# Technology & AI Trade Show Booth Cost, 4.3× Labor Markup & Drayage Receipt Check

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/industries/technology-ai/booth-costs
- **Parent Industry Hub:** https://conventions.com/industries/technology-ai
- **SectorScore™:** 9.8 / 10 (#1 Audited North American Technology & AI Trade Show Circuit)
- **National Circuit Director:** Sara Chaval · National Technology & AI Circuit & Ground Director · (702) 576-1312 (Operated by ConventionPeople.com)
- **Summary:** Audit true 2026–2027 technology & ai exhibit costs: $52.00–$88.00 / net sq. ft. raw space, ~$13,650 10×10 all-in, $34.18/hr BLS base wage vs. $148–$225/hr GSC floor rate (4.3× markup), and $3,995 Zero-Drayage CloudBooth™.

## Key Technology & AI Benchmarks
- **Raw Space Rate Range:** $52.00–$88.00 / net sq. ft.
- **Typical 10×10 All-In:** ~$13,650
- **Typical 20×20 Island All-In:** ~$54,200
- **3-Show Circuit Savings:** Save ~$11,565 (28%) w/ $3,995/show Zero-Drayage CloudBooth™