Trade show booths by industry

Industries we cover

Custom and rental trade show booths for 24 industries and 522 trade shows. Pick your industry for its 2027 shows, venues, booth prices and the booth ideas that work there.

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Updated · By the Purple Exhibits team

  • 24industries
  • 522show guides
  • 10,000+booths built
  • 4.9★client rating

All industries at a glance

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Healthcare & life sciences

Technology

Industrial, energy & building

Consumer, food & lifestyle

In short

Which industries does Purple Exhibits build booths for?

Purple Exhibits designs, builds and installs custom and rental trade show booths for exhibitors in 24 industries, from medical devices, pharma and dental to technology, industrial machinery, energy, building materials, food and beverage, fashion and jewelry. We keep guides for 522 U.S. trade shows with dates, venues and booth prices. Booths are built in our own shops in Fishkill, NY and Las Vegas, NV and installed by our project managers at convention centers nationwide.

Industries
24, in 4 groups
Show guides
522 U.S. trade shows
Build shops
Fishkill, NY and Las Vegas, NV
Booths built
10,000+ since 2015
Booth cost
$3,500 (10×10 rental) to $200,000+ (large custom)
Turnaround
30 to 45 days from sign-off
Contact
(800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com

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Healthcare & life sciences trade shows

Medical, pharma, dental and aesthetics shows are judged on credibility. Exhibitors there need clean product storytelling, private meeting space for clinicians and buyers, and booths that pass the show’s rules on claims and demos. We build for device makers, labs, pharmacies and clinics at the largest congresses and the regional meetings.

4 industries · 129 show guides

02

Technology trade shows

Tech buyers walk the floor looking for demos. Tech booths we build lean on LED walls, demo pods with power and data at every counter, and lounges for sales conversations, from CES and NAB to chip design, cybersecurity and data center conferences.

8 industries · 68 show guides

03

Industrial, energy & building trade shows

Machinery, energy, building products and packaging shows mean heavy product, rigging, floor loads and long halls. We handle machine placement, drayage and labor rules, and design booths that make big equipment and material samples easy to see and touch.

6 industries · 169 show guides

04

Consumer, food & lifestyle trade shows

Food, gift, fashion, jewelry, eyewear and hospitality shows sell to buyers placing orders. These booths are built around product display: shelving, sampling counters, secure jewelry cases, frame walls and hospitality-grade finishes, plus a space to write orders.

6 industries · 151 show guides

Industry booth guide

What each industry needs from a trade show booth

A quick reference for all 24 industries: how many shows we cover, the best-known shows, and what the booth has to do on the floor.

Trade show booth needs by industry
IndustryShowsPopular showsWhat the booth needs
Healthcare & life sciences
Medical devices60RSNA, AAOS Annual Meeting, MD&M EastHands-on demo stations, private meeting rooms for clinicians and distributors, claims-safe graphics
Pharma & biotech62AACR, ASCO, PittconMedical-affairs and commercial zones kept apart, scientific poster or data walls, hosted meeting space
Dental4AAE, Star of the North, RDH Under One RoofChairside product demos, sampling and hygiene counters, room for continuing-education talks
Aesthetics & med spa3The Aesthetic Show, The Aesthetic MEET, Medical Spa ShowTreatment demo areas with privacy, before-and-after visuals, premium spa finishes
Technology
Electronics & tech68CES, NAB Show, InfoCommLive demos with power and data at every counter, LED walls, quiet rooms for sales calls
Semiconductors19DAC, IPC APEX EXPO, DesignConBoard and wafer display cases, engineering demo benches, technical meeting space
Telecom & wireless13Fiber Connect, APCO, BICSI WinterNetwork hardware displays, coverage maps on screens, product walls for fiber and radio gear
AI & data centers10Data Center World, AWE USA, embedded world North AmericaRack and hardware displays, live software demos on large screens, executive meeting rooms
Broadcast & pro AV9InfoComm, NAB Show, CinemaConLight-controlled demo rooms, camera and display walls, heavy power and rigging plans
Software & SaaS7Google Cloud Next, RSAC, Black Hat USADemo pods with screens, a small theater for presentations, lead capture at every station
Consumer electronics6CES, CEDIA Expo, KnowledgeFest Las VegasTouch-and-try product pods, home-theater or smart-home vignettes, secure storage for devices
Security4ISC West, FDIC International, ESXLive camera and access-control demos, lockable product cases, monitoring-wall screens
Industrial, energy & building
Industrial machinery48IMTS, FABTECH, AutomateMachine placement with floor-load and power plans, rigging coordination, product touch points
Energy & power58RE+, POWERGEN, OTCLarge-format equipment displays, solar and storage product walls, meeting space for utility buyers
Building materials47Coverings, KBIS, IBSSample walls and room-style vignettes, flooring and finish displays, durable heavy shelving
Defense & aerospace7Space Symposium, Sea-Air-Space, SOF WeekScale models and hardware, secure meeting rooms, show rules on export-controlled items
Transportation6SAE WCX, ACT Expo, MRO AmericasVehicle or component placement, turntables and product plinths, hospitality for fleet buyers
Packaging3PACK EXPO Las Vegas, PACK EXPO East, PACK EXPO SoutheastRunning machinery with safety zoning, sample tables for finished packs, power and air drops
Consumer, food & lifestyle
Food & beverage31Natural Products Expo West, Bar & Restaurant Expo, Craft Brewers ConferenceSampling counters with sinks and refrigeration, health-department compliance, product shelving
Consumer products52ASD Market Week, ABC Kids Expo, ASI ChicagoProduct shelving and merchandising walls, order-writing tables, room for buyer appointments
Fashion & beauty42MAGIC Las Vegas, America's Beauty Show, Cosmoprof Las VegasRails, mannequins and mirrors, testers and touch-up stations, lighting that flatters product
Jewelry & watches14JCK, COUTURE, JA New YorkLockable lit showcases, private buying rooms, security plans for high-value inventory
Eyewear & optical6Vision Expo, SECO, LOFT New YorkFrame walls with mirrors at every bay, try-on tables, private rooms for account reviews
Hospitality & interiors6HD Expo, IPW, ICSC Las VegasRoom vignettes with real finishes, fabric and material libraries, lounge seating for buyers

Built by Purple

Booths we designed and built, across industries

Real booths from our Fishkill, NY and Las Vegas shops, photographed on the show floor. No stock photos in this section.

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Elegant white island booth for Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry with gold logo, wood slat accents, a large hanging sign and kitchen cabinetry vignettes under dark convention hall lighting
Plain & Fancy Custom CabinetryBuilding materials · Island
Tall white Olon pharma booth with blue accents, a world-map site graphic, a large photo of a scientist, and molecule motifs on the fascia, on green show-floor carpet with visitors walking past
OlonPharma & biotech · Large island
Green and white Waaree solar booth with backlit header 'Accelerating Global Energy Transition', a curved green reception counter, solar product displays, plants and green carpet with staff and visitors
WaareeEnergy & power · Island
Tall timber-clad Timberline island booth with slatted oak panels, a glowing arched mirror over a white bathroom vanity display, dark ceiling structure and motion-blurred visitors on a light floor
TimberlineHospitality & interiors · Island
Clean white backlit inline Optinova wall with colourful medical tubing imagery, a small sample shelf, branded counter with tubing samples, a monitor showing stats and a tall bar table with black stools
OptinovaMedical devices · Inline
White inline booth for Barantech with blue LED edge lighting, a backlit wall of marine electronics under the headline about connected boats, a curved demo counter with helm controls, wood-look flooring and a small meeting table
BarantechMarine electronics · Inline
Taupe and white island eyewear booth with a large canopy header, oversized sunglasses model photos, white reception counter and spinning eyewear display racks on blue carpet
FGXEyewear & optical · Island
Wide view of a red, white and grey Han Song island booth with a tall header fascia, backlit product wall panels showing cutting tools and a white reception counter, in a large hall with staff behind the counter
Han SongIndustrial machinery · Island

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Exhibitors in every industry trust Purple

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One team for every industry

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Own build shops

Booths are designed and built in our own shops in Fishkill, NY and Las Vegas, not subcontracted.

2

Our PM on your floor

A Purple project manager runs install and dismantle with vetted local labor, at any U.S. venue.

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30–45 day turnaround

Predictable build schedules, secure storage between shows and pre-show QA.

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Every fee on paper

Fixed proposals that list design, build, graphics, shipping and labor before you sign.

What exhibitors say

“Purple Exhibits made us look good. The booth was one of the nicest displays in our section of the convention center and generated a lot of positive comments from both customers and industry peers. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and willingness to go above and beyond made a huge difference.”
Kimberly OwensBrand Manager, Owens Products
“We were very happy with the experience and with the support provided throughout the project. The booth looked great, the coordination process was smooth, and everything was handled professionally, which made the event much easier for our team.”
Miriam ValdesCommunications Manager, INdermal
“From start to finish, their team was professional, responsive, and incredibly easy to work with. They designed and built a beautiful trade show exhibit that exceeded my expectations and helped our company stand out. We received many compliments on our booth.”
Yossi MouskupSenior Insurance Broker, IGI Insurance Agency

Questions exhibitors ask

What industries does Purple Exhibits build trade show booths for?

We design, build and install booths for exhibitors in 24 industries, including Medical devices, Pharma & biotech, Dental, Aesthetics & med spa, Electronics & tech, Semiconductors, Telecom & wireless, AI & data centers, Broadcast & pro AV, Software & SaaS, Consumer electronics, Security, Industrial machinery, Energy & power, Building materials, Defense & aerospace, Transportation, Packaging, Food & beverage, Consumer products, Fashion & beauty, Jewelry & watches, Eyewear & optical and Hospitality & interiors. Each industry page lists its upcoming shows with dates, venues and booth prices.

Do you build booths for shows not listed here?

Yes. We build for hundreds of shows a year across the U.S. Send us the show name, city and booth size and we reply within one business day with a concept and a fixed proposal.

How much does a trade show booth cost?

A 10×10 inline booth runs $3,500 to $8,000 as a rental and $8,000 to $25,000 as a custom build. A 20×20 island runs $16,000 to $40,000 rented and $50,000 to $120,000 custom. These are all-in ranges that include design, structure, graphics, installation and dismantle.

How far ahead should I book my booth?

Our build turnaround is 30 to 45 days from design sign-off. For most shows, start the conversation about three months out so there is time for design rounds, graphics and the show’s early-bird service deadlines. Large custom islands benefit from more lead time.

Can I rent a trade show booth instead of buying one?

Yes. Every industry on this page can rent a custom-look booth with its own graphics. 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. Rentals suit exhibitors doing one to three shows a year; frequent exhibitors usually save by owning.

Do you handle shipping, drayage and installation?

Yes. We ship the booth, coordinate with the show’s general contractor on drayage and labor rules, and a Purple project manager runs installation and dismantle. After the show we store the booth in our warehouse until the next one.

Which booth size is right for my industry?

Most first-time exhibitors in any industry start with a 10×10 or 10×20 inline. Industries that demo heavy equipment, such as machinery, packaging and energy, often need a 20×20 island or larger for floor load, power and safe visitor flow. Medical, pharma and jewelry booths need room for private meetings, which usually means 10×20 or bigger.

Where are the booths built and who installs them?

Every booth is built in our own shops in Fishkill, NY and Las Vegas, NV. A Purple project manager runs installation and dismantle on the show floor with vetted local labor, at convention centers nationwide.

What a booth costs, any industry

BoothRentalCustom build
10×10 inline$3,500 – $8,000$8,000 – $25,000
10×20 inline$7,500 – $15,000$15,000 – $45,000
20×20 island$16,000 – $40,000$50,000 – $120,000
20×40 island$35,000 – $75,000$100,000 – $250,000

All-in ranges: design, structure, graphics, installation and dismantle. Get your number in the cost calculator.

Don’t see your industry or show?

We build for hundreds of shows a year in every industry. Send us the show, city and booth size and get a concept and fixed proposal within one business day.

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