Red Hat Summit 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
May 24–27, 2027 · Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (MCEC), Boston, MA
May 24–27, 2027 · Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (MCEC), Boston, MA
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 Red Hat)
- Material handling (drayage) at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (MCEC), where the space rate does not include it
- Electrical, internet and rigging orders for Red Hat Summit
- Booth cleaning, and union labor where the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (MCEC) requires it
Published rates:
- Silver package, 10×20: US$65,000, 2027 prospectus
- Pod package, kiosk: US$12,000, 2027 prospectus
- Sponsor meeting room: US$10,000 (10×10) or US$15,000 (10×20), 2027
- Extra full conference pass: US$799 with sponsor code, 2027
Key dates
- Red Hat Summit 2027 sponsorship and MPO sales close: March 12, 2027
- Design sign-off with Purple: Late February 2027
- By March 12, 2027: Sponsorship signed before sales close; your package sets the booth size and whether you may bring your own build.
- Late February 2027: Design sign-off, demo list and graphic files approved for your own booth or Red Hat's turnkey panels.
- March to April 2027: Production in our Fishkill, NY shop within 30 to 45 days; kiosks tested with your console demos.
- Early May 2027: Crates ship to the advance warehouse named in the Exhibitor Resource Center; electrical and internet ordered.
- May 24, 2027: Ecosystem and community programming; move-in dates for 2027 not confirmed yet, so we plan the build to finish before the hall opens.
- May 25–27, 2027: Expo hall days and the Tuesday reception, then dismantle and freight to storage or your next show.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Pick the package and confirm whether it allows your own booth
- Sign before March 12, 2027, earlier for a better spot in the booth-selection queue
- Decide on MPOs and a meeting room before the February 4 discount ends
- List the Red Hat products and versions every demo must show
- Send turnkey graphic files once Red Hat's early-2027 specs are out
- Assign staff to full conference passes and exhibitor staff passes
- Book rooms near the Seaport once registration opens in January 2027
All fees listed upfront, in full, on paper, before Red Hat Summit. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/red-hat-summit/