Checklist

Trade Show Booth Planning Checklist

Use this checklist to turn a trade show idea into an actual plan that covers goals, ownership, budget, and execution details.

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Planning foundation

  • Define the event goal in plain language.
  • Choose the audience you want to influence most.
  • Set the budget early so the team is working inside real limits.
  • Write down the booth size, show dates, and internal owner.

Execution checklist

  • Confirm the exhibit strategy, format, and booth footprint.
  • Review shipping, installation, labor, and storage needs.
  • Check staffing, talking points, and lead capture setup.
  • Assign follow-up ownership before the show ends.

Final review

  • Make sure the messaging matches the audience and objective.
  • Verify all approvals, artwork, and orders are complete.
  • Build a post-show review step into the plan.