Booth Construction Information
A complete set of construction specifications will be sent with the exhibitor confirmation packet.
- Exhibits must conform to the educational/professional environment of the meeting.
- Exhibits must be designed and exhibit personnel must operate so that traffic in aisles is not impeded.
- Exhibitor identification on all signs, graphics & literature must be the company name submitted on the Exhibitor Application.
- Exhibits must be assembled and dismantled safely.
- Materials used in the exhibit must be flame retardant in accordance with the Fire Ordinances of the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Electrical equipment must conform to the electrical codes of the City of Philadelphia.
Booth Description
Included with each linear or corner booth will be an 8' high background drape, 3' high side drape, and, one (1) 7"x 44" identification sign. Special requirements, electrical hook-ups, audiovisual rental, etc., must be arranged through the appropriate service contractor and billed directly to the exhibitor. THE EXHIBIT HALL IS NOT CARPETED. Aisle carpet color will be Tuxedo (black & white tweed).
Hanging Signs or Banners
Information about hanging signs will be available in the Exhibitor Service Kit.
Linear Exhibits
(One or more exhibits in a straight line)
- Minimum space is 10' x 10'.
- The rear one half of the exhibit may be occupied up to a height of eight (8) feet.
- The front half of the space may be occupied up to a height of four (4) feet, except for equipment which may be up to eight (8) feet provided it does not block sight lines of other exhibitors.
- Live or video demonstrations must not block sight lines of other exhibitors.
- Exhibits located along perimeter walls may have a rear height of up to twelve (12) feet, with prior approval.
End-cap
(Two booths across the end of an aisle)
The use of the two end booths across the end of an aisle provides exposure on three aisles and is defined as an END-CAP, as in capping the end of an aisle. If you chose this configuration, be sure your exhibit property can adhere to the requirements.
- Not to exceed four (4) feet in height from the outer back edges of the booth space extending five (5) feet into the booth space. The ten (10) center feet in rear of booth space, not to exceed 8 feet in height.
- Live or video demonstrations must not block sight lines of other exhibitors
Island and Peninsula Exhibits
(20' x 20' or larger Free-standing - Island)
- Height may not exceed 18 feet.
- Equipment and/or structure must be located so as not to place the viewer or exhibit personnel in the aisle.
- Full use of the space is permitted; however, the design of the booth must allow for see-through visibility and accessibility from all aisles.
- Solid walls that are 4' or higher must be set a minimum of 3' back from the booth line. Solid walls that are less than 4' in height must be set a minimum of 1' back from the booth line.
Booth Diagram

