Smiling woman technician with curly hair in a yellow hard hat and hi-vis vest holding a tablet in a plant

contractors, construction tech and safety · San Diego

MCAA Annual Convention 2027Exhibitor guide for San Diego: booth costs, key dates, deadlines

One morning with the mechanical owners: MCAA 2027 booths in San Diego

Event dates
March 7–11, 2027
Exhibit hall
Manufacturer/Supplier Council exhibit day and hours for 2027 not confirmed yet (2025: Tuesday, 7–10 a.m.)
Venue
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, San Diego

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  • 5daysof convention, March 7 to 11, 2027 source
  • $3,000annual Council fee to exhibit, per MCAA source
  • 8×10typical council booth, per MCAA source
  • 3hoursof exhibit at MCAA25 (Tuesday 7 to 10 a.m.) source

Quick answers

MCAA Annual Convention 2027 in 30 seconds

The MCAA Annual Convention is the yearly meeting of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America, held March 7 to 11, 2027, at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina in San Diego. Its buyers are owners and executives of mechanical, plumbing and service contracting firms. The supplier exhibit is open only to members of MCAA's Manufacturer/Supplier Council, who pay a $3,000 annual Council participation fee on top of dues, per MCAA; the typical booth is 8×10 with a 6-foot table and sign, and picks follow Council renewal dates. The 2027 exhibit hours are not confirmed yet. Purple prints and ships compact council booth kits for it.

When is MCAA Annual Convention 2027?
March 7–11, 2027, at Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, San Diego.
When is the MCAA Annual Convention exhibit hall open?
Manufacturer/Supplier Council exhibit day and hours for 2027 not confirmed yet (2025: Tuesday, 7–10 a.m.).
How big is MCAA Annual Convention?
not confirmed yet (2026 edition).
How much is a 10×20 booth at MCAA Annual Convention, all-in?
$7,500 – $15,000, all-in, for a Purple rental with design, graphics, lighting, install and dismantle. Space and show services are billed by MCAA Annual Convention.

Contractors & specialty trades · San Diego · 2027

Council only

Exhibit space goes to Manufacturer/Supplier Council participants, per MCAA source

The lookSan Diego 2027

Pipe, pressure and prefab. The mechanical owners meet.

The MCAA 2027 Annual Convention gathers mechanical, plumbing and service contractor owners at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina March 7 to 11, 2027, with an exhibit for its Manufacturer/Supplier Council.

Polished metal ducts and pipes hanging from a ceiling in warm golden light
01Ductwork in golden light
Brass gauges, valves and rivets on an old steam boiler face
02Gauges on the boiler
Two red gate valve wheels on a fire protection riser with brass fittings
03Red wheels on the riser
White painted steam pipes with red valve handwheels in a plant room
04Handwheels on white pipe
Bearded technician in a white hard hat and blue coveralls smiles with arms crossed in a parts shop
05Proud of the shop
Young shop technician in an olive sweater smiles over his shoulder at a stainless steel workbench
06Smiles at the workbench
Mechanical engineer in a white hard hat and lime vest checking valves on a pipe manifold with a tablet
07Checking the valve train

Everything about MCAA Annual Convention 2027 in one place

MCAA Annual Convention 2027 fact sheet

MCAA Annual Convention 2027 key facts
Official nameMCAA 2027 Annual Convention
Event datesMarch 7–11, 2027
Exhibit hall datesManufacturer/Supplier Council exhibit day and hours for 2027 not confirmed yet (2025: Tuesday, 7–10 a.m.) source
VenueMarriott Marquis San Diego Marina
333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
OrganizerMechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA)
Size (2026)not confirmed yet source
Nearest airportSan Diego International Airport (SAN)
The closest airport to the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina on the downtown bayfront
HotelsThe convention hotel is the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina; MCAA's 2027 room block details come with registration
Official hotel page →
Official websitemcaa.org

Official MCAA Annual Convention resources

MCAA Annual Convention 2027 calendar

MCAA Annual Convention 2027 show dates

The 2027 MCAA Annual Convention show days, each linked to the page that states it.

  1. MCAA 2027 Annual Convention opens in San Diego source
  2. Final day of the MCAA 2027 Annual Convention source

01 Purple at MCAA Annual Convention 2027

One morning with the mechanical owners: MCAA 2027 booths in San Diego

The MCAA Annual Convention brings the owners and executives of mechanical, plumbing and service contracting firms to the San Diego waterfront for five days. Its supplier exhibit belongs to Manufacturer/Supplier Council members, and we make a compact council booth count.

  • Mar 7–11, 2027 · San Diego
  • Council members exhibit
  • Bayfront hotel convention

What makes MCAA Annual Convention different, and how we build for it

The MCAA Annual Convention is the yearly meeting of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America, whose members are the firms that install and service HVAC, piping, plumbing and process systems in commercial and industrial buildings. It is a resort-hotel convention, not a trade show: five days of education, member meetings and family events, with one supplier exhibit set aside for the Manufacturer/Supplier Council. Suppliers do not simply buy a booth; they join MCAA as manufacturer or supplier members and earn Council participation, and booth picks follow the order of Council renewal payments.

Owners and presidents of mechanical contracting firms

Suppliers they already buy from, and a few new ones, who can talk prefabrication, labor and margin in the time it takes to finish a coffee.

Service and plumbing contractor executives

Equipment, controls and service software that keep technicians productive and customers on contract.

Next-generation leaders of family-owned mechanical firms

Relationships with manufacturer and supplier contacts they will work with for decades.

Your team in San Diego

How Purple runs the MCAA 2027 council booth in San Diego

A council booth is a kit, not a build: the backdrop, table throw and product riser are produced in Fishkill, NY or Las Vegas, the closer shop for San Diego, and ride in rolling cases to the Marriott Marquis on the window in MCAA's 2027 instructions. On the exhibit day, our project manager puts the kit up with the labor MCAA and the hotel call for and packs it out when the exhibit ends.

Inside MCAA Annual Convention 2027

5 days of convention, March 7 to 11, 2027 source$3,000 annual Council fee to exhibit, per MCAA source8×10 typical council booth, per MCAA source3 hours of exhibit at MCAA25 (Tuesday 7 to 10 a.m.) source

Rules that shape your MCAA Annual Convention booth

Council members only

MCAA reserves convention booth space for Manufacturer/Supplier Council participants; regular supplier membership does not allow a company to attend, exhibit or sponsor. We start design once Council status is confirmed.

Organizer rule

Booth picks follow renewal date

Booth selection follows the date of the Council renewal payment, per MCAA. A company that renews early chooses its spot first, and we size graphics once the spot and its neighbors are known.

Organizer rule

Table, sign and a set footprint

The typical booth is 8×10 with a 6-foot table and company signage. We work inside it with a backdrop no wider than the space, a fitted throw and a riser that sits on the table.

Organizer rule

Programs worth planning for

Manufacturer/Supplier Council exhibit

The convention's supplier exhibit, open only to Council participants; booth picks follow Council renewal payment dates.

Official details

The MCAA convention is where mechanical contractor owners meet the suppliers on MCAA's Manufacturer/Supplier Council; choose it over ACCA or PHCC CONNECT when your buyers run commercial mechanical firms and you can join the Council. Compare MCAA Annual Convention with the other construction and equipment shows we build for →

construction and equipment at MCAA Annual Convention

The industry behind MCAA Annual Convention, in pictures

Stainless steel tanks and insulated pipe runs on a plant roof under blue sky
Steel tanks on the roof
Black and white spiral ducts climbing the side of a building
Spiral duct on the wall
Smiling supply associate in red and blue workwear carrying gray PVC pipes down a warehouse aisle
Pipe from the warehouse
San Diego skyline lit up at night and reflected across the bay
San Diego across the bay

02 Booths & pricing for MCAA Annual Convention 2027

MCAA 2027 exhibit costs and Council participation

MCAA sells no open booth space: the supplier exhibit is for Manufacturer/Supplier Council participants, and MCAA describes the typical booth as 8×10 with a 6-foot table and company signage. Inside that footprint we provide a printed backdrop, a fitted table throw, a compact lit counter or product riser and shipping to the hotel.

ABC Compressors booth by Purple Exhibits: warm light-wood booth for ABC Compressors, the kind of booth we build for MCAA Annual Convention
Inline10×20$7,500 – $15,000all-in rental

Product demos, two-person teams

Shown: ABC Compressors, a Purple inline booth

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IMS booth by Purple Exhibits: clean white and blue inline booth for IMS cast and machined metal components, a reference for planning a MCAA Annual Convention booth
Inline10×30$12,000 – $22,000all-in rental

Multiple product lines, a small meeting nook

Pictured: IMS, a Purple inline booth

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SMOXH booth by Purple Exhibits: wide clean view of the SMOXH Cutting Tools island booth in bright green and white, like the booths we plan for MCAA Annual Convention
Island20×20$16,000 – $40,000all-in rental

Hanging sign, open floor plan, lounge

Shown: a Purple island exhibit for SMOXH

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Bonomi booth by Purple Exhibits: two-storey white Bonomi booth with a huge LED wall showing a train image, shown for MCAA Annual Convention exhibitors
Island20×30+$25,000 – $55,000all-in rental

Demo stations plus private meetings

Shown: a Purple large-format exhibit for Bonomi

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In Purple's MCAA Annual Convention price

  • Design work and a 3D rendering, with revisions until the MCAA Annual Convention layout is right
  • Structure, printed graphics, counters and storage, as specified for MCAA Annual Convention
  • Lighting and power distribution inside your MCAA Annual Convention booth
  • Install and dismantle at MCAA Annual Convention, led by our project manager on the floor
  • Every MCAA Annual Convention show-service order and deadline tracked for you

What MCAA Annual Convention and its contractor bill

  • Exhibit space (paid to Mechanical Contractors Association of America)
  • Drayage and material handling, unless the space rate already covers it
  • Electrical, internet and rigging orders for MCAA Annual Convention
  • Booth cleaning and any union labor the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina requires

Rates to plan with for MCAA Annual Convention:

  • Council participation $3,000 per year plus Manufacturer/Supplier membership dues, per MCAA source
  • Exhibit booth Typically 8×10 with 6-foot table and sign, $0 for qualifying companies, per MCAA source
  • Purple council kit Printed backdrop, fitted table throw and lit product riser, quoted per kit and reusable source

Your proposal estimates all of these, so the total for MCAA Annual Convention is on paper before you sign anything.

The prices above are all-in 2026 rental ranges covering design, structure, graphics, installation and dismantle; custom builds for MCAA Annual Convention are quoted per project. For an exact MCAA Annual Convention figure, try the booth cost calculator; the 2026 booth cost guide has the ranges.

All fees listed upfront, in full, on paper, before MCAA Annual Convention.
Send your MCAA Annual Convention booth size and what the space needs to do for your team. A reply within one business day, then a MCAA Annual Convention rendering and fixed proposal, usually within a week. No charge.
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Ready-made booths for MCAA Annual Convention 2027

Rental booths priced for San Diego

Four of our ready-made designs with one all-in price for a show at Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina: design, production, shipping, install, dismantle and the show paperwork. Pick one and we send a rendering with your graphics within 24 hours.

All booth rentals priced for San Diego10×20 rentals20×20 rentalsHow all-in pricing works

The booth we would build for MCAA Annual Convention 2027

The breakfast-table booth for mechanical owners

MCAA's supplier exhibit is a few early hours in a hotel, with a table and a sign per company and the same owners returning each year. The play is recognition plus one reason to stop: a clean branded backdrop, one real component lit on the table, and a line about labor or prefab that a contractor owner feels.

Less field labor. More work built in the shop. 01Recognition backdropA fabric backdrop with the company namelarge and one current message, sized tothe 8×10 space and readable over…02Component on a riserA cut-away valve, press fitting, pump orcontroller on a lit riser at chestheight, with the one spec a…03Follow-up cardA small stand with a QR card to book a shop visit or a call, because the exhibitcloses before most owners finish talking. MAIN AISLE CROSS AISLE CROSS AISLE
Concept plan for MCAA Annual Convention, not to scale: zones follow the show rules on this page; your final plan is drawn to your space and the organizer's rules.
01

Recognition backdrop

A fabric backdrop with the company name large and one current message, sized to the 8×10 space and readable over a breakfast crowd.

02

Component on a riser

A cut-away valve, press fitting, pump or controller on a lit riser at chest height, with the one spec a contractor asks about printed beside it.

03

Follow-up card

A small stand with a QR card to book a shop visit or a call, because the exhibit closes before most owners finish talking.

The demo

No live system: hand over the part, show the 30-second prefab or install video on a tablet, and invite the owner to a deeper meeting later in the week.

The meetings

The exhibit is short, so the real meetings happen around the convention's sessions and evening events at the hotel. Book them in advance with the owners you know, and use the booth to meet the next generation running those firms.

Less field labor. More work built in the shop.
What the back wall could say at MCAA Annual Convention

Read before you design for MCAA Annual Convention 2027

MCAA Annual Convention 2027 supplier exhibit rules: Council-only booths and the table format

The MCAA supplier exhibit is a short hotel-floor event for Manufacturer/Supplier Council participants, not an open expo. MCAA's own pages set who may exhibit, the typical table booth, the time window and how spots are chosen.

MCAA Annual Convention 2027 exhibit rules, from the organizer and venue
RuleWhat the manual saysWhat it means for your booth
01Who may exhibitOnly Manufacturer/Supplier Council participants; regular manufacturer or supplier membership alone does not allow attending, exhibiting or sponsoring sourceCouncil status comes before any booth design, so we start production only once the company's participation is in place for the year.
02Booth formatTypically 8 ft by 10 ft with a 6 ft table and company signage, per MCAA's exhibit page sourceThat table format rules out built structure, so the kit is a backdrop, a fitted throw and one product riser packed in rolling cases.
03Exhibit lengthA 3-hour exhibit; at MCAA25 the Council exhibit ran Tuesday, 7 to 10 a.m. sourceSetup happens the evening before or at dawn, so the display has to stand in well under an hour and pack just as fast.
04Booth selectionSpots are picked in order of each company's Council renewal payment date sourcePaying the renewal early is the one lever on location, which counts for more than graphics in a room open this briefly.
05Council fee$3,000 annual Council participation fee, separate from membership dues and not prorated sourceThe fee stands in for a booth rental, so display spend is the main variable and a reusable kit pays back over several conventions.
Eonmetall booth by Purple Exhibits: navy-and-white island booth for Eonmetall with a large illuminated circular header, the kind of booth we build for MCAA Annual Convention

In San Diego, your team walks into a booth that is already lit and stocked. You just show up.

Eonmetall island: designed, built and installed by Purple Exhibits

03 Built by Purple

Compact booths for mechanical contractor buyers at MCAA

KLEEMANN booth by Purple Exhibits, a project to compare for MCAA Annual Convention

Case study · KLEEMANN

KLEEMANN at an industrial technology exhibition

KLEEMANN put real product and clear technical explanation at the center of its booth, which is the approach a mechanical supplier needs in MCAA's small council booth: one valve, fitting or control in hand, explained in a minute to an owner who already knows the trade.

Read the KLEEMANN case study All case studies →

“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.”

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04 Designing for HVAC equipment, piping, valve, fabrication tool, software and service suppliers selling to mechanical, plumbing and service contractors at MCAA Annual Convention

Designing an MCAA council booth for a short morning exhibit

Copper and steel riser with pressure gauges mounted on a shingled wall1

Built for a three-hour window

At MCAA25 the Council exhibit ran from 7 to 10 a.m. on one Tuesday, and MCAA describes a 3-hour exhibit. We design a booth that sets in an hour on hotel carpet and makes its point to a contractor holding breakfast.

Close-up of a brass oil cup on a ribbed blue cast iron pump housing2

Hotel ballroom, hotel rules

The exhibit sits inside a waterfront hotel, so freight comes through the hotel's receiving dock and everything rolls on carpet. We pack the booth in rolling cases sized for service elevators and ballroom doors.

Four surfers in wetsuits carrying boards across a wide San Diego beach toward hazy coastal bluffs3

Show the material

Mechanical contractors trust what they can hold: a cut-away valve, a press fitting, a hanger or a sensor. We build the table around one real object at eye level, with the spec line printed beside it.

Beachgoers walking the wet sand in golden evening haze, palm trees lining the San Diego shore4

Relationship first

Council members exhibit year after year to the same owners. We design the backdrop for recognition, with the company name and one current message, and keep a second graphic panel to swap for next year.

Purple Exhibits 3D booth concept for Netronix, an example for MCAA Annual Convention planning

Concept rendering

Your MCAA Annual Convention proposal comes with a rendering like this

The 3D view shows layout, graphics, lighting and product positions before we cut a panel, and we revise it until the MCAA Annual Convention booth is right. Shown: a Purple concept for Netronix.

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Floor at a glance

Where you could be at MCAA Annual Convention 2027

The MCAA convention runs inside one bayfront hotel, and suppliers reach contractors in a few distinct ways. This is how each shapes what we build, from MCAA's membership and exhibit pages.

AManufacturer/Supplier Council exhibit
BConvention events and sponsorships
CSupplier suites and dinners
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, San DiegoSchematic, not to scale
A

Manufacturer/Supplier Council exhibit

Typically 8×10 booths with a 6-foot table and company signage for a 3-hour exhibit, for Council participants only.

Our advice A backdrop, throw and lit riser in rolling cases is the right kit.

B

Convention events and sponsorships

General sessions, receptions and family events across the five days; sponsorship is also tied to Council participation.

Our advice Event signage can carry your brand beyond the exhibit morning.

C

Supplier suites and dinners

Many suppliers host customers away from the exhibit; hotel and MCAA policies apply.

Our advice Portable graphics travel from the exhibit to a suite.

05 Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina · San Diego

MCAA 2027 hotel shipping and setup at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

MCAA has not published the 2027 exhibitor schedule, shipping instructions or decorator for San Diego; Council participants receive them from MCAA. Because the exhibit is inside the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, plan for hotel receiving rules, package handling fees and limited storage, and confirm the delivery window with MCAA's instructions. Our project manager ships the booth in rolling cases to the window MCAA sets and runs the setup and pack-out with the labor MCAA and the hotel require.

What Purple handles

  • Printed backdrops and table throws for MCAA's council booth
  • Lit product risers for valves, fittings and controls
  • Rolling cases sized for hotel service elevators
  • Suite and event graphics for supplier hospitality
  • Freight to the Marriott Marquis on MCAA's delivery window
  • Reuse for ACCA, PHCC CONNECT or AHR Expo

MCAA Annual Convention timeline, counted back from move-in

MCAA 2027 Annual Convention opens in San Diego: March 7, 2027. Booth picks follow the order of Council renewal payments, so the renewal is the real first deadline; MCAA has not published 2027 shipping dates yet.

We need design sign-off by January 2027.

  1. November–December 2026Confirm Council participation and renewal; booth selection follows the order of Council renewal payments.
  2. January 2027Design sign-off for backdrop, table throw and product riser; plan any suite or event graphics.
  3. February 2027Printing and case packing in our Fishkill, NY or Las Vegas shop.
  4. Late February 2027Ship to the hotel or MCAA's delivery point per MCAA's 2027 exhibitor instructions.
  5. March 7–11, 2027Convention week in San Diego; our project manager sets the booth before the exhibit opens and packs it out after.

Purple's planning timeline for MCAA Annual Convention. We confirm the official move-in, freight target and order deadlines for the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina against your booth when you book; they come from your exhibitor kit and assigned schedule.

Printable MCAA Annual Convention budget & deadline sheet

Before you book MCAA Annual Convention 2027

What MCAA Council exhibitors settle before San Diego

  1. Booth selection follows the date of your Manufacturer/Supplier Council renewal payment, so renewing early buys a better spot. source

  2. Regular Manufacturer/Supplier membership does not let a company attend, exhibit or sponsor the convention; check that your company has earned Council participation before planning travel. source

  3. At MCAA25 the Council exhibit ran 7 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, so plan a setup the evening before or at dawn and staff for an early breakfast crowd. source

  4. The $3,000 Council participation fee is charged per year, is separate from membership dues and is not prorated, so joining late in the year costs the full amount. source

  5. MCAA has not published 2027 featured speakers or the full schedule; watch the 2027 event page for the exhibit day before booking flights. source

Who you meet on the floor

Mechanical contracting firm owners

MCAA members are the firms that install HVAC, piping and plumbing systems, and their owners come to the convention for education and peers.

Service contractor executives

MCAA represents service contractors too, who look for equipment, controls and software that keep technicians billable.

Plumbing contractor leaders

Plumbing contracting firms are part of MCAA's membership and buy piping, fixtures and tools from Council suppliers.

Next-generation family-firm leaders

Many MCAA firms are family-owned, and their future owners use the convention to build supplier relationships.

Side by side

MCAA Annual Convention vs ABC Convention vs ACCA Conference & Expo: 2027 at a glance

MCAA Annual Convention vs ABC Convention vs ACCA Conference & Expo: 2027 at a glance
MCAA Annual ConventionABC ConventionACCA Conference & Expo
DatesMarch 7–11, 2027March 9–11, 2027March 10–12, 2027
WhereSan Diego, CA · Marriott Marquis San Diego MarinaAurora, CO · Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention CenterNational Harbor, MD · Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
SizeNot publishedNot published100+ exhibitors listed for ACCA 2027
Main buyersMechanical contracting firm ownersMerit shop contractor ownersResidential and light commercial HVACR owners
Booth spaceExhibit booth: Typically 8×10 with 6-foot table and sign, $0 for qualifying companies, per MCAAStandard booth, 2027: 10×10 with 6-foot table, two chairs, sign, pipe and drape: $4,500 members, $5,000 nonmembersBooth space, 2027: $50 per sq. ft. for ACCA members; $65 for nonmembers

Figures carry the year and source shown on each show's own page.

Travel to MCAA Annual Convention 2027

Getting to MCAA Annual Convention 2027: airport, hotels and parking

Fly in

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

The closest airport to the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina on the downtown bayfront

Stay

The convention hotel is the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina; MCAA's 2027 room block details come with registration

Official MCAA Annual Convention hotels →

Park

Hotel parking and rates are set by the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Find the venue

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

Open in Google Maps →

Travel facts from mcaa.org.

MCAA Annual Convention by the numbers

MCAA Annual Convention year by year

2026
not confirmed yet
Phoenix source
AttendeesExhibitors

How MCAA Annual Convention 2027 compares with other construction and equipment shows

The construction and equipment shows closest to MCAA Annual Convention on the calendar, with the latest size each organizer has published. Each show name opens our construction and equipment exhibitor guide for that show.

ShowDatesCityLatest published size
The Precast ShowNational Precast Concrete Association (NPCA)February 3–5, 2027Salt Lake City, UTNearly 5,000 attendees · 369 booths (2026)
ATSSA Convention & Traffic ExpoAmerican Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA)February 5–9, 2027Long Beach, CA240+ exhibitors (2026)
NDA Demolition Convention & ExpoNational Demolition Association (NDA)February 17–20, 2027Fort Worth, TX–
ASCE2027American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)March 1–5, 2027Philadelphia, PAASCE2028 announced for Seattle exhibitors
MCAA Annual ConventionMechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA)March 7–11, 2027San Diego, CAnot confirmed yet (2026)
ABC ConventionAssociated Builders and Contractors (ABC)March 9–11, 2027Aurora, COnot confirmed yet (2026)
ACCA Conference & ExpoAir Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)March 10–12, 2027National Harbor, MD100+ exhibitors (2027)
ACI Concrete Convention (Spring)American Concrete Institute (ACI)March 21–24, 2027Las Vegas, NV50+ exhibitors (2026)
Hard Hat ExpoLee Trade ShowsMarch 24–25, 2027Syracuse, NY135+ exhibitors (2026)
AGC Annual ConventionAssociated General Contractors of America (AGC)April 6–8, 2027Phoenix, AZ90+ exhibitors (2026)

MCAA Annual Convention exhibitor questions

MCAA 2027 Annual Convention exhibitor questions

When and where is the MCAA 2027 Annual Convention?

March 7 to 11, 2027, per MCAA, at the bayfront Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina on West Harbor Drive. The 2026 convention ran March 15 to 19, 2026, at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge.

Who can exhibit at the MCAA Annual Convention?

Only members of MCAA's Manufacturer/Supplier Council. MCAA states that regular manufacturer or supplier membership alone does not allow a company to attend, exhibit or sponsor; convention booth space is for Council participants.

How much does it cost to exhibit at MCAA?

MCAA does not publish a booth price; access comes through Council participation, which carries a $3,000 annual Council participation fee on top of Manufacturer/Supplier membership dues, per MCAA. MCAA's exhibit page describes the booth itself at $0 for qualifying companies.

What size are booths at the MCAA convention?

Typically 8×10, with a 6-foot table and company signage, for a 3-hour exhibit, per MCAA's exhibit page. Purple supplies the graphics, table throw, counter and lighting that fit that footprint.

When is the MCAA 2027 exhibit open?

The 2027 exhibit day and hours are not confirmed yet. At MCAA25 the Manufacturer/Supplier Council exhibit ran on Tuesday from 7 to 10 a.m., per MCAA.

How are booth locations chosen at MCAA?

Booth selection follows the date of each company's Manufacturer/Supplier Council renewal payment, per MCAA, so paying the renewal early gives an earlier pick.

Who attends the MCAA Annual Convention?

Owners and executives of mechanical, plumbing and service contracting firms that belong to MCAA, along with their next-generation leaders and families. They come for education, member meetings and the Council exhibit.

Where should we stay for MCAA 2027?

The convention is at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina on the bayfront, and MCAA's 2027 room block details come with registration, which MCAA opened in October 2026. San Diego International Airport is the closest airport.

Can we ship a large display to the MCAA exhibit?

Plan for a compact kit. The exhibit is inside a hotel with an 8×10 typical footprint and a few hours of floor time, so a backdrop, table throw and one product display in rolling cases is the practical format; follow MCAA's 2027 shipping instructions.

Is the MCAA convention worth it for a new supplier?

It is worth it if mechanical contractor owners are your buyers and you can commit to Council participation, because the exhibit puts you in front of firm owners rather than general traffic. New suppliers who are not Council members may reach the same trades at AHR Expo or PHCC CONNECT.

What is the difference between MCAA and ACCA?

MCAA is for mechanical, plumbing and service contractors in commercial and industrial work, with a Council-only supplier exhibit at a San Diego hotel in March 2027. ACCA is for HVACR contractors, mostly business owners, with an open expo hall sold at $50 to $65 per square foot near Washington, D.C., the same week.

Can Purple handle our MCAA booth?

Yes. We print the backdrop and table throw, build a product riser, pack it in rolling cases, ship to the Marriott Marquis on MCAA's delivery window, and our project manager sets and packs the booth with the labor MCAA and the hotel require.

Before you sign for MCAA Annual Convention

Five questions to ask any exhibit builder for MCAA Annual Convention:

  1. Can your kit set up in under an hour on hotel carpet at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina?
  2. Will the backdrop and table throw fit MCAA's typical 8×10 space and 6-foot table without crowding our neighbors?
  3. How will you ship to the hotel within MCAA's delivery window, and who pays the hotel's package handling fees?
  4. Can you build a lit riser that safely holds our heaviest valve or component on a hotel table?
  5. Can we swap one message panel each year and reuse the same kit at ACCA or PHCC CONNECT?

What MCAA Annual Convention exhibitors ask us

It is a small table booth. Why spend on it? Because every Council member gets the same table and sign, a sharp backdrop, a lit product and a clean throw are what owners remember. The kit is compact, ships in rolling cases and is reused every year with a new message panel.

We are not on the Council yet. Can we still get in front of MCAA members? Not at the convention exhibit: MCAA reserves booth space and sponsorship for Council participants. Until you qualify, reach the same trades at AHR Expo, ACCA or PHCC CONNECT.

The exhibit is only a few hours. Is it worth the trip? The convention runs five days, and the exhibit is the one time owners walk past every supplier together. Pair it with meetings booked around sessions and evening events at the hotel.

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Requests for MCAA Annual Convention go straight to Purple’s exhibit team.

What happens next

  1. Within one business day we write back to ask about your products, your goals for MCAA Annual Convention and your footprint.
  2. A concept rendering and a fixed proposal usually follow within a week. Each MCAA Annual Convention fee listed upfront and in full, on paper.
  3. The build takes 30–45 days; we ship to the advance warehouse and install before the hall opens at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina.
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