CES draws over 130,000 attendees and thousands of exhibitors to Las Vegas every January. It is one of the most complex show environments in the world. For exhibitors, getting your booth installed correctly and on time is the only thing that matters before opening bell.
Here is what you need to know about I&D labor at CES Las Vegas.
Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center
CES primarily runs at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), with overflow at the Venetian Expo and other properties. The LVCC operates under union labor agreements. Electrical work, rigging, and certain installation tasks require union labor.
Move-In Timeline
CES move-in typically begins several days before the show opens. Large island exhibits and complex builds start first. Inline booths and smaller exhibits follow on a schedule set by show management. Missing your assigned move-in window causes delays that compound across the entire floor.
Book your I&D crew before your move-in window is assigned. Do not wait until you receive your schedule.
What Synergers handles at CES
Synergers has worked CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center across multiple years. We handle:
- Booth assembly and installation per your exhibit house drawings
- Coordination with Freeman (CES general contractor) on move-in logistics
- Rigging coordination for overhead signs and hanging structures
- Show-day supervision and dismantle
Our Las Vegas-based crew knows LVCC loading dock procedures, union jurisdiction boundaries, and Freeman's on-floor protocols. That knowledge saves exhibitors time and avoids costly mistakes.
Key things to confirm before CES move-in
- EAC registration with Freeman (deadline is typically 4 to 6 weeks before show)
- Advance warehouse delivery confirmation
- Rigging permits for any hanging signs
- Electrical contractor coordination (union electricians required for hardwired connections)
- Move-in time assignment from Freeman
The bottom line
CES is not the show to wing your I&D. The floor is crowded, the timeline is tight, and mistakes are expensive. An experienced Las Vegas crew that knows this show floor makes the difference.
Ready to book your CES crew? Contact Synergers at info@synergers.com.
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