How booth power is sold
Power is not part of your space. You order outlets from the show's official electrical contractor (Edlen, CTS, Freeman Electrical, Encore and others), sized in watts or amps:
- 500W: a few lights and a laptop.
- 1000W: lights, a screen and charging.
- 2000W / 20A: several screens, a fridge or a coffee machine.
Each outlet is a separate line on the order, priced per show.
Real prices from 2026 forms
WEST 2026, San Diego Convention Center (CTS), 120V outlets, advance / regular: - 500W: $184.50 / $276.50 - 1000W: $318.00 / $477.00 - 2000W (20A): $423.50 / $635.50 - 208V single-phase 20A: $799 / $1,199 - Labor: $175 an hour straight time, $315 overtime, one-hour minimum to install.
Edlen, San Jose McEnery Convention Center, advance / standard: 500W $183 / $275, 1000W $286 / $429, 2000W $433 / $650. Power for 24 hours costs double the outlet rate.
Published Las Vegas outlet prices are behind each show's ordering portal, so check your show's electrical form.
The deadline that changes the price
Every form has an advance deadline, usually three to four weeks before the show. WEST 2026's was January 27 for a February 10 opening; CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 at the LVCC had January 26 for most locations. Edlen notes that power ordered after the deadline "can be 25-50% more expensive." Some forms also require full payment about 14 days before opening.
Who may plug things in
Rules differ by show. Examples:
- NAB Show 2025 (LVCC): exhibitors may plug in equipment up to 20A at 120V and hang clip-on lights; distribution under the carpet is done by the contractor.
- CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 (LVCC): labor is required for any connection exceeding a combined 2000W/20A service.
- Anaheim (GES 2025 work rules): electricians handle anything over 120V.
- Island booths: power has to be run under the carpet to where it is needed, so they pay labor and materials (WEST 2026).
Power in a BoothJet booth
Power for the booth's lights and screens is ordered and paid by us and included in the price. You do not fill in the electrical form, and you see the screens and lights in the 3D booth before you book. A 10×10 booth is $3,999 to $8,999 all-in.
Questions
How much power does a 10×10 booth need?
A 500W to 1000W outlet covers lights, one screen and charging. Add a 20A (2000W) circuit for several screens, a fridge or a coffee machine.
Can I bring my own power strip?
Usually yes, for plugging in within your booth, within the show's limits (for example up to 20A at 120V at NAB Show 2025). Anything above that is the contractor's work.
Is electricity included in my booth space?
No. It is ordered from the show's electrical contractor. In a BoothJet rental it is included.
Ready-made booths from $3,999: union labor, drayage, delivery, graphics and power included. See yours in 3D before you book.