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GES Electrical Services Guide

Ever wonder how to supply power to your audio visual equipment, lighting, and interactive technology? Then check out our Electrical Services Guide before your next trade show.

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Powering up your exhibit is probably the most complicated part of exhibiting.

How many watts do you need to plug in a TV in your exhibit? What if you need a 24-hour power supply? What’s the plan if you need power distribution within your exhibit? The list could go on…


That’s why we’ve put our heads together to bring to you an expert guide to some of our most frequently asked questions, plus a convenient list of contact details to help you along the way.


Electrical requirements for the exhibits at all convention facilities are for the safety of all Exhibitors and Attendees of these events.

About the Author

Christy Ricketts is the Vice President of Marketing for North American Exhibitions at GES. With over 20 years of experience in event marketing, she has held previous marketing positions at Feld Entertainment and American Airlines Center. She has also managed tradeshow exhibits in the Pro AV industry and served on the NAB Exhibitor Advisory Committee, the AVIXA Women’s Council, and currently on the IAEE DFW Chapter Board.

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