Considering I’m more of an artist and visual interiors expert than “tech” I would indeed have had that expert or team member in place in ADVANCE and leave nothing to chance. If it can mess up it will. You can never be over prepared hundreds if not thousands of miles from home+corporate HQ or home offices. With that being said it’s okay to delegate and have a backup plan in place meaning a tech person or company on hand or readily available!! Your booth says EVERYTHING about you, your product, your company & all. It must be perfect, from the ad in the trade show magazine to the pre show marketing, to the visual, tactile and final approach & entrance. Not to mention the guest experience upon entrance. No stone should be left unturned.

Trade show setups demand efficiency under pressure. By preparing in advance, delegating roles based on expertise, and keeping backup supplies ready, you can troubleshoot tech issues swiftly and stay on track. Plan ahead, delegate wisely, and keep backups—tech issues won’t slow you down.

When time is tight during trade show booth setups, quickly resolving technical glitches is crucial to ensure everything runs smoothly. Here's how you can effectively troubleshoot: Prepare a checklist: Have a detailed list of necessary equipment and tasks to ensure nothing is overlooked. Delegate roles: Assign specific troubleshooting duties to team members based on their strengths. Keep backup supplies: Always have spare cables, batteries, and tools on hand for quick fixes. Have any tried-and-true methods for handling tech issues under pressure? Share your insights.