aftermarket, collision and dealer · Wichita
Central States Collision Conference 2027Wichita exhibitor guide: booth costs, dates and deadlines
A new floor for four states: Central States Collision 2027 booths in Wichita
- Event dates
- April 23–24, 2027
- Exhibit hall
- April 23–24, 2027 (Fri from 5 p.m. with happy hour; Sat from noon with lunch, close 3 p.m.)
- Venue
- Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center, Wichita
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Quick answers
Central States Collision Conference 2027 in 30 seconds
The Central States Collision Conference is a new collision repair conference and trade show organized by four state associations: the Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma auto body associations. The first edition runs April 23–24, 2027 at Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center in Wichita, Kansas. No attendance figures exist yet; members of the four associations attend free. Exhibitors are collision equipment, refinish, parts and technology suppliers, buying booth packages from $1,750 for the smallest to $7,500 for a 30×30. The trade floor opens Friday evening with a happy hour. Purple builds compact demo booths for it.
- When is Central States Collision Conference 2027?
- April 23–24, 2027, at Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center, Wichita.
- When is the Central States Collision Conference exhibit hall open?
- April 23–24, 2027, Fri from 5 p.m. with happy hour; Sat from noon with lunch, close 3 p.m.
- How big is Central States Collision Conference?
- First edition exhibitors (2027 edition).
- What does Central States Collision Conference booth space cost?
- 10×10 $1,750; 10×20 $3,250; 20×20 $5,000; 30×30 $7,500, per the organizer, paid to the organizer.
- What does a 10×20 Central States Collision Conference booth cost all-in?
- $7,500 – $15,000 for a Purple rental at Central States Collision Conference with design, graphics, lighting, install and dismantle. Central States Collision Conference bills space and show services separately.
- At Central States Collision Conference, what is the next exhibitor deadline?
- Hyatt Regency Wichita group-rate cutoff: March 26, 2027.
Official Central States Collision Conference 2027 links: Central States Collision Conference 2027 hotelsCentral States Collision Conference 2027 schedule
The lookWichita 2027
Four states, one bay door.
The Central States Collision Conference opens at Century II on April 23, 2027, the first year for four auto body associations. Member shops from Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma attend free; booths run $1,750 to $7,500.
Everything about Central States Collision Conference 2027 in one place
Central States Collision Conference 2027 fact sheet
| Official name | Central States Collision Conference 2027 |
|---|---|
| Event dates | April 23–24, 2027 |
| Exhibit hall dates | April 23–24, 2027 (Fri from 5 p.m. with happy hour; Sat from noon with lunch, close 3 p.m.) source |
| Venue | Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center 225 W. Douglas Avenue, Wichita, KS 67202 |
| Organizer | Central States Collision Conference (KABA, MABA, NABA and OKABA) |
| Size (2027) | First edition exhibitors source |
| Who attends | Body shop owners, managers and technicians; members of the four associations attend free |
| Booth space | 10×10 $1,750; 10×20 $3,250; 20×20 $5,000; 30×30 $7,500, per the organizer source |
| Next deadline | Hyatt Regency Wichita group-rate cutoff: March 26, 2027 source |
| Nearest airport | Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) Airport travel details for the conference are not confirmed yet |
| Hotels | Hyatt Regency Wichita, connected to Century II, $162 per night plus tax until March 26, 2027 Official hotel page → |
| Official website | cscconference.org |
Official Central States Collision Conference resources
Central States Collision Conference 2027 calendar
Central States Collision Conference 2027 dates and deadlines
Every date the organizer has published for Central States Collision Conference, in order, with a link to the page that states it. The next date is highlighted.
01 Purple at Central States Collision Conference 2027
A new floor for four states: Central States Collision 2027 booths in Wichita
Four auto body associations from Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma launch the Central States Collision Conference at Century II in April 2027. We build compact, demo-ready booths for a short two-session trade floor where shop owners walk in after a day of training.
- Apr 23–24 · Century II
- 4 state associations
- Booths from $1,750
What makes Central States Collision Conference different, and how we build for it
The Central States Collision Conference is a new event, established for 2027 by the Kansas Auto Body Association, Missouri Auto Body Association, Nebraska Auto Body Association and Oklahoma Auto Body Association.Members of all four attend free, so the room is made of working shops from the middle of the country rather than buyers flown in. The format is training first: technical tracks in the afternoon, then the trade show floor opening at 5 p.m. with a happy hour, and a second floor session on Saturday over lunch, followed by vendor presentations on the main stage. Booths carry a logo in the program and on the conference website, from $1,750.
Equipment and services they can price on the spot, a supplier who will still answer the phone after the show, and a short conversation between training sessions.
Clear workflow demos for estimating, scanning and parts ordering, and printed material for the owner back home.
Hands-on time with welders, pullers and repair tools during the Friday evening session, when the training day is done.
Your team in Wichita
How Purple runs the Central States Collision Conference
For Wichita we build in either of our shops, Fishkill, NY or Las Vegas, choosing the shorter ground route for your booth, and pack it in cases sized for a first-year show without a published freight plan. A Purple project manager sets the booth at Century II with the labor the show requires before the Friday 5 p.m. opening and packs it out after Saturday's closing remarks.
New at Central States Collision Conference 2027
- A brand-new regional conference
Four state auto body associations launch the event in 2027, so there is no earlier floor plan or attendance figure; early exhibitors pick from the full range of booth packages. source
- Free entry for member shops
Active members of KABA, MABA, NABA and OKABA attend both days free, which brings owners and technicians who might skip a paid show. source
Inside Central States Collision Conference 2027
Central States Collision Conference rules that shape your booth
Space is sold in four sizes, 10×10 to 30×30, each with a program and website logo and set meal tickets. We design to the package you buy and keep the build inside it.
The trade show floor opens Friday at 5 p.m. and Saturday at noon, with training sessions running before each. We schedule booth staff and demo resets around those two windows.
Vendor main-stage presentations on Saturday at 1 p.m. are linked to the sponsorship packages. If you buy one, we print stage graphics that match the booth.
Programs worth planning for
Saturday, April 24 at 1 p.m.: select sponsors and vendors present to attendees from the main stage; speaking slots come with sponsorship packages.
$12,500: the company name joins the conference title, with a 30×30 booth, a full-page program ad and placement across marketing materials.
$2,500, up to four available: brand the Friday evening networking reception that opens the trade show floor.
The Central States Collision Conference is a new collision floor for Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma body shops; choose it over NORTHEAST when your customers are in the central states rather than the New York metro area. Every automotive and transportation show we build for, side by side →
02 Booths & pricing for Central States Collision Conference 2027
How much is a booth at the Central States Collision Conference 2027?
The organizer sells four booth packages for 2027: 10×10 at $1,750, 10×20 at $3,250, 20×20 at $5,000 and 30×30 at $7,500, and the Headline Sponsor package includes a 30×30. Most suppliers here will take a 10×10 or 10×20. Purple builds start at 10×20, which fits a demo table, a back wall and a counter.
A demo table for one tool or a scan system, a back wall with the repair it speeds up, and a counter for orders taken at the happy hour.
Shown: Sedemac, a Purple inline booth
See 10×20 rental booths →
Two product lines side by side, such as refinish and parts, with one shared counter and a screen for the estimating or ordering workflow.
Shown: Rahman Group, a Purple inline booth
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An open island for a frame machine or spray-gun demo with room for a group to watch, plus a half-page ad in the program.
Shown: a Purple island exhibit for dmi digital illustrate inc.
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The 30×30 package or the Headline Sponsor space: a demo bay, a lounge for association leaders and a stage-facing wall for the main-stage slot.
Pictured: SunUs, a Purple island exhibit
See 20×30 rental booths →In Purple's Central States Collision Conference price
- Booth design with a 3D rendering, revised until it is right
- Structure, printed graphics, counters and storage as specified
- Lighting and in-booth power distribution for Central States Collision Conference
- Install and dismantle at Central States Collision Conference, led by our project manager on the floor
- Each service order and deadline in the Central States Collision Conference exhibitor kit, tracked for you
Paid to Central States Collision Conference and its contractor
- Your Central States Collision Conference booth space, paid to the organizer
- Material handling (drayage) at the Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center, where the space rate does not include it
- Electrical service, internet and rigging at the Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center
- Booth cleaning and any union labor the venue requires
Rates to plan with for Central States Collision Conference:
- Booth space (2027) 10×10 $1,750; 10×20 $3,250; 20×20 $5,000; 30×30 $7,500, per the organizer source
- Headline Sponsor (2027) $12,500 including a 30×30 booth and a full-page program ad source
- Booth build 10×20 rental $7,500–$15,000; custom 20×20 $50,000–$120,000, Purple's 2026 planning range source
Every one of these is estimated on your proposal, so you see the full Central States Collision Conference total on paper before you sign.
Prices are all-in 2026 rental ranges for design, structure, graphics, installation and dismantle; custom builds are quoted per project. Want an exact number for Wichita? Use the booth cost calculator or the 2026 booth cost guide.
Send us your booth size for Central States Collision Conference and what the space needs to do. You hear back within one business day, and a rendering with a fixed Central States Collision Conference proposal usually follows within a week. No charge.
The booth we would build for Central States Collision Conference 2027
The happy-hour demo counter
The floor opens at 5 p.m. on Friday with drinks and appetizers, after a full afternoon of technical training, then again over Saturday lunch. Visitors arrive tired and social, so this booth leads with one quick demo at a counter height people can lean on, and a short price sheet.
Lean-on demo counter
A standing-height counter with the tool or scan system on top, so a visitor holding a drink can watch a two-minute demo without crouching.
Repair proof wall
A back wall with one before-and-after panel and the cycle time it saves, readable across a busy reception.
Order corner
A small table and tablet for show pricing and orders, placed at the edge so the demo keeps running.
The demo
Show one job a central-states shop does every week, such as a plastic bumper repair or a pre-scan, finished in under three minutes, with the parts and labor time it saves printed on a card.
The meetings
The organizer has no booked-meeting system, and training sessions fill the rest of the day. Use the happy hour and the Saturday lunch for short owner conversations, and invite association board members to the order corner after the main-stage presentations.
Fewer comebacks. More cars out the door.
Your team walks into a lit, stocked Central States Collision Conference booth. You just show up.
03 Built by Purple
Central States Collision booths that sell between training sessions
Case study · KLEEMANN
KLEEMANN at an industrial technology exhibition
KLEEMANN showed working machines in a way that guided visitors from first look to last question, the same path a collision equipment supplier needs between a Friday training session and an order at the happy hour.
Read the KLEEMANN case study All case studies →“If you’re looking for a trade show booth expert who shows up and gets the job done right, Purple Exhibits is the real deal.”
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04 Designing for collision equipment, refinish, parts and shop technology suppliers at Central States Collision Conference
Designing a Central States Collision Conference booth for Century II
1Two short sessions, so be ready at once
The floor opens Friday at 5 p.m. with a happy hour and again Saturday at noon over lunch, closing at 3 p.m. There is no slow morning to warm up, so we finish the build, power and demo test before the first session and keep the setup simple to staff.
2Light for an evening reception
The first floor session runs into the evening with drinks and appetizers on the floor. We add warm overhead light on the counter and demo table, so the product looks right when visitors are holding a drink in one hand.
Pack it to travel the region
A first-year conference in Wichita suits a modular kit you can reuse at other regional collision events. We build the back wall and counter to pack into cases that ship by ground and set up without heavy tools.
Earn the main-stage slot
Saturday at 1 p.m., select sponsors and vendors present on the main stage, a slot the organizer ties to its sponsorship packages. If you buy one, we print matching stage graphics so the audience can find your booth right after.
Concept rendering
Every Central States Collision Conference proposal includes a rendering like this
See the Central States Collision Conference booth in 3D first: layout, graphics, lighting and where products sit, revised until it is right and before any panel is cut. Shown: a Purple concept for Flashnet.
Start my Central States Collision Conference conceptFloor at a glance
Where you could be at Central States Collision Conference 2027
The conference runs at Century II in downtown Wichita. These are the spaces and links the organizer names; hall assignments for 2027 are not confirmed yet.
Trade show floor
One trade show floor for vendors, open Friday from 5 p.m. with a happy hour and Saturday from noon with lunch.
Our advice Put the demo where people holding food and drinks can see it without crowding the table.
Main stage
Vendor main-stage presentations Saturday at 1 p.m., tied to sponsorship packages, per the agenda.
Our advice Match the stage slide colors to the booth wall so the audience walks straight over.
Hyatt Regency Wichita
Connected to Century II, with the conference's $162 group rate through a block that closes March 26, 2027.
Our advice Stay connected to the venue so staff can reset the booth between sessions.
05 Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center · Wichita
Central States Collision 2027 setup, hotel and Century II details
Century II sits on West Douglas Avenue in downtown Wichita and connects to the Hyatt Regency Wichita, where the conference holds its room block. The organizer has not published a service contractor, exhibitor kit or move-in times for 2027, so freight targets, electrical ordering and labor rules are not confirmed yet; we plan around them as soon as the kit appears. On-site parking is available at Century II, with details promised closer to the event. Purple ships from Fishkill, NY or Las Vegas by ground, and a Purple project manager sets the booth with the labor the show requires before the Friday 5 p.m. opening.
What Purple handles
- Compact demo booths for a two-session collision floor
- Graphics, counters and lighting inside organizer 10×10 packages
- Ground freight from our Fishkill, NY or Las Vegas shop
- Main-stage graphics that match the booth for sponsors
- Modular kits that travel to other regional collision events
- A Purple project manager on site for setup and teardown
Central States Collision Conference timeline, counted back from move-in
Hyatt Regency Wichita group-rate cutoff: March 26, 2027.
For Central States Collision Conference, we need design sign-off by late February 2027.
- Winter 2026–2027Booth package chosen with the conference; we plan the build for the size you reserve.
- Late February 2027Design sign-off on graphics, counter and demo table.
- March 2027Production in Fishkill, NY or Las Vegas; program logo and ad files sent to the organizer.
- March 26, 2027Hyatt Regency Wichita group-rate cutoff for the conference block.
- April 23, 2027Setup before the 5 p.m. floor opening; exact 2027 move-in times not confirmed yet.
- April 23–24, 2027Show sessions Friday evening and Saturday noon to 3 p.m.; teardown after closing remarks.
Purple's planning timeline for Central States Collision Conference. The official Central States Collision Conference move-in, freight target and order dates come from your exhibitor kit and assigned schedule; when you book, we confirm them against your booth.
Printable budget & deadline sheetBefore you book Central States Collision Conference 2027
Central States Collision Conference details first-year exhibitors miss
Book the Hyatt Regency Wichita block by March 26, 2027: it connects to Century II and the $162 rate covers arrivals from Thursday, April 22 through Sunday, April 25. source
Every booth package includes your logo in the program and on the conference website, so send vector logo files early; the 20×20 adds a half-page ad and the 30×30 a full page. source
The Saturday 1 p.m. main-stage slot goes to select sponsors and vendors; ask about it when you reserve, because sponsorship tiers have limited spots. source
Members of KABA, MABA, NABA and OKABA attend free, so invite your existing customers through their state association and meet them on the floor. source
Booth packages include meal tickets: two with the two smallest sizes, four with a 20×20 and six with a 30×30. Count your staff against them before ordering extra meals. source
Who you meet on the floor
The conference is built for owners from Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma, who attend free as association members and come for training and the trade show floor.
Training tracks cover repair procedures, estimating and shop operations, so managers come for the process side and look for tools that support it.
The organizer promises hands-on training and a floor where technicians can try tools, equipment and repair technology before they buy.
Side by side
Central States Collision Conference vs The Car Wash Show vs Heartland Carwash Product Show: 2027 at a glance
| Central States Collision Conference | The Car Wash Show | Heartland Carwash Product Show | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dates | April 23–24, 2027 | May 3–5, 2027 | March 23–24, 2027 |
| Where | Wichita, KS · Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center | Las Vegas, NV · Las Vegas Convention Center | Tinley Park, IL · Tinley Park Convention Center |
| Size | Not published | 9,000+ attendees at The Car Wash Show 2026 | 1,200+ attendees across recent Heartland events |
| Main buyers | Body shop owners | Owners and multi-site operators | Midwest car wash owners and operators |
| Booth space | Booth space (2027): 10×10 $1,750; 10×20 $3,250; 20×20 $5,000; 30×30 $7,500, per the organizer | Booth space: $34 per sq ft up to 499 sq ft, $33 for 500–1,999, $32 for 2,000+, at 2027 space selection | Booth space (2027): 10×10 $1,500; 10×20 $3,000; 20×20 $6,000, each with a one-year HCA membership |
Figures carry the year and source shown on each show's own page.
Travel to Central States Collision Conference 2027
Getting to Central States Collision Conference 2027: airport, hotels and parking
Fly in
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)
Airport travel details for the conference are not confirmed yet
Stay
Hyatt Regency Wichita, connected to Century II, $162 per night plus tax until March 26, 2027
Park
On-site parking at Century II, with details to follow from the organizer
Find the venue
Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center
225 W. Douglas Avenue, Wichita, KS 67202
Travel facts from cscconference.org.
Central States Collision Conference by the numbers
Central States Collision Conference year by year
How Central States Collision Conference 2027 compares with other automotive and transportation shows
The automotive and transportation shows closest to Central States Collision Conference on the calendar, with the latest size each organizer has published. Every show name links to our exhibitor guide for it.
| Show | Dates | City | Latest published size |
|---|---|---|---|
| STN EXPO EastSTN Media Group (School Transportation News) | April 1–5, 2027 | Concord, NC | Trade show in the 28,800 sq ft Concord Ballroom exhibitors (2027) |
| Seatrade Cruise GlobalInforma Markets | April 5–8, 2027 | Miami Beach, FL | 12,500+ attendees · 650+ exhibitors (2026) |
| NAFA I&ENAFA Fleet Management Association | April 5–7, 2027 | Pittsburgh, PA | – |
| ITS AmericaITS America (Intelligent Transportation Society of America) | April 12–15, 2027 | Salt Lake City, UT | 3,000+ attendees · 170 exhibitors (2026) |
| MRO AmericasAviation Week Network | April 13–15, 2027 | Orlando, FL | 19,000 attendees · 1,075 exhibitors (2026) |
| Central States Collision ConferenceCentral States Collision Conference (KABA | April 23–24, 2027 | Wichita, KS | First edition exhibitors (2027) |
| SAE WCXSAE International | April 27–29, 2027 | Novi, MI | – |
| The Car Wash ShowInternational Carwash Association | May 3–5, 2027 | Las Vegas, NV | 9,000+ attendees · 455 exhibitors (2026) |
| NPTC Annual ConferenceNational Private Truck Council (NPTC) | May 6–8, 2027 | Orlando, FL | 1,200+ attendees expected (2027) |
| ACT ExpoTRC Companies | May 17–20, 2027 | Las Vegas, NV | 400+ exhibitors (2026) |
Central States Collision Conference exhibitor questions
Central States Collision Conference 2027 questions
When is the Central States Collision Conference 2027?
April 23–24, 2027, per the organizer. Day one runs from noon into the evening with the trade show floor opening at 5 p.m.; day two runs 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the floor open from noon.
Where is the Central States Collision Conference held?
At Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center, 225 W. Douglas Avenue, Wichita, Kansas 67202. Century II connects to the Hyatt Regency Wichita, home of the conference room block.
How much is a booth at the Central States Collision Conference?
$1,750 for a 10×10, $3,250 for a 10×20, $5,000 for a 20×20 and $7,500 for a 30×30 in 2027, per the organizer. Every booth includes a logo in the program and on the website, and the larger packages add meal tickets and program ads.
Who organizes the Central States Collision Conference?
Four state associations: the Kansas Auto Body Association (KABA), Missouri Auto Body Association (MABA), Nebraska Auto Body Association (NABA) and Oklahoma Auto Body Association (OKABA). The conference is established in 2027.
Who attends the Central States Collision Conference?
Body shop owners, managers and technicians from the four partner states. Active members of KABA, MABA, NABA and OKABA attend free; non-member pricing is still being set, per the organizer.
What sponsorships are available?
Headline Sponsor at $12,500 with a 30×30 booth; Education Sponsor at $5,000 with branded lanyards; Happy Hour, Breakfast and Lunch at $2,500 each, up to four of each; and Printing at $1,500, up to two.
Which hotel should exhibitors book?
The Hyatt Regency Wichita, connected to Century II, at a group rate of $162 per night plus tax. The rate covers arrivals from Thursday, April 22 to departure Sunday, April 25, and rooms must be booked by March 26, 2027.
When is move-in for the Central States Collision Conference?
Move-in times are not confirmed yet; the organizer has not posted an exhibitor kit or service contractor for 2027. The floor first opens Friday, April 23 at 5 p.m., so plan to be built before then.
Can vendors present on stage?
Select sponsors and vendors present on the main stage on Saturday at 1 p.m., per the agenda; the organizer points to its sponsorship packages for speaking slots.
Is the Central States Collision Conference worth it for a small supplier?
For a supplier selling to shops in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma, it is one of the lowest-cost floors to test: booths start at $1,750 and member shops attend free. The trade-off is a first-year event with no attendance history yet.
How does it compare with NORTHEAST or VISION?
It is smaller and newer. NORTHEAST in New Jersey has 50 years behind it, and VISION in the Kansas City area serves mechanical and diagnostics buyers; the Central States conference is a collision-only floor for four states' association members.
Before you sign for Central States Collision Conference
Five questions to ask any exhibit builder for Central States Collision Conference:
- Can you build a booth for the Central States Collision Conference that packs into cases and ships by ground to Century II?
- How will you handle setup if the 2027 move-in times are published only weeks before the April 23 opening?
- Can you print program-ready logo and ad files along with the booth graphics?
- If we buy the main-stage slot, can you match the stage graphics to the booth?
- Who from your company will be at Century II on April 23, and what labor will they use?
What Central States Collision Conference exhibitors ask us
It is a first-year show. Is it worth booking? For a supplier already selling in the four states, the cost is low: booths start at $1,750 and member shops attend free. Treat it as a regional test with a rental or modular kit rather than a custom build.
The floor is only open two short sessions. Is that enough? It concentrates traffic: everyone is on the floor at the Friday happy hour and the Saturday lunch. Staff fully for those hours and keep the demo short.
There is no exhibitor kit yet. How do we plan freight? Plan a light, case-packed booth that ships by ground and can be hand-carried, and set the freight details when the organizer names a contractor; move-in times are not confirmed yet.
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What happens next
- Within one business day we write back to ask about your products, your goals for Central States Collision Conference and your footprint.
- Your Central States Collision Conference concept rendering and fixed proposal usually arrive within a week. No fee left off: every Central States Collision Conference cost is listed upfront, on paper.
- The build takes 30–45 days; we ship to the advance warehouse and install before the hall opens at the Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center.