CHAMPS Trade Shows
General contractor for six annual North American shows — 900+ exhibitors, 2,500+ booths, tens of thousands of attendees.
Overview
A large-scale tradeshow featuring over 900 exhibitors and more than 2,500 booths, drawing tens of thousands of attendees per show. Each event blends vendor partners, interactive activations, and live presentations across three to four days.
LVE has served as general contractor for the CHAMPS Tradeshow for over 25 years, producing six annual shows across North American markets.
The challenge
CHAMPS faces tight timelines and complex operations requiring seamless coordination of vendors, exhibitors, and logistics — all while protecting its reputation as the industry’s top trade show. As the client put it: “We’re always looking for ways to better serve our customers and attendees.”
What we did
LVE acts as full-service general contractor, owning end-to-end production of every show — from the first freight booking to the final teardown.
- ✓Full-service coordination — exhibitor and vendor management, booth setup, custom builds, AV and technology integration
- ✓Logistics management — scheduling, freight, storage, and on-site operations
- ✓Staffing and floor support — trained labor and crews for smooth, safe workflows
- ✓Real-time problem solving — immediate on-site issue resolution
- ✓Post-show analysis — operational data and feedback capture
The result
- 99% of setups completed on schedule
- High exhibitor satisfaction with support and workflows
- A well-organized, professional environment for attendees
- Proven end-to-end large-show management, year after year
“We have been with LVE for over 20 years because they truly understood our brand, our audience, and our goals. Their team managed everything perfectly — from logistics to execution — allowing us to focus on connecting with attendees. I will never use another company besides LVE. Ever.
— CHAMPS Trade Shows
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