Black Hat USA 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
July 31–August 5, 2027 · Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
July 31–August 5, 2027 · Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
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
- Design sign-off with Purple: Late May 2027
- Late May 2027: Design sign-off, demo station count and island drawings submitted where required.
- June 2027: Production in Fishkill, NY and Las Vegas over 30–45 days; screens, cabinets and meeting rooms built and tested.
- About 3 weeks before move-in: Booth and AV ship to the advance warehouse; MGM electrical and internet orders in place.
- Move-in days before the Business Hall opens: Our Las Vegas crew builds, wires and tests every demo station.
- July 31–August 5, 2027: Black Hat USA week; your Purple project manager stays on the floor through the last Business Hall hour.
- After the Business Hall closes: Dismantle, hardware returned to your team, booth to our Las Vegas storage.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Confirm booth number, hall and footprint from your Black Hat contract
- List every demo with its hardware, screens and network needs
- Decide how many private meeting rooms executive briefings require
- Plan theater talks around the Briefings session breaks
- Book Pulse Stage, Booth Crawl or Cyber District activity if sponsoring
- Send logo, product screenshots and the problem headline to Purple
- Approve the concept rendering, AV plan and meeting room layout
- Book team rooms at Mandalay Bay, Delano or Luxor
Every last fee listed upfront, in full, on paper. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/black-hat-usa/