EXHIBITORLIVE! 2027
Event Date
February 14–18, 2027
Location
Denver, CO
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryEXHIBITORLIVE! is an annual conference and exhibition for professionals in trade show and corporate event marketing, presented by EXHIBITOR Group, the publisher of EXHIBITOR Magazine. The event brings the industry together to share knowledge, learn from experts, connect with peers, and discover what's new in face-to-face marketing.
The audience is made up of exhibit managers, brand strategists, marketing and communications professionals, and experiential marketers responsible for planning, managing, and measuring their organizations' trade show and event programs. Attendees spend their time in educational sessions and shopping the Exhibit Hall for solutions to their toughest challenges and new ideas to maximize program success.
EXHIBITORLIVE! is worth attending for its combination of in-depth education and hands-on networking. The 2027 edition in Denver is billed as an all-new professional development conference for trade show and event marketers, a five-day event featuring more than 30 sessions and workshops plus new networking options and add-on experiences.
Show Highlights
- Educational program: A curriculum of sessions and workshops covering all aspects of face-to-face marketing, management, planning, and measurement. The 2027 event is described as featuring more than 30 sessions and workshops, with prior editions offering 100+ sessions.
- Exhibit Hall: A show floor where attendees meet suppliers face-to-face and explore the industry's newest products, services, and technologies.
- New Product Showcase: Historically the launching pad for the trade show industry's newest products and services, with Buyers Choice Award winners.
- Networking & recognition: Welcome Reception, the EXHIBITORLIVE Awards and Luncheon, and added networking options and add-on experiences for 2027.
Attendance
Historically, EXHIBITORLIVE has been attended by roughly 6,000 exhibit and event managers plus marketing and communications professionals. Its audience consists of people responsible for planning, managing, or implementing their organization's trade show or event marketing programs. (Figures reflect past editions; no official attendance figure has been published for the 2027 Denver event.)
Registration
Registration for EXHIBITORLIVE! 2027 is open online through the show's official website and its Cvent event page. Early registration offers savings — the organizer has promoted an offer to save up to $645 by booking early.
- Visit the official EXHIBITORLIVE! website at exhibitoronline.com/live.
- Select your pass type and complete registration through the linked Cvent event page.
- Register early to take advantage of advance-rate discounts.
Specific 2027 pass tiers and deadline dates were not published in the sources reviewed; confirm current pricing and cutoffs on the official site.
History
EXHIBITORLIVE! is produced by EXHIBITOR Group, publisher of EXHIBITOR Magazine, which for over three decades has been a resource for best practices, training, and recognition in trade show and event marketing. The 2017 edition was billed as the 29th Annual Conference, and by the mid-2020s the show was marking roughly 35 years as the industry's event of the year.
The conference has rotated among major U.S. convention cities in recent years, including Las Vegas (Mandalay Bay Convention Center), Louisville (Kentucky International Convention Center) in 2023, San Antonio (Henry B. González Convention Center) in 2025, and Tampa (Tampa Convention Center) in 2026. For 2027 the show moves to Denver, Colorado.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is EXHIBITORLIVE! 2027 being held?
EXHIBITORLIVE! 2027 takes place February 14–18, 2027, in Denver, Colorado. The event is hosted at the Colorado Convention Center at 700 14th Street in downtown Denver.
Who should attend EXHIBITORLIVE!?
The show is designed for trade show and corporate event marketing professionals, including exhibit managers, brand strategists, experiential marketers, and marketing and communications experts. Anyone responsible for planning, managing, or implementing an organization's trade show or event programs will benefit.
How do I register for EXHIBITORLIVE! 2027?
Registration is open online through the official EXHIBITORLIVE! website at exhibitoronline.com/live and its linked Cvent event page. Registering early is recommended, as the organizer has promoted advance-rate savings of up to $645.
What makes EXHIBITORLIVE! worth attending?
It combines a deep educational program of sessions and workshops with an Exhibit Hall where attendees meet suppliers and see the industry's newest products and technologies. It is billed as the industry's premier event for learning, networking, and discovering what's new in face-to-face marketing.
How do I get to the Colorado Convention Center from Denver International Airport?
Denver International Airport is about 26–27 miles away. You can take the RTD A Line train from the airport to Union Station in roughly 37 minutes for about $10 each way, then use the free 16th Street MallRide shuttle, which stops about one block from the venue; rideshare is also available.
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