HITEC 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
June 28–July 1, 2027 · Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
June 28–July 1, 2027 · Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, 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
- Booth space (paid to the organizer)
- Material handling / drayage, where the space rate does not include it
- Electrical service, internet and rigging
- Booth cleaning and any union labor the venue requires
Key dates
- Mid-April 2027: Design sign-off, device list and connectivity plan locked; EAC forms filed with GES.
- Late April to May 2027: Production in Fishkill, NY; demo counters, device mounts and graphics built and proofed.
- Early June 2027: Booth ships to the GES advance warehouse in Orlando; OCCC power, data and rigging orders placed before early-order pricing closes.
- June 27–28, 2027: Move-in at the West Concourse; our on-site team installs and tests every station before the 8 a.m. June 29 deadline.
- June 29–July 1, 2027: Exhibit days, including the 8–10 a.m. private appointment windows on June 30 and July 1; a Purple project manager is on call.
- July 1–2, 2027: Dismantle from 2 p.m. July 1, devices packed to your return plan, booth to storage or the next show.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Pull booth number, hall and footprint from your HITEC contract
- Choose the one guest journey the booth will demonstrate
- List every kiosk, lock, tablet and screen with its power and data needs
- Decide which systems run live and which run from a demo environment
- Count the appointments you expect in the 8–10 a.m. windows and who will host them
- Send logo, brand palette and product screenshots to Purple
- Approve the concept rendering and the connectivity plan
- Book rooms at the Hyatt Regency Orlando or Rosen Centre for the West Building
Every last fee listed upfront, in full, on paper. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/hitec/