Step 1: Gather a list of all electrical equipment to be power in the booth.
Step 2: Notate in where in your booth space the items will be placed.
Step 3: Retrieve the power required on the equipment tag of each item.
Step 4: Calculate how much power will be required for the areas requiring items in your booth.
Step 5: Combine the wattage for the 110/120volt devices and select outlet that meets or exceeds this total.

Reminder: You must order separate outlets for each electrical item with a minimum of 5 amps at each location.

No, the prices listed on the Electrical Outlets Price List are for the duration of the show.

At the Las Vegas Convention Center, the power source comes from different areas depending on the halls. The North and Central Halls 3-5 have catwalks available which means the power will drop from the ceiling. In the Central Halls 1-2, and all the South Halls, the power comes from the columns placed throughout the exhibit space, meaning the power is run along the floor. Due to the nature of the building, power requested in the Lobby areas or Meeting Rooms, may require additional labor, truss, and materials to get the power to the location requested.  380volt/480volt power must be run overhead for safety reasons. Additional costs apply. For the outdoor lots, power is pulled from either the building, generator, or alternate source and run along the floor. No outside external additional power sources are allowed. All show power must be provided by the official Electrical Service Contractor unless special approval is provided.

For inline and peninsula booths, you will find your power located on the back side of your booth space. Island/Pavilion booth exhibits will need to submit a diagram indicating where your main power source needs to start from. If GES does not receive this information, the power will be installed in the center of your booth. Any movements of the main power source after installation will be chargeable on time and materials basis. Any cabling necessary to power your booth, it will be charged on material and motorized equipment basis. In the following diagrams, the symbol represents the approximate location of power outlets. Main drop locations must be indicated on the floor plan as MDL. For Island or Pavilion booths, you need to designate one location for each outlet you order. All drop locations will be charged on a time, equipment, and material basis.

MDL is the main power source located in your booth.
Power can then be distributed from this point or choose to have only drops placed in your booth.
Be sure to choose a location in your booth where the drop(s) can be hidden and out of sight.

For the inlines booths that request their power at the back of the booths, the outlet may provide up to two connection points to plug into.
Power strips can provide additional sockets but keep in mind of the power ordered for your booth space.
Power strips trip at 1500 watts/15 amps. Use the power strip at a 2000watt outlet, the location will drop to the use of 1500 watts/15amps.
Any voltage higher than 120 volts, provide one connection point only and require labor. Power strips cannot accommodate the higher voltage.

Only if you have equipment (i.e. programmable, refrigerators) that requires power service to be on throughout the entire show.
Power is on 1/2 hour before the show opens and turns off ½ hour after the show closes – on each show day.

Building lighting is 50% capacity during move-in and move-out hours. 100% full facility lighting will start approximately a 1/2 hour before the show opens and back to 50% capacity a 1/2 hour after the show closes each day.

Every attempt is made to have power turned on by the end of day on exhibitor’s target date.
Booths by freight doors are done as soon as space becomes available.
Any special requests, please visit us at the GES Electrical Service Desk.

Facility lights for indoor booths will be turned on during show hours.
Additional lighting enhancements are available through the ordering site.

Exhibitors (not EAC’s) may hang up to 4 arm lights per total booth space if the power does not exceed 2000 watts/20 amps.
If lights are EAC owned, boothwork labor is required.

For lights ordered from GES
Inline and Peninsula booths that require placement in the back of the booth, labor is included in the price of the lights.
Peninsula and Island booths that required placement away from the main power source and throughout the booth space, booth work labor is required.
Lights hung over 12 feet require scissor lift, billed equipment time and material.

Power needs to be ordered for any lights brought in by an exhibitor or EAC.
Power is included for the lights ordered from the Lighting Order Form.

Floorwork labor is required when distribution of all electrical wiring, including the main power source (MDL) to the other power locations in your booth needs to be run under carpet.
All materials placed under carpet must be GES material for safety and liability reasons.
Boothwork labor is required for any connection of an electrical apparatus in your booth space exceeding total combined wattage of a 2000 watt/20amp service.
Dismantle labor for both services listed above is calculated at 50% of the installation. This is based on the date and time of when the show closes and move-out time frames (overtime rates may apply). This is an automatic charge and does not need to be scheduled.

Exhibitor owned cords and plug strips can only be used for booth work labor (to be used for over carpet only and not exposed to attendee foot traffic). Cords and plug strips must follow the regulations provided on the Electrical Safety and Regulations form.

Floor plan provides electricians with the necessary information to perform the work requested in our booth space.
A floor plan must include the following components:

• Scaled
• Orientation (call out the surrounding booths in accordance to front/back/sides of your booth)
• Main Drop Location (MDL)
• Power Distribution Points (provide specific measurements of these locations)
• Include placement of the 1000 watt overhead and bay lights

Be sure to submit the following by the electrical discount deadline date:

• Complete valid Payment and Credit Card Authorization.
• Order Electrical Outlets
• Schedule Electrical Labor if distribution is required or for hook up of electrical apparatus.
• Return complete Booth Layout Form – prefer in PDF or CAD form.

All items must be received by the discount deadline date in order to receive the discount rates. If one item is incomplete, the order is considered incomplete and the outlet rates will be placed at regular rates and the labor rates will be based on when a complete order is received. If the order is not complete by move-in timeline of the show, the rates will change to showsite rates for both outlets and labor.

Your sign is electrical if it requires electricity, requires a hoist or rotator, or exceeds 250lbs. Hanging Signs require lift equipment to reach the ceiling and must be ordered on the GES Hanging Sign section of Expresso. Hanging Sign must be received at the advanced warehouse and the order and payment to GES Electrical office by the discount deadline date.

All floor plans are reviewed prior to show site in order to circuit a hall print for installation of power. A fee of $55.50 will be billed for this time. If labor is scheduled and the electrician shows up and there is no one there to direct them, there will be a 1 hour not ready charge billed per worker requested. You will need to go to the service desk when you are ready to place a new order. Show site labor rates may apply. Two electricians are required when ordering booth work labor for installation of monitors over 37" and when cords need to be fished under carpet for floor work labor.

Additional charge of $237.00 will be applied for every 1000 watt overhead light ordered when your booth is located in certain areas due to the nature of the building and equipment required to install these lights.

Materials are charged on an as needed basis and are added to your invoice. Be sure to budget for these incidentals like extension cords, plug strips and tape. GES Electrical can assist you in estimating, though it is difficult to predict the length and amount needed until work is actually performed.