CES fills Las Vegas labor and hotel capacity faster than any other show. Working backward from move-in is the only way to hit advance rates.
Six months out
- Confirm space and hall assignment; note neighbors and aisle orientation.
- Set measurable goals — qualified leads, meetings booked, demos run.
- Start design so you can approve renderings with time for revisions.
Three months out
- Approve final floor plan and submit island or rigging drawings.
- Lock production and graphics deadlines with print-ready artwork.
- Book hotels and staff travel before CES rates spike.
Six weeks out
- Order electrical, internet, rigging and labor at advance rates.
- Confirm drayage estimates based on final crate weights.
- Set up lead capture and test scanning with your CRM.
Show week
- Arrive for your target time; late trucks lose their window.
- Walk a punch list the night before doors open.
- Brief staff on qualifying questions, not product monologues.
- Schedule dismantle labor before the last show hour.
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Frequently asked questions
When should CES 2027 booth planning start?
Six months before move-in for islands and three to four months for inline booths. Labor and hotels in Las Vegas sell out earliest.
Can a booth be built in time if we book late for CES?
A local Las Vegas builder can turn an approved design in three to four weeks, but advance-rate show service deadlines will already have passed.
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