40+ Years Of Experience In Providing Full-Service Trade Show Booths
Exhibiting in front of 16,000+ participants doesn’t have to be complicated when you partner with us. We make it easy. At Exponents, we take the stress out of exhibiting by handling everything from the first idea to the final setup of your IFT rental booth so you can walk in prepared and confident. Whether you want a bold statement, a sleek design, or something entirely unique, we offer over 700 customizable booth design options that can be tailored to reflect your brand. Plus, our in-house facility on the East Coast ensures fast and efficient service. Plus, we follow a transparent pricing policy, providing a single upfront quote with no hidden post-show charges.
Our experienced project managers will be your single point of contact from day one. They’ll work closely with you to understand your goals and handle every detail from the initial booth design to on-site installation and post-event takedown. With them by your side, the entire process stays organized, clear, and hassle-free. A 100% pre-built check ensures each element of your booth is inspected before getting sipped to the show. You can step on that show floor knowing that your booth is taken care of.
Make a mark with a custom trade show booth at IFT FIRST!
20×20 Booth Rental at Promat Show, Chicago, IL

20×20 Trade Show Booth Rental at RSNA Show, Chicago, IL
About IFT FIRST
The IFT FIRST Expo is returning to McCormick Place in Chicago from July 13–16, 2025, bringing together 16,000+ participants from over 96 countries. With 82% of its audience rooted in the industry, this event is a prime opportunity for exhibitors to meet highly targeted professionals from sectors like R&D, supply chain, product development, marketing, and the C-suite.
Exhibiting here means tapping into 120,000+ potential leads, with an average of 120 sales per exhibitor, solid numbers reflecting real buyer engagement. In fact, 35% of surveyed attendees said they attend primarily to meet exhibitors, and a whopping 86% hold net buying influence.
From food safety and government to packaging, ingredients, and equipment suppliers, the diversity of industries fuels meaningful conversations and real business outcomes. If you’re planning to exhibit, a trade show booth rental in Chicago can be a smart way to attract and engage this global crowd while keeping your setup seamless.
Better yet, go with a custom booth rental to bring your brand story to life, stand out in the crowd, and create a memorable space your prospects will remember long after the show
Why trust us for your trade show booth rental?
From booth design to dismantling, we handle it all.

700+
Customizable Booth Designs

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10+
Local Venues

90+
Booths in Chicago

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Booths We Built in Chicago Over the Years
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Redcon1
20x20
NACS Show - National Association of Convenience Stores
Rinsed
10x10
NACS Show - National Association of Convenience Stores
Capital Sales Company
20x40
NACS Show - National Association of Convenience Stores
Leviton
30x30
National Electrical Contractors Association - NECA
Sparkstone
20x40
National Electrical Contractors Association - NECA
Affinity Biosensors
10x20
ADLM
IEI
10x10
ADLM
Aesku Group
20x40
ADLM
SD Guthrie
20x30
IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo
KSM - 66
20x40
IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo
Milestone One
10x20
ASCO
Paradigm Health, Inc
20x20
ASCO
PSI CRO
20x20
ASCO
Pcdata
20x20
ProMat - MHI
Rielec (CLUSTAG)
30x50
ProMat - MHI
Odoo
20x30
ProMat - MHI
DirectMed
20x40
RSNA
Mirada
20x20
RSNA
Kailo Medical
20x30
RSNA
Scriptor
20x20
RSNA
Lincoln
10x10
RSNA
Colquimica Adhesives
20x30
Pack Expo International
Airtac
20x20
Pack Expo International
Gram Equipment
20x20
Pack Expo International
Magis
10x20
Pack Expo International
TemperPack
20x40
Pack Expo International
Linder
10x10
Pack Expo International
Carlsmed
20x20
North American Spine Society - NASS
Elliquence
20x20
North American Spine Society - NASS
ISTO
10x20
North American Spine Society - NASS
NGM Medical
20x20
North American Spine Society - NASS
Asprova
10x30
IMTS Show
AnyDesk
10x20
IMTS Show
API
20x40
IMTS Show
Orbitool
10x20
IMTS Show
Manz
10x20
IMTS Show
Gener8
20x30
ADLM
Aesku Group
20x30
ADLM
Celcuity
10x10
ASCO
PSI CRO
20x20
ASCO
Paradigm
20x20
ASCO
Geneseeq
10x20
ASCO
Stellar
20x20
Consensus
Multiversx
20x20
Consensus
Drift Aerospace
10x20
Aviation Week MRO Americas
ABA Air Group
10x10
Aviation Week MRO Americas
KP Aviation
20x40
Aviation Week MRO Americas
NAS MRO Service
20x20
Aviation Week MRO Americas
Tag Aero
20x30
Aviation Week MRO Americas
Seattle AV
30x40
Aviation Week MRO Americas
Climetal Heat Exchanges
10x30
AHR Expo
Keld
10x20
AHR Expo
Hongfa America
20x30
AHR Expo
FJTCO
10x30
AHR Expo
Bonomi
30x40
AHR Expo
Wingfan
10x10
AHR Expo
Airzone Control
20x20
AHR Expo
Gram Equipment
10x20
Pack Expo International
Aesku Group
20x30
AACC
Mawi
10x10
AACC
Feedback
Thankyou for having the booth up before the show!
Previon
20x20
AACC
Feedback
Great Job!
Servier
20x40
ASCO
Crunchtime
20x30
NRA Show
Feedback
SoundHound
20x40
NRA Show
Feedback
Farsoon Technologies
20x30
RAPID +TCT
Feedback
Great work of the build and communication.
Meld Manufacturing
20x40
RAPID +TCT
Cercare Medical
10x10
American Society of Neuroradiology - ASNR
Feedback
Thank you Saskia!
iEi Technologies
10x10
HIMSS
Feedback
We truly appreciated Mr. Christian Cro's and his team's efforts.
PC Data
20x20
ProMat - MHI
Feedback
Deep happy with Saskia doing the project management. Communication was perfect thanks!
Practice Panther
10x30
American Bar Association - ABA TECHSHOW
VVardis
10x10
CDS Midwinter Meeting
Feedback
Outstanding!
White Essence
20x30
CDS Midwinter Meeting
Directmed Parts
10x20
RSNA
Rapid AI
20x20
RSNA
Cercare Medical
10x20
RSNA
Feedback
Perfect install and follow up! Really professional and kind team, Thanks!
LumiThera
20x20
AAO
Feedback
Awesome onsight crew!
Aesku Group
20x30
AACC
Gener8
20x20
AACC
Feedback
Quickly and efficiently designed, delivered and assembled our booth. Very helpful managers, designers and onsite staff!
Inkind
20x30
NRA Show
Feedback
Amazing service! Robert has been Fantastic and great to work with!
Blupura
20x20
NRA Show
SoundHound
20x30
NRA Show
Beyond
20x20
NRA Show
New Chef Fashions
20x40
NRA Show
New Chef
20x30
NRA Show
Hear What Our Clients Say About Our Booth Rentals
J.W. Done @IMTS Show 2024, Chicago, IL
Sep, 2024
PERFECT!
J.W. Done Team
Any Desk @IMTS Show 2024, Chicago, IL
Sep, 2024
Always super helpful!
AnyDesk Team
API @IMTS Show 2024, Chicago, IL
Sep, 2024
You guys are always so helpful and efficient, even when we change plans on you at the last minute
API Team
Airzone @AHR Expo 2024, Chicago,IL
Jan, 2024
Thankyou!!
Airzone Team
Bluecal Ingredients @IFT 2023, Chicago
Jul, 2023
Great communication, helping w/ LED sizing + install support. Thank you!
Bluecal Team
Alianza (Bee Group) @IFT 2023, Chicago
Jul, 2023
This year I really feel exponents part of my team.
Alianza Team
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