WHAT TO DO IN HOUSTON WHILE VISITING
FOR CONFERENCES, TRADE SHOWS, AND EVENTS

Posted on January 20, 2026

Planning a trip to Houston for a conference, trade show, or event? Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, Houston has no shortage of things to explore during your downtime. As the largest city in Texas, Houston is known for its vibrant culture, diverse cuisine, and exciting attractions, making it the perfect place to mix business with leisure.
From museums and parks to world-class dining and nightlife, here’s a curated list of top things to do while you’re in town for your event.
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2020 EXHIBITS WINS BIG AT FIRST-ANNUAL ExSys AWARDS

Posted on August 6, 2025

2020 Exhibits proudly stood out among the industry’s best at the first-annual ExSys Awards in Chicago. Hosted by Exhibit City News, the event was held at Moss’s headquarters, where some of the best in the industry were gathered. The Experiential Design Authority is an international organization that recognizes outstanding work in exhibits, events, expos, and immersive experiences. The ExSys Awards, in particular, honor adaptability, innovation, execution, and excellence in system-based design.
2020 Exhibits was recognized for its bold creativity, strategic thinking, and ability to deliver high-impact brand experiences worldwide, garnering four major awards across multiple categories.
These awards are a testament to our visionary approach and the trust and collaboration of our clients, who continually raise the bar for what’s possible in live events and exhibitions. Continue reading

Smooth Sailing Event Planning

Posted on October 4, 2024

Plan Your Next Trade Show Stress-Free

It’s never too late or too early to get organized for your next trade show or event. And no matter where you’re at in your event planning process, we’re here to help. Like anything in life, a strong foundation is vital to success.

And when it comes to the trade show industry, thoroughly planning your event will undoubtedly position you ahead of the curve.

Read on to learn how you can prepare and how we can help streamline the process for a trade show planning experience that is smooth sailing.
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The Ideal Exhibit Size

Posted on August 8, 2024

How to Choose the Best Booth Size for Your Event

Exhibiting at a conference or trade show not only highlights your brand but provides the following excellent opportunities:

• Showcases products and services

• Networking with industry peers

• Deepens relationships with existing clients

• Attracts new customers

But how do you make the most of your presence on a trade show floor?

One of the most important decisions you can make when planning your exhibit is selecting the right size.

Transforming Spaces with Design Elements

Posted on May 14, 2024

Wayfinding can be defined as using organized sensory cues in design elements to help a building or public place’s branding, orientation, and overall environment. If applied correctly, it can enhance the user experience, providing a welcoming and inspiring venue for clients, employees, and guests.

A building’s aesthetics play a big part in representing a company. With the right elements, you can convey the right brand message and create the targeted ambiance that draws the desired effect.

The following are examples of places where

Tips for Creating Effective Trade Show Activations

Posted on September 23, 2023

When our teams brainstorm how to generate the biggest buzz on the trade show floor, activations are an excellent choice. That said, the activation’s gotta bring sizzle, not fizzle. It needs to capture the crowd’s interest, draw them in, and make them stay awhile. Only then will it have a great shot at helping you win over potential customers.

So! You want your brand to stand out, right? Then it’s essential to offer a standout experience.

Activations connect with people on different levels. Intellectually, yes, but perhaps even more importantly, great experiences engage the senses. The likely takeaway is that visitors to your booth come away with a memorable interaction.

2020 Exhibits Wins PMA for Best Conceptual Design Exhibit for Kobelco Construction Machinery USA

Posted on November 25, 2022

Exhibitor Magazine’s 2022 Portable Modular Awards offered a new category for exceptional efforts. Best Conceptual Design for any portable/modular stand design that has never been constructed and or realized. Our award-winning 2020 Exhibits created this Show-stopping western theme trade show exhibit for an RFP with KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA @ ConExpo/AGG 2020.

2020 Exhibits Celebrates Eight Awards at the 2021 ANA Lantern Awards of Texas

Posted on April 25, 2022

Lantern Award: Fixed installation: Displayed in a building lobby, etc. | NASA ISS Display – IAH International Terminal

Be Inspired: Refreshing Trade Show Exhibit Design

Posted on March 22, 2022

How’s your 2022 tradeshow planning coming along? Is your tradeshow presence in need of a refresh? If you’re like many event and tradeshow marketers, you probably spend a whole lot of time traveling and diligently taking care of business.

2020 Exhibits Wins AMA Crystal Award for Houston Texans Field Box Suites

Posted on June 2, 2021

2020 Exhibits earned a Crystal Award in the Fixed Installation category for their dynamic design of the NFL Houston Texans Field Box Suites. 2020 Exhibits provided concept design along with comprehensive large scale printing, fabrication and installation for this distinctly branded, private, premium seating environment. The overall feeling is warm and inviting, offering a private, comfortable environment for business owner fans who want to reward their customers, entertain their clients, colleagues and friends to join them for a luxury game day experience.

2020 Exhibits Wins Nine Prestigious World Exhibition Awards

Posted on June 15, 2020

In this world of tremendous flux and change, it is thrilling and a tremendous honor to learn that 2020 Exhibits has won Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards across nine categories at the World Exhibition Stand Awards (WESA).

2020 Exhibits Wins Nine World Exhibition Stand Awards

Posted on June 11, 2020

We are pleased to announce that 2020 Exhibits has been awarded Gold, Silver, and Bronze wins across nine categories at the World Exhibition Stand Awards. These awards celebrate the very best in exhibit design and experience across the globe. As the second annual World Exhibition Stand Awards, this esteemed international competition receives hundreds of submissions from around the world, which they intensively review and evaluate, selecting “the very best in exhibition stand design and experience whatever show, wherever in the world, whoever the client.”

Exhibitor Magazine Features NOV OTC Exhibit Experience Designed by 2020 Exhibits

Posted on March 27, 2020

It is always such an honor and bright spot when a feature article about one of 2020 Exhibits projects is seen live online and the magazine lands on our desks! Such is the case for this recent Exhibitor Magazine feature article that celebrates one of our all-time favorite experiences: NOV at the Offshore Technology Conference. “Inviting refuge,” “quieter self-paced experience,” and “tranquil VIP lounge” are just a few of the highlights noted in this two-page spread. There is so much to see, do, and experience in NOV’s thoughtful, engaging, and deliberate OTC exhibit.

2020 EXHIBITS NAMED FINALIST ACROSS MULTIPLE CATEGORIES IN THE WORLD EXHIBITION STAND AWARDS

Posted on March 24, 2020

Celebrating the world’s best in exhibition stand design and experience, the World Exhibition Stand Awards (WESA) has selected 2020 Exhibits as a finalist across multiple categories. As the second annual World Exhibition Stand Awards, this esteemed international competition receives hundreds of submissions from around the world, which they intensively review and evaluate, selecting “the very best in exhibition stand design and experience whatever show, wherever in the world, whoever the client.” “This recognition of excellence is a credit to Team 2020 Exhibits,” said Jeannette Sanders, marketing director. “From creative design, project execution, installation, and management teams. Their commitment and dedication ensure our esteemed clients’ projects and programs are designed and built to the highest of standards. We are proud of this world-wide acknowledgment of excellence.” Launched to celebrate the best WESA will be announcing the award winners in June, and we promise to keep you posted! Until then, we invite […]

2020 Exhibits Named Finalist in Five Categories for EXHIBITOR Magazine’s Portable Modular Awards

Posted on December 3, 2019

We are pleased to announce that five 2020 Exhibits projects that have been selected as finalists in EXHIBITOR Magazine’s seventh annual Portable/Modular Awards.

2020 Exhibits Celebrates Excellence at the ANA Lantern Awards

Posted on November 21, 2019

2020 Exhibits was recognized for outstanding branding, marketing, creative, and proven results earning two Lantern Awards and five Awards of Excellence.

2020 Exhibits Wins Three AMA Crystal Awards

Posted on June 1, 2019

2020 Exhibits is honored to win Three AMA Crystal Awards for delivering best in class creativity, marketing, and communications.

2020 Exhibits Wins Three World Exhibition Stand Awards

Posted on May 22, 2019

We are pleased to announce that 2020 Exhibits was recognized by the inaugural World Exhibition Stand Awards as winners across three categories, including Best Stand, Aviation; Best Stand, Security Event, and Best Stand Energy Event. The awards celebrate the experiential, architectural and creative innovation of nearly 100 exhibition stands at trade shows and events around the world. The World Exhibition Stand Awards represent design agencies across four continents, exhibitors in diverse event environments, internationally famous brand names to start-ups, powerful story-telling and innovative use of technology.

2020 Exhibits Receives Six Finalist Nominations for AMA Crystal Awards

Posted on April 18, 2019

2020 Exhibits is pleased to announce six (6) phenomenal client projects have been named as finalists and will be competing to win top honors at the 2019 American Marketing Association Crystal Awards. As the American Marketing Association’s premier event, the Crystal Awards honor Houston’s best marketing work.

2020 Exhibits Wins IHA Global Innovation Award

Posted on April 1, 2019

2020 Exhibits is pleased and honored to win its first ever gia Booth Design Award for its works with Jars USA. The Excellence in Booth Design Award is recognized as part of the IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia). The awards honor exhibitors that have shown creativity in design, merchandising and messaging. A distinguished panel of visual merchandising experts walked the aisles and reviewed exhibit booths to select the winners.

2020 Exhibits Honored With Multiple Industry Awards At ExhibitorLive 2019

Posted on March 13, 2019

2020 Exhibits, a global leader in the creative and strategic design and production of exhibits, events, environments, and signage, was recognized as a finalist in four categories for EXHIBITOR Magazine’s sixth annual PORTABLE MODULAR AWARDS, winning a top prize for their creative and compelling exhibit design for Autodesk. 2020 Exhibits was also named to EXHIBITOR magazine’s Top 40 list of exhibit producers.

2020 Exhibits Wins Nine ADDY Awards

Posted on February 19, 2019

Start spreading the news! 2020 Exhibits is thrilled to announce that Team 2020 Exhibits won nine ADDY Awards at the 2019 American Advertising Federation’s ADDY Awards in Houston. The ADDY Awards are the advertising industry’s largest awards competition. The event features lively competition from a variety of entrants, including advertising, marketing, business, and design professionals.

2020 Exhibits Sweeps the BMA Lantern Awards … Again

Posted on December 3, 2018

With an all-together new name and a new brand look and feel, the organization formerly known as the Business Marketing Association (now ANA Business Marketing Association) celebrated the best and brightest of business marketing at is Lantern Awards.

2020 Exhibits Projects Named to BMA Lantern Awards Winners’ Circle

Posted on November 9, 2018

2020 Exhibits is pleased to the following extraordinary projects have been named as finalists and will be competing to win top honors at the Business Marketing Association’s 2018 Lantern Awards.

2020 Exhibits Wins Silver Award in the PromaxBDA Set of the Year

Posted on August 21, 2018

We are pleased to announce 2020 Exhibits Silver Award recognition as 2018 PromaxBDA Summit Awards Set of the Year. We are honored to work with and earn recognition together with our client, Wrightset Design. Team 2020 Exhibits earned a Silver Award in the PromaxBDA Set of the Year category for our role in the fabrication, A/V design services, integration of the NBC Houston affiliate, KPRC Houston News Set.

2020 Exhibits Wins Two 2018 AMA Crystal Awards

Posted on May 16, 2018

The honors for 2020 Exhibits strategy, innovation and creativity continue with the recognition from the American Marketing Association Crystal Awards. 2020 Exhibits is honored to win Two AMA Crystal Awards for delivering best in class marketing, design, and communications.

5 Key Questions to Answer When Building an Award-Winning Trade Show Program

Posted on March 15, 2018

Imagine you are a newspaper reporter who’s on the tradeshow beat. With the heat of a vitally important deadline breathing down your neck, you stare at an empty screen. Tick toc, you’re already sweating and can’t seem to get your creative juices flowing. What to do? What to do? What to do?

Five Can’t-Miss Attractions in Greenville, South Carolina

Posted on January 2, 2018

As one of the Southeast’s premier destinations for a range of diverse industries, Greenville, South Carolina is home to Fortune 500 companies, manufacturing facilities, warehousing/distribution operations, and more. The peaceful outdoors, combined with the fast pace of the city makes it the ideal spot for growing businesses. Greenville has the perfect combination of businesses, culture, and, from our point of view, 5 can’t-miss attractions:

2020 Exhibits Sweeps the BMA Lantern Awards, wins record-breaking 22 awards, including the People’s Choice Award

Posted on December 1, 2017

2020 Exhibits announced today with great honor and delight that it swept the BMA Lantern Awards, winning a record-breaking 22 awards across 21 categories, including THE People’s Choice Award, NINE Lantern Awards and TWELVE Awards of Excellence. Earning highest accolades and recognition from leading marketing pros in voting 2020 Exhibits #1 with THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD for the Experience the Roaring ’20s with 2020 Exhibits campaign.

2020 Exhibits Named in the Houston Business Journal’s 2017 100-Fastest – Growing Companies List

Posted on November 22, 2017

2020 Exhibits, a global leader in the design and production of dynamic exhibits, events, environments, and ADA signage announced that it was ranked the 72nd fastest growing company in Houston, according to the Houston Business Journal’s Fast 100 list of the fastest-growing organizations headquartered in the Houston area.

2020 Exhibits Wins AMA Crystal Award for Large Exhibit Design

Posted on May 18, 2017

We are thrilled to announce that Team 2020 Exhibits was recognized for extraordinary creative, design, and strategy at the AMA Crystal Awards. With more than 330 finalists representing over 120 Houston companies in 97 categories, Team 2020 Exhibits brought home the Crystal Award in the Large Exhibit category for Wood Group Mustang at OTC.

2020 Exhibits Wins Big at the Regional and District ADDY Awards

Posted on May 5, 2017

At the Regional Awards Ceremony in March, the firm received two Gold ADDY Awards – one for “Under the Sea – an Epic Celebration” in the Events/Ambient Media category and one for “Maverik Base Camp” in the Out of Office/Environments category. In the Brand Elements category, the firm received a Silver ADDY Award.

2020 Exhibits Wins Gold and Silver ADDYs at the 2017 American Ad Federation ADDY Awards

Posted on March 14, 2017

Start spreading the news! 2020 Exhibits is thrilled to announce that Team 2020 Exhibits won top Gold ADDY^® and Silver ADDY^® honors at the 2017 American Advertising Federation’s ADDY Awards in Houston. The team proudly is honored to receive recognition for our work, earning a Gold ADDY^® award in two categories (Yes, that is TWO Gold ADDY^® Awards!), including the Event – Advertising/Ambient media category and the Out-of-Office Installation category. An esteemed Silver ADDY^® was awarded in the Corporate Collateral.

2020 Exhibits Celebrates Record-Breaking BMA Lantern Award Success with Six Lantern Awards and Five Awards of Excellence

Posted on November 22, 2016

2020 Exhibits, announced today that it won the Business Marketing Associations’ 2016 Lantern Awards across six categories, including Small Tradeshow Exhibit, Corporate Re-branding, Vehicle Graphic, Tradeshow Campaign, Promotional Package and Fixed Installation. 2020 Exhibits also won the Award of Excellence across five categories, including Large Trade Show Exhibit, Website redesign, Corporate Video, Interactive Presentation, and Capabilities Collateral.

2020 Exhibits Celebrates BMA Lantern Award Success with 3 Awards of Excellence + 2 Lantern Awards + 1 Best of Show

Posted on November 24, 2015

Every year the Business Marketing Association Lantern Awards recognizes the best of the best in quality creative and strategic business-to-business communications. BMA Houston announced the winners on November 19^th with 2020 Exhibits earning five accolades, including two Lantern Awards and three Awards of Excellence, for leading design and marketing excellence. And the icing on the cake was the Grand Finale with 2020 Exhibits winning the Best of Show!

2020 Exhibits Wins Big at the 2014 BMA Lantern Awards

Posted on November 20, 2014

Recognizing the best of the best in quality creative and strategic business-to-business communications, Houston’s Business Marketing Association (BMA) honored 2020 Exhibits for B2B marketing excellence at their 27^th BMA Lantern Awards Ceremony.

2020 Exhibits Wins Big at the 2013 BMA Lantern Awards

Posted on November 25, 2013

2020 Exhibits Wins Two American Marketing Association Crystal Awards

Posted on June 11, 2013

The American Marketing Association honored 2020 Exhibits for marketing communications excellence at the 27th Annual American Marketing Association Houston Crystal Awards Ceremony. Recognizing the most effective marketing communications that fulfill stated objectives and produce measurable results, the AMA Crystal Awards recognize best in class marketing and communications.

2020 Exhibits Celebrates Wins at the Business Marketing Association Lantern Awards

Posted on December 22, 2012

Recognizing top-quality creative and strategic business-to-business communications, Houston’s Business Marketing Association (BMA) celebrated 25 years of marketing excellence and recognized 2020 Exhibits for their outstanding B2B creative work in marketing and exhibit design at the 2012 BMA Lantern Awards.

Nine 2020 Exhibits Projects Named Finalists For The 2011 American Marketing Association Crystal Awards

Posted on May 1, 2012

Nine 2020 Exhibits projects have been named among the finalists for the 2012 American Marketing Association Houston Crystal Awards:

Company Brochure – 2020 Exhibits Brochure
B2B Social Media Campaign – ExhibitForce Social Media Wall at EXHIBITOR2011
Interactive Multimedia – Omnicare Slot Machine
Tradeshow Booth, Small – JDR, BMC Software @ VM World, ExhibitForce Power Up @ EXHIBITOR2011
Tradeshow Booth, Large – Impact Products @ ISSA, Global Industries, GE Oil & Gas

2020 Exhibits Wins Regional Silver ADDY For GE Oil & Gas OTC 2011 Exhibit

Posted on April 1, 2012

2020 Exhibits continues to earn accolades and recognition for their outstanding creative exhibit and multimedia design, earning a silver ADDY® award in the recent American Advertising Federation (AAF) Tenth District ADDY show judging.

2020 Exhibits Celebrates Award-Winning Creative Awards from the American Ad Federation

Posted on March 1, 2012

Recognizing creative excellence and some of the best advertising and design projects produced during the previous year, the American Ad Federation recently recognized 2020 Exhibits for their outstanding creative work and exhibit design.

2020 Exhibits had four entries reach the ADDY finals, two of which won Silver ADDY® award recognition for creative design in the Trade Show Exhibit Category.

2020 Exhibits Wins at the Business Marketing Association Lantern Awards

Posted on December 1, 2011

Recognized for outstanding creative exhibit design, 2020 Exhibits received a Lantern Award in the Back Wall Exhibit category for their dynamic, real-time, interactive 3 x 5 video wall for BMC Software. 2020 Exhibits also brought home a Lantern Award in the Small Exhibit category for the ExhibitForce EXHIBITOR2011 environment which included a real-time interactive social media video wall.

SIX 2020 EXHIBITS PROJECTS NAMED FINALISTS FOR THE 2011 AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION CRYSTAL AWARDS

Posted on April 1, 2011

The Crystal Awards is AMA Houston’s premier event, honoring Houston’s best marketing work. What sets the Crystal Awards apart from other awards programs is that you have to show results, which is what marketing is all about. Winners will be announced at the AMA 2011 Crystal Awards Gala in late May.

2020 Exhibits Celebrates Award-Winning Creative With Awards From The American Advertising Federation

Posted on March 1, 2011

Recognizing creative excellence and some of the best advertising and design projects produced during the previous year, the American Ad Federation recognized 2020 Exhibits for their outstanding creative work. 2020 Exhibits had three entries reach the ADDY finals, all of which won creative marketing awards including one Silver ADDY® for their work with the Cleveland Browns.

2020 Exhibits Wins AMA Crystal Award for Miller Lite Bull Pen Party Deck

Posted on June 1, 2010

The American Marketing Association honored 2020 Exhibits for marketing communications excellence at their recent Crystal Awards Gala. Recognizing the most effective marketing communications that fulfill stated objectives and produce measurable results, the AMA Crystal Awards recognize best in class marketing and communications.

2020 Exhibits Wins Silver ADDY in Fifth District ADDY Creative Competition

Posted on May 3, 2009

2020 Exhibits continues to win recognition for their outstanding creative work in interior / environment design, earning a silver ADDY® award in the recent American Advertising Federation (AAF) Fifth District ADDY show judging.

2020 Exhibits Wins Five Marketing Awards From The American Ad Federation

Posted on April 15, 2009