EYECON 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
March 5–7, 2027 · The Glasshouse, New York, NY
March 5–7, 2027 · The Glasshouse, New York, NY
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 EYECON booth space, paid to the organizer
- Material handling at the Glasshouse, when the space rate does not include it
- Electrical service, internet and rigging at the Glasshouse
- Booth cleaning and whatever union labor the EYECON venue requires
Key dates
- Design sign-off with Purple: December 2026
- December 2026: Design sign-off: vitrines, frame wall and lounge pieces agreed with the space EYECON assigns.
- January 2027: Production in our shop; frames fitted to the rails and lighting tested on your finishes.
- Late February 2027: Display packed in road cases; delivery booked with the venue's load-in schedule.
- March 5–7, 2027: EYECON at The Glasshouse; our project manager delivers, sets and collects the display.
- March 8, 2027: Kit ships on to Vision Expo in Las Vegas or back to storage.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Apply to exhibit through eyecon.show and confirm your space
- Choose the launch or debut frame you want to feature
- Send boutique fixture references and brand materials
- Count frames for the wall and pieces for the vitrines
- Plan staffing for Friday and Saturday until 7 p.m.
- Book rooms at the Kimpton Theta through EYECON's rate
- Decide whether the kit continues to LOFT or Vision Expo
Each EYECON fee listed upfront and in full, on paper. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/eyecon-nyc/