March 15–18, 2026 Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans, LA
BUILD26: AWCI’s Convention + Expo is your company’s opportunity to present your product, service, or solution to the interior and exterior wall and ceiling industry.
As an exhibitor at BUILD26: AWCI’s Convention + Expo, you will meet face to face with your most important customers and establish beneficial relationships. Sponsorship opportunities are available to take your marketing plan to the next level by increasing your ability to get your message across to customers, building your company’s name recognition and achieving a measurable return on your investment.
BUILD26: AWCI's Convention + Expo is the largest trade show specifically catering to the wall and ceiling industry.
March 15-18, 2026
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, LA
Showcasing the latest and greatest products, services and solutions to help your company thrive. All market segments are represented from drywall, ceilings and acoustics, lath and metal framing, plaster, EIFS, insulation, software and much more.
The convention and expo brings people together from across the industry for a variety of in-depth education sessions and stellar networking receptions. BUILD26: AWCI’s Convention + Expo is managed by the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry.
Ensure your AWCI Membership is current and paid in full to receive the member rate.
All booth spaces are a standard 10 x 10 or multiples thereof unless otherwise indicated.
Corner locations are $200 each for spaces smaller than 20’x20′.
| Category | Dollars Spent | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond | $50,000+ | 5 |
| Platinum | $20,001 – $49,999 | 4 |
| Gold | $10,001 to $20,000 | 3 |
| Silver | $5,001 to $10,000 | 2 |
| Bronze | $5,000 or Less | 1 |
If a tie occurs in priority points, the tie-breakers will follow in this order:
Check to see how many priority points your company has accrued as of June 30, 2025.
