The Venetian Expo: Big Shows, Sharp Setting

At the Venetian Expo, there are over 2 million square feet of space. It’s, thus, one of the biggest and busiest convention facilities in the city. And it’s not just about size. It has to do with layout, access, and how comfortably things run once the floor opens. The property sits just off the Strip in Paradise, Nevada. You get quick access to Las Vegas Boulevard without being swallowed by it. The Venetian Resort and Palazzo are connected directly to the Expo. So, if you’re staying on-site, you’re already halfway to setup.

Before the Venetian Expo, there was the Sands Hotel. Back in the late ’80s, the hotel got approval to build a new convention center with plans to compete directly with the Las Vegas Convention Center. Ground broke in 1989, and the Sands Expo opened the following year with COMDEX as its debut event. At that time, it was the only privately owned convention center in the country (the second largest in the world). The Sands Hotel itself shut down in 1996, and The Venetian replaced it in 1999. The convention center remained, acting as the backbone for many major trade shows. It expanded in 2003 and got a $35 million refresh in 2013 that introduced energy-efficient upgrades like carpeting, lighting, sensors, etc. In 2021, ownership changed hands again. Vici Properties took over the real estate, while Apollo Global Management now handles operations. The name changed from Sands Expo to Venetian Expo – but the footprint has stayed the same.

How It’s Laid Out

The Venetian Expo delivers a total of 2.25 million square feet of space. That covers:

Five major exhibit halls covering 655,500 square feet

Four large ballrooms: the 14K, 16K, Venetian, and Palazzo

Around 350 meeting rooms ranging from just over 300 to 1,300 square feet each

The halls are modular. You can scale up or down depending on the event size. You’re not locked into a one-size-fits-all layout. Rooms come tech-ready with built-in AV, and the floor can be reconfigured to handle breakout spaces, large exhibits, or full-scale conferences. There’s even private outdoor space built into the layout. Patios, lounges, and custom setups all flow into the indoor footprint and never break the pace of the show.

Simply put, the Venetian Expo works because it doesn’t overcomplicate things. You get:

. A space that fits your needs

. Infrastructure that doesn’t drop out

. Service teams that know how to handle high-pressure timelines

There’s room to grow, pivot, or reset depending on how your brand shows up. If you’re launching a new product or making key B2B connections – the floor will support both. And when the day ends, you’re just steps away from popular restaurants and high-end lounges. There are great hotel rooms that don’t feel like afterthoughts. For exhibitors bringing a full crew, such a convenience can definitely be of good use.

At TrueBlue Exhibits, we’ve handled booth design and delivery for various clients at the Venetian Expo for years. We can make your trade show experience successful and memorable through our custom rental exhibits with LED video walls. So, if you’re gearing up for a show here, we’ll handle everything under our turnkey solutions – start to finish. From early concepts and installation to dismantle, our team knows how to make the most of the booth layout without wasting time or being harsh on your budget. Here’s how we can help:

We design and deliver Las Vegas rental exhibits built for the exact venue layout, following all size and compliance rules.

There are no hidden or upfront costs.

You won’t have to deal with storage, shipping, or maintenance.

We bring in the latest display styles and interactive tech so your booth grabs attention.

All exhibits are custom-built to reflect your brand accurately and leave a strong impression.

From LED walls to AR, we add the right tech that fits your show goals.

At the Venetian Expo, your brand needs more than space. It needs a presence, and we’ll help you have it. Contact us today.