Planning timelines usually depend on booth size and complexity. Inline booths such as 10×10 or 10×20 typically need 5–10 weeks, small island booths need 6–12 weeks, and larger custom island booths may require 8–16 weeks.
Exhibit Rentals for Political Science, Academic Publishing, and Policy Organizations
September 3–6, 2026 | Boston, MA
APSA 2026 brings together scholars, educators, publishers, policy organizations, and institutional decision-makers. The challenge for exhibitors is clarity. Exponents builds trade show booth rentals that make research, programs, publications, and services easier to present and discuss. That includes:
- Publication Counters: Built-in counters and shelving keep books, journals, brochures, catalogs, and reports organized for attendees to browse.
- Presentation Screens: Large screens for showcasing research summaries, policy work, software platforms, author interviews, and institutional videos.
- Lead Capture Stations: Counters or tablet stations to make it easier to collect attendee interest, schedule follow-ups, and qualify conversations.
- Lounge-Style Conversation Zones: Comfortable seating areas for discussions with researchers, educators, association members or partners.
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Stress-Free Exhibit Rentals for APSA Annual Meeting & Exhibition 2026
- Turnkey Service: Your booth stays coordinated under one team, from design and graphics to production, shipping, installation, dismantling, and exhibitor paperwork. This helps reduce vendor back-and-forth before move-in.
- In-House Fabrication: Your booth is built at one of our in-house facilities, giving us better control over graphic quality, finishing, fit, and production timelines before it reaches Boston.
- Pre-Show Trial Run: We assemble your booth before shipping to check branding, screens, furniture placement, meeting areas, lighting, and graphic visibility in advance.
- Fixed Pricing: Your Boston trade show booth rental quote is fixed and itemized before approval, so you know what is included in the booth scope with no unexpected post-show billing.
- Dedicated Project Manager: One project manager handles timelines, approvals, logistics, and exhibitor service coordination, so your team does not have to manage every detail separately.
- On-Site Support: Our team supports installation and dismantling, checks key setup details, and helps manage on-site adjustments during setup if something needs attention.
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Pricing For Trade Show Booth Rental Packages
10x10
$12,700 - $41,600
Price Range
- Custom designed booth structure
- Full graphic production
- LED lighting
- Flooring with padding
- Demo station with screen
- Reception counter or display pedestal
- Basic seating (1-2 stools or chairs)
- Both way shipping, installation & dismantle (fixed price)
- Dedicated project manager
Show Services ( Ordered & paid To Venue )
- Electricity / power drop
- Drayage / material handling
10x20
$19,550 - $55,000
Price Range
- Custom designed booth structure
- Full graphic package
- LED lighting
- Flooring with padding
- Demo stations with screen
- Reception counter + demo station
- Small meeting area (2-4 seats)
- Both way shipping, installation & dismantle (fixed price)
- Dedicated project manager
Show Services ( Ordered & paid To Venue )
- Electricity / power drops
- Drayage / material handling
20x20
$35,550 - $112,300
Price Range
- Full custom island design
- Large-format graphic
- Full LED lighting
- Flooring with padding
- Demo stations with screen
- Reception counter + demo stations
- Private or semi-private meeting area
- Storage closet built into structure
- Both way shipping, installation & dismantle (fixed price)
- Dedicated project manager, on-site supervisor
Show Services ( Ordered & paid To Venue )
- Electricity/multiple power drops
- Drayage / material handling
- Rigging (if hanging sign)
30x30
$37,300 - $121,700
Price Range
- Full bespoke architectural design
- Feature towers, LED wall integration, canopy structure
- Full premium lighting
- Flooring with padding
- Demo stations with screen
- Enclosed private meeting room(s)
- Built-in storage and product display areas
- Reception desk + greeter station
- Custom flooring
- Both way shipping, installation & dismantle (fixed price)
- Dedicated PM + full on-site crew supervision
Show Services ( Ordered & paid To Venue )
- Electricity/high-capacity power drops
- Drayage/material handling
- Hanging sign rigging
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Request a QuoteWhat Role Does Booth Design Play in Standing Out at the APSA Annual Meeting & Exhibition?
At the APSA Annual Meeting & Exhibition, attendees compare academic programs, policy work, publishing services, research platforms, education tools, nonprofits, and institutional partnerships. They need to understand your value quickly.
A strong booth layout helps make that easier. It can organize research graphics, publication displays, meeting tables, digital screens, and literature areas without making the space feel crowded. For political science and academic exhibitors, custom trade show booth design helps complex information feel clearer, more credible, and easier to discuss.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. Your exhibit rental quote is fixed and itemized upfront for the approved project scope. There is no post-show billing for agreed booth items, which helps exhibitors manage budgets more confidently before the event begins.
Open layouts with clear branding, comfortable meeting areas, organized literature displays, and visible presentation screens usually work best. These layouts make it easier for attendees to browse information and stay engaged in conversations
Structured literature walls, tiered shelving, branded counters, and digital presentation screens help keep publications organized and easier to browse. This allows attendees to quickly explore reports, journals, case studies, and institutional materials during short booth visits.
Our team coordinates installation and dismantling based on the official move-in and move-out schedules provided by the event organizers and venue, so you don’t have to. This helps keep the booth setup aligned with venue timelines.
Shipping, material handling coordination, and delivery scheduling are managed in-house, as part of our dedicated booth project management. Our team coordinates logistics before move-in so exhibitors can focus on customer engagement.
Screens work best when they support presentations, research summaries, software demonstrations, publication previews, or institutional messaging. Proper placement helps improve visibility while keeping attendee traffic moving naturally through the booth.
Yes. Many APSA exhibitors include small meeting tables, enclosed discussion corners, or lounge-style seating for university partnerships, recruitment conversations, publishing meetings, and policy discussions.
