Exhibiting at the Duke Energy Convention Center downtown? Our Cincinnati trade show displays and booth rentals include strategy and design, branded graphics, round-trip logistics, and on-site install and dismantle. Every booth is configured to match venue policies including height limits, certifications, target times, and marshaling procedures.
Turnkey Exhibit Rentals in Cincinnati
- Concepting and booth design plus branded graphic production and proofing
- Exhibit hardware, lighting, flooring, and furniture options
- Round-trip logistics and on-site install and dismantle
- Show paperwork coordination including target times, drayage/MHA, approvals
- On-call show-time assistance and optional AV support
Popular Sizes and Styles
- 10×10 inlines — browse 10×10
- 10×20 inlines — browse 10×20
- 20×20 islands — browse 20×20
- Backlit and SEG walls — backlit displays
- Modular systems — modular displays
- Portable counters — counters
- Hanging signs — hanging displays
Where We Work in Cincinnati
We support exhibits at the Duke Energy Convention Center and meeting hotels across Downtown and The Banks.
All Event Venues We Cover in Cincinnati
- Duke Energy Convention Center (DECC)
- Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, Hyatt Regency Cincinnati meeting space
- Hard Rock Cincinnati and hotel ballrooms across Downtown
How It Works
- Plan: share show, dates, footprint, goals
- Design and proofs: layouts plus branded graphics for approval
- Deliver and support: we ship, install, dismantle — arrive to a finished booth
The U.S. Exhibitor’s Atlas - Cincinnati
Use this exhibitor-focused field guide to plan fast and avoid surprises at DECC.
How to Get There
- Air: CVG to downtown is about 15–25 minutes off-peak by rideshare or taxi
- Rail and Transit: Cincinnati Connector streetcar links The Banks, Downtown, and OTR
- Rideshare and Taxi: Use signed pick-up zones on Elm and 5th; buffer time during peak move-in/move-out
- Freight: Book carriers to target times; follow marshaling instructions in your exhibitor kit
Logistics
- Advance warehouse improves on-time delivery; direct-to-show can work with reliable carriers that hit your window
- Confirm electrical, data, and rigging drops before graphics go to print; reconfirm during floor walk
- POV/hand-carry rules vary by event; check caps and bring compliant carts
- Submit EAC forms and insurance early if using third-party labor
Pack — Do and Do Not
- Bring: SEG fabric graphics, low-residue gaffer tape, compliant cable covers, labeled small tools
- Avoid: high-residue adhesives, unsecured power strips, non-rated ladders, and restricted items listed in your kit
- Smart extras: spare SEG beading, duplicate key graphics, USB/HDMI spares, printed service orders at the booth
Confirmed Cincinnati Trade Shows
2026
- Cincinnati Travel, Sports & Boat Show 2026 — Jan 23 to Jan 25 and Jan 28 to Feb 1, 2026 — Duke Energy Convention Center. Source Source
- Cincinnati Auto Expo — On hiatus in 2025 due to renovations; returns in 2026 at DECC. Source Source
About Cincinnati
Cincinnati anchors a tri-state metro on the Ohio River. For venue status and city info, see the DECC updates and explore official census stats. DECC renovation update • U.S. Census QuickFacts.
FAQ - Cincinnati Exhibitors
Do you handle install and dismantle at DECC?
Yes. We coordinate crews, target times, and venue requirements so you arrive to a finished booth and leave without teardown hassles.
Can I customize a rental?
Yes. Start with a proven layout and add backlit walls, kiosks, storage, a meeting area, or a hanging sign to match goals and budget.
What lead time do you need?
Ideally 3 to 4 weeks before the show. For tight timelines, we confirm quick-turn options that can be produced and delivered on time.
Get a Turnkey Cincinnati Exhibit Rental
Ready to stand out in Cincinnati? Call 888-331-4260 or email sales@iconicdisplays.com. Prefer self-serve? Explore our trade show booth rentals, plus backlit displays, modular displays, counters, and hanging signs.
Not seeing your venue? We cover DECC and hotel venues across Downtown and The Banks.