
Parking Industry Expo - PIE 2027
Event Date
March 29 – April 1, 2027
Location
Dallas, TX
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryParking Industry Expo (PIE) is a national B2B conference and exhibition presented by Parking Today that brings together professionals from across the entire parking and mobility industry. Because Parking Today covers the whole sector, PIE is deliberately built for everyone involved in parking, with every education session and networking event open to all attendees. The 2027 edition runs four days at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas.
PIE draws a broad cross-section of the industry, including higher education, municipal agencies, airports, private operators, health care, event and commercial parking, technology firms, consultants, engineers, architects, and service providers. Notably, PIE maintains a deliberate 50/50 balance of attendees and vendors, so buyers and sellers connect on equal footing.
Attendees come for a curated editorial program of 34+ sessions, structured networking, and a focused expo hall. Organizers position PIE as the most affordable national show in the parking industry, priced so entire teams can attend. With segment tracks, trend tracks on topics like AI and data, and people-focused Real Talk sessions, PIE is worth attending for practical education and durable industry relationships.
Show Highlights
PIE 2027 features signature programming built by the Parking Today editorial team:
- Segment Tracks — content tailored to organization type: higher education, municipal, private operator, and facility design.
- Trend Tracks — sessions on policy and legal, data, AI, operations, safety and security, innovation, privacy, and leadership.
- Real Talk Sessions — people-focused conversations on mental health, wellness, and leadership.
- Networking Events — daily structured and casual opportunities including Speed Networking, Segment Forums, and Dinner Clubs.
- Accelerate! Competition — a live competitive format where companies present solutions to the industry's toughest problems.
- The Parking Hall of Fame — an Induction Ceremony and Dinner held Tuesday evening (separate ticket required).
- PIE Plaza — new for 2027, a marketplace in the center of the expo hall featuring rotating local Texas arts, crafts, and clothing vendors.
Monday-morning extras before the show opens include optional certificate seminars, field trips into Dallas, and the third annual PIE Pickleball Tournament. Speakers for 2027 will be announced closer to the show.
Attendance
PIE 2027 is expected to draw 750+ attendees, with 38 states and 8 countries represented. The show maintains a deliberate 50/50 attendee-to-vendor mix. PIE 2026 attracted parking professionals from across North America and beyond, including 38 states, 3 Canadian provinces, and 8 countries. From the 2026 post-show survey, 91% of surveyed attendees plan to return in 2027, 82% were satisfied or very satisfied with the sessions, 95% were satisfied or very satisfied with the hotel, and the show earned a 4/5 overall conference rating.
Booth Pricing
Booth packages start at $5,500, with a limited number of booths available by design. Lead tracking and pre-show messaging are included for every exhibitor and sponsor.
Sponsorship tiers are also available, and sponsors can direct their spend toward a booth, activations, badges, or marketing:
- Gold — $17,500: eight registrations, premier booth location, expanded pre- and post-show email blasts, two meter boards, and premium ad placement.
- Silver — $12,500: six registrations, premium booth location, expanded pre-show email blast, meter board, and ad discount.
- Bronze — $7,500: four registrations, exclusive booth location, and one pre-show email blast.
Registration
Register online through the PIE registration page or by emailing the PIE team. There are two registration types:
- Standard — included with an active Parking Today subscription.
- Business — for business attendees.
Both full-show and single-day passes are offered. Payment can be made by major credit cards or company invoicing, and group registration is available on request. Every exhibitor and sponsor also receives a unique discount code that provides a complimentary attendee registration to invite customers and prospects.
Note that some experiences require advance sign-up or a separate fee, including certificate seminars (separate fee), field trips (free but limited space), the pickleball tournament (free, advance registration), and the Parking Hall of Fame dinner (separate ticket).
History
PIE is produced by Parking Today, a media company that covers the parking industry, and the expo's program is curated by its editorial team. The 2027 event marks the third annual PIE Pickleball Tournament, indicating the current PIE format has been running for at least three years. According to the 2026 post-show survey, 91% of attendees planned to return in 2027, reflecting strong year-over-year retention. Specific founding-year details were not stated on the official site.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is PIE 2027 taking place?
PIE 2027 runs March 29 through April 1, 2027, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas. The show opens at 1:30 PM on Monday and closes at noon on Thursday, so attendees can fly in Monday and home Thursday with no weekend travel required.
Who should attend PIE?
PIE is built for the entire parking industry, including higher education, municipal, airport, private operator, health care, event, and commercial parking professionals, as well as technology firms, consultants, engineers, architects, and service providers. The show maintains a deliberate 50/50 balance of attendees and vendors, and every session and networking event is open to all attendees.
How do I register and what does it cost?
You can register online through the PIE registration page or by email. There are two registration types, Standard (included with an active Parking Today subscription) and Business, with both full-show and single-day passes available; payment is accepted by major credit card or company invoicing.
How much does it cost to exhibit at PIE 2027?
Booth packages start at $5,500, with a limited number of booths available by design. Lead tracking and pre-show messaging are included for every exhibitor, and sponsorship tiers are also offered at Bronze ($7,500), Silver ($12,500), and Gold ($17,500).
What makes PIE worth attending?
PIE offers 34+ editorially curated education sessions across four days, structured networking events, and a focused expo hall, all under one roof at the Hilton Anatole. Organizers position it as the most affordable national parking show, and 91% of surveyed 2026 attendees planned to return in 2027.
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