TRANSACT 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
April 19–21, 2027 · Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
April 19–21, 2027 · Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
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
- Exhibit space (paid to TRANSACT)
- Material handling / drayage, if the TRANSACT space rate leaves it out
- Electrical service, internet and rigging at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center
- Booth cleaning, and union labor where the Mandalay Bay Convention Center requires it
Key dates
- Design sign-off with Purple: Late January 2027
- November to December 2026: Booth reserved through TRANSACT's booth-sales page; startups apply for the turnkey exhibit.
- Late January 2027: Design sign-off: checkout counter, terminals, screens and partner table.
- February to March 2027: Production in our Las Vegas shop; MGM electrical, internet and rigging ordered.
- Early April 2027: Freight to the advance warehouse; terminals and test cards prepared for the network drop.
- Days before April 19, 2027: Install at Mandalay Bay; 2027 move-in times not confirmed yet.
- April 19–21, 2027: Show floor open; pack-out after noon Wednesday, booth to our Las Vegas storage.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Reserve a booth through TRANSACT's booth-sales page or apply for the startup turnkey
- Choose the payment flow the counter will run live
- List terminals, phones, tablets and network drops per station
- Decide whether a closed partner room is needed for ISO talks
- Send Purple brand files and screen captures by late January 2027
- Order MGM electrical, internet and rigging before the early-order dates
- Staff the Monday 4 p.m. opening and the full Tuesday
- Book rooms at Mandalay Bay, Delano or Luxor
Each TRANSACT fee listed upfront and in full, on paper. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/eta-transact/