Exhibiting at International WorkBoat Show 2026
International WorkBoat Show 2026 Booth Rentals — What Exhibitors Get
International WorkBoat Show draws 13,000+ commercial-marine professionals and 1,000+ exhibitors to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA, December 2–4, 2026. The International WorkBoat Show is the commercial-marine industry's flagship — a trade-only, equipment-heavy floor where vessel builders, engine makers and offshore suppliers meet owners and operators. Turnkey booth pricing for this show runs roughly $67,000–$108,400 for a 30x30 island on a fully-inclusive basis, with smaller inline footprints starting near $12,200. New Orleans pricing runs above our Las Vegas home market — most of the difference is freight and venue services, not design or fabrication.
Who This Footprint Fits
WorkBoat exhibitors stage heavy equipment and engines: 20x20 and 30x30 islands are common, with the major OEMs going larger; service and supply companies run 10x20 inline. Where we see the right fit at International WorkBoat Show:
- Commercial vessel builders and shipyards
- Engine, propulsion and marine-equipment manufacturers
- Offshore-energy, subsea and unmanned-systems suppliers
- Exhibitors staging heavy equipment or operating displays
What's Included in a New Orleans Rental
Every quote is turnkey — one number on the proposal covers every line below:
- Photorealistic 3D rendering before approval
- Full pre-build and inspection at our Las Vegas warehouse
- Complete graphics production (backlit fabric, direct-print or tension fabric)
- Round-trip freight from Las Vegas to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
- Certified, labor-compliant install and dismantle
- Show paperwork — EAC filing, COI, electrical orders, drayage coordination
- One dedicated project manager from kickoff to load-out
- AV specification, sourcing and on-site setup
New Orleans Logistics
Louisiana is right-to-work, so New Orleans labor is more flexible than union markets — but the Morial Convention Center still needs drayage and targets ordered correctly. We confirm them before freight dispatches from Las Vegas. Plan freight for 5–7 days of transit and confirm your target move-in window early — the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center fills its docks quickly during International WorkBoat Show.
2026 Pricing Detail
A turnkey 30x30 island for International WorkBoat Show typically falls between $67,000–$108,400. The variance tracks design complexity, AV and monitor count, and architectural detail:
- $67,000–$80,800: clean professional build, backlit fabric, standard counters, LED lighting.
- $87,800: monitor walls, upgraded lighting, second meeting room, theater capability, hospitality — the mid-market sweet spot.
- $108,400: premium materials, architectural ceiling, sound-private rooms, custom lighting design.
Rent vs Buy
For one to three shows a year, renting at $67,000–$108,400 per show wins on cash flow and design flexibility — you re-skin graphics each cycle and never carry storage or refurbishment. For five or more shows on stable branding, purchase can amortise lower, but at island scale the cost of looking dated mid-purchase-life is real. Most International WorkBoat Show exhibitors at this footprint rent.
Ready to Get Started?
Submit your show name, dates and booth number for a custom 3D rendering and full price within 24 hours. Every booth includes our warehouse pre-build guarantee and a dedicated project manager. Explore custom trade show booth rentals to see how we build for shows like this.
