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Museums, mayors and robotaxis: CoMotion LA 2027 booths in Los Angeles
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- Not confirmed yetLast edition: Los Angeles, CA
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Quick answers
CoMotion LA 2027 in 30 seconds
CoMotion LA is a mobility conference run by CoMotion, founded by John Rossant, that brings city and transit leaders, mobility startups, automakers, investors and policy makers together in Los Angeles. Neither the 2027 dates nor the 2027 venue is confirmed yet. The most recent edition ran November 18–19, 2026 at and around the Japanese American National Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Little Tokyo, with 1,200+ participants from 75+ countries, per CoMotion. Partners such as LA Metro, LADOT, HNTB, Waymo and Zoox exhibit and demo around the stages; space is sold as partnerships, not booths. Purple builds portable displays and demo stations for it.
- When is CoMotion LA 2027?
- The 2027 dates and location are not confirmed yet. The last edition was in Los Angeles, CA.
- When is the hall open at CoMotion LA?
- Not confirmed yet for 2027. In 2026 exhibit and networking space was open November 18–19, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., at the Little Tokyo museums.
- How big is CoMotion LA?
- 1,200+ attendees (2026 edition).
- What does a 10×20 CoMotion LA booth cost all-in?
- $7,500 – $15,000 for a Purple rental at CoMotion LA with design, graphics, lighting, install and dismantle. Space and show services are billed separately by CoMotion LA.
The lookLittle Tokyo, Los Angeles 2027
Cities on the move, between two museums.
CoMotion LA met in Little Tokyo on November 18–19, 2026, at JANM and MOCA, with 1,200+ participants from 75+ countries, per CoMotion. The 2027 dates are not confirmed yet.
Everything about CoMotion LA 2027 in one place
CoMotion LA 2027 fact sheet
| Official name | CoMotion LA 2027 |
|---|---|
| Event dates | 2027 dates not confirmed yet |
| Exhibit hall dates | Not confirmed yet In 2026 exhibit and networking space was open November 18–19, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., at the Little Tokyo museums |
| Venue | Venue for 2027 not confirmed yet (2026: Japanese American National Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art, Little Tokyo) Los Angeles, CA; the 2025 and 2026 editions used 100 N Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
| Organizer | CoMotion |
| Size (2026) | 1,200+ attendees source |
| Who attends | City and transit leaders, mobility startups, automakers, investors and policy makers |
| Nearest airport | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) |
| Hotels | 2027 hotel block not confirmed yet |
| Official website | comotionglobal.com |
Official CoMotion LA resources
CoMotion LA 2027 calendar
CoMotion LA 2027 dates and deadlines
The CoMotion LA dates the organizer has published, in order, each linked to the page that states it. The next date is highlighted.
01 Purple at CoMotion LA 2027
Museums, mayors and robotaxis: CoMotion LA 2027 booths in Los Angeles
CoMotion LA is a mobility conference held in Little Tokyo museums, not a convention hall, and partners exhibit and demo around the stages. We build portable, museum-friendly displays and demo stations that a city transport chief will stop at between sessions.
- 2027 dates not confirmed yet
- 1,200+ in 2026
- Little Tokyo museums
What makes CoMotion LA different, and how we build for it
CoMotion LA brings mobility's public and private sides into the same room: in 2026 the speakers included Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson, LA Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins, LADOT's Laura Rubio-Cornejo and LA28's Bill Panos, and partners ran from LA Metro, LADOT and SCAG to HNTB, WSP, Zoox, Waymo, Lime, Wing and Serve Robotics. The 2026 theme, Cities on the Move: Mega-Events, AI & Shaping What's Next, pointed at the 2028 Games. It meets at and around the Japanese American National Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Little Tokyo, with exhibits and demos open all day and an invitation-only CoMotion NXT in Long Beach the day before.
A clear pilot model with costs, data sharing and outcomes they can bring to a council, explained in a few minutes between panels.
A crisp product demo, the deployment map and the partners already signed, and a quiet corner for a follow-up conversation.
Policy contacts and city partners for testing and service launches, and a look at the delivery, curb and charging tools that sit around their vehicles.
Your team in Los Angeles
How Purple runs CoMotion LA 2027
The display is built and printed in Las Vegas, a one-day truck run from Little Tokyo, and arrives in the load-in window the 2027 venue sets. A Purple project manager brings it in through the museum's loading route with the labor that venue requires, tests the demo before the 8 a.m. doors and packs out after the close.
Inside CoMotion LA 2027
Rules that shape your CoMotion LA booth
CoMotion sells exhibit and demo presence through partnerships: companies submit the partnership interest form and the team follows up within 48 hours. We build to what the partner package names, from a display to a demo.
In 2026 exhibit and networking space was open November 18–19 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at and around JANM and MOCA. We plan displays for museum loading and a long day, with seating for hosts.
Public sector and media passes were complimentary by application in 2026, so agency staff attend in numbers. We write booth copy for transit and city officials rather than retail buyers.
Programs worth planning for
Invitation-only gathering in Long Beach the day before the main event; the inaugural edition was November 17, 2026, and the Mobility Leader Pass included it.
The Open Mobility Foundation's summit track, part of the CoMotion LA program on both days in 2026; the foundation was also an impact partner.
CoMotion lists one-to-one networking opportunities among its core features, matching partners with city leaders, founders and investors.
CoMotion LA is the city-and-mobility conference of the West Coast; choose it over ITS America when you need to meet city transport chiefs, transit agencies and mobility investors in a small museum setting rather than sell from a large ITS exhibit floor. Compare CoMotion LA with the other automotive and transportation shows we build for →
Who exhibits at CoMotion LA 2026
Partners of CoMotion LA '26. See the full list
- LA Metro
- LADOT
- Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
- HNTB
- WSP
- Elavon by U.S. Bank
- Open Mobility Foundation (OMF)
- Zoox
- Alstom
- Waymo
- Lime
- Arup
- Uber Transit
- Brompton
- Serve Robotics
- Wing
- DoorDash
- Kimley-Horn
- StreetLight Data
- Port of Long Beach
02 Booths & pricing for CoMotion LA 2027
How do you exhibit at CoMotion LA 2027, and what does it cost?
CoMotion sells exhibit and demo space through partner packages on its partnership form, not a per-square-foot rate, and the venues are museums. Most partners use compact displays; vehicle and robot demos need outdoor or plaza space agreed with CoMotion. We recommend a 10×20 footprint display with a demo screen, scaled to what the package allows.
A freestanding fabric wall naming the city outcome, a slim counter carrying one demo screen and a high table, all built to roll through museum doors.
Shown: TechnoBend, a Purple inline booth
See 10×20 rental booths →
A wider wall telling the pilot story city by city, a map screen for the deployment and space for two hosts during the busy morning breaks.
Above: Wisepower Enterprise, a Purple inline booth
See 10×30 rental booths →
A plaza or courtyard demo with a vehicle, scooter or robot on a branded floor, a shade structure and a counter for city visitors.
Shown: Han Song, a Purple island exhibit
See 20×20 rental booths →
A partner lounge with seating, a screen for a short briefing and a demo bay, the format a leadership partner uses to host city delegations.
Above: TM AI Corp, a Purple island exhibit
See 20×30 rental booths →In Purple's CoMotion LA price
- Your design and 3D rendering, revised until it is right for CoMotion LA
- Structure, printed graphics, counters and storage, as specified for CoMotion LA
- Lighting and in-booth power distribution for CoMotion LA
- Our project manager on the floor for installation and dismantle
- Every CoMotion LA show-service order and deadline tracked for you
What CoMotion LA and its contractor bill
- Exhibit space (paid to CoMotion)
- Material handling (drayage) at the venue, where the space rate does not include it
- Electrical service, internet and rigging at the venue
- Booth cleaning, and union labor where the venue requires it
Rates to plan with for CoMotion LA:
- 2026 passes Premium $995; Mobility Leader $2,000; Non-profit & Academia $199; public sector free by application source
- Booth build 10×20 rental $7,500–$15,000; custom 20×20 $50,000–$120,000, Purple's 2026 planning range source
We estimate every one of these on your proposal, so the total is on paper before you sign.
Ranges shown are all-in 2026 rental prices for design, structure, graphics, installation and dismantle at CoMotion LA; custom builds get their own quote. The booth cost calculator gives an exact number for your CoMotion LA booth; the 2026 booth cost guide has the 2026 ranges.
Send your CoMotion LA booth size and what the space needs to do for your team. Our reply comes within one business day; the rendering and fixed proposal usually arrive within a week. No charge.
The booth we would build for CoMotion LA 2027
The city-pilot story wall
CoMotion LA's floor is a museum, and the people walking it run cities and transit agencies. This display tells one pilot from start to result on a freestanding wall, with a demo screen at its center, and it packs into wheeled cases that fit museum doors.
Pilot wall
A freestanding fabric wall in three panels: the city problem, the service you ran and the measured result, with the partner agency named where you may.
Map screen
A screen showing the live or recorded service map, curb use or trip data from a real city, at a height a standing visitor can touch.
Council table
A small round table and two chairs for the agency visitor who wants to talk procurement, data sharing or a pilot term.
The demo
Show one week of a real deployment on the map: trips, wait times, emissions or curb turnover, then the cost to the city, ending with how the same service would scale for a city hosting the 2028 Games.
The meetings
CoMotion lists 1:1 networking among its features and gives public-sector staff free passes by application. Invite agency contacts to apply early and book a time at the council table, because the conference day runs 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with sessions most of it.
Fewer cars. Faster trips. Proof from your streets.
Your people arrive at the venue to a lit, stocked booth. You just show up.
03 Built by Purple
CoMotion LA displays that city leaders stop for
Case study · Amazon
Amazon at ESSENCE Festival of Culture, New Orleans
Amazon's ESSENCE activation was a walk-through environment in a festival setting rather than a convention hall; CoMotion partners also exhibit in non-hall cultural venues and need a display that guides city leaders from one idea to the next.
Read the Amazon case study All case studies →“They handle everything end to end so clients can really just show up and not worry about anything. Doesn’t get any better than that.”
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04 Designing for mobility, autonomy, micromobility, transit technology and urban delivery companies at CoMotion LA
Designing a CoMotion LA display for museum venues
1Build for museum doors
CoMotion LA runs at and around two museums in Little Tokyo, not a convention hall, so freight comes through museum loading routes and doorways. We build displays from panels and wheeled cases that a two-person team can move, and agree every dimension with the venue before printing.
2Demos that cities can picture
City and transit leaders judge a product by how it would run on their streets. We put a map or curb view of a real deployment on the screen, and print the pilot's numbers beside it: trips, response times, emissions or cost per ride.
3Plan the outdoor demo early
Vehicles, delivery robots and drones draw crowds but need plaza or street space and city permits. We plan any outdoor demo with CoMotion and the venue months ahead, with a shade structure, power and a branded floor that can stand on pavement.
4Point toward 2028
The 2026 program was built around mega-events and the 2028 Games, with LA28 and LA Metro on stage. We give the wall one line about what your product does for a city hosting the world, because that is the question every LA agency is asking.
Concept rendering
Every proposal comes with a rendering like this
The 3D view shows layout, graphics, lighting and product positions before we cut a panel, and we revise it until the CoMotion LA booth is right. Above: a Purple concept for Scarlet Tech.
Start my CoMotion LA conceptFloor at a glance
Where you could be at CoMotion LA 2027
CoMotion has not named its 2027 venue. In 2025 and 2026 it used two museums in Little Tokyo; these are the spaces that shaped partner exhibits there, per CoMotion.
Japanese American National Museum
One of the two 2026 host museums at 100 N Central Ave, with the conference held at and around it.
Our advice Museum rooms protect their floors and walls; freestanding panels with weighted feet avoid any fixing.
Museum of Contemporary Art
The second 2026 host museum in Little Tokyo, sharing the event footprint with JANM.
Our advice Visitors move between the two buildings; a matching small display at each end helps a partner be seen twice.
Main Conference Hall
CoMotion's main stage, where 2026 speakers included LA Metro, LADOT, LA28 and NHTSA leaders.
Our advice Crowds leave the main hall in waves; place the demo where that exit flow passes.
05 Venue for 2027 not confirmed yet (2026: Japanese American National Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art, Little Tokyo) · Los Angeles
CoMotion LA load-in, museum rules and Little Tokyo access
CoMotion has not announced the 2027 edition. In 2025 and 2026 the event ran at and around the Japanese American National Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art at 100 N Central Ave in Little Tokyo, reached by the Metro A and E lines at Little Tokyo/Arts District station. Museum venues set their own loading times, doorway sizes and floor protection, so Purple agrees access with CoMotion and the venue before building. Our Las Vegas shop builds and prints the display, a short drive from Los Angeles, and a Purple project manager sets it up inside each museum's rules on labor and access.
What Purple handles
- Portable partner displays sized for museum doorways
- Demo stations with map and data screens
- Outdoor plaza setups for vehicles, scooters and robots
- Partner lounge furniture and graphics
- Freight from our Las Vegas shop to Little Tokyo
- Reuse for ITS America or CoMotion's other events
CoMotion LA timeline, counted back from move-in
For CoMotion LA, we need design sign-off by About 10 weeks before the event.
- When CoMotion announces 2027Partner package agreed through CoMotion's partnership form; venue, demo space and any outdoor area named.
- About 10 weeks before the eventDesign sign-off for the display, demo station and any plaza setup, with museum door and load-in dimensions.
- 8 to 4 weeks beforeProduction in our Las Vegas shop; permits for outdoor vehicle or robot demos filed with CoMotion's guidance.
- About 2 weeks beforeLoad-in times confirmed with the venue; crates trucked from Las Vegas to Los Angeles.
- The day before openingInstall through the museum's loading route; demo tested before doors open.
- Show days, 2027 dates not confirmed yetIn 2026 exhibits were open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days; strike follows the close.
Purple's planning timeline for CoMotion LA. We confirm the official move-in, freight target and order deadlines for the venue against your booth when you book; they come from your exhibitor kit and assigned schedule.
Printable budget & deadline sheetBefore you book CoMotion LA 2027
CoMotion LA partner tips for the 2027 edition
Public sector and media passes were complimentary by application in 2026; send your agency contacts the application link the day CoMotion opens 2027 registration. source
In 2026 registration was 50% off until September 14 and 30% off until October 19; book your own team's passes in the first discount window. source
The 2026 venues sit on Metro's A and E lines at Little Tokyo/Arts District station; print the station name on your invitations so agency guests can come by train. source
CoMotion's partnership team replies within 48 hours of the interest form and sells across LA, MIAMI and GLOBAL; ask about a multi-event package if you plan Miami in April 2027. source
CoMotion NXT, the invitation-only day in Long Beach before the main event, came with the $2,000 Mobility Leader Pass in 2026; if your team holds that pass, use the day to set up meetings for the main floor. source
Who you meet on the floor
LA Metro, LADOT and the City of Long Beach were partners and speakers in 2026, looking for pilots and partners ahead of the 2028 Games.
Startups in autonomy, micromobility and delivery attend to meet city buyers and investors in one place.
CoMotion names investors in its core audience, scouting mobility companies with city traction.
NHTSA and SCAG were represented in 2026, shaping the rules and funding that mobility pilots depend on.
Side by side
CoMotion LA vs ITS America vs ACT Expo: 2027 at a glance
| CoMotion LA | ITS America | ACT Expo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dates | 2027 dates not confirmed yet | April 12–15, 2027 | May 17–20, 2027 |
| Where | Not confirmed yet | Salt Lake City, UT · Salt Palace Convention Center | Las Vegas, NV · Las Vegas Convention Center |
| Size | 1,200+ participants at CoMotion LA 2026 | 3,000+ professionals at ITS America 2026 | 400+ sponsors and exhibitors at ACT Expo 2026 |
| Main buyers | City transportation directors and transit CEOs | State DOT and city agency staff | Fleet operators and shippers |
| Booth space | Price not published | Price not published | Booth space: $5,500 (10×10 inline) to $22,000 (20×20 island), 2027 rates |
Figures carry the year and source shown on each show's own page.
Travel to CoMotion LA 2027
Getting to CoMotion LA 2027: airport, hotels and parking
Fly in
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Stay
2027 hotel block not confirmed yet
Park
Metro A and E lines to Little Tokyo/Arts District station, next to the 2026 venues
Find the venue
Venue for 2027 not confirmed yet (2026: Japanese American National Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art, Little Tokyo)
Los Angeles, CA; the 2025 and 2026 editions used 100 N Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Travel facts from comotionglobal.com.
CoMotion LA by the numbers
CoMotion LA year by year
How CoMotion LA 2027 compares with other automotive and transportation shows
The automotive and transportation shows closest to CoMotion LA on the calendar, with the latest size each organizer has published. Each name other than CoMotion LA opens our exhibitor guide for that show.
| Show | Dates | City | Latest published size |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMA ShowSpecialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) | November 2–5, 2027 | Las Vegas, NV | 2,300 exhibiting brands (2025) |
| RVDA Convention/ExpoRV Dealers Association (RVDA) | November 8–12, 2027 | Las Vegas, NV | 1,715 attendees (2025) |
| IBEXNMMA and RAI Amsterdam | December 7–9, 2027 | Tampa, FL | 7,700+ attendees · 701 exhibitors (2026) |
| PRI ShowPerformance Racing Industry (PRI) | 2027 dates not confirmed yet | Indianapolis, IN | – |
| LA Auto ShowLA Auto Show | 2027 dates not confirmed yet | Los Angeles, CA | – |
| American Towman ExpositionAmerican Towman Media (A.T. Expo Corp.) | 2027 dates not confirmed yet | Baltimore, MD | 260+ exhibitors (2026) |
| Pacific Marine ExpoDiversified Communications (presented by National Fisherman) | 2027 dates not confirmed yet | Seattle, WA | – |
| International WorkBoat ShowDiversified Communications | 2027 dates not confirmed yet | New Orleans, LA | – |
| MRAA Dealer WeekMarine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) | 2027 dates not confirmed yet | Tampa, FL | 1,400+ industry participants, 600+ dealer participants · 180 exhibitors (2025) |
| CoMotion LACoMotion | 2027 dates not confirmed yet | Los Angeles, CA | 1,200+ attendees (2026) |
CoMotion LA exhibitor questions
CoMotion LA 2027 questions exhibitors ask
When is CoMotion LA 2027?
Not confirmed yet: CoMotion has not announced the 2027 Los Angeles edition. The most recent edition, CoMotion LA '26, ran November 18–19, 2026, and the 2025 edition ran November 12–13, 2025, both in Little Tokyo.
Where is CoMotion LA held?
The 2027 venue is not confirmed yet. In 2025 and 2026 it took place at and around the Japanese American National Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art, 100 N Central Ave, Little Tokyo, reached by Metro's A and E lines at Little Tokyo/Arts District.
How many people attend CoMotion LA?
1,200+ participants, 150+ speakers and innovators and 75+ countries in 2026, per CoMotion. In 2025 the event, its 9th edition, listed 1,200+ participants and 120+ speakers.
How do you exhibit at CoMotion LA?
Through a partnership: CoMotion has no public exhibitor rate card, and companies fill in its partnership interest form, after which the team follows up within 48 hours to discuss options across CoMotion LA, MIAMI and GLOBAL.
Who are CoMotion LA's partners?
Public agencies and mobility companies: in 2026 LA Metro, LADOT and SCAG were institutional partners, HNTB the leadership partner and Elavon, WSP and the Open Mobility Foundation impact partners, with Zoox, Waymo, Lime, Arup, Uber Transit, Wing, DoorDash and Serve Robotics among others.
How much does a CoMotion LA pass cost?
In 2026 the two-day Premium Pass was $995, the three-day Mobility Leader Pass $2,000 with CoMotion NXT, and the Non-profit & Academia Pass $199; public sector and media passes were complimentary by application. Early registration was 50% off.
Is CoMotion LA a convention hall show?
No. It is a conference with partner exhibits and demos held in and around two Little Tokyo museums in 2025 and 2026, with exhibit and networking space open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Displays must suit museum loading and floor rules.
Can we run a vehicle or robot demo at CoMotion LA?
CoMotion's partners include autonomous vehicle, delivery robot and drone companies such as Zoox, Waymo, Serve Robotics and Wing, and the page lists demos and exhibitions. Any vehicle or outdoor demo is agreed with CoMotion as part of the partnership.
What is CoMotion NXT?
An invitation-only gathering the day before CoMotion LA, held in Long Beach on November 17, 2026 as its inaugural edition. The $2,000 Mobility Leader Pass included it.
Can Purple build a CoMotion LA display?
We can: our Las Vegas shop builds portable displays and demo stations sized to museum doors and plazas, trucks them to Los Angeles, and our project manager installs with the labor the venue requires once CoMotion sets the 2027 venue.
What is the difference between CoMotion LA and ITS America?
CoMotion LA is a two-day mobility conference with partner exhibits in museum venues, built around city leaders, startups and investors; ITS America is a larger industry conference and expo on intelligent transportation, with a conventional exhibit floor.
Is CoMotion LA worth it for a mobility startup?
It can be, because city and transit leaders, investors and automakers attend together: in 2026 LA Metro, LADOT and the Long Beach mayor were on stage. Public-sector passes are free, so the agencies you want are in the room.
Before you sign for CoMotion LA
Ask any CoMotion LA exhibit builder these five questions:
- How will the display fit through the doors, elevators and loading route of the 2027 CoMotion venue?
- Can every panel stand on its own without fixings, as museum floors and walls require?
- How would you set up an outdoor vehicle or robot demo with shade, power and a branded floor on pavement?
- Can the display travel from your Las Vegas shop to Little Tokyo and install the day before opening?
- Will the same kit work at CoMotion MIAMI or ITS America with new graphics?
What CoMotion LA exhibitors ask us
There is no 2027 date yet. Why plan now? Because partnerships are sold early and museum venues limit space. Sending the partnership interest form now puts you in the first conversation, and a portable display we build today works at CoMotion MIAMI in April 2027 too.
It is a museum, not a hall. Is a booth worth it? A full booth is not; a portable, well-lit display with a demo screen is. Cities remember a pilot story, so the spend goes into the content and the screen, not into structure.
Our demo is a vehicle. Can it come? Autonomy and delivery partners such as Zoox, Waymo and Serve Robotics were part of CoMotion LA '26, and the event lists demos. Ask for outdoor or plaza space in the partnership terms and we plan the setup, shade and power around it.
Get a proposal
Tell us about your CoMotion LA booth
What happens next
- You get a reply within one business day, asking about your products, goals and footprint at CoMotion LA.
- You get a concept rendering and a fixed proposal for CoMotion LA, usually within a week. No fee left off: every CoMotion LA cost is listed upfront, on paper.
- We build in 30 to 45 days, ship to the advance warehouse and have the booth installed before CoMotion LA opens.