Brazil Trade Show Venues — Practical Guide & Booth Planning
Compare São Paulo’s main venues — São Paulo Expo, Expo Center Norte, Transamérica Expo — and CCUG Brasília. See rigging/power basics, logistics, and recommended booth approaches.
What’s inside
- Rigging & power rules (essentials)
- Move-in windows & docks
- Best booth types by venue
Who it helps
- International exhibitors
- Agencies & distributors
- Local marketing teams
How we support
- Design • Build • Rental • On-site
- AV, lighting & rigging approvals
- Daily reports (EN/PT)
São Paulo Expo
Largest & most modern in Brazil. Great for high-impact builds with LED walls, ceiling lighting and hanging signs.
- Best for: medium/large booths (24–200+ m²)
- Layouts: islands with portals, hanging cubes, LED volumes
- Tip: submit rigging 15–30 days ahead with truss drawings
Expo Center Norte
Traditional multi-pavilion venue with efficient docks. Flexible for rental/hybrid and custom highlights.
- Best for: small/medium/large (9–200+ m²)
- Layouts: islands + LED ground/rigging; meeting rooms
- Tip: map ceiling points per pavilion before 3D
Transamérica Expo
Multi-hall complex. Solid choice for hybrid builds with strong visibility and pragmatic logistics.
- Best for: small→large (9–200+ m²)
- Layouts: open corners, portals, hanging cubes
- Tip: align AV loads early to pick rig vs ground
CCUG Brasília
Government complex with specific compliance. Focus on approvals, security flows and electrical planning.
- Best for: congresses & public events
- Layouts: lounges + briefing rooms, controlled flows
- Tip: start forms ~30 days; align VIP routes
Which venue fits your goals?
We’ll map rigging/power, docks and schedules to your booth story and budget.
Booth approach by footprint
- 9–18 m²: rental/hybrid; backlit fabric; one demo + storage.
- 24–54 m²: hybrid/custom; meeting room; LED wall (ground/rigging).
- 60–200+ m²: custom; portals/ceilings; multiple lounges & rooms; complex AV.
Rigging & Power — Quick Sheets
Rigging requests
- Submit 15–30 days ahead (venue/organizer rules)
- Truss layout + total & per-point loads
- Point map with coordinates & heights
Electrical plan
- kW per zone (LED, lighting, demo)
- Distribution, sockets and protection
- Cable routing & trip-free pathways
AV & LED
- LED dimensions, pixel pitch, total weight
- Rigging vs ground support strategy
- Signal & power integration plan
Move-in windows & docks
- Dock scheduling & credentials for crews
- Forklifts/handling when needed
- Night shifts for tight builds
Lead times & submissions
- Typical build window: 3–6 weeks (2–5 in Brasília)
- Rigging/power forms, artwork, insurance & badges
- Daily reports (EN/PT) during install & show days
We orchestrate suppliers and approvals so your team stays on pipeline and meetings.
Request a Proposal
Send your floor plan or booth size. We’ll reply with a layout suggestion and an estimated budget.
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