AVL Expo 2026

Exhibit

Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Mesa Convention Center | Mesa, AZ

Arizona's largest live & integrated audiovisual technology conference.

AVL Expo is the annual gathering where entertainment & integrated technology professionals come together to transform ideas into extraordinary experiences.

Set in the heart of the Southwest market, AVL Expo taps into Arizona, one of the most active regions in the country where continued investment calls for continued systems integration, technology solutions, and live entertainment.

AVL Expo is presented by Clearwing, a Clair Global Brand. Numerous teams from Clearwing, Clair Global Integration, and Sound Image work together to plan, produce and staff the show. 

500+ Professionals | 150+ Students

Attendee Markets

AVL Expo draws professional attendees with hands-on exhibits from top manufacturers, tailored for integrators, production companies, venue operators, and end users. Targeted educational sessions, demos, and direct access to manufacturer representatives, AVL Expo attracts industry pros seeking new solutions, partnerships, and growth in audio, video, lighting and other technology.

Additionally, AVL Expo draws regional K-12 educators, their high school students, and collegiate level educators by inviting their teams for hands-on access to advanced audiovisual technology through booths, demos, and interactive breakout sessions. The show also inspires young attendees to pursue careers and expertise in audio, video, lighting, and entertainment technology while promoting early brand-recognition in their careers.

Connect with decision makers.

Generate leads & brand awareness.

Educate, engage & demonstrate.

AVL Expo Markets

Key Exhibitor Dates

Date & Time (MST)
Description
Location
February 2, 2026 9:00 AM
Sponsorship sales go live. Sponsors get first dibs to booth selection.
avlexpo.com
March 2, 2026 9:00 AM
Booth sales go live. All booths are first come, first served.
avlexpo.com
May 1, 2026 9:00 AM
Attendee marketing launches.
Everywhere
October 1, 2026 9:00 AM
Inbound shipments to Clearwing’s facility accepted for cold storage.
Clearwing Warehouse, PHX
October 30, 2026 5:00 PM
Inbound shipment to Clearwing cutoff.
Clearwing Warehouse, PHX
November 3, 2026 11:00 AM
Vendor load in begins.
Mesa Convention Center
November 3, 2026 5:00 PM
Show Preview Night - Exhibitor welcome.
Mesa Convention Center
November 3, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Show Preview - Exhibitors + private-invite attendees.
Mesa Convention Center
November 3, 2026 9:00 PM
Expo hall end of day.
Mesa Convention Center
November 4, 2026 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Student hour.
Mesa Convention Center
November 4, 2026 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Professional / general public hours.
Mesa Convention Center
November 4, 2026 10:00 PM
Vendor end of day, all booths must be out of the building or packaged for return to Clearwing's warehouse.
Mesa Convention Center
Sponsorships
Gold
Sold out
Silver
1 Available
$3500
Inquire
Bronze
9 Available
$1750
Inquire
Education
1 Available
$3500
Inquire
Preview Night
1 Available
$3500
Inquire
Early Booth Selection
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Booth Included
10' x 20'
10' x 20'
10' x 10'
10' x 10'
10' x 10'
Exclusive Logo on Attendee Badges & Lanyards
Included
X
X
X
X
Logo on Attendee Swag Bags
(first 200)
Included
Included
X
On Student Bags
X
Insert Your Swag or Collateral Into Attendee Swag Bags
(first 200)
Included
Included
Included
In Student Bags
Included
Logo on AVL Expo Attendee Marketing
(when applicable)
Top Logo Placement on Social Posts, Digital Signage, Marketing Emails, Registration Page
Logo Placement on Digital Signage, Marketing Emails
Logo Placement on Digital Signage, Marketing Emails
Logo Placement on School Invites, Digital Signage, Marketing Emails
Logo Placement on Digital Signage, Marketing Emails PLUS on Preview Night Private Invites and Drink Tickets
Included on AVL Expo Website Home Page
#1 Position
#2 Position
#3 Position
X
X
Host Breakout Sessions
90 Mins of Allocation
60 Mins of Allocation
X
60 Mins of Allocation w/ Morning Priority
X
Priority Wi-Fi (High-Speed)
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Private Invite Passes to Show Preview Night
(invite your key clients + prospects)
10 Passes
5 Passes
2 Passes
X
20 Passes
Ad on Digital Signage
Full Screen
Half Screen
Quarter Screen
Full Screen
Half Screen Plus Exclusive Preview Night Signage at Welcome, Bar, and Catering
Dedicated Social Blasts from AVL Expo Channels
4
2
X
X
1
Included in Expo Hall PA Announcements
(sponsor thank you)
Included (Expo Day)
Included (Expo Day)
Included (Expo Day)
Included During Student Hour (Expo Day)
Exclusive Messaging During Preview Night
Gold
Sold out
Silver
1 Available
$3500
Inquire
Bronze
9 Available
$1750
Inquire
Education
1 Available
$3500
Inquire
Preview Night
1 Available
$3500
Inquire
Booths
10' x 10' Booth
57 Available
$1100
Available March 2
Hallway Table
6 Available
$250
Available March 2
Available To
Manufacturers & Rep Groups
Non-Profit Organizations, Local Venues & Universities
Size
10' x 10' Booth on Expo Floor
6' Table in Connector Hallway
Additional Booth Space
Join Adjacent Booths Together at Standard Booth Rate
X
Drape
(Black)
8' Back Wall, 3' Removable Side Walls
X
Venue Carpeting
Included
Included
Power
1 20 Amp Circuit, Add'l 20 Amp ($100), 208V ($200)
Shared Circuit
Tables
1 6' Included w/ Black Skirt ($30 Ea Add'l)
1 6' Included w/ Black Skirt
Chairs
2 Included ($20 Ea Add'l)
2 Included
Standard Overhead Production Lighting
(We keep the ambiance dark overall)
Included
Hallway Lighting
Low-Speed Public Wi-Fi
Included
Included
High-Speed Protected Priority Wi-Fi
$50
$50
Complimentary Box Lunches for Exhibibitor Staff
Included
Included
Unlimited Exhibitor Badges
Included
Included
Access to Show Preview Night
Included
X
Online exhibitor listing
Included
Included
Audio / Video / Lighting Equipment Rentals
(Through Clearwing/Clair Global)
POA
POA
10' x 10' Booth
57 Available
$1100
Available March 2
Hallway Table
6 Available
$250
Available March 2
Demo & Breakout Rooms
Demo Rooms
From $250
Inquire
Breakout / Training Rooms
From $250
Inquire
Speaking / Panel Opportunities
Let's Chat!
Inquire
Allocated Time
30-90 Minutes
30-120 Minutes
30-90 Minutes
Room Configuration
200+ Seat Theatre
Classroom w/ Chairs
Classroom w/ Chairs
Capacity
200+
50-80
50-80
Power
Standard
Included
Included
Included
Audio
Wireless + Control Included
Included
Included
Video
Large-Format Displays
Included
Included
Included
Online + In-Person Agenda Listing
Included
Included
Included
Attendee Registration
First Come, First Served
First Come, First Served
First Come, First Served
Demo Rooms
From $250
Inquire
Breakout / Training Rooms
From $250
Inquire
Speaking / Panel Opportunities
Let's Chat!
Inquire
Things to know

Exhibitor FAQ

Yes, visit our lodging page for more information. 
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International - 20 Minutes
  • Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport - 25 Minutes

Mesa Convention Center - Halls B & C

Address: 201 N Center St, Mesa, AZ 85201

DO NOT ship to the convention center. NO shipments are available for post-show pick up from the convention center.

Please view our shipping guidelines under the shipping tab below. 

Ship your booth to Clearwing

DO NOT ship to the convention center as they do not have a staffed dock.

Ship your booth items, crates, pallets and cases to Clearwing’s Arizona Facility. They’ll be ready for you at the convention center when you arrive. Our teams will then handle getting your items back to our warehouse for carrier pickup post-show.

  • Current Shipping Address:
    • Clearwing
    • ATTN: AVL Expo Booth #XXX
    • 4025 W. Buckeye Rd.
    • Phoenix, AZ 85009

***NOTE: There is high potential the above address changes prior to the show as we are moving into a combined Clearwing/Sound Image/Clair warehouse in Phoenix this fall. Timeline is TBD. All changes will be communicated outbound via marketing channels. ***

Shipments must arrive to Clearwing by Friday, October 30th to fit our trucking timelines.

During load out, simply tear down your booth, pack it up and leave an outbound label / BOL on it. Our teams will get it back to our warehouse for pickup on or after Nov. 6th.

 

Carry your booth items in yourself
Local? Bring your items in from personal vehicles during load in. You’ll be required to use the front doors of the convention center while our dock is utilized by production shipments. Post-show, load out via the front doors.

AVL Expo does not have any drayage or union fees. We bring in a number of stagehands, Clearwing crew and staff members to support. We’ll lend a hand to get your gear in and out, along with assisting with booth setup and tear down with your guidance and support.

Full schedule details to come.

In short, Load in is November 3rd. Show and load out is November 4th. 

In mid-summer, booth purchasers will receive information on how to register their staff for the show. There is no limit on exhibitor badges. 

Badge pickup begins mid-day during load in and continues the morning of the show. If you havent received a badge registration email, please see our registration team at the show.

It's free, and generates revenue! 

At its core, AVL Expo is a flagship event presented by Clearwing (now part of Clair Global), designed specifically to generate high-quality sales leads for our team. The show evolved from our successful inhouse Vendor Showcase events and expanded in response to the growing demand and scale of the Southwest market. Historically, approximately half of our attendees are established Clearwing/Clair clients, while the other half has included new prospects and customers who work with other dealers, distributors, production companies, or integrators.

Regardless of an attendee’s background, we make an attempt to route every lead generated at the show directly through Clearwing/Clair Global as the exclusive dealer - ensuring our team captures the full opportunity and delivers the exceptional service our partners expect.

Regardless of an attendee’s background, we make an attempt to route every lead generated at the show directly through Clearwing/Clair Global as the exclusive dealer - ensuring our team captures the full opportunity and delivers the exceptional service our partners expect.

 

How it works:

During badge pickup, you and your team will receive a link to our web-based lead scanner. Any exhibitor with a smartphone will be able to use the scanner.

When you find an attendee with a potential sales opportunity, scan the QR code on their badge. You’ll be required to enter products/services they’re interested in, be descriptive.

Show leads go directly to the Clearwing and Clair sales teams for post-show follow-up, where we’ll work hand-in-hand with you and your team to close the sale.

New for 2026

In the past, we weren’t able to share scanned leads externally. This year, attendees will be opted-in for external data sharing at the time of their registration. After the show, you’ll receive a list of the legitimate leads your team scanned.

Important: Only scans tied to a legitimate product or service interest will be eligible for sharing and export. Please scan with intent. Lead legitimacy is reviewed and determined immediately following the show by the Clearwing team.

Scanning purely for data harvesting is not allowed. Candidly, we take attendee privacy seriously - the last thing attendees want is to end up on 100+ mailing lists. If you would like to sign attendees up for your marketing communications, we recommend placing a sign-up sheet or tablet within your booth to do so. Please refer to your exhibitor contract for additional details.

 

Low-speed shaerd city Wi-Fi is present. However, priority high-speed wi-fi is available to purchase for $50.00. Please add to your booth purchase or visit the registration team in the convention center lobby to purchase.

We average around 600~ attendees annually from the southwest market.

  • Most attendees are qualified to buy.
  • Backgrounds range from technical directors, producers, full-time a/v technicians and engineers, to volunteers, facility and venue managers, procurement officers, freelancers, students, & more.
  • We see a range of markets from Production & Live Event Companies, Event Producers, Churches, Schools, Performing Arts Centers, Museaums, Themed Experience, Theme Parks, Casinos, Hotels, Resorts, System Integrators, Architects, General Contracts, Local and State Goverments and more.
  • We typically see 100+ High School and College Theatre Students in addition to our regular attendees.