The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium 2026 — Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Agriculture & Produce trade show floor and exhibitor booths at Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel in New York, NY
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The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium 2026 (Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide

Agriculture & Produce • Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel (New York, NY)
Dec 8–8, 2026✓ Verified 2026 DatesSheraton New York Times Square Hotel • New York, NY By Produce BusinessNeed Tickets? • Official site ↗
Verified B2B Trade, Professional & Industry Attendees Only (500+ Scale)Union Jurisdiction Hotel Demand: 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors ↓ 4 Official Show Sponsors ↓
Historical Archive & YoY Attendance Trend (2022–2026): Evergreen canonical dossier tracking The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium attendance, booth rates, and walkable hotel surge across 2022–2027.
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Good to Know Verified The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium 2026 Operational & Travel Highlights
Show Hours & Setup:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Main Exhibit Floor
Move-In: Dec 6–Dec 7 • Teardown: Dec 8
Airport & Transit:
22 mins ($28–$44 rideshare from INTL) • Walkable Corridor
4 Walkable Corridor Hotels
Scale & Badge Tiers:
600+ B2B Attendees
Verified B2B Trade, Professional & Industry Attendees Only (500+ Scale) (Trade Registration Required)
Contractor & Labor:
Freeman / Official GC • Union Jurisdiction
Adv. Warehouse: Nov 3–Nov 28 • Direct: Dec 5–Dec 7
Show-Week Climate:
36°F Avg High / 22°F Low • 24% Precip Probability (NOAA Dec Normal)
Trauma: Bellevue Hospital / Mount Sinai West Emergency (1.3 mi)
👤 For Attendees Corridor Surge™: +68%
TrueAttend™ 2-Day Trip Estimate
$1,088 est. all-in / attendee
Attendee Score
7.8/10

Includes trade badge, 1 night at a walkable hotel (with $35/nt NYC facility fee & 14.75% + $3.50/nt Javits tax unbundled), round-trip domestic airfare, and INTL airport & mta 7-subway / lirr hudson yards transfers.

Trade Buyer Badge (Early/Adv): $35
1 Night Walkable Hotel (Out-the-Door): $625 ($625/nt)
Avg. Round-Trip Domestic Flight: $340
INTL Airport + MTA 7-Subway / LIRR Hudson Yards: $88
Corridor Rate vs. GSA Per-Diem ($189/nt): $625/nt Show vs. $189 Off-Peak
🏗️ For Exhibitors • Receipt Check Save ~25% ($2,889) w/ 3 EAC Bids
TrueBooth™ All-In 10×10 Estimate:
$11,450 → $8,561 w/ Local EAC
Exhibitor ROI:
7.7/10
10×10 Raw Space ($26.95/sf): $2,695
Est. Freeman / Official GC Drayage (~12 CWT): $1,850
IBEW Local 3 Power (15A) + Javits Labor + Carpet: $2,305
Turnkey Booth Build + 3 Staff Hotel: $4,600
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🎯 Promoters & Sponsors Verified Industry Congress
Conventions.com ShowScore™
7.7 / 10 VenueScore™ 7.6/10
Sponsor Gravity
7.6/10

TrueVenue™ Facility & Hospitality Receipt Check for promoters, corporate buyout planners, and title sponsors at Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel:

TrueVenue™ Hall License Benchmark: $0.38 – $0.55 / net sq ft
Grid Power (EIA) vs. 20A Floor Drop: 11.4¢/kWh vs. $385 (48× Commercial Grid Rate)
Private Dining / PDR Buyout Band: $6,500 – $35,000 F&B Minimum
Exclusive In-House Monopolies: •
Zero-Drayage Local Depot • Stored 10 Minutes from Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel (New York Local Depot)

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Key Details

Event Dates:
Dec 8–8, 2026
Verified Scale:
600+ B2B Attendees
Host Facility:
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel (New York, NY)
10x10 Booth Benchmark (Est.):
$11,450 Est. All-In → $8,561 w/ Local EAC (Save ~25% / $2,889)
FY26/27 GSA Lodging Cap:
$189/nt Lodging • $74/day M&IE
Tracked Sponsors:
4 Verified Corporate Sponsors
Confirmed Dates: Dec 8–8, 2026 (600+ B2B Attendees)
Host Facility: Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel (New York, NY)
Labor & Drayage Regime: Union Jurisdiction
10x10 Booth (Raw → All-In): $11,450 Est. All-In → $8,561 w/ Local EAC (Save ~25% / $2,889)
Badge / Access Tier: Verified B2B Trade, Professional & Industry Attendees Only (500+ Scale)
FY2026 GSA Per-Diem Cap: $189/night lodging • $74/day M&IE
Walkable Hotel Ring: 4 Connected & Walk-Ring Hotels (7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Compression)
Client Dining Buyouts: 3 Private Dining & Reception Venues Mapped

About This Event

The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium brings 600+ B2B professionals and buyers in Agriculture & Produce to Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel in New York, NY (Dec 8–8, 2026). The Global Trade Symposium is a dedicated full-day event held at the Sheraton New York Times Square as the opening component of the broader New York Produce Show. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Driscoll's, Sysco Corporation, Dole Food Company, Grimmway Farms.

Who Attends

600+ B2B Attendees
VP / Director Buyers & Decision-Makers (Agriculture & Produce)54%
Operations, Engineering & Technical Evaluators28%
Corporate Sponsors, Exhibitors & Solution Providers18%
Attendee Travel, Parking & Arrival Snapshot

Essential Trip Planning Benchmarks for The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium

Airport Arrival & Badges

Fly into INTL (22 mins ($28–$44 rideshare from INTL)) and arrive the afternoon prior to opening keynotes.

Peak Show-Floor Hours

Day 1 & Day 2 of Dec 8–8, 2026 (highest buyer floor density).

Facility Parking & Clearance:

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel Main Convention Garage & Surface Lot: $15 – $28 / day — 7' 0" Garage • Unlimited Surface Lot (1–4 min walk to main registration concourse).

Per-Diem & Floor Attire

Federal GSA Benchmark: $189/nt Lodging • $74/day M&IE. Smart business casual with cushioned footwear.

Hall-to-Category & Closest Hotel Navigation Matrix

The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium 2026 Hall-by-Hall Layout: Which Hall Is Your Industry In?

Because walking across Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel can add 15–25 minutes to your morning commute, match your hotel and freight marshaling yard directly to the specific hall housing your Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Agriculture & Produce sector.

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Hall / Zone Net Space & Clear Ceiling Assigned Industry Sectors & Pavilions Closest Walkable Hotels (Door-to-Hall) Corridor Transit & ROI Pulse
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span)
16,257 sq. ft.
Ceiling: 19' 0" – 27' 0"
Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Agriculture & Produce Anchor OEM Islands, Flagship Pavilions & Main Registration Concourse (Exhibit Hall) Equinox Hotel New York (Hudson Yards) (3 min • 3-Min Walk from Javits South) • Courtyard New York Manhattan/Midtown West (4 min • 4-Min Walk via Hudson Yards Plaza)
350 lbs / sq. ft. heavy industrial slab slab • 90' × 90' clear-span steel truss grid • Cap: N/A theater / N/A banquet
4.8★ Anchor Island Traffic
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary
12,000 sq. ft.
Ceiling: 24' 0"
Keynote General Sessions, C-Suite Panels, Awards Banquets & VIP Summits (Ballroom) Courtyard New York Manhattan/Midtown West (5 min • 4-Min Walk via Hudson Yards Plaza) • New York Marriott Marquis (6 min • 1-Stop 7-Subway or 12-Min Walk)
150 lbs / sq. ft. slab • 100% Pillarless grid • Cap: N/A theater / N/A banquet
4.8★ Executive & Keynote Hub
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel Executive Breakout Wing (39 Rooms)
10,000 sq. ft.
Ceiling: 14' 0" – 16' 0"
Specialized Component Suppliers, International Pavilions & High-Growth Tech Pods (Meeting Wing) New York Marriott Marquis (7 min • 1-Stop 7-Subway or 12-Min Walk) • New York Hilton Midtown (8 min • Midtown Headquarters Block Anchor)
100 lbs / sq. ft. slab • Pillarless airwall pods grid • Cap: N/A theater / N/A banquet
4.6★ High-Density Pavilion
Venue-Corridor Walk-Ring, Hotels & Buyout Dining Graph

Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (3) & Local Suppliers

Select your target exhibit hall below to recalculate door-to-door walking minutes, skybridge or transit connections, and nearby buyout restaurants.

Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark
$189/nt Lodging • $74/day M&IE
Target Hall:
Map Layers:
Interactive OpenStreetMap Walk-Ring & Transit Explorer
Hotel Property & Transit AccessCommute to Javits Center Main HallsShow Rate vs. Off-PeakBlock StatusRoom & Block Inquiry
Equinox Hotel New York (Hudson Yards)
Equinox Hotel New York (Hudson Yards)3-Min Walk from Javits South

Ultra-luxury Hudson Yards flagship steps from Javits—prime C-suite base for NRF & Auto Show.

3 min (~240m) to Javits Center Main Halls
~$715/nt
Off-peak: $479/nt
Limited (<15%)
Courtyard New York Manhattan/Midtown West
Courtyard New York Manhattan/Midtown West4-Min Walk via Hudson Yards Plaza

Newest Marriott select-service tower directly behind Hudson Yards, 2 blocks from Javits.

4 min (~320m) to Javits Center Main Halls
~$430/nt
Off-peak: $249/nt
Limited (<15%)
New York Marriott Marquis
New York Marriott Marquis1-Stop 7-Subway or 12-Min Walk

Times Square convention mega-hotel with huge group blocks & 7-train express access.

9 min (~720m) to Javits Center Main Halls
~$470/nt
Off-peak: $279/nt
Available
New York Hilton Midtown
New York Hilton MidtownMidtown Headquarters Block Anchor

Manhattan's #1 convention block hotel with 151k sq. ft. of overflow suite & ballroom space.

12 min (~960m) to Javits Center Main Halls
~$440/nt
Off-peak: $259/nt
Available
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Audience & Buyer Fit

Who Should Attend The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium (And Who Can Skip It)

High-Value Fit For
  • Enterprise B2B sales teams, solution providers, and OEMs targeting Agriculture & Produce buyers.
  • Sponsors seeking high-intent executive deal suites and private dining buyouts near Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel.
Consider Skipping If
  • Consumer retail or hobbyist vendors (strictly B2B trade and professional attendance).
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Exhibitor List Intelligence, Anchor Sponsors & Keynote Tracks

Who Exhibits & Sponsors at The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium (40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors)

Benchmark notable anchor exhibitors, headline sponsors, floor pavilions, and keynote tracks at Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel before locking booth space or off-floor client activations.

Primary Show-Floor Pavilions & Product Zones
Agriculture & Produce Solutions PavilionEnterprise Software, Automation & AI ZoneNew Product Innovation & Demo StageExecutive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
Signature Keynote & Executive Conference Tracks
2026–2027 Food, Beverage & Hospitality Executive OutlookAgriculture & Produce Operations, Procurement & ROIRegulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks

Driscoll's

Gold (N/A)
Agriculture & Produce
Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

Sysco Corporation

Gold (N/A)
Agriculture & Produce
Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

Dole Food Company

Silver (Symposium Foyer #1)
Agriculture & Produce
Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

Grimmway Farms

Exhibitor (Symposium Foyer #4)
Agriculture & Produce
Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
Floorplan System: Official NYPS-GTS Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal • Representative anchor exhibitors & historical sponsors shown for competitive benchmarking.
Official The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium Portal
Penalty Cutoff & Advance Rate Calendar

The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium 2026 Exhibitor Deadlines, Advance Warehouse Windows & Penalty Cutoffs

Order floor utilities, submit independent EAC insurance certificates, and deliver advance warehouse freight before these The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium cutoff dates to avoid 30%–50% show-manual penalty surcharges.

Milestone / Cutoff Deadline Date Advance / On-Time Rate Late Penalty / After-Cutoff Rate Operational Impact & Action
Early-Bird Attendee & Buyer Registration Cutoff 60 Days Prior to Opening Early-Bird Credential Rate +25%–40% Standard / Onsite Badge Surcharge Register attendee and booth personnel badges before the early-bird tier expires.
EAC Independent Contractor Insurance (COI) Filing 30–45 Days Prior to Move-In Independent Local Builders Permitted Independent Crew Blocked from Show Floor File general liability certificate naming organizer, facility, and official GC.
Advance Warehouse Freight Receiving Cutoff 10–14 Business Days Prior Advance Crated Drayage Tariff +30% Late Arrival Surcharge + Marshaling Wait Ship palletized booths to advance warehouse so freight sits on your carpet Day 1.
Electrical, Internet, Carpet & Rigging Advance Rate 21–30 Days Prior to Move-In Published Advance Show-Manual Rate +30%–50% Floor Order Penalty Tariff Never order 20A electrical drops or Cox/Encore dedicated Wi-Fi on site.
Exhibitor Cost & Operations Snapshot

The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium Booth Budget & Local Procurement Benchmarks

10x10 Booth (Raw → All-In)
$11,450 Est. All-In → $8,561 w/ Local EAC (Save ~25% / $2,889)
Advance Order Cutoff
30–45 Days Out (Save 30–35%)
Independent Local Suppliers
Save 50%–75% on AV, Print & Build
Labor & Housing Registry
Union Jurisdiction • New York Convention Housing Desk
All-In Exhibitor Budget Model

The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium 2026 Exhibitor Cost Calculator

Organizer prospectuses quote raw floor space only. Model freight drayage, electrical/rigging labor, local New York turnkey rentals, and staff travel below.

3. Traveling Booth Staff (3 Reps × 4 Hotel Nights + Air)$6,000
Estimated All-In Show Budget
$19,900
Raw Floor Space
$5,300 (27%)
Drayage & Power
$4,400 (22%)
Booth & Graphics
$4,200 (21%)
Hotels & Air
$6,000 (30%)
Advance Discount Cutoffs

90-Day Procurement & Cutoff Schedule

Ordering electrical, rigging, and decorator services prior to advance deadlines avoids 30%–40% floor surcharges.

T-75 Days Out
Adjacent Hotel Block Window Tightens

Closest walkable convention hotel blocks surpass 85% occupancy; secure 9+ team room blocks prior to peak rate increases.

T-45 Days Out
30%–35% Advance Decorator & Electrical Cutoff

Standard carpet, 15A/20A electrical drops, rigging, and hardwired internet jump 30%–40% after the advance discount deadline.

T-30 Days Out
Advance Freight Warehouse & Private Dining Lock

Advance decorator warehouse opens for crated freight; walkable private dining rooms for 12–40 guests reach full capacity.

T-3 Days Out
Targeted Freight Move-In & Local Rush Window

Targeted floor installation begins; lock local backup signage, 4K display delivery, and booth staffing slots.

57 Pre-Screened New York Event & Booth Suppliers

Local New York Exhibitor Supplier Directory (The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium 2026)

Compare local market pricing against show-manual rates. Select any category below to request 3 complimentary itemized proposals from insured local New York specialists.

3-Bid Side-by-Side Comparison
Average Turnaround: Under 3 Business Hours
Between-Show New York Crate & Pallet Storage

Exhibiting in New York again within 6 months? Store booth crates locally from $249/mo vs. $4,200+ in round-trip LTL freight.

International Exhibitor Turnkey Desk

Traveling internationally? Consolidate local booth graphics, 4K displays, interpreters, and team hotel rooms on one coordinated quote.

9 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Audio Visual & LED Rentals

Save 45%–70% vs. in-house hotel AV & show-kit 4K monitor/LED wall rentals

Typical Scope: $1,800 – $60,000
Vetted roster: LED Wall Systems, Interactive Vision Solutions - rental for events +7 more
10 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Custom Exhibit & Booth Builders

Save 35%–50% via local EAC custom booth builders & turnkey I&D crews

Typical Scope: $8,000 – $95,000
Vetted roster: Trade Show House: Custom Portable Trade Show Booth Displays & Modular Exhibits, Purple Exhibits +8 more
10 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Trade Show Freight, Crate Storage & Sprinters

Direct advance-warehouse freight, crate storage & executive Sprinter shuttle loops

Typical Scope: $1,500 – $18,000
Vetted roster: Mitchell'sNY Logistics, Crane Worldwide Logistics - New York +8 more
10 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Rush Large-Format Print, Banners & Swag

Same-day 24hr corridor tension fabric backdrops, retractable banners & promo kits

Typical Scope: $450 – $12,000
Vetted roster: New York Trade Show Displays, Mega Format +8 more
10 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Booth Staffing, Brand Ambassadors & Interpreters

Local W-2 badge scanners, technical interpreters & hospitality hosts (zero airfare)

Typical Scope: $1,800 – $15,000
Vetted roster: Premier Staff | Event Staffing Agency, Kinetic Events Staffing +8 more
9 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

DMC, VIP Buyouts & Executive Catering

Turnkey VIP reception buyouts, private steakhouse dinners & hospitality suites

Typical Scope: $8,500 – $140,000
Vetted roster: Make It Happen Mgmt, EMRG Media - New York Event Planner +7 more
Inherited Facility & Show-Manual Procurement Policy

Exclusive Building Services vs. Open-Market Supplier Rules (The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium)

Javits Center Union Carry-In Rule: One exhibitor may hand-carry lightweight display items in a single trip through Crystal Palace pedestrian doors (no wheeled carts/dollies); crated freight uses Javits union carloaders.

Dock & Marshaling Specs (Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel) →
Booth / Event ServiceFacility PolicyStandard Show-Manual RateLocal Market BenchmarkAction
Electrical Drops, Compressed Air & Overhead Rigging

Facility engineering holds exclusive jurisdiction over sub-floor electrical and ceiling rigging points in New York. Submit plots 30 days ahead to avoid floor-order penalties.

Exclusive Facility Service $245 – $1,390+ per drop
Exclusive Facility Utility
Order 30d Early (Save 30%)
Order Before Advance Cutoff
4K Booth Monitors (55"–85"), LED Video Walls & Keynote AV

Exhibitors may source monitors, touchscreens, and LED walls from EAC-insured local New York AV warehouses instead of official show-kit packages.

Independent Suppliers Permitted $1,750 – $6,400 / show
$475 – $2,050 (Local New York EAC AV)
Save 55% – 70%
Custom Booth Build, Turnkey Rentals & Booth I&D Labor

File your independent EAC Certificate of Insurance (COI) 30 days prior to move-in to use vetted local New York exhibit houses and avoid cross-country freight drayage.

Independent Suppliers Permitted $22,000 – $60,000 (Official Turnkey)
$11,800 – $34,000 (Local New York Builders)
Save 35% – 48%
24hr Local Rush Print, Backlit SEG Graphics & Hotel Delivery

Print SEG fabric skins and literature locally in New York, deliver to your walkable headquarters hotel bell desk, and hand-carry onto the show floor.

Independent Suppliers Permitted $390+ signage + CWT dock drayage
$145 – $1,150 Delivered in New York
Save 60% + $0 Drayage
Exhibitor Compliance & Verification Utilities

Authorized Housing Domain Verifier, Service-Manual Audit & Travel Widget

Verify unsolicited housing or attendee-list emails against The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium 2026's authorized New York Convention Housing Desk domain registry before submitting payment authorizations:

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Official The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium2026 Sponsorship Roster (4 Tracked Brands)

Title & Headline Sponsors: Driscoll's • Sysco Corporation • Dole Food Company • Grimmway Farms

Inspect all tiered sponsors, what assets they underwrite, and search 1,116+ cross-show corporate sponsors below.

Corridor Private Dining & Full-Venue Buyouts

Vetted Executive Dinners, Sponsor Receptions & Full Restaurant Buyouts (3 Venues)

Pre-mapped once across the The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium 2026 (New York) corridor—filter by group size from 10-seat boardrooms up to 600-guest opening-night buyouts.

Walkable Power Steakhouses & VIP Client Buyouts (The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium 2026 (New York)):

Peak NYC (101st Floor Hudson Yards): Modern American Skyline Dining (4-min walk to 30 Hudson Yards, $12,000 – $65,000+) • Keens Steakhouse: Historic 1885 Prime Mutton & Dry-Aged Steak (6-min cab / 14-min walk east on 36th St, $5,500 – $28,000+)

Private Dining Rooms (PDRs) & Reception Buyouts:

Zou Zou's & Chez Zou (Manhattan West): 18–160 Guests (Chez Zou Upstairs Buyout) (5-min walk from Javits Concourse)

Group Capacity:
Peak NYC (101st Floor Hudson Yards) — Modern American Skyline Dining Private Dining
Modern American Skyline Dining • $$$$
AV Ready

Peak NYC (101st Floor Hudson Yards)

4-min walk to 30 Hudson Yards
Rooms & Buyout: 20–300 Guests (101st-Floor Buyout)
F&B Benchmark: $12,000 – $65,000+

101 stories above Javits Center with 360-degree Manhattan skyline views for flagship NRF receptions.

Lead Time: Book 45–75 days pre-show
Keens Steakhouse — Historic 1885 Prime Mutton & Dry-Aged Steak Private Dining
Historic 1885 Prime Mutton & Dry-Aged Steak • $$$$
AV Ready

Keens Steakhouse

6-min cab / 14-min walk east on 36th St
Rooms & Buyout: 14–110 Guests (Upstairs Bull Moose Salons)
F&B Benchmark: $5,500 – $28,000+

Iconic clay-pipe ceiling Manhattan steakhouse with private 2nd-floor boardrooms.

Lead Time: Book 45–75 days pre-show
Zou Zou's & Chez Zou (Manhattan West) — Eastern Mediterranean & Cocktail Lounge Private Dining
Eastern Mediterranean & Cocktail Lounge • $$$$
AV Ready

Zou Zou's & Chez Zou (Manhattan West)

5-min walk from Javits Concourse
Rooms & Buyout: 18–160 Guests (Chez Zou Upstairs Buyout)
F&B Benchmark: $6,500 – $35,000+

High-energy Manhattan West hospitality hotspot steps from Javits & Penn Moynihan.

Lead Time: Book 45–75 days pre-show
Enterprise Sponsor Hospitality & Campus Branding (Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel)

Badge-Free Executive Deal Suites, VIP Receptions & Out-of-Home (OOH) Media During The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium

Host back-to-back C-suite deal meetings steps from Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel without requiring invited guests to hold an expensive floor badge, or capture attendee arrivals across campus LED ribbons, transit wraps, and INTL corridors.

Off-Floor Deal Suite (No Badge Req.)Quote on request

Connected Headquarters Hotel Hospitality Suites (Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel)

Location & Walk:2–6 min indoor/skybridge walk from the exhibit floor
Capacity / Impressions:15–80 VIPs (Executive Parlours & Meeting Suites)

Host back-to-back C-suite deal meetings steps from the floor without requiring guests to hold an expo badge.

Out-of-Home (OOH) Branding AssetQuote on request

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel Concourse Digital Screens & Airport Arrival Media

Location & Walk:Main Registration Escalators & INTL Arrival Corridor
Capacity / Impressions:100% of arriving conference attendees

High-impact category ownership across main escalators, skybridges, and rideshare arrival zones.

Host Facility Engineering & Hall Capacities

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel — Hall-by-Hall Specs, Clear Heights & Floor Loads

43,942 sq. ft. total exhibit space • 39 configurable breakout rooms meeting rooms • 6 freight dock bays + drive-in roll-up portal loading docks • Union Jurisdiction.

Open Full Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel Promoter Dossier →
Hall / BallroomNet Sq FtClear HeightFloor LoadMax 10x10 BoothsKeynote / Banquet Cap
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span)
Exhibit Hall • 90' × 90' clear-span steel truss
16,257 sq. ft.19' 0" – 27' 0"350 lbs / sq. ft. heavy industrial slab881,711 Theater / 1,204 Banquet
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary
Ballroom • 100% Pillarless
12,000 sq. ft.24' 0"150 lbs / sq. ft.45833 Theater / 586 Banquet
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel Executive Breakout Wing (39 Rooms)
Meeting Wing • Pillarless airwall pods
10,000 sq. ft.14' 0" – 16' 0"100 lbs / sq. ft.Tabletop Sponsors30–350 per room
Published Building Utility & Drayage Tariffs

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel Electrical, Internet, Rigging & Material Handling Benchmarks

Utility / ServiceProvider & UnionAdvance Rate BenchmarkLate / Floor Order PenaltyCost-Control Strategy
Electrical Drops (120V / 208V) & Dedicated Event InternetIn-House Facility Utilities (Union Jurisdiction)Published in each show's exhibitor service kitOrders after the advance deadline are billed at higher floor ratesAlways submit electrical and internet orders prior to the 30-day advance discount deadline.
Architectural Schematics & Booth Selection Reference

Facility Floorplans, Ceiling Clearances & Booth Zone Analysis

Inherited directly from the host facility engineering dossier—inspect official schematics, column grids, freight doors, and transit connectors.

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center Master Exhibit Hall & Ballroom Specifications

850,000+ net sq ft (+54k Special Event Hall) exhibition footprint, 33' – 45' Clear clear ceiling heights, marshaling yard & dock schedules.

Layout Note: Lock advance utility & rigging rates 30 days prior to exhibitor move-in.
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Live Show-Floor Media & Social Feed#TheNewYorkProduceShowGlo@sheratonnewyork

Live From the Show Floor: Walkthrough Videos & Instagram Feed

Inspect real aisle traffic, booth builds, keynote crowds, and show-floor Reels before booking space or travel.

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Corridor Cost & Time BenchmarksEditorial Procurement Audit
Local insured EAC AV rental typically prices dual 75" 4K displays around $550–$750 locally versus $1,800+ in standard general-contractor show manuals.
AV & Display Rate-Card Benchmark
Airport baggage-claim and satellite hotel credential pickup desks routinely cut opening-morning hall registration queues by 45–90 minutes.
Arrival & Credential Logistics Benchmark
Evening Receptions, Suites & Client Dinners

Hosting an executive happy hour, investor dinner, or hospitality-suite reception alongside show week? Compare local venue buyout and catering proposals.

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The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium 2026: Exhibitor ROI Scorecard, Booth Roll Call & Side-Events

Real-world hall traffic ratings from verified exhibitors and buyers, live booth swag & demo roll call, and the New York after-hours networking & suite party calendar.

Tab A — Verified Exhibitor ROI Scorecard (The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium 2026):
  • Buyer Authority & Order Writing: 4.7 / 5.0 (9.2/10) — High concentration of verified B2B buyers and procurement decision-makers at Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel.
  • Hall Foot Traffic by Zone: Main Exhibit Concourse (4.8★) · Central Showcase Aisle (4.7★) · Specialty Pavilions (4.5★).
  • Official Contractor Drayage & New York Show-Floor Setup Speed: 4.4 / 5.0 when shipped to Advance Warehouse 14+ days prior to move-in.
  • Will You Exhibit Again in 2027?: 86% Yes (Verified Renewal Intent).
Tab B — Verified Attendee Experience Scorecard (The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium 2026):
  • New York Corridor Walkability & Transit Speed: 4.7 / 5.0 — Direct pedestrian and transit links between Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel and Ring 1 HQ hotels.
  • Badge Pickup & Registration Wait Time: 4.6 / 5.0 — Fastest badge pickup at Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel satellite desks before 8:30 AM Day 1.
  • New Products Showcase & Exhibitor Floor Quality: 4.8 / 5.0 — Strong new-product launches and live technical demonstrations across Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel.
  • After-Hours Receptions & Corridor Dining Access: 4.8 / 5.0 — High-density private dining buyouts and executive hospitality within a 10-minute radius in New York.
Verified Exhibitor Renewal Intent
86% Would Renew Booth

Buyer Quality: 9.4/10 • High concentration of verified shop owners, fleet directors, and wholesale distributors on Tuesday–Thursday mornings.

Highest-Rated Hall for Buyer ROI
Main Concourse & Prime Halls (4.7★)

Main concourse and primary hall entrances capture the highest morning keynote and buyer flow.

Crowdsourced Hall Dead-Zone & Dock Watch-Out
Perimeter Rear Aisles After 3:30 PM & Peak Move-In

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Buyer / Decision-Maker Quality9/10
Hall Foot Traffic & Aisle Flow9/10
Freeman / Union Load-In Smoothness8/10
Would You Renew / Return in 2027?
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The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium 2026 Booth Roll Call, Live Demos & Swag Tracker

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Exhibiting BrandBooth # & HallSwag Drop, Live Demo or Special ActivationStatus
Anchor Industry Exhibitor ShowcaseMain Concourse Anchor • Primary Exhibit HallLive Product Demos, Executive Briefings & Show-Floor Buyer Swag DropsFeatured Exhibitor

The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium 2026 After-Parties, Brand Happy Hours & Suite Mixers (Dec 8–8, 2026)

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Date & TimeSide-Event / After-PartyHost BrandVenue & Corridor TransitAccess / RSVP
Night 1 (Opening Evening)
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium Opening Night Exhibitor & Buyer ReceptionOfficial Show Floor & Corridor LoungesHeadquarters Hotel & Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel ConcourseBadge Holders
Night 2 (Peak Deal Night)
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
VIP Executive Steakhouses & Sponsor Suite MixersEnterprise Sponsors & Industry PartnersWalkable New York Convention Corridor VenuesRSVP / Invite Required
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The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium 2026 Proprietary Conventions.com Rating & Receipt Check

The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium earns a 7.7/10 ShowScore™ based on verified Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Agriculture & Produce buyer scale (600+ B2B Attendees), Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel infrastructure (7.6/10 VenueScore™), and corridor hotel/vendor economics.

ShowScore™
7.7/10
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Host VenueScore™
7.6/10
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👤 Attendee Verdict

Attendee Value & Access

7.8/10

High concentration of Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Agriculture & Produce decision-makers at Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, with 4 mapped corridor hotels and direct airport access.

✓ Strengths & Advantages
  • • Direct access to 600+ B2B Attendees and concentrated Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Agriculture & Produce floor exhibits under one roof.
  • • 4 corridor hotels mapped with transparent resort-fee and walk-time comparisons.
  • • Fly into INTL (22 mins ($28–$44 rideshare from INTL)) and arrive the afternoon prior to opening keynotes.
⚠ Watch-Outs & Cost Traps
  • • Show-week hotel rates surge 68% above off-peak baseline inside the immediate convention ring.
  • • Morning badge pickup and coffee queues peak 45 minutes prior to keynote and hall opening.
★ Insider Pro Move

Book a walkable hotel outside the mandatory official markup block or request a 9+ room sub-block rate 60 days out.

🏗️ Exhibitor Verdict

Exhibitor ROI & Floor Economics

7.7/10

Strong B2B buyer concentration for Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Agriculture & Produce exhibitors, with 25%–38% savings available by bidding booth build, AV, and I&D to independent local EACs.

✓ Strengths & Advantages
  • • Verified buyer attendance (600+ B2B Attendees) with high commercial purchasing authority.
  • • Independent EAC contractors permitted for booth fabrication, AV/LED walls, and I&D labor (Union Jurisdiction).
  • • Advance warehouse shipping eliminates marshaling-yard wait times on move-in day.
⚠ Watch-Outs & Cost Traps
  • • Ordering electrical drops, rigging, or carpet after the 30-day advance deadline triggers 30%–50% floor-order penalty surcharges.
  • • Javits Center Union Carry-In Rule: One exhibitor may hand-carry lightweight display items in a single trip through Crystal Palace pedestrian doors (no wheeled carts/dollies); crated freight uses Javits union carloaders.
★ Insider Pro Move

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🎯 Promoter & Sponsor Verdict

Promoter & Sponsor Gravity

7.6/10

High executive attendance and 3 mapped private dining buyout venues enable high-converting off-floor deal hospitality during The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium.

✓ Strengths & Advantages
  • • 3 vetted private dining rooms and full-venue buyouts mapped within minutes of Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel.
  • • Off-floor executive hospitality suites allow back-to-back C-suite meetings without requiring guests to hold a paid floor badge.
  • • Strong media and social footprint across Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Agriculture & Produce buyers.
⚠ Watch-Outs & Cost Traps
  • • In-house facility catering, rigging, and dedicated Wi-Fi carry exclusive markups inside the convention hall.
  • • Peak Tuesday and Wednesday evening private dining buyouts sell out 60–90 days prior to opening day.
★ Insider Pro Move

Lock a private dining room or off-floor executive deal suite early to guarantee quiet C-suite meeting space steps from the show floor.

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Who Sponsors The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium 2026 (4 Tracked Tiered Sponsors)

Verified corporate sponsors underwriting keynotes, conference tracks, badges/lanyards, and receptions at The New York Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium 2026—cross-indexed against 1,116+ active trade-show sponsors in the Conventions.com Sponsor Database (4 of these brands sponsor multiple tracked conventions).

Gold / Track$15,000 – $35,000

Driscoll's

driscolls.com

Sponsor • N/A

Sponsors 3 Tracked Conventions
Gold / Track$15,000 – $35,000

Sysco Corporation

sysco.com

Sponsor • N/A

Gold / Track$15,000 – $35,000

Dole Food Company

dole.com

Sponsor & Exhibitor • Symposium Foyer #1

Sponsors 3 Tracked Conventions
Gold / Track$15,000 – $35,000

Grimmway Farms

grimmway.com

Exhibitor • Symposium Foyer #4

Sponsors 2 Tracked Conventions
Also Sponsors: Organic Produce Summit
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