Kalia Road, Waikiki, on Oahu, per the WAS meeting page. The Sheraton Princess Kaiulani a few blocks away is the second group hotel.
What are the Aquaculture America 2027 trade show hours?
From 10 a.m. each day: until 6 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday and until 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, per WAS. The Plenary runs Monday at 8:30 a.m., just before the trade show opens.
How much is a booth at Aquaculture America?
$2,350 for a standard 8-by-10 booth for Aquaculture Suppliers Association members and $2,550 for non-members; corner booths cost $2,600 and $2,800, per the 2027 exhibitor invitation. A signed contract and 50% deposit reserve the space.
What is included with an Aquaculture America booth?
Back drape at 8 feet, side drapes at 3 feet, and two full registration badges, per WAS's 2027 exhibitor invitation. Tables, carpet and power come through the show's decorator.
When is exhibitor move-in at Aquaculture America 2027?
Sunday, February 21, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Monday, February 22, 8 to 10 a.m. Move-out runs Wednesday, February 24, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., per WAS.
Who organizes Aquaculture America?
The U.S. Aquaculture Society, a chapter of the World Aquaculture Society, with the National Aquaculture Association and the Aquaculture Suppliers Association. Associate sponsors include the U.S. Trout Farmers Association and the Aquacultural Engineering Society.
Who is the decorator for Aquaculture America 2027?
Not confirmed yet: WAS has not named the 2027 decorator or advance warehouse on its public pages. We plan freight to Honolulu early and slot it into the receiving dates as soon as the exhibitor kit is out.
What social events run during Aquaculture America 2027?
A Welcome Reception Sunday 6 to 8 p.m., the President's Reception Monday 7 to 9 p.m., the NAA Auction Tuesday 6 to 8 p.m., a Student Reception Tuesday evening and a Closing Happy Hour Wednesday 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., per WAS.
How hard is it to ship a booth to Honolulu?
It takes more lead time than a mainland show because freight crosses the Pacific by sea or air. A light fabric booth in compact crates cuts the cost; we build for that and ship weeks ahead of the February 21 move-in.
Is Aquaculture America worth it for a feed or equipment startup?
Often, because every space is the same 8-by-10 unit at $2,350 to $2,550, so a small company stands beside large ones. Researchers and students fill the sessions next door, and proprietary product studies belong in the trade show by WAS's rule.
What is the difference between Aquaculture America and Seafood Expo North America?
Aquaculture America is where fish and shellfish farmers buy feed, health products and equipment; Seafood Expo North America is where seafood is sold to buyers. Choose Aquaculture America to reach growers, Seafood Expo to reach retail and foodservice buyers.
Can Purple build our Aquaculture America booth?
Yes. We build and print in Las Vegas or Fishkill, NY, pack for Pacific freight, and our project manager installs at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on February 21 and 22 with the labor the show requires.
Before you sign for Aquaculture America
Five things to ask every builder quoting Aquaculture America:
- Can you pack the booth for ocean or air freight to Honolulu and land it before the February 21 move-in?
- How will our graphics hang on the back drape while the display stays inside an 8-foot depth?
- Can you show a tank or water display safely inside a hotel ballroom?
- Will you file the decorator's orders as soon as the 2027 exhibitor kit is out?
- What does return freight from Oahu cost against storing or donating the booth?
What Aquaculture America exhibitors ask us
Is it worth shipping a booth to Hawaii? A light fabric booth in compact crates keeps Pacific freight sensible, and at $2,350 to $2,800 per booth the space is modest. If freight is the worry, a single 8-by-10 with graphics and a counter fits in a few cases.
The decorator is not named yet. How do we plan? We build to the published booth size and drape, book freight dates once the exhibitor kit names the receiving address, and keep the design independent of rental furniture.
Standard or corner booth? A corner costs $250 more and opens a second aisle, which matters for a system builder with something to see from two sides. For a feed or test-kit counter, a standard booth works.
Get a proposal
Tell us about your Aquaculture America booth
What happens next
- You get a reply within one business day, asking about your products, goals and footprint at Aquaculture America.
- You get a concept rendering and a fixed proposal for Aquaculture America, usually within a week. Every last fee for Aquaculture America, listed upfront and in full on paper.
- We build in 30–45 days, ship to the advance warehouse and install before the hall opens.