Venetian Expo
The expo hall attached to The Venetian Resort on the Strip, formerly the Sands Expo, used for CES and many mid-size shows.
201 Sands Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89169. Official site
Last checked Oct 30, 2026
Who provides what
What this venue keeps in house, what you may bring in, and what you may do yourself. Your show's manual can add its own rules. Compare every venue.
| Service | Rule | Provider | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | Exclusive | Venetian Expo | The Expo installs and connects all electrical. Your own cords are fine if they meet code, but only the Expo's cords may run under carpet. Venetian Expo Exhibitor Success Guide Not yet confirmed |
| Internet and telecom | Exclusive | Venetian Expo | Listed as exclusive in the exhibitor guide; the Expo doesn't sell or rent wireless routers. Venetian Expo Exhibitor Success Guide Not yet confirmed |
| Plumbing and compressed air | Exclusive | Venetian Expo | The Expo installs the lines; you connect them to your own machines. Venetian Expo Exhibitor Success Guide Not yet confirmed |
| Rigging | Exclusive | Encore | Rigging, theatrical lighting labor, truss and motors are exclusive to Encore. Venetian Expo Exhibitor Success Guide Not yet confirmed |
| AV | Allowed, with conditions | Encore | Encore is exclusive for breakout rooms; exhibitors may rent AV from anyone. Venetian Expo Exhibitor Success Guide Not yet confirmed |
| Food and beverage | Exclusive | Venetian catering | All food and drink is exclusive; samples need written approval from the Expo. Exhibiting at The Venetian |
| Cleaning | Exclusive | Venetian Expo | No outside staff, exhibitor appointed contractors included, may vacuum or clean on the show floor. Venetian Expo Exhibitor Success Guide Not yet confirmed |
| Hand carry | Allowed, with conditions | Not named | Exhibitors may hand carry their own materials with two-wheel luggage; no hand carts or four-wheel dollies, and no dock access. Venetian Expo Exhibitor Success Guide Not yet confirmed |
Exhibitor notes
- Exhibit halls
Hall A alone is 178,000 sq ft on Level 2 with 32 ft 5 in ceilings. Combined with the other expo halls, a show can use from 367,000 up to 1.035 million sq ft.
ConfirmedThe Venetian Resort: Venetian Expo Hall AChecked Oct 30, 2026
- Food and drink samples
Submit the venue's sampling request at least 7 days before the show opens. The venue coordinates the Health District permit. Late orders before opening add $106, and show-day orders add $159.14.
ConfirmedVenetian Expo food and beverage sampling request, 2025Checked Oct 30, 2026
- Hand-washing stations for sampling
An electric hand sink with permit runs $387.14 and needs a separate 20-amp circuit. A gravity-fed station with permit runs $235.32.
Not yet confirmedVenetian Expo food and beverage sampling request, 2025Checked Oct 30, 2026
- Union labor
Labor rules at Las Vegas venues differ from one building to the next, and sometimes inside the same building. Your show's exhibitor manual is the binding version.
ConfirmedExhibitor magazine on trade show labor rulesChecked Oct 30, 2026
Upcoming shows here
- Jan 6 to 9, 2027CES 2027Show services cost
- Jan 19 to 22, 2027SHOT Show 2027Show services cost
- Nov 3 to 5, 2026AAPEX 2026Show services cost
- Jun 4 to 7, 2027JCK Las Vegas 2027
- Nov 30 to Dec 4, 2026AWS re:Invent 2026
- Apr 7 to 9, 2027ISC West 2027
- Sep 27 to 30, 2027Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2027
- Mar 10 to 13, 2027Vision Expo 2027Show services cost
- May 24 to 27, 2027Dell Technologies World 2027
Planning an event here
- Event checklistPermits, tax and safety items for your event
- Get quotesAV, furniture, staffing and more
- Guest listsRSVP links and door check-in
- Getting aroundLoop, monorail, parking and hotels
- Booth fire safetyCovered booths, drapes, cooking and permits
- Power and internetWho supplies them and when to order
- Insurance certificatesLimits, additional insureds, deadlines
- DrayageFreight handling and how to cut the bill