Central States Collision Conference 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
April 23–24, 2027 · Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center, Wichita, KS
April 23–24, 2027 · Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center, Wichita, KS
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 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
Published rates:
- Booth space (2027): 10×10 $1,750; 10×20 $3,250; 20×20 $5,000; 30×30 $7,500, per the organizer
- Headline Sponsor (2027): $12,500 including a 30×30 booth and a full-page program ad
- Booth build: 10×20 rental $7,500–$15,000; custom 20×20 $50,000–$120,000, Purple's 2026 planning range
Key dates
- Hyatt Regency Wichita group-rate cutoff: March 26, 2027
- Design sign-off with Purple: Late February 2027
- Winter 2026–2027: Booth package chosen with the conference; we plan the build for the size you reserve.
- Late February 2027: Design sign-off on graphics, counter and demo table.
- March 2027: Production in Fishkill, NY or Las Vegas; program logo and ad files sent to the organizer.
- March 26, 2027: Hyatt Regency Wichita group-rate cutoff for the conference block.
- April 23, 2027: Setup before the 5 p.m. floor opening; exact 2027 move-in times not confirmed yet.
- April 23–24, 2027: Show sessions Friday evening and Saturday noon to 3 p.m.; teardown after closing remarks.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Pick a booth package from $1,750 to $7,500 and reserve it with the organizer
- Decide whether a sponsorship with a main-stage slot is worth adding
- Send logo files for the program and conference website
- Book the Hyatt Regency Wichita block by March 26, 2027
- Plan staff for the Friday 5 p.m. opening and the Saturday lunch session
- Ask the organizer for the exhibitor kit and move-in times once published
Every last fee for Central States Collision Conference, listed upfront and in full on paper. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/central-states-collision/