CGA Conference & Expo 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
April 12–15, 2027 · Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL
April 12–15, 2027 · Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, 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 CGA Conference & Expo booth space, paid to the organizer
- Material handling at the Tampa Convention Center, when the space rate does not include it
- Electrical, internet and rigging orders for CGA Conference & Expo
- Booth cleaning and any union labor the venue requires
Published rates:
- Indoor booth, 2027: $30 per sq ft member, $40 non-member (10×10 $3,000 / $4,000); premium 10×10 $3,200 / $4,200
- Outdoor demo, 2027: Damage Prevention LIVE! 10×10 $1,100; 10×20 $1,500; 10×40 $2,500
- Meeting room and Tide Talk: Meeting room (about 400 sq ft) $1,000; Tide Talk $1,000 per 20-minute session
- Booth build: 10×20 rental $7,500–$15,000; custom 20×20 island $50,000–$120,000, Purple's 2026 planning range
Key dates
- Design sign-off with Purple: January 2027
- November 2026: Book indoor space and any outdoor demo lot through CGA's online exhibitor sales map.
- January 2027: Design sign-off, with the indoor booth and outdoor demo planned as one story.
- February 2027: Production in our Fishkill, NY shop; electrical and internet ordered from the convention center.
- March 2027: Freight to the advance warehouse listed in CGA's Exhibitor Service Manual.
- April 11–13, 2027: Outdoor demo move-in Sunday and Monday; indoor move-in Monday and Tuesday morning.
- April 13–15, 2027: Expo Hall days; move-out Thursday after 10:30 a.m. and Friday morning.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Check CGA membership for member booth and badge rates
- Decide whether you need an outdoor Damage Prevention LIVE! lot as well as a booth
- Book a premium location or a Tide Talk early; both are limited
- Register booth personnel in the Exhibitor Service Center
- Order electrical and internet from the Tampa Convention Center
- Book rooms through the link in your paid registration confirmation
- Send Purple your locate maps, ticket screens and product list
No fee left off: every CGA Conference & Expo cost is listed upfront, on paper. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/cga-conference-expo/