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20x20 Custom Trade Show Booth at Licensing Expo 2027, Las Vegas, NV
May Trade Show Calendar
Dates below are exhibition days unless marked as event or market dates. Check the individual entry for related conference dates.
Dates | Trade show | City |
|---|---|---|
May 3–5 | Offshore Technology Conference | Houston, TX |
May 3–5 | The Car Wash Show | Las Vegas, NV |
May 4–5 | HD Expo | Las Vegas, NV |
May 4–6 | WasteExpo | Las Vegas, NV |
May 5–7 | The NAMA Show | New Orleans, LA |
May 10–13 | Automate | Las Vegas, NV |
May 11–12 (event) | RE Plus Southeast | Atlanta, GA |
May 17–20 (event) | SAMPE Conference and Exhibition | Salt Lake City, UT |
May 18–19 | ACT Expo | Las Vegas, NV |
May 18–20 | XPONENTIAL | Miami Beach, FL |
May 18–20 | Sweets and Snacks Expo | Indianapolis, IN |
May 19–20 | Medical Design and Manufacturing East | New York, NY |
May 19–20 | Fastener Fair USA | Louisville, KY |
May 19–20 | ALUMINUM USA | Louisville, KY |
May 20–21 | AIA Conference on Architecture and Design | Philadelphia, PA |
May 22–25 | National Restaurant Association Show | Chicago, IL |
May 24–27 (event) | CLEANPOWER | Anaheim, CA |
May 24–26 (event) | ICSC Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV |
May 25–27 | Licensing Expo | Las Vegas, NV |
May Trade Show Details
1. Offshore Technology Conference
Exhibit dates: May 3–5, 2027
Location: Reliant Center, Reliant Park, Houston, TX
OTC focuses on offshore energy technology, equipment and services. Engineering, operating and project teams need to understand how products perform within an offshore system. Large components can be supported by cutaways or scale models, with clear application and operating information that allows visitors to ask useful questions about project fit.
2. The Car Wash Show
Exhibit dates: May 3–5, 2027
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall, Las Vegas, NV
Car wash owners and operators compare equipment, chemicals, payment systems and operating services at The Car Wash Show. A demonstration should connect the product to a stage of the wash or customer visit. For large equipment, explain the installation footprint and service access as clearly as the visible operation.
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3. HD Expo
Exhibit dates: May 4–5, 2027
Location: Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
Pre-conference education: May 3. The 2027 expo hall runs for two days.
Hospitality designers, owners and purchasing teams use HD Expo to source furniture, finishes, lighting and other project products. A hotel or restaurant application makes the display easier to evaluate. Let visitors handle finish samples and inspect construction details, with specifications and available variations close enough to support a real project discussion.
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4. WasteExpo
Exhibit dates: May 4–6, 2027
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, Las Vegas, NV
Conference: May 3–6.
Waste, recycling and organics professionals compare vehicles, processing equipment, containers and services at WasteExpo. Public-sector and private operators need to assess capacity and practical operation. Position large equipment so visitors can inspect service points and working features, and identify the material or collection task the demonstration represents.
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5. The NAMA Show
Exhibit dates: May 5–7, 2027
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
Convenience service operators use The NAMA Show to evaluate vending, micro market, coffee and unattended retail products. A working retail setup can show the relationship between merchandise, payment and replenishment. Keep the customer transaction short enough to repeat, while making stock access and operator controls visible during more detailed demonstrations.
6. Automate
Exhibit dates: May 10–13, 2027
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
Automate covers robotics, machine vision, motion control and related industrial automation. Engineers and operations teams need to understand the task, inputs and output of a working system. Build the display around a repeatable production example, with safe viewing space and a clear explanation of what changes when the application is scaled.
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7. RE Plus Southeast
Event dates: May 11–12, 2027
Location: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
RE+ Southeast serves clean energy professionals working in the region, including project, installation and supply businesses. It offers a more focused setting for equipment and service suppliers than a general business expo. Use an application that fits the audience’s project work, with system compatibility and installation requirements available for technical discussions.
8. SAMPE Conference and Exhibition
Event dates: May 17–20, 2027
Location: Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, UT
SAMPE connects advanced materials and process engineering teams with suppliers across aerospace, defense and other manufacturing sectors. Sample parts are most useful when their material and manufacturing method are clear. Pair each example with the process it demonstrates, and have an engineer available to discuss performance requirements and production constraints.
9. ACT Expo
Exhibit dates: May 18–19, 2027
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
Conference: May 17–20. Expo: May 18–19.
Fleet operators compare advanced vehicles, infrastructure and supporting technology at ACT Expo. The useful conversation connects a vehicle or system to a specific duty cycle and operating environment. Make the charging, fueling or maintenance requirements clear beside the display, and leave space to inspect the equipment beyond its front-facing presentation.
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10. XPONENTIAL
Exhibit dates: May 18–20, 2027
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, FL
Education: May 17–20.
XPONENTIAL serves the autonomy and uncrewed systems community, covering platforms, components, software and supporting services. Buyers need to understand the mission and operating conditions behind a demonstration. Show the relationship between the vehicle, payload and control system, with any moving demonstration planned around the show’s approved operating conditions.
20x30 Rental Trade Show Booth at National Restaurant Association Show 2027, Chicago, IL
11. Sweets and Snacks Expo
Exhibit dates: May 18–20, 2027
Location: Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN
Confectionery and snack brands meet retail and distribution buyers looking for products and merchandising ideas. A sample should be easy to connect with the retail package and assortment being offered. Organize tasting around the product range, keeping pack sizes, display formats and ordering details available without slowing the sampling line.
12. Medical Design and Manufacturing East
Exhibit dates: May 19–20, 2027
Location: Javits Center, New York, NY
MD&M East brings manufacturing suppliers into contact with engineering and product development teams. Components, materials, automation and production services benefit from concrete examples of what can be made. Use finished parts and process samples to show capability, with enough technical detail for visitors to determine whether a follow-up engineering discussion is worthwhile.
13. Fastener Fair USA
Exhibit dates: May 19–20, 2027
Location: Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville, KY
Fastener distributors and industrial buyers compare fastening products, precision components and related services at Fastener Fair USA. Small products need more than a tray of loose samples. Label materials, finishes, dimensions and intended applications clearly, and organize the range so buyers can compare the items most relevant to their sourcing requirements.
14. ALUMINUM USA
Exhibit dates: May 19–20, 2027
Location: Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville, KY
ALUMINUM USA covers the aluminum value chain, including materials, processing, equipment and services. Manufacturers and industrial buyers need to understand capability at the level of the part or production step. Display representative sections or finished components with alloy, process and application information; it is a separate event from the concurrent Fastener Fair USA.
15. AIA Conference on Architecture and Design
Exhibit dates: May 20–21, 2027
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
Conference: May 19–22.
Architects and design professionals use the AIA expo to compare building products, materials and technical solutions. The display should help a visitor understand how a product could be specified. Show an assembly or material junction where appropriate, with dimensions, finish choices and technical information ready for a project-focused conversation.
16. National Restaurant Association Show
Exhibit dates: May 22–25, 2027
Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
Restaurant, foodservice and hospitality teams compare ingredients, kitchen equipment, technology and operating services at the Show. Food demonstrations should make the menu application and preparation method clear. Set up for repeated service with practical replenishment, and keep equipment details or purchasing information available after visitors have seen or tasted the product.
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17. CLEANPOWER
Event dates: May 24–27, 2027
Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
Clean energy project teams, operators and suppliers gather at CLEANPOWER to assess equipment, services and project capabilities. A useful exhibit explains where the company fits within a project’s development or operating life. Show representative hardware or a clear technical model, with specialists available for questions about delivery, operation and service.
18. ICSC Las Vegas
Event dates: May 24–26, 2027
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
Commercial real estate owners, developers, retailers and service providers use ICSC Las Vegas for business meetings and deal discussions. Property and location information should be easy to review together. Prioritize readable plans, accurate site details and scheduled meeting space over a product-demo layout that does not match the way this audience works.
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19. Licensing Expo
Exhibit dates: May 25–27, 2027
Location: Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
Brand owners and licensing agents meet manufacturers, retailers and potential partners at Licensing Expo. The exhibit needs to communicate the property, audience and licensing opportunity quickly. Present approved assets and product applications by brand, while reserving a quieter setting for discussions about categories, territories and commercial terms.
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Planning for May Shows
Early-May Las Vegas overlaps. The Car Wash Show, HD Expo and WasteExpo overlap on May 4–5 across the Las Vegas Convention Center and Mandalay Bay. Allocate staff and freight by venue.
A crowded middle week. ACT Expo, XPONENTIAL, Sweets and Snacks Expo, MD&M East and the Louisville industrial shows overlap during May 18–20. Separate sample sets or demo systems may be needed.
Shorter exhibition schedules. HD Expo has two exhibit days, May 4–5; ACT Expo has two, May 18–19. Their wider programs begin earlier, so use the exhibition schedule for booth coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Automate 2027?
Automate takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, May 10–13, 2027. Its four-day show schedule is separate from the other Las Vegas events listed here, but equipment transport and move-in timing still need to be checked.
Does HD Expo run for three exhibition days?
No. The 2027 expo hall is open May 4–5. The wider event starts May 3 with preconference education. The two-day exhibition schedule is the relevant one for visitor-facing booth staffing.
Are Fastener Fair USA and ALUMINUM USA the same event?
No. They share May 19–20 dates and the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, but serve different product markets. The calendar counts them separately and describes the buying needs for each.
Which May events suit food and hospitality suppliers?
The National Restaurant Association Show covers foodservice, Sweets and Snacks Expo focuses on confectionery and snacks, and The NAMA Show addresses convenience services. HD Expo is relevant to hospitality interiors rather than food purchasing. Match the product to the buyer’s responsibility.
What should be decided before designing a May exhibit?
Confirm the show, the buyer you need to reach and what the visitor will do at the booth. Working equipment, tasting and scheduled licensing or property meetings need different layouts. Add product dimensions and demonstration requirements to the brief before requesting design options.
