CES Trade Show Staffing Guide: Winning at the World's Biggest Tech Show

CES is the world's largest and most influential tech event. Here's how to maximize your booth presence.

#CES by the Numbers

• 100,000+ attendees
• 4,500+ exhibitors
• 2.9M+ sq ft exhibit space
• 4 days of intense activity
• Global media coverage

#Staffing Requirements

Product Demonstrators

• Deep tech knowledge
• Patient explanation skills
• Demo troubleshooting ability
• $50-75/hour

Lead Generators

• Quick qualification skills
• Badge scanning proficiency
• Database entry accuracy
• $35-50/hour

Booth Managers

• Team coordination
• Problem solving
• Client liaison
• $75-100/hour

#CES-Specific Challenges

• Long hours (8am-6pm+)
• Extreme walking/standing
• Loud environment
• Multiple venue locations
• January Las Vegas weather

#Booking Timeline

• 3+ months out: Reserve top talent
• 2 months: Finalize team
• 1 month: Product training
• 2 weeks: Final prep
• Day before: Booth walkthrough