SATShow Week 2027 Exhibit Booth Builder — Interior Today LLC | Custom Satellite and Space Industry Trade Show Stands Washington DC Convention Center

SATShow Week is the annual convergence point for the entire global satellite and space ecosystem. At its center is SATELLITE — the world’s largest and most inclusive satcom event — and running in tandem is GovMilSpace, the dedicated defense, intelligence, and government space program curated by Defense Daily.

SATShow Week 2027 takes place March 8–11, 2027, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC 20001. The event delivers four days of exhibition, conference programming, and networking that define where the satellite industry goes for the year ahead.

In 2026, SATShow Week drew 14,738 professionals from 100+ countries, with 500+ vendors on the show floor generating 10× more business than any other satellite event in the world. The 2027 edition builds on this momentum with expanded programming across every discipline — commercial, defense, engineering, finance, and emerging technology.

The exhibition floor at SATShow Week is the most efficient room in the satellite industry. In three days, you can compare every antenna, terminal, ground system, RF component, propulsion system, launch service, software platform, cybersecurity solution, and remote sensing technology in the market — side by side, face to face, with the engineers who built them and the buyers who are about to procure them.

Your exhibition stand at SATShow Week 2027 is your company’s live headquarters in that room. At Interior Today LLC, we design and build custom satellite and space technology trade show booths and exhibition stands for companies exhibiting at SATELLITE x GovMilSpace at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. We manage everything from the first design concept through the final teardown.

SATShow Week 2027 — Key Facts at a Glance

Detail	Information
Event Name	SATShow Week 2027 — SATELLITE x GovMilSpace
Combined Events	SATELLITE 2027 + GovMilSpace 2027
Organized By	Access Intelligence — Aerospace Group
Official Media Partner	Via Satellite
GovMilSpace Media	Defense Daily
Industry	Satellite — Space — Defense — Government — B2B
Show Dates	March 8–11, 2027 (Exhibition: March 9–11)
Venue	Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Venue Address	801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC 20001
Marshalling Yard	Lot 8 at RFK Stadium — 2500 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
2026 Attendance	14,738 professionals
Countries Represented (2026)	100+
Vendors on Show Floor (2026)	500+
Business Generated	10× more than any other satellite event
Government/Military/Defense %	34% of 15,000+ attendees
Active Government Decision-Makers	1 in 6 government attendees
Exhibit Space Rate	$64 per square foot
Exhibit Hall Show Hours — Tuesday	10:00 AM – 5:45 PM
Exhibit Hall Show Hours — Wednesday	9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Show Hours — Thursday	9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Exhibitor Early Floor Access	7:00 AM on show days (Tuesday–Thursday)
Badges Per 100 Sq Ft	4 booth personnel badges
Conference Pass Per 100 Sq Ft	1 conference pass
Badge Reprint Fee	30% of pass value — minimum $50
Minimum Age	18 years old — no exceptions
Inner Circle Pass (Launch Rate)	$2,899 — limited to 150 pass holders
Conference Pass (Launch Rate)	$2,199
Government Pass (Launch Rate)	$699 (requires .gov or .mil email)
Active-Duty Military Pass	Free — all rate periods
Tech Seminar Pass (Launch Rate)	$799
Exhibit Hall Pass (Launch Rate)	Free through December 11, 2026
Launch Rate Deadline	December 11, 2026
Activation Rate Period	December 12, 2026 – February 19, 2027
Orbit Rate Period	February 20 – March 11, 2027
Official Housing Vendor	Connections Housing (only authorized housing company)
Official General Contractor	Shepard Exposition Services
Electrical Contractor	Hi-Tech
Internet Provider	Smart City
Booth Security	CES Security — (443) 471-7000
Lead Retrieval	Event Citadel — (708) 786-5565
Insurance Vendor	Rain Protection — (800) 528-7975
International Shipping	Airways Freight
Catering (Exclusive)	Aramark
Cleaning (Exclusive)	Aramark Environmental
Show Management — Operations Director	Anne McConahey — amcconahey@accessintel.com
Show Management — Operations Manager	Tess Zientek — tzientek@accessintel.com
Registration Contact	register@SATShow.com / (888) 340-5472
SATELLITE Sales	Michael Cassinelli — mcassinelli@accessintel.com / 301-354-1691
GovMilSpace Sales	Paula November — pnovember@accessintel.com / 914-400-7891
Early Breakdown	Strictly prohibited — all booths must remain until 1:00 PM Thursday March 11

Show Dates, Move-In, and Move-Out Schedule

Exhibition Dates and Show Floor Hours

Day	Date	Show Floor Hours	Exhibitor Access
Tuesday	March 9, 2027	10:00 AM – 5:45 PM	From 7:00 AM
Wednesday	March 10, 2027	9:00 AM – 6:00 PM	From 7:00 AM
Thursday	March 11, 2027	9:00 AM – 1:00 PM	From 7:00 AM

Move-In Schedule

Date	Day	Move-In Hours	Who
March 4, 2027	Thursday	1:00 PM – 5:00 PM	600 sq ft and larger ONLY
March 5, 2027	Friday	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM	All exhibitors
March 6, 2027	Saturday	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM	All exhibitors
March 7, 2027	Sunday	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM	All exhibitors
March 8, 2027	Monday	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM	All exhibitors

 

Move-In Rule	Detail
Extended work hours	Exhibitors permitted to work until 6:00 PM (Thu–Sun) and 7:00 PM (Monday) with no in/out after 5:00 PM
Setup deadline	All booths must be completely set by Tuesday, March 9 at 9:00 AM
Late arrivals	Exhibitors arriving after posted hours will not be admitted — return the next morning

Move-Out Schedule

Date	Day	Move-Out Hours	Notes
March 11, 2027	Thursday	1:00 PM – 9:00 PM	First move-out window — after 1:00 PM only
March 12, 2027	Friday	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM	Final move-out day

 

Move-Out Rule	Detail
Early breakdown prohibited	All booths must remain set until 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 11 — hall security will not allow freight removal before this time
Early breakdown consequence	Shepard will dismantle and ship your booth at your expense — loss of priority points may apply
Outbound carrier check-in	Carriers must arrive and check in with Shepard by 3:00 PM on Friday, March 12
Bills of lading	Must be submitted to Shepard by 5:00 PM on Friday, March 12
Material removal deadline	All exhibitor material must be removed by 5:00 PM on Friday, March 12
Abandoned material	If carrier fails to show, Shepard reserves the right to re-route freight to another carrier

All Important Exhibitor Deadlines — SATShow Week 2027

Deadline	Date	Action Required	Vendor
Book Hotel Reservations	ASAP	Book through official block before rates sell out	Connections Housing
Order Lead Retrieval — Discount Deadline	December 31, 2026	Order at discounted rate	Event Citadel
Launch Rate Registration Deadline	December 11, 2026	Register passes at lowest price tier	SATShow Registration
Advance Warehouse Freight Receiving Begins	February 5, 2027	First day to ship to Shepard advance warehouse	Shepard
Order Booth Catering	February 8, 2027	Place catering order for show days	Aramark
Submit Exhibitor Certificate of Insurance	February 8, 2027	Upload COI to Rain Protection	Rain Protection
Purchase Insurance (if needed)	February 8, 2027	Purchase Rain Protection GL policy ($109 + tax)	Rain Protection
Shepard Advance Order Deadline (carpet, furniture, accessories)	February 10, 2027	Place all furniture and fixture orders at discount rate	Shepard
Order Hanging Sign / Rigging Under 200 lbs. — Discount Deadline	February 10, 2027	Submit rigging order to Shepard	Shepard
Order Internet and Telephone Services — Discount Deadline	February 15, 2027	Place internet order at discount rate	Smart City
Order Booth Cleaning Services	February 15, 2027	Schedule pre-show and daily cleaning	Aramark Environmental
Order Audio Visual Equipment	February 15, 2027	Submit AV order (vendor coming soon)	TBD
Submit Exhibitor Appointed Contractor Authorization	February 15, 2027	Notify show management of all EACs	Show Management
Order Electrical Outlets — Discount Deadline	February 15, 2027	Place electrical order before discount expires	Hi-Tech
Order Hanging Sign / Rigging Over 200 lbs. — Discount Deadline	February 15, 2027	Submit rigging order to Hi-Tech	Hi-Tech
Order Booth Security	February 22, 2027	Arrange booth guard service through CES	CES Security
Advance Warehouse Deadline (without surcharge)	February 25, 2027	Freight must arrive at Shepard warehouse before this date	Shepard
Activation Rate Registration Ends	February 19, 2027	Last day for Activation pricing — Orbit rates begin Feb 20	SATShow Registration
First Day to Ship Direct to Show Site	March 4, 2027	Direct shipments to the convention center accepted from this date	Shepard
Empty crates removed from booth	March 8, 2027 by 5:00 PM	Remove all empty crates and label with Shepard “Empty” stickers	Shepard

SATShow Week 2027 — Attendance Statistics and Scale

Metric	Number / Data
Total Professionals at SATELLITE 2026	14,738
Countries Represented	100+
Vendors on Show Floor	500+
Business Generated vs. Other Satellite Events	10× more
Total SATShow Week Audience (15,000+) — Government / Military / Defense	34%
Government Decision-Makers (agencies, military branches, civil space)	1 in 6 government attendees
Startup Space History	11th year — hundreds of emerging firms connected to investors
Exhibition Hall Size	60,000+ sq ft
GovMilSpace-Specific Attendees	Defense, intelligence, civil space, defense industrial base
Year-Round Intelligence Resource	Via Satellite — 40+ years as the industry’s leading news and analysis source

These are not estimates. SATShow Week is the world’s largest annual satellite trade event — and 14,738 professionals, 500+ vendors, and 100+ countries is what the previous edition actually delivered.

Who Attends SATShow Week 2027?

Attendee Type	Role at SATShow Week
Satellite Operators	Evaluate technology, compare vendors, source platforms and services for constellation operations
Defense Program Managers	Evaluate space systems, communications architecture, and defense technology vendors
Government Space Agency Officials	Track technology developments, evaluate commercial partnerships, shape acquisition strategy
U.S. Military Space Professionals	Access GovMilSpace track, evaluate resilient SATCOM and protected comms solutions
Allied Nation Defense Professionals	NATO, Five Eyes, and allied partner military and intelligence representatives
Commercial Satellite Equipment Buyers	Evaluate antennas, terminals, ground systems, RF components, and launch services
Space Technology Investors	Track emerging companies, evaluate capital opportunities, meet founders
Engineers and Systems Architects	Attend Tech Seminar, evaluate technical solutions, compare architectures
Satellite Connectivity Buyers	Commercial and enterprise end-users evaluating connectivity solutions
Launch Service Evaluators	Assess launch vehicle options, pricing, and orbital insertion capabilities
Cybersecurity and Space Domain Professionals	Attend CyberSat Exchange within SATShow Week, evaluate space security platforms
Intelligence Community Professionals	Access GovMilSpace sessions on ISR, sensing, and data fusion
Satellite Manufacturers	Showcase platforms and components, meet system integrators and government buyers
Ground System Integrators	Evaluate operational platforms, compare ground segment solutions
International Commercial Buyers	Source U.S. satellite technology for international deployment and partnership
Startup Founders and Innovation Leaders	Pitch competitions, investor meetups, Startup Space Pavilion

The SATShow Week Experience — Five Core Programs

Program	Description	Who It’s For
SATELLITE Exhibition Floor	500+ vendors across the full satellite supply chain — 60,000+ sq ft	All attendees — buyers, evaluators, engineers, decision-makers
GovMilSpace Dedicated Program	Defense and government conference track + dedicated pavilion — curated by Defense Daily	Military, intelligence, civil space, defense industrial base
Tech Seminar	17-session engineering track — link budgets, interference mitigation, cybersecurity by design, on-orbit servicing	Engineers and systems architects attending for technical depth
Startup Space Pavilion	11th year — pitch competitions, investor meetups, emerging company showcases	Startups and investors in the satellite and space sector
Networking — Meeting Hub, ConnecTables, Brew Lounge	Pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings, small-group topic-focused conversations, evening informal networking	All attendees — relationship building at every level

Exhibition Floor Highlights

Feature	Detail
Vendor Categories	Antennas, terminals, ground systems, RF components, propulsion, launch services, software platforms, cybersecurity, remote sensing, and more
Guided Tours	Available to help attendees navigate 60,000+ sq ft efficiently
Connected Programs	GovMilSpace Pavilion accessible within the hall — one floor, all programs
Tech Seminar Access	Included with Tech Seminar and Conference passes

GovMilSpace — Dedicated Defense and Government Program

Feature	Detail
Program Name	GovMilSpace 2027
Curated By	Defense Daily
Government / Military / Defense % of Audience	34% of 15,000+ total SATShow Week attendees
Active Government Decision-Makers	1 in 6 government attendees are active decision-makers from agencies, military branches, and civil space
Pass Required	Government Pass ($699), Military Pass (Free), or any Conference Pass
Content Standard	All content vetted for operational relevance — no vendor promotion or speculative theory
Classified Content	Not included — unclassified format designed to complement classified briefings accessed separately

GovMilSpace 2027 — Topic Areas

Topic	Detail
Resilient SATCOM	Next-generation protected tactical satellite communications and resilient architecture
Missile Defense Architecture	Acquisition vehicles, space-based missile warning, and commercial opportunity
NATO Space Deterrence	Allied partner investment, Five Eyes cooperation, coalition interoperability
ISR, Sensing, and Data Fusion	Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance platform evaluations
Force Structure and Operational Doctrine	Policy decisions shaping national security space for the next decade
Tactical Communications and Edge Connectivity	Edge computing, deployed SATCOM, and battlefield connectivity platforms
Cybersecurity and Space Domain Awareness	Space domain theater partner sessions, cyber threat architecture

Why Satellite and Space Technology Companies Exhibit at SATShow Week 2027

Reason	What It Means for Your Booth
The world’s largest satellite trade event — 14,738 professionals	No other event reaches this breadth of qualified satellite industry professionals in one venue
10× more business than any other satellite event	The exhibit hall at SATShow Week generates more commercial activity than all comparable events combined
500+ vendors visible in 60,000+ sq ft	Your booth competes — and wins — inside the definitive global satellite and space marketplace
34% defense, government, and military audience	One in three buyers on the floor is from the defense and government sector — the most valuable procurement audience in the industry
Government Pass holders actively evaluating vendors	Government buyers attend SATShow Week specifically to evaluate technology and suppliers — they have procurement mandates
GovMilSpace pavilion drives defense buyer traffic to the floor	Defense and government professionals are structured into a pavilion that flows through the main exhibition — organic cross-traffic all day
Meeting Hub enables pre-scheduled buyer conversations	1:1 meetings scheduled before the show ensures your most valuable prospects arrive at your booth on an agenda
Startup Space brings 11 years of investor and operator energy	Co-exhibiting alongside emerging companies signals innovation — and creates cross-pavilion traffic that benefits every exhibitor
Via Satellite media coverage extends brand reach	Exhibitor announcements covered by 40+ year satellite industry media institution
Consistent presence compounds authority	SATShow Week exhibitors who appear year over year build the brand recognition that converts to program selection

Booth Space Pricing — All Configurations with Conference Passes and Badges

Booth Size	Square Footage	Conference Passes	Booth Personnel Badges	Total Investment
10×10	100 sq ft	1	4	$6,400
10×20	200 sq ft	2	8	$12,800
10×30	300 sq ft	3	12	$19,200
10×40	400 sq ft	4	16	$25,600
20×20	400 sq ft	4	16	$25,600
20×30	600 sq ft	6	24	$38,400
20×40	800 sq ft	8	32	$51,200
30×30	900 sq ft	9	36	$57,600
20×50	1,000 sq ft	10	40	$64,000
30×40	1,200 sq ft	12	48	$76,800
40×40	1,600 sq ft	16	64	$102,400
40×50	2,000 sq ft	20	80	$128,000
50×50	2,500 sq ft	25	100	$160,000

Rate: $64 per square foot — applies to all booth sizes Note: Startup Pavilion exhibitors receive 3 booth personnel badges only (not 4 per 100 sq ft standard)

What Is Included with Every SATShow Week 2027 Exhibit Space

Inclusion	Detail
Booth Space	Designated exhibit space — assigned based on square footage and priority
Back Drape	8-foot high pipe and blue drape back wall — inline and split island booths
Side Drape	3-foot high pipe and blue drape side rails — inline booths
Identification Sign	Company name and booth number — booths 300 sq ft and under only
Booth Personnel Badges	4 per 100 sq ft — access to exhibit hall during show hours
Conference Passes	1 per 100 sq ft — full SATELLITE + GovMilSpace conference access
Discount on Additional Conference Passes	Reduced rate beyond allotment
Floor Plan Listing	Booth number, company name, and location on the official show floor map
Website Listing	Company profile on SATShow Week official website
App Listing	Listing in the SATELLITE x GovMilSpace mobile app with attendee engagement tools
Marketing Materials	Custom landing page and branded assets to invite your network
Press Release Posting	Access to post media announcements via official channels
Media Registration List Access	Connect with press covering SATShow Week
Exhibitor Resource Center	Access to sponsorship, promotional tools, and additional branding opportunities

What Is NOT Included — Must Be Ordered Separately

Item	Vendor / Source
Booth carpet / flooring	Shepard (required — exhibit hall is NOT carpeted)
Furniture and accessories	Shepard
Electrical / power	Hi-Tech
Internet (beyond basic complimentary Wi-Fi)	Smart City
Booth cleaning	Aramark Environmental
Lead retrieval device	Event Citadel
Audio visual equipment	TBD — coming soon
Booth security guard	CES Security
Hanging sign rigging (under 200 lbs.)	Shepard
Hanging sign rigging (over 200 lbs. or with motors)	Hi-Tech
International shipping	Airways Freight

Pass Types — Complete Guide for Exhibitor Teams

Pass	Who It’s For	Key Access
Inner Circle Access Pass	C-Suite executives, founders, senior investors, public-sector decision leaders — limited to 150	All Conference Pass access + proprietary intelligence briefings (Chatham House rules) + curated executive roundtables + exclusive TEDx-style keynote + confirmed attendee profile pre-event
Conference Pass	Business leaders, operators, executives, capital allocators	All SATELLITE + GovMilSpace sessions + Finance Forum + specialty tracks + Tech Seminar + Exhibit Hall + all networking events and receptions
Government Pass	Government employees — requires .gov or .mil email; contractors do NOT qualify	All SATELLITE + GovMilSpace sessions + Exhibit Hall + GovMilSpace Pavilion + all networking events
Active-Duty Military Pass	Active-duty U.S. military — verification at badge pickup	All SATELLITE + GovMilSpace sessions + Exhibit Hall + GovMilSpace Pavilion + all networking events — COMPLIMENTARY
Tech Seminar Pass	Engineers, systems architects, R&D professionals	Full 17-session Tech Seminar track + white paper per session + Opening General Sessions + Exhibit Hall + GovMilSpace Pavilion
Exhibit Hall Pass	Commercial end users, connectivity buyers, technology evaluators	Exhibit Hall access March 9–11 + GovMilSpace Pavilion + Opening General Sessions

Pass Pricing — Three Rate Periods Explained

Pass Type	Launch Rate (Through Dec 11, 2026)	Activation Rate (Dec 12 – Feb 19, 2027)	Orbit Rate (Feb 20 – Mar 11, 2027)
Inner Circle Access Pass	$2,899	$3,199	$3,399
Conference Pass	$2,199	$2,499	$2,799
Government Pass	$699	$899	$999
Active-Duty Military Pass	Free	Free	Free
Tech Seminar Pass	$799	$999	$1,199
Exhibit Hall Pass	Free (through Dec 11)	$199	$349

Register at Launch Rates (through December 11, 2026) for the best price on every pass type. Every rate period increases the cost — planning early is the single most effective way to reduce your SATShow Week investment.

Sponsorship Opportunities — SATELLITE and GovMilSpace

Sponsorship Program	Audience	Top Opportunities
SATELLITE Sponsorships	15,000+ attendees across the global satellite and space industry — operators, manufacturers, integrators, launch and ground system providers, investors, government and defense professionals	Off-Site Curated Receptions, Partner Sessions in Unveiled Theater, Work Space Lounge, high-visibility signage throughout convention center
GovMilSpace Sponsorships	34% of 15,000+ SATShow Week attendees are government, military, or defense sector — 1 in 6 are active government decision-makers	Mobile App, Meeting Hub, Space Domain Theater Partner Sessions, dedicated Product Display Areas on the show floor

Sponsorship Contacts

Program	Contact	Email	Phone
SATELLITE Sponsorships and Advertising	Michael Cassinelli	mcassinelli@accessintel.com	301-354-1691
GovMilSpace Sponsorships and Advertising	Paula November	pnovember@accessintel.com	914-400-7891

Booth Height Limits and Construction Regulations

Booth Type	Max Height	Hanging Signs	Notes
Linear / Inline Booth	8 feet	Not permitted	8-foot maximum in rear half only — 4-foot limit on all materials in forward half toward aisle
Perimeter Booth (backs to wall)	12 feet	Not permitted	All linear booth rules apply — higher back wall because booth backs to facility wall
Split Island Booth (min 20’×20′)	25 feet	Yes — permitted	Full cubic content usable — double-sided signs set back 10 feet from adjacent booths
Island Booth (20’×20′ or larger)	25 feet	Yes — permitted	Full cubic content usable — all four sides open to aisles

Key Construction Rules

Rule	Detail
Flooring required	Exhibit hall is NOT carpeted — all exhibitors must provide floor covering
All exposed components above drape	Must be completely finished, painted — no exposed wires or framing visible
Flame-retardant materials	All booth materials must satisfy the Fire Marshal — certification or on-site flame test required
Aisle obstruction	All exhibit materials including chairs must be kept out of aisles at all times
Nothing attached to building	Nothing may be posted, tacked, nailed, taped, screwed, or attached to columns, walls, floors, or building furniture
Signs over aisles	Signs and rails may not intrude into or over aisles
Graphics facing neighbors	No graphics, logos, or print may face into another exhibitor’s booth
Multi-story booths	Booths with multiple levels or covered exhibit areas must be approved in advance by Show Management
Music licensing	Exhibitors playing music in booths are solely responsible for securing all required music licensing agreements
Product height exception	If your product itself is taller than the standard height limit, it may be permitted at Show Management’s discretion in its as-sold configuration only

Hanging Signs and Airborne Objects — Complete Rules

Rule	Detail
Eligible booths	Split island and island booths — 20’×20′ or larger
Maximum height	25 feet from floor to top of sign
Under 200 lbs. (no electrical or chain motors)	Order through Shepard — rigging services available on Shepard ordering site
200 lbs. or over / requires electrical, motors, or truss	Must be installed by Hi-Tech / GLP Rigging — order through Hi-Tech
Helium balloons	Pre-approval required — must be tethered and secured — no helium tanks inside the convention center
Lighting	Must not project outside exhibit space boundaries — no lighting that spins, rotates, or pulsates in a disruptive way
Quartz halogen lighting	Check with Show Management — rules vary by facility
Rigging discount deadline — under 200 lbs.	February 10, 2027 (Shepard)
Rigging discount deadline — over 200 lbs.	February 15, 2027 (Hi-Tech)

Freight, Shipping, and Material Handling — Full Guide

Advance Warehouse Shipping Address

Detail	Information
Company:	Exhibiting Company Name / Booth #
Event:	Satellite x GovMilSpace — 2027
Address:	C/O Shepard Exposition Services
Street:	7079 Oakland Mills Rd.
City/State:	Columbia, MD 21046
Receiving begins:	February 5, 2027 (February 10 for advance warehouse)
After-deadline surcharge:	Freight arriving after March 1, 2027 incurs additional charge
Hours:	Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Restrictions:	No uncrated freight, COD shipments, hazardous materials, refrigerated/frozen items, single piece over 5,000 lbs., single piece over 180″×93″×97″

Direct to Show Site Shipping Address

Detail	Information
Company:	C/O Shepard Exposition Services
Event:	Exhibiting Company Name / Booth # — Satellite x GovMilSpace — 2027
Address:	Walter E Washington Convention Center
Street:	801 Allen Y Lew Pl NW
City/State:	Washington, DC 20001
First day accepted:	March 4, 2027 — shipments before this date may be refused
Marshalling yard:	Lot 8 at RFK Stadium — 2500 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Marshalling note:	ALL delivering carriers must check in at the marshalling yard before delivering to WEWCC

Move-In and Move-Out — Union Labor and Washington DC Regulations

Union	Jurisdiction
Carpenters Union Local 491	All uncrating, re-crating, installation, maintenance, and dismantle of exhibitor booths
Teamsters Union Local 639	Delivery of freight, loading/unloading, movement to/from storage, all mobile equipment (forklifts, tow motors, cranes)

Carpenters Union Exceptions

Exception	Rule
Booths 10’×20′ or smaller	Exhibitors may work without union labor — no restrictions
Booths larger than 10’×20′	Two full-time employees may work without union labor for one hour on installation and one hour on dismantle only
Power tools	Not permitted for exhibitors of any booth size — manual tools (hammers, screwdrivers, ratchets, pry bars) are allowed
Tool borrowing	Not permitted — exhibitors may not borrow tools, ladders, or equipment from Shepard or the facility

Teamsters Union Exception

Exception	Rule
Hand carry	One individual from each company is permitted one trip to hand-carry items into the facility — no dock area access when hand-carrying

Hand Carry Entry Point: 9th Street and Mt. Vernon Place — for exhibitors carrying materials in one trip (boxes, suitcases, fiberboard cartons, portable displays on light wheels, small luggage racks).

Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) Guidelines

Requirement	Detail
Notification deadline	February 15, 2027 — notify Show Management of ALL EACs via Exhibitor Appointed Contractor Authorization Form
What is an EAC	Any company or contractor hired by the exhibitor who is not an official show contractor — includes I&D companies, AV, flooring, florists, photographers, supervisors, technicians
EAC insurance requirement	Policy covering March 4–12, 2027; worker’s compensation/employer’s liability $1,000,000; comprehensive general liability $1,000,000
Certificate holder	Access Intelligence — 9211 Corporate Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850
Additional insured	Access Intelligence — must list Shepard and Walter E. Washington Convention Center
COI deadline	February 15, 2027 — submitted to Show Management
EAC badges — move-in	Must obtain SATELLITE x GovMilSpace wristband at EAC Registration before entering the floor
EAC badges — show days	Must be registered as booth personnel under exhibitor’s allotment and badged
EAC conduct	Must confine operations within exhibitor’s booth space — no aisle, vacant area, or storage use outside booth
Exclusive services	EACs may not perform services that are exclusive to official show contractors
Contact for authorization	amcconahey@accessintel.com

Onsite Display and Demonstration Regulations

Policy	Rule
Food and beverage in facility	No outside food, drink, or alcohol — all must be purchased from Aramark (exclusive)
Alcohol	Must be purchased and dispensed by Aramark — no owned or donated alcohol product permitted in facility
Product sampling	All demos and distribution must occur inside exhibitor’s booth space
Promotional item distribution	Catalogs, folders, and giveaways may only be distributed inside your exhibit space — no booth-to-booth canvassing
Literature in public areas	No materials may be left in registration areas, meeting rooms, or public areas without written Show Management approval
Moving pictures and sound	Sound tuned to conversational level — not objectionable to neighboring exhibitors
Music licensing	Exhibitor’s sole responsibility — Access Intelligence bears no responsibility for legal action related to unlicensed music
Aisle activities	No soliciting or literature distribution in aisles — no aisle logos or floor stickers unless purchased as official sponsorship
Strolling entertainment	Not permitted outside the exhibitor’s space — robots, persons carrying signs, scooters, etc.
Suitcasing	Strictly prohibited — soliciting or selling products outside your authorized booth space without Show Management approval
Selling at booth	Display purposes only — product sales are prohibited unless arrangements are made with Show Management 60 days prior to move-in
Photography	Exhibitors may photograph/record their own exhibits ONLY — no photographing or recording of other exhibitors’ booths or products
Sharing exhibit space	No two exhibitors of different ownership may share a single booth — no subletting permitted
Endorsement	No communication may suggest SATELLITE endorses or approves of exhibitor’s products or services

Security, Badge, and Registration Policies

Policy	Detail
Badge allocation — standard	4 booth personnel badges per 100 sq ft + 1 conference pass per 100 sq ft
Badge allocation — Startup Pavilion	3 booth personnel badges only
Badge mailing	Badges are NOT mailed — register online and pick up onsite
Badge pickup	Bring confirmation email or scan QR code — badge printed and handed to you onsite
Individual pickup required	Each registrant must pick up their own badge with valid photo ID — no group pickup
Badge wearing	Badges must be worn at all times at the event and all official activities
Badge ownership	Badges are property of SATELLITE x GovMilSpace — non-transferable and may be revoked
Badge reprint fee	30% of pass value — minimum charge of $50
Age requirement	No one under 18 permitted at SATELLITE x GovMilSpace — no exceptions
Registration contact	register@SATShow.com / (888) 340-5472

Security Tips for Exhibitors

Tip	Detail
Monitor delivery	Be present when freight is delivered to your booth
Overnight protection	Consider hiring a CES Security booth guard for overnight protection
Inventory check	Perform inventory immediately after product delivery — document any damages or missing items
Shipping crate labeling	Do NOT list contents on outside of crates — use coded labeling
After-hours covering	Cover displays with a tarp when the show is closed
End of show	Pack quickly after show closes — do not leave display unattended during move-out

All Official Vendors — Complete Authorized Contractor List

Service	Official Vendor	Contact
General Contractor (Furniture, Carpet, Labor, Freight, Graphics)	Shepard Exposition Services	orders@shepardes.com / (866) 366-7428
Audio Visual	Coming Soon	—
Booth Security	CES Security	(443) 471-7000
Catering (Exclusive)	Aramark	(202) 249-3000
Booth Cleaning (Exclusive)	Aramark Environmental	(202) 249-3980
Electrical (Exclusive)	Hi-Tech	(202) 249-3600
Hotel Reservations	Connections Housing	(702) 625-5496
Insurance	Rain Protection	(800) 528-7975
International Shipping	Airways Freight	(800) 643-3525 / (479) 442-6301
Internet and Telephone (Exclusive)	Smart City	(888) 446-6911
Lead Retrieval	Event Citadel	(708) 786-5565
Rigging (under 200 lbs.)	Shepard	orders@shepardes.com
Rigging (over 200 lbs. or with power/motors/truss)	Hi-Tech / GLP Rigging	(202) 249-3600

Official Hotel Partner — Connections Housing

Detail	Information
Official Housing Vendor	Connections Housing — the ONLY official housing provider for SATShow Week 2027
Phone	(702) 625-5496
Booking	Through SATShow Week official website — view complete hotel list and rates
Hotel Block Benefit	Discounted group rates at partner hotels near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Booking Advice	Book early — group rates available until block sells out or cutoff date arrives
Scam Warning	Companies contacting exhibitors claiming to provide SATShow Week hotel access are NOT affiliated — BEWARE
What Scam Companies Do	Falsely claim access to the official hotel block — take payments for rooms they cannot deliver
How to Avoid Scams	Book ONLY through Connections Housing via the official SATShow Week website

Getting to SATShow Week 2027 — Airports, Metro, and Transportation

Transportation Method	Detail
Reagan National Airport (DCA)	Approximately 8 miles south — Metro accessible via Yellow/Blue line — closest airport to convention center
Washington Dulles International (IAD)	Approximately 35 miles west — accessible via Silver Line Metro or taxi/rideshare
Baltimore/Washington International (BWI)	Approximately 42 miles north — accessible via MARC commuter rail or rideshare
Metro — Best Option	Yellow or Green Line to Mt. Vernon Sq / 7th St–Convention Center — directly adjacent to station exit
Parking	3,000+ parking spaces available within a three-block radius — first-come, first-served
SpotHero Parking	Find parking at spothero.com/search?kind=destination&id=615
Driving Address	Walter E. Washington Convention Center — 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC 20001
Metro Map	wmata.com — download PDF map for trip planning

Airport Distance and Metro Access Summary

Airport	Code	Distance	Metro Access
Reagan National	DCA	~8 miles	Direct — Yellow/Blue Line to Convention Center area
Washington Dulles	IAD	~35 miles	Silver Line Metro to downtown DC, then transfer
Baltimore/Washington	BWI	~42 miles	MARC commuter rail to Union Station, then Metro

Airline Discounts — United and Delta for SATShow Week 2027

Airline	How to Book	Contact
United Airlines	Dedicated booking link coming soon — posted on SATShow website when available	United Meeting Reservation Desk: (800) 426-1122 — Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–10:00 PM ET, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM–6:00 PM ET — no booking fees for Meeting reservations
Delta Air Lines	Dedicated booking link coming soon — posted on SATShow website when available	Delta Meeting Network: 1.800.328.1111 — Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–7:30 PM CT

Washington DC Attendee Discounts and City Guide

Category	Detail
Badge Discounts	Present your SATShow Week badge at participating venues throughout Washington, DC for exclusive savings
Discount Categories	Museums and cultural attractions, restaurants and dining, retail and shopping, guided tours, spas and wellness, theater and live entertainment
Smithsonian Museums	19 museums and galleries — most free to visit — within walking distance of the Convention Center
Free Attractions	100 free things to do in DC — national monuments, parks, galleries, and world-class museums
Convention Center Neighborhood	Steps from acclaimed restaurants — All-Purpose Pizzeria, Unconventional Diner, 7th Street dining corridor
Metro Access	Rock Creek Park, Georgetown, the National Mall, U Street, Capitol Hill — all within short Metro ride
Full DC Visitor Guide	washington.org/syb
All DC Deals Page	washington.org/meetings/deals-in-town
Free Things to Do	washington.org/100-free-things-to-do

International Attendee Information — Visas and Travel Support

Feature	Detail
Visa Invitation Letters	Official invitation letters provided — supports B-1/B-2 business visa applications
Letter Contents	Event details and attendance confirmation
Fast Processing	Available for urgent travel needs
ESTA / Visa Waiver Program	Check eligibility at travel.state.gov
US Visa Information	travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html
International Support Team	Dedicated support for international registration, travel documentation, and pre-event planning
On-Site Support	International attendee support available throughout SATShow Week
Countries Represented	100+ at SATShow Week 2026 — DC is one of the world’s leading international travel destinations

Important Contacts — SATShow Week 2027

Department / Role	Contact	Email / Phone
Show Operations Director	Anne McConahey	amcconahey@accessintel.com
Show Operations Manager	Tess Zientek	tzientek@accessintel.com
Registration Support	SATShow Registration	register@SATShow.com / (888) 340-5472
SATELLITE Sales	Michael Cassinelli	mcassinelli@accessintel.com / 301-354-1691
GovMilSpace Sales	Paula November	pnovember@accessintel.com / 914-400-7891
General Contractor	Shepard	orders@shepardes.com / (866) 366-7428 / (702) 507-5278 International
Electrical	Hi-Tech	(202) 249-3600
Internet / Telephone	Smart City	(888) 446-6911
Catering	Aramark	(202) 249-3000
Booth Cleaning	Aramark Environmental	(202) 249-3980
Booth Security	CES Security	(443) 471-7000
Lead Retrieval	Event Citadel	(708) 786-5565
Insurance	Rain Protection	portal@rainprotection.net / (800) 528-7975
Hotel Reservations	Connections Housing	(702) 625-5496
International Shipping	Airways Freight	(800) 643-3525 / (479) 442-6301 International
Multi-Story / Covered Booth Approval	Show Management	amcconahey@accessintel.com
Vehicles on Display Approval	Show Management	amcconahey@accessintel.com
EAC Authorization Form	Show Management	Submit by February 15, 2027
Official Website	SATShow Week	satshow.com
Official Media Partner	Via Satellite	satellitetoday.com

Why Your SATShow Week 2027 Booth Design Is Your Most Important Satellite Industry Investment

SATShow Week 2027 places your brand inside the world’s largest satellite trade event — 14,738 professionals from 100+ countries, generating 10 times more business than any other event in the industry. On the exhibition floor at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 500+ companies covering every segment of the satellite and space supply chain are visible and accessible for three consecutive days.

The people walking that floor are not general technology conference attendees. They are satellite operators with active procurement mandates. They are defense program managers with acquisition authority. They are government officials from civil space agencies evaluating commercial technology for national programs. They are system integrators comparing every antenna, ground system, and platform on the market side by side in real time. And they are investors who came to Washington in March specifically because this is where the satellite industry’s most important business conversations happen.

In a hall of 500+ vendors, the quality of your booth is not a secondary consideration — it is your primary commercial signal. The satellite and space industry is built on precision, technical credibility, and mission readiness. The way your booth communicates those qualities — or fails to — determines whether a program manager stops to engage your team or walks past to evaluate your competitor next door.

For defense and government buyers specifically, the visual credibility of your exhibit is especially important. Government procurement decisions involve layers of qualification and trust-building. A professionally designed, well-branded stand communicates that your company is institutionally serious — that you invest in your market presence the way you invest in your products and services. That signal reaches procurement officials faster than any brochure or data sheet.

SATShow Week is also where companies build compounding presence. Exhibitors who show up year over year with consistently professional, well-executed stands build the kind of brand recognition that eventually means a government buyer walks in on the first day already knowing where your booth is, already having recommended your company to a colleague, already predisposed to a productive conversation. That compounding effect begins with what your first SATShow Week booth communicates about who you are.

Interior Today LLC — Exhibit Booth Builder for SATShow Week 2027

Interior Today LLC is a custom exhibition stand design and build company. We work with satellite technology manufacturers, antenna and terminal companies, ground system integrators, launch service providers, RF component and device manufacturers, space software and cybersecurity companies, defense space technology firms, remote sensing platform companies, commercial connectivity providers, and every other category of company exhibiting at SATELLITE x GovMilSpace at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

We design and build for every booth size at SATShow Week — from focused inline spaces for component companies and startups to large island configurations for major satellite platform vendors and systems integrators. Every stand we build is fully compliant with SATShow Week height regulations, union labor requirements, fire marshal standards, and all Walter E. Washington Convention Center building rules.

We coordinate directly with Shepard (official general contractor), Hi-Tech (electrical and rigging over 200 lbs.), and Smart City (internet services) to ensure your stand is installed on schedule, compliant with all regulations, and fully operational before the first attendee walks the floor on Tuesday morning.

Our service is completely turnkey. We design, fabricate, deliver, install, support your team throughout all three exhibition days, and fully dismantle and remove your stand after SATShow Week closes on Thursday, March 11, 2027. Your team arrives at Washington DC ready to present technology, meet operators, and close business. We handle everything else.