telecom and wireless · Phoenix
Connect (X) 2027Exhibitor guide for Phoenix: booth costs, key dates, deadlines
Towers and small cells on bare concrete: Connect (X) 2027 booths in Phoenix
- Event dates
- May 10–12, 2027
- Exhibit hall
- May 11–12, 2027 (Tue noon–6 p.m. (reception 4:30–6), Wed 9 a.m.–3 p.m., North Hall)
- Venue
- Phoenix Convention Center, North Building, Phoenix
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Quick answers
Connect (X) 2027 in 30 seconds
The short version for Connect (X) exhibitors. Every figure here has its source further down the Connect (X) page.
- When is Connect (X) 2027?
- May 10–12, 2027, at Phoenix Convention Center, North Building, Phoenix.
- When is the Connect (X) exhibit hall open?
- May 11–12, 2027, Tue noon–6 p.m. (reception 4:30–6), Wed 9 a.m.–3 p.m., North Hall.
- How big is Connect (X)?
- 3,100 registrants, 238+ sponsoring and exhibiting companies (2026 edition).
- What is the all-in cost of a 10×20 booth at Connect (X)?
- $7,500 – $15,000 for a Purple rental in Phoenix: design, graphics, lighting, install and dismantle. Space and show services are billed separately by Connect (X).
- For Connect (X), what is the next exhibitor deadline?
- Official hotel block cutoff: April 16, 2027.
Official Connect (X) 2027 links: Connect (X) 2027 floor planConnect (X) 2027 exhibitor listConnect (X) 2027 hotelsConnect (X) 2027 scheduleConnect (X) 2027 booth space
The lookPhoenix 2027
Harness on. Network up.
Connect (X) 2027, May 10–12 at the Phoenix Convention Center North Hall. Tower companies, carriers, fiber and small cell builders meet here; 59% of 2026 attendees were buyside, per WIA, and 110 exhibitors are on the 2027 directory.
Everything about Connect (X) 2027 in one place
Connect (X) 2027 fact sheet
| Official name | Connect (X) 2027, Powered by WIA |
|---|---|
| Event dates | May 10–12, 2027 |
| Exhibit hall dates | May 11–12, 2027 (Tue noon–6 p.m. (reception 4:30–6), Wed 9 a.m.–3 p.m., North Hall) source |
| Venue | Phoenix Convention Center, North Building 100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 |
| Organizer | Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) |
| Size (2026) | 3,100 registrants attendees · 238+ sponsoring and exhibiting companies source |
| Who attends | Tower companies, carriers, small cell, fiber, cable, satellite and data-center owners, site acquisition and construction teams; 67% director level and above in 2026 |
| Next deadline | Official hotel block cutoff: April 16, 2027 source |
| Nearest airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) About 10 to 15 minutes from the convention center, per Purple's venue guide |
| Hotels | WIA's official block at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix, Sheraton Phoenix Downtown and The Westin Phoenix Downtown, no third-party provider Official hotel page → |
| Official website | connectivityexpo.com |
Official Connect (X) resources
Connect (X) 2027 calendar
Connect (X) 2027 dates and deadlines
Published Connect (X) dates in order, each one linked to the organizer page that states it. The next date is highlighted.
01 Purple at Connect (X) 2027
Towers and small cells on bare concrete: Connect (X) 2027 booths in Phoenix
Tower owners, carriers and site builders walk Connect (X) to see the hardware that goes up a pole or a monopine, so we build sturdy demo structures, lit product walls and a seated corner for deal talk. The North Hall floor is not carpeted, so we ship flooring with every booth.
- Hall May 11–12 · North Hall
- 3,100 registrants in 2026
- Uncarpeted hall: bring a floor
What makes Connect (X) different, and how we build for it
Connect (X) is the Wireless Infrastructure Association's annual show for the companies that own, build and supply towers, small cells, DAS and the fiber behind them.WIA calls it the business technology event for the entire digital infrastructure industry, and its 2026 cornerstone sponsors were American Tower, Crown Castle, SBA Communications, Vertical Bridge, Diamond Communications and Phoenix Tower International. The floor holds the Spotlight Stage, the Welcome Reception in North Hall, invitation-only Procurement Connect and meeting rooms in North Hall E, and the Women's Wireless Leadership Forum runs its symposium beside it. Buyers here know steel and RF, so real hardware wins over renders.
Proof of what goes on their structures: mounts, antennas, radios, power and shelters they can inspect, with lead times and site examples.
Tools, safety gear, software for site management and a clear answer on how a product speeds up a climb or a permit.
Compact equipment shown at real scale, with a demo of coverage or concealment, and a seat to discuss venues and city deployments.
Your team in Phoenix
Two shops behind your Connect (X) booth
We build in our own production shop in Fishkill, NY, and our Las Vegas hub, ship to the Phoenix Convention Center, North Building, and install with our own project manager on the floor and vetted local labor. Turnaround is a predictable 30 to 45 days, with pre-show QA and secure storage for your Connect (X) booth.
When your team gets to Phoenix, the booth is lit and stocked. You just show up.
New at Connect (X) 2027
- From Fort Lauderdale to Phoenix
After the 2026 show at the Broward County Convention Center, Connect (X) moves to the Phoenix Convention Center North Building for May 10–12, 2027. West Coast and Southwest suppliers gain a shorter freight run, and the hall is uncarpeted, so plan flooring. source
Inside Connect (X) 2027
Rules that shape your Connect (X) booth
WIA's 2027 FAQ states the Connect (X) exhibit hall is not carpeted; a standard space comes only with black drape, side rails and an ID sign. We ship a booth floor rated for steel bases and cabinets.
Connect (X) exhibitors and sponsors arrange, pay for and handle pickup and delivery of all freight, using the shipping address and labels in CSS's Exhibitor Services Kit. We book the carrier and match labels to the kit.
Move-in is Monday, May 10, 1 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, May 11, 8 a.m. to noon; teardown runs from 3 p.m. Wednesday through Thursday at noon. We schedule labor inside those windows and book return freight for Thursday.
WIA uses no third-party housing provider; the only way into the official block is through the links on the Connect (X) site, with official vendor emails carrying the WIA vendor logo. We book crew rooms the same way.
Programs worth planning for
Invitation-only buyer and supplier session on Wednesday, May 12, 2027, 3 to 4 p.m., right after the exhibit hall closes.
The Women's Wireless Leadership Forum symposium on Monday, May 10, 1:30 to 5 p.m. in Room 124 (separate ticket), with a WWLF reception on Tuesday evening.
Exhibit hall sessions on the Spotlight Stage in North Hall on Tuesday, May 11, 1 to 3 p.m., drawing attendees onto the floor in the first hours.
The 11th annual charity concert on Wednesday, May 12, 7 to 10:45 p.m. at The Van Buren, included with VIP and Full Access passes.
Connect (X) is the U.S. show for tower, small cell and wireless site infrastructure; pick it ahead of Fiber Connect if you sell to tower owners, carriers and site builders more than to fiber-to-the-home operators. Compare all the telecom and wireless shows we build for →
Who exhibits at Connect (X) 2027
Companies on the Connect (X) 2027 exhibitor directory, 110 exhibitors in all. See the full list
- SBA Communications
- Diamond Communications
- Andrew, an Amphenol Company
- JMA Wireless
- Valmont Telecom
- Sabre Industries, Inc.
- Raycap
- Ookla
- Sitetracker
- Boldyn Networks
- Southwire
- MatSing, Inc.
- Nextivity
- Thermo Bond Buildings LLC
- TWR Lighting
- Viavi Solutions
- NATE
- Bentley Systems, Inc.
02 Booths & pricing for Connect (X) 2027
Popular booth sizes at Connect (X)
WIA sells 10×10 turnkey booths (black back drape and low side drape), plus customized space and exhibit-hall meeting rooms, and gives returning exhibitors priority placement. Prices come from WIA sales. We recommend a 10×20 for a hardware line and a 20×20 for a mount or monopine demo with seating.
A product wall with antennas and radios on real mounting pipe, a counter for small parts and a floor we supply, since the North Hall is not carpeted.
Above: Easy Shopper, a Purple inline booth
See 10×20 rental booths →
One bay for hardware, one for site-management software on a screen and one for seating, so an engineer and a buyer can each get attention.
Pictured: data-pixel, a Purple inline booth
See 10×30 rental booths →
A freestanding mast or small cell pole at the center with mounted equipment, demo counters on two sides and a seated area for carriers.
Shown: a Purple island exhibit for Prime Video
See 20×20 rental booths →
A shelter, a concealment sample or a power cabinet shown full size, with a meeting room and a lounge for tower-company executives.
Shown: a Purple island exhibit for Nature's Touch
See 20×30 rental booths →In Purple's Connect (X) price
- A 3D rendering of your Connect (X) booth, revised until you approve it
- Structure, graphics printed for Connect (X), counters and storage as specified
- Lighting and power distribution inside your Connect (X) booth
- Installation and dismantle in Phoenix, run by our project manager on the floor
- Each service order and deadline in the Connect (X) exhibitor kit, tracked for you
Paid to Connect (X) and its contractor
- Exhibit space (paid to Wireless Infrastructure Association)
- Drayage and material handling, unless the space rate already covers it
- Electrical, internet and rigging orders for Connect (X)
- Booth cleaning and whatever union labor the Connect (X) venue requires
Rates to plan with for Connect (X):
- Drayage About $140 per cwt, 200 lb minimum, Purple planning estimate for 2026 and 2027 source
- Hotel rate From $309 a night at the official hotels, cutoff April 16, 2027 source
Every one of these is estimated on your proposal, so you see the full Connect (X) total on paper before you sign.
Ranges shown are all-in 2026 rental prices for design, structure, graphics, installation and dismantle at Connect (X); custom builds get their own quote. Want an exact number for Phoenix? Use the booth cost calculator or the 2026 booth cost guide.
Send your Connect (X) booth size and what the space needs to do for your team. A reply within one business day, then a Connect (X) rendering and fixed proposal, usually within a week. No charge.
Your people arrive at the Phoenix Convention Center, North Building to a lit, stocked booth. You just show up.
03 Built by Purple
Built by our team: booths to compare for Connect (X)
Case study · KLEEMANN
KLEEMANN at an industrial technology exhibition
Interactive from start to finish: digital simulations and real product showcases for a global elevator manufacturer, on a floor plan that guided visitors from first step to last.
KLEEMANN's exhibit showed real elevator hardware and simulations along a guided path; a Connect (X) booth works the same way with antennas, mounts and radios shown exactly as they go up a tower.
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.”
Magdalena Kulisz, Service Manager, Miss Immigrant USA · what other clients say
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04 Designing for tower, small cell, DAS, fiber, power and site equipment companies at Connect (X)
Four things we get right for Connect (X) exhibitors
1Bring the floor with you
WIA states plainly that the Connect (X) exhibit hall is not carpeted. We ship a finished floor with every booth, heavy enough to take steel bases and cabinets, and order carpet only when you want a softer look in the meeting area.
2Mount it like the real site
Tower and small cell buyers judge a product by how it mounts. We build sturdy pipe masts and pole sections that carry antennas, radios and cabling exactly as installed, with weighted bases so nothing needs rigging in the North Hall.
Two short show days
The 2027 hall opens Tuesday from noon to 6 p.m., with the Welcome Reception from 4:30, and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. That is nine hours of floor time, so the booth must explain the product at a glance and move people to a meeting quickly.
Plan around Phoenix in May
Move-in runs Monday, May 10 from 1 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday morning until noon. We stage freight early, keep electronics cases sealed until install and test every screen and light before the noon opening on May 11.
Concept rendering
Every Connect (X) proposal includes a rendering like this
See the Connect (X) booth in 3D first: layout, graphics, lighting and where products sit, revised until it is right and before any panel is cut. Pictured: a Purple concept for CalligoTech.
Start my Connect (X) conceptFloor at a glance
Where you could be at Connect (X) 2027
Connect (X) 2027 runs in the North Building of the Phoenix Convention Center, with the exhibit floor in North Hall and meeting rooms beside it.
North Hall
The exhibit floor, open Tuesday noon to 6 p.m. and Wednesday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the Spotlight Stage and the Tuesday Welcome Reception; the floor is not carpeted.
Our advice Budget for flooring and plan heavy displays on weighted bases rather than rigging.
North Hall E meeting rooms
Exhibit-hall meeting rooms with an 8-foot draped table, eight padded chairs, a wastebasket and a 22×28 sign, open from 1 p.m. Monday.
Our advice Pair a meeting room with a hardware booth and brand both with matching graphics we supply.
North Garage
Parking below the North Building, entered from Monroe Street west of Fifth Street, open daily 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Our advice Useful for staff arriving early for the Tuesday install window that ends at noon.
05 Phoenix Convention Center, North Building · Phoenix
Logistics for Connect (X) 2027, handled
Connect (X) 2027 uses the North Hall of the Phoenix Convention Center's North Building, with the North Garage underneath. Move-in is Monday, May 10, 1 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, May 11, 8 a.m. to noon; teardown starts at 3 p.m. Wednesday and ends at noon Thursday. Booth extras come through CSS's Exhibitor Services Kit, electrical through Commonwealth Electric and AV through AV Concepts. Under Arizona's right-to-work rules your staff may hand-carry and assemble, and Sky Harbor is 10 to 15 minutes away. We ship to the kit's warehouse address and install with our own project manager.
Connect (X) exhibitors can find this building's hall rules, drayage estimates and freight deadlines in our Phoenix Convention Center exhibitor guide.
What Purple handles
- Booth flooring for the uncarpeted North Hall
- Weighted masts and pole sections that carry real equipment
- CSS, Commonwealth Electric and AV Concepts orders
- Freight to the kit's warehouse address and North Hall delivery
- Install May 10–11 and move-out by Thursday noon
Your Connect (X) timeline, from move-in back
Official hotel block cutoff (Hyatt Regency, Sheraton, Westin): April 16, 2027. WIA's discounted downtown rooms from $309 end April 16, 2027; we need booth layout sign-off well before then to hit late-April freight.
We need design sign-off by late February 2027.
- Late February 2027Design sign-off, about ten weeks before move-in: mast or pole demo, product wall, flooring and meeting area.
- March to early April 2027Production over 30 to 45 days in Fishkill, NY or our Las Vegas hub; mounts load-tested with your actual equipment.
- April 16, 2027Official hotel block cutoff; CSS, Commonwealth Electric and AV Concepts orders placed.
- Late April 2027Freight ships to the warehouse address in the Connect (X) Exhibitor Services Kit.
- May 10–11, 2027Move-in Monday 1–8 p.m. and Tuesday until noon; our project manager installs, lays the floor and tests every display.
- May 11–13, 2027Exhibit hall Tuesday and Wednesday, move-out Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, booth to storage.
Purple's planning timeline for Connect (X). Move-in, freight target and order deadlines are set by the Connect (X) exhibitor kit and your assigned schedule; we confirm them for your booth once you book.
Printable Connect (X) budget & deadline sheetTravel to Connect (X) 2027
Getting to Connect (X) 2027: airport, hotels and parking
Fly in
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
About 10 to 15 minutes from the convention center, per Purple's venue guide
Stay
WIA's official block at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix, Sheraton Phoenix Downtown and The Westin Phoenix Downtown, no third-party provider
Park
North Garage below the North Building, open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, per the 2027 venue page
Find the venue
Phoenix Convention Center, North Building
100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Travel facts from connectivityexpo.com.
Connect (X) by the numbers
Connect (X) year by year
How Connect (X) 2027 compares with other telecom and wireless shows
The telecom and wireless shows closest to Connect (X) on the calendar, with the latest size each organizer has published. Each name opens our exhibitor guide for that show.
| Show | Dates | City | Latest published size |
|---|---|---|---|
| BICSI WinterBICSI | February 14–18, 2027 | Orlando, FL | 113 companies on the Winter 2027 exhibitor list |
| ISPAMERICAWISPA (Wireless Internet Service Providers Association) | March 1–4, 2027 | Cherokee, NC | 1,500+ attendees · 100+ exhibitors (2025) |
| SATELLITEAccess Intelligence (SATELLITE and GovMilSpace) | March 8–11, 2027 | Washington, DC | 14,738 attendees (2026) |
| IWCEInforma Connect (IWCE) | March 8–11, 2027 | Las Vegas, NV | 3,600+ attendees · 225+ with sponsors exhibitors (2026) |
| ITWtechoraco (Capacity Media events) | May 10–13, 2027 | National Harbor, MD | 120+ exhibitors, per ITW (2027 site) |
| Connect (X)Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) | May 10–12, 2027 | Phoenix, AZ | 3,100 registrants attendees · 238+ sponsoring and exhibiting companies (2026) |
| Dayton HamventionDayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA) | May 21–23, 2027 | Xenia, OH | – |
| Fiber ConnectFiber Broadband Association (FBA) | June 13–16, 2027 | Nashville, TN | 5,028 attendees (2026) |
| Broadband Communities SummitBroadband Communities (Total Telecom) | July 20–22, 2027 | Houston, TX | – |
| APCOAPCO International (Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials) | July 25–28, 2027 | Anaheim, CA | 200+ exhibitors (2026) |
Connect (X) exhibitor questions
Questions exhibitors ask us before Connect (X)
What are the Connect (X) 2027 dates?
Connect (X) 2027 runs May 10–12, 2027 in Phoenix. The exhibit hall is open Tuesday, May 11, noon to 6 p.m., with the Welcome Reception from 4:30, and Wednesday, May 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The golf tournament, the WWLF symposium and the launch party fill Monday, May 10.
Where is Connect (X) 2027 held?
Connect (X) 2027 is at the Phoenix Convention Center North Building, North Hall, 100 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix. The official hotels, the Hyatt Regency Phoenix, Sheraton Phoenix Downtown and The Westin Phoenix Downtown, are a 3 to 7 minute walk.
How much does a booth at Connect (X) cost?
WIA does not publish booth prices online; its sales team quotes 10×10 turnkey booths, customized space and exhibit-hall meeting rooms. For the exhibit itself, our 10×20 rental runs $7,500 to $15,000 and a 20×20 custom island $50,000 to $120,000; mast demos and flooring move the number.
What is included in a Connect (X) booth?
A standard 10×10 includes an 8-foot black draped back wall, a 3-foot black draped side rail, one ID sign and four complimentary exhibit hall passes. The hall is not carpeted, and furniture, electrical, AV, lead retrieval and freight are ordered and paid separately.
Who exhibits at Connect (X)?
The 2027 directory lists 110 exhibitors, including SBA Communications, Diamond Communications, Andrew (an Amphenol company), JMA Wireless, Valmont Telecom, Sabre Industries, Raycap, Ookla and Sitetracker; 101 are returning. In 2026, 238+ companies sponsored or exhibited, per WIA.
How many people attend Connect (X)?
Connect (X) 2026 in Fort Lauderdale had 3,100 registrants from 1,179 companies and 25 countries, per WIA; 67% were director level and above and 59% were buyside attendees. More than 200 speakers took part.
Who organizes Connect (X)?
The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA), based in Arlington, Virginia, organizes Connect (X), which is billed as Powered by WIA. WIA also runs the Women's Wireless Leadership Forum, whose symposium and reception take place during the show.
What are the Connect (X) 2027 exhibitor deadlines?
The official hotel block at the Hyatt Regency, Sheraton and Westin closes April 16, 2027. Move-in runs May 10 from 1 to 8 p.m. and May 11 from 8 a.m. to noon, and final move-out ends at noon on May 13. Service order and freight dates sit in the CSS Exhibitor Services Kit, and the hall is not carpeted, so flooring goes on the first order.
When is Connect (X) 2027 move-in and move-out?
Move-in runs Monday, May 10 from 1 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, May 11 from 8 a.m. to noon. Move-out opens at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12, runs until 10 that night, and finishes Thursday, May 13 by noon, per WIA's 2027 FAQ.
Who handles freight and services at Connect (X)?
Booth extras and the shipping address come from the Exhibitor Services Kit run by CSS, whose labels and material handling rates are in the kit. Electrical goes through Commonwealth Electric, AV through AV Concepts and lead retrieval through Executive Events. Exhibitors arrange and pay for freight.
Can we set up our own booth at the Phoenix Convention Center?
Staff on your own payroll may hand-carry materials and build the booth in right-to-work Arizona, per Purple's venue guide. For forklift moves we book Stagehand Local #36 or the official contractor.
What hotels are near the Phoenix Convention Center for Connect (X)?
WIA's official hotels are the Hyatt Regency Phoenix, the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown and The Westin Phoenix Downtown, from $309 a night, booked by April 16, 2027 through links on the Connect (X) website. WIA uses no third-party housing provider.
Can Purple build our Connect (X) booth?
We design the booth around your real hardware, build weighted masts and the floor the North Hall needs, place the CSS and electrical orders and install May 10–11 under our project manager. That booth can travel to Fiber Connect in Nashville in June.
Is Connect (X) worth exhibiting at?
Connect (X) is worth it if you sell towers, mounts, antennas, small cells, power or site services, because the major tower companies and carriers attend as buyers: 59% of 2026 attendees were buyside, per WIA. The show is compact, so pre-booked meetings and a strong hardware demo matter most.
Before you sign for Connect (X)
Five things to ask every builder quoting Connect (X):
- Will the proposal show every Connect (X) fee, including show contractor charges?
- Who builds the Connect (X) booth: your own shop or a subcontractor?
- Will your own project manager be at Connect (X) for install and dismantle?
- What exactly is in the rental, and what does Connect (X) bill?
- Once Connect (X) closes, where does the booth go and what does storage cost?
Common situations
Already own a booth? We refresh its graphics, repair what is worn, ship and install it for Connect (X), and store it between shows. You keep the structure you paid for and bring it to Connect (X).
Exhibiting from outside the US? We are your team on the ground: freight to the advance warehouse, show-service orders, installation and storage, with one project manager answering your emails in your time zone.
Short on time? A Connect (X) rental carrying your graphics can be ready in two to three weeks. You will know on the first call what is realistic for your Connect (X) date.
Get a proposal
Tell us about your Connect (X) booth
What happens next
- Within one business day we write back to ask about your products, your goals for Connect (X) and your footprint.
- Usually within a week, you receive a concept rendering and a fixed Connect (X) proposal. All fees listed upfront, in full, on paper, before Connect (X).
- The build takes 30–45 days; we ship to the advance warehouse and install before the hall opens at the Phoenix Convention Center, North Building.
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