Exhibit spaces

The minimum exhibit space is 10 feet by 10 feet and rented in multiples (10 feet by 20 feet, 10 feet by 30 feet, etc.). The back 5 feet of the basic exhibit may be occupied up to a height of 8 feet. The front 5 feet of the rented space may be occupied from the floor up to a height of 4 feet. RSNA will provide side and backwall drape and a standard booth sign measuring 11 inches by 17 inches.

Inline booth diagram and specifications

Only a 10-foot-wide backwall can be built within a peninsula exhibit. No part of the backwall may exceed a height of 8 feet from the floor of the exhibit hall. Peninsula exhibits are limited to 10 feet by 20 feet of exhibit space. They have three sides and endcap rows of inline booths. RSNA will provide side and backwall drape and a standard booth sign measuring 11 inches by 17 inches.

Peninsula booth diagram and specifications

The minimum island booth size is 20 feet by 20 feet with four corners and rented in 10-foot increments. All island exhibits must have access from all four sides.

To maximize the exhibit hall at McCormick Place, the east-west dimensions of any island exhibit space must be 20 feet, 50 feet or 80 feet wide. RSNA may consider exceptions based on exhibit design elements, location and impact on surrounding exhibits. No part of any island exhibit may exceed a height of 24 feet from the floor of the exhibit hall.

• 20-foot-wide island exhibits require a 1 foot setback from an aisle of the exhibit space. Reception counters/information kiosks may not be closer than 2 feet from an aisle.
• 50-foot-wide island exhibits require a 2 foot setback from the aisle of exhibit space. Reception counters/information kiosks may not be closer than 3 feet from an aisle.
• 80-foot-wide island exhibits require a 3 foot setback from the aisle of exhibit space. Reception counters/information kiosks may not be closer than 4 feet from an aisle.

Island booth diagram and specifications (PDF) 

Equipment exhibitors' mobile units must be positioned to allow ample room on all sides for stairs, ramps and general attendee traffic. Mobile van units must utilize a 15-foot-wide space, and trailers must utilize a minimum 20-foot-wide space. Location may be determined by proximity to drive-in freight doors to permit ease of move in and move out.

Mobile-transportable exhibit diagram and specifications (PDF)

Contiguous aisle

• Aisle between contiguous exhibitor space
• $19.50 per square foot

Second-level exhibit

• Two-story exhibits will be assessed a $19.50 surcharge on the total square footage of the second level.
• Please review rule nine in the RSNA rules and regulations for the complete set of booth design guidelines.

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A country pavilion is coordinated by a government organizer or agent and brings together a group of companies on the show floor. To be considered for a country pavilion, the following criteria must be met: 

• Letter of request from the organizer/agent detailing requirements for their pavilion.
• Pavilion size must be a minimum of 400 square feet.
• Each individual company participating is required to occupy a minimum of 100 square feet.
• A signed application/contract from the organizer/agent indicating the requested pavilion size along with an appropriate deposit.
• Each participating company is also required to submit an individual signed application/contract agreeing to abide by the RSNA rules and regulations.
• Once the pavilion is assigned a hall and floor location, the organizer/agent will then need to furnish a detailed floor plan/layout for review and approval.