Book a booth
Take the next step and book your booth at the expo June 11–12 at the San Diego Convention Center.
Reserve your booth at AIA26!
Booth packages for every budget
The expo connects your products and materials to the largest, most influential network of architecture professionals designing a better world.
Take your pick from booth packages and upgrades designed to help you network, meet new architects and buyers, showcase your company’s thought leadership, and create relationships that get your products specified worldwide.
The standard package (starting at $47/sq. ft.)
Every booth includes:
- Required digital listing (upgrades available)
- Four expo badges per 100 sq. ft.
- Free Expo Passes to share with your customers
- AIA26 exhibitor promotional logos for use on your marketing
- Expo trainings and content for a successful show
Non-island booths include:
- 8′ high back drape and 3′ side drape
- 7″ x 44″ identification sign (non-island booths only)
Exhibit space rental does not include any furnishings or utilities, and these are the responsibility of the exhibitor. Optional upgrades for graphics, furnishings, A/V, electrical, and other booth needs will be included in our Exhibitor Service Manual (ESM)—available in February 2026.
Secure your spot today with a 25% deposit and signed contract!
How do I book a booth?
Step 1
View the floor plan to view available spaces.
Step 2
Create an exhibitor account and complete the application.
If you’ve previously exhibited at the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design, please email us for your “booking code” to help save time during the application process.
Step 3
Select your booth and digital listing, and submit payment.
Step 4
Supplement your booth presence by adding a sponsorship.
Step 5
Look out for your email confirmation—once your application is submitted, the primary contact will receive an email with an estimated invoice amount. Please note that your application remains pending until you receive this confirmation.
What are my payment options?
Credit card
We accept VISA, MasterCard, or American Express. PCI compliance requires that credit card information be submitted through our secure online exhibit portal.
Bank/wire transfer
Log in to your exhibitor dashboard and download your invoice to access banking information.
Check
Checks must be in U.S. dollars and made payable to “Architecture Expo.”
Company check (First class, overnight, UPS, or FedEx)
Payable to: Architecture Expo
The American Institute of Architects
PO Box 830506
Philadelphia, PA 19182-0506
Memo: Invoice Contract # & Booth #
Specifying your booth
All booths—regardless of size—are required to follow these guidelines (PDF). If your booth does not meet the specifications, you must submit a rendering of your display to show management for review.
Download the booth specifications (PDF) >
Important information about your booth
To avoid additional costs (i.e. design cost or tear down of an unapproved structure), please obtain written approval before beginning production or construction of your display. For advance approval or for any other questions regarding booth specifications, email exhibit operations.
Managing your booth
Once you have successfully booked your booth and received your email confirmation, you’ll gain access to the exhibitor service center. This portal will serve as your central hub for managing all aspects of your event participation, including important updates and resources to help you prepare for the event.
