Exhibitor guide · New York, NY
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center: booth rentals and exhibitor notes
Manhattan's Hudson Yards convention center, with in-house electricians who install booth monitors, a Wi-Fi 7 network, and an on-site truck marshaling facility.
At a glance
At the Javits Center, in-house electricians handle booth power and also mount monitors and run audio, video, and network cabling inside exhibits unless the electrical department grants an exemption, and internet comes from the in-house Javits Center Technology Solutions. ConventionVendor.com rents booth displays, iPads, kiosks, and registration equipment delivered for move-in, ready for Javits electricians to install where required.
Exhibiting at Javits Center
The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center covers six blocks on Manhattan's Far West Side in Hudson Yards, along the Hudson River on 11th Avenue, a short walk from the 34 St-Hudson Yards station on the 7 train. It offers more than 850,000 square feet of exhibit space, including 500,000 contiguous square feet, plus 122 meeting rooms. The 2021 expansion added a four-level on-site truck marshaling facility, a rooftop pavilion, and a green roof with a rooftop farm.
The New York International Auto Show, New York Comic Con, and NY NOW are among its anchor shows. The biggest difference for exhibitors is the scope of in-house electrical work: Javits electricians handle not just power distribution but also installing monitors, lighting, and audio, video, and network cabling inside your booth, unless the electrical department grants an exemption. Connectivity runs on a campus-wide Wi-Fi 7 network operated in-house, and orders go through the Javits Service Portal. Trucks are booked through the venue's freight booking system, and the on-site marshaling facility feeds 74 covered loading docks.
| Address | 655 W. 34th Street, New York, NY |
|---|---|
| Exhibit space | More than 850,000 square feet, including 500,000 contiguous |
| Meeting rooms | 122 |
| Opened | 1986; expanded 2021 |
| Nearest airport | LaGuardia (LGA) |
| Internet provider | Javits Center Technology Solutions (in-house) |
| Booth electrical | Javits Center in-house electricians |
| Notable shows | New York International Auto Show, New York Comic Con, NY NOW |
| Official website | javitscenter.com (opens in a new tab) |
Facts checked October 15, 2026 against the sources listed below. Schedules and providers can change from show to show; your exhibitor manual has the final word.
Power, internet, and Wi-Fi
- Javits in-house electricians handle electrical distribution and lighting, and they also install monitors, lighting, audio and video systems, and network cabling inside exhibits unless the Javits electrical department grants an exemption.
- Javits Center Technology Solutions runs a campus-wide Wi-Fi 7 network and sells Premium Wi-Fi, Booth-in-a-Box, dedicated wired internet, and custom SSIDs through the Javits Service Portal; a neutral-host cellular DAS is also in place.
- No current official Javits rule on exhibitor hotspots was found. A 2023 Javits order form published in one show's manual said the Wi-Fi exhibitor package allowed no wireless router and that connecting one required dedicated wired bandwidth, so ask Technology Solutions (technology@javitscenter.com) before bringing an access point or hotspot.
- Our displays and computers plug into the power you order, and we can deliver screens ready for Javits electricians to mount. Use a dedicated wired line for demos, and keep lead capture on iPads that can scan offline if your app allows.
Move-in and delivery
- The campus has a four-level on-site truck marshaling facility and 74 covered loading docks, and freight arrivals are booked through the venue's freight booking system.
- Move-in and move-out schedules are set per show by show management and the general service contractor.
- Allow time during move-in for Javits electricians to mount monitors and run cabling, since that work is assigned to them.
- We time delivery to your show's move-in and can be listed on an exhibitor-appointed contractor form if your show requires it.
What exhibitors rent at Javits Center
- Booth TVs, Monitors, and Video Walls: We deliver booth displays with mounts and stands ready for Javits electricians, who handle monitor installation inside exhibits.
- Booth Tech Kits: Lead Capture iPads, Screens, and Charging: iPads and laptops connect to a Technology Solutions line without extra network gear, with offline lead capture as a backup.
- Registration, Check-In, and Badge Printing: Organizers can set up check-in stations and badge printers on dedicated wired lines from Technology Solutions.
- Show Office and Breakout Room Technology: With 122 meeting rooms on site, show offices and breakout sessions can add laptops, printers, and projectors to the same delivery.
Before you exhibit at Javits Center
- Order power, internet, and other services through the Javits Service Portal (orders.javitscenter.com).
- Plan for Javits electricians to hang or mount your booth monitors; request an exemption from the electrical department if you need to do it differently.
- Ask Technology Solutions about router or access point rules before you pack networking gear.
- Booth food and beverage must come from Cultivated, the exclusive caterer.
- The 7 train's 34 St-Hudson Yards station is the closest subway stop for booth staff.
Schedules, deadlines, and service providers can change from show to show. Always confirm details in your show's exhibitor manual. Our exhibitor timeline lists what to order and when.
Javits Center FAQ
Can I use a Wi-Fi hotspot at the Javits Center?
We found no current official Javits policy on exhibitor hotspots. A 2023 Javits order form in one show's manual said routers were not allowed on the Wi-Fi exhibitor package and required dedicated wired bandwidth. Ask Javits Center Technology Solutions and check your exhibitor manual before relying on one.
Who installs booth monitors at the Javits Center?
Javits in-house electricians install monitors, lighting, audio and video systems, and network cabling inside exhibits unless the electrical department grants an exemption. Plan for this when you order, and check your exhibitor manual for forms.
How do trucks deliver to the Javits Center?
Freight arrivals are booked through the venue's freight booking system, and the campus has a four-level on-site truck marshaling facility with 74 covered loading docks. Your show's general service contractor sets the move-in schedule.
Sources
Planning more than a booth, such as a full conference at Javits Center? Our parent company covers event-wide technology on its Rentacomputer.com Javits Center page (opens in a new tab).
Exhibiting at Javits Center?
Tell us the show, venue, booth number, and dates. We will recommend the right booth and show technology and send a quote built around your move-in and move-out.