VMware Explore 2027 · Budget & deadline sheet
May 3–6, 2027 · Resorts World Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
May 3–6, 2027 · Resorts World Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
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 VMware Explore booth space, paid to the organizer
- Material handling / drayage, where the space rate does not include it
- Electrical service, internet and rigging at the Resorts World Las Vegas
- Booth cleaning and whatever union labor the VMware Explore venue requires
Key dates
- Design sign-off with Purple: Mid-February 2027
- When Broadcom opens 2027 partner sponsorship: Sign the package and send us the space, size and any resort rules in the kit.
- Mid-February 2027: Design sign-off: kiosks, console content, meeting area and graphics approved.
- March 2027: Production in our Las Vegas shop within 30 to 45 days; consoles tested on the booth screens.
- Mid-April 2027: Freight to the warehouse named in the exhibitor kit; power and internet ordered.
- May 3–6, 2027: VMware Explore at Resorts World; 2027 move-in days not confirmed yet. Your project manager stays through dismantle.
Purple planning timeline; confirm official dates against your exhibitor kit.
Checklist
- Confirm the 2027 partner package and space with Broadcom
- Pick the VMware versions and products every console demo will show
- Decide on a meeting room in the resort
- Register staff when registration opens January 12, 2027
- Approve a carpet-safe booth design by mid-February 2027
- Book rooms at Hilton, Conrad or Crockfords inside Resorts World
No fee left off: every VMware Explore cost is listed upfront, on paper. Questions or a fixed proposal: (800) 994-8030 · info@purpleexhibits.com · purpleexhibits.com/shows/vmware-explore/