EST. 10x10 ALL-IN
Cost Guide →~$11,862
SAN FRANCISCO, CASTRICT UNION
Calculate Moscone Center San Francisco Drayage →Moscone Center San Francisco (Moscone North, South & West)
Global SaaS, AI, and biotech epicenter hosting RSA Conference, Game Developers Conference (GDC), Dreamforce, Semicon West, and Winter Fancy Food.
UNION & BUILDING TELEMETRYStrict Union
LABOR JURISDICTIONSign & Display Union Local 510 & Teamsters Local 2785
CEILING CLEARANCEMoscone North/South Halls: 27–36 ft • Moscone West Level 1: 22 ft
DRAYAGE ESTIMATE~$225 per 100 lbs (CWT)
VENUE ADDRESS747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
EXHIBITOR DIY SETUP & MARSHALING RULES
Union Jurisdiction & Dock Rules at Moscone Center San Francisco
- DIY Exhibitor Setup Rule: Exhibitors can set up a 10x10 booth using tool-free pop-up or SEG systems in under 30 minutes; larger 10x20+ custom structures require union Local 510 or turnkey I&D crew.
- Marshaling Yard & Dock Protocol: Underground Howard St docks have strict timed marshaling slots at Pier 80 / Bayshore; lightweight aluminum and SIP crates save thousands in SF drayage.
- Ceiling Height & Hanging Sign Limits: Moscone North/South Halls: 27–36 ft • Moscone West Level 1: 22 ft
SLASH DRAYAGE WITH TOOL-FREE DISPLAYS
Lightweight Purchased Displays & Turnkey Rentals
Avoid $1,500+ union drayage bills at Moscone Center San Francisco with tool-free purchased displays (yours to keep) or turnkey rental booths:
- 3ft SEG Fabric Stand (14 lbs — $165 Buy & Keep) →
- 10ft SEG Fabric Display (34 lbs — $475 Buy & Keep) →
- 20ft SEG Fabric Wall (64 lbs — $895 Buy & Keep) →
- 8ft Backlit SEG Lightbox (48 lbs — $1190 Buy & Keep) →
- 10ft Backlit SEG Wall (56 lbs — $1250 Buy & Keep) →
- Straight Tension Fabric Wall (26 lbs — $525 Buy & Keep) →
- The NXT PopUp 10x10 (10x10 Turnkey Rental — $650) →
- The NXT Base 10x10 (10x10 Turnkey Rental — $1,150) →
Upcoming 2026–2027 Trade Shows in San Francisco, CA
GDC San FranciscoMar 17–19, 2027 (GDC Expo Floor)
GDC (Game Developers Conference & Interactive Gaming Expo)
Move-In: 2027-03-15
EST. 10x10 ALL-IN
Cost Guide →~$9,521
DreamforceSep 14–16, 2027
Dreamforce (Salesforce Global AI, CRM & Enterprise Cloud Conference)
Move-In: 2027-09-12
EST. 10x10 ALL-IN
Cost Guide →~$11,084
INBOUNDSep 8–10, 2027
INBOUND by HubSpot (Marketing, Sales, RevOps & AI Growth Conference)
Move-In: 2027-09-06
EST. 10x10 ALL-IN
Cost Guide →~$9,394
TechCrunch DisruptOct 19–21, 2027
TechCrunch Disrupt (Startup, Venture Capital & Founder Conference)
Move-In: 2027-10-17
EST. 10x10 ALL-IN
Cost Guide →~$8,690
Frequently Asked Questions — Moscone Center San FranciscoShow 3 FAQs ▾
Can I set up my own 10x10 or 10x20 trade show booth at Moscone Center San Francisco?
Exhibitors can set up a 10x10 booth using tool-free pop-up or SEG systems in under 30 minutes; larger 10x20+ custom structures require union Local 510 or turnkey I&D crew. Primary labor jurisdiction at Moscone Center San Francisco is Sign & Display Union Local 510 & Teamsters Local 2785 (Strict Union). For larger 20x20 island builds or hands-free installation, NXT Stage provides full union-compliant turnkey Installation & Dismantle (I&D) crews.
How much does drayage (material handling) cost at Moscone Center San Francisco?
Average material handling (drayage) at Moscone Center San Francisco is ~$225 per CWT (100 lbs), and a standard 500W electrical drop averages ~$295. Switching from heavy legacy wood crates (1,200+ lbs) to NXT Stage lightweight SIP/aluminum rental booths (100–280 lbs) or purchased SEG lightboxes (14–56 lbs) typically saves $900–$2,100 in venue drayage fees.
Where is the marshaling yard and what are the ceiling height limits at Moscone Center San Francisco?
Underground Howard St docks have strict timed marshaling slots at Pier 80 / Bayshore; lightweight aluminum and SIP crates save thousands in SF drayage. Ceiling height clearances: Moscone North/South Halls: 27–36 ft • Moscone West Level 1: 22 ft. Official venue address: 747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103.