3 ms·
I recently got a "exhibitor kit" packet that lists the costs of renting certain items for your conference display. You know, tables, monitors, booth structures,
by acgourley 16y ago
I recently got a "exhibitor kit" packet that lists the costs of renting certain items for your conference display. You know, tables, monitors, booth structures, rugs, plants, extension cords. Stuff marketing teams don't want to deal with packing in and out.
$65 to have power available in your area. $100 for a table. $200-500 for area rugs. $80 dollars an hour for labor to help setup or tear down. A 22" monitor is $200 - you could buy it and throw it away for that price.
I'm not saying it's highway robbery, but it's shocking, and probably indicates running a conference that pops up and then tears down efficiently is simply more expensive than you would initially guess.
- callmeed 16y agoDude, those are low rates from my experience. The rates are outrageous partly because all the work (from moving crates to Internet) is done by union workers. The convention centers have exclusive contracts with companies like GES, also driving up costs.
- steveklabnik 16y agoThe last time I had a booth at a conference, I just swung by the local rent-a-center and grabbed a TV. So much cheaper.
- mnutt 16y agoI've heard that many conference venues also require you to purchase catering, which can account for a signification portion of the cost.