Interactive Trade Show Booth & Custom App for TACO at AHR Expo 2026
At the AHR Expo 2026, hosted at the Las Vegas Convention Center from February 2–4, 2026, AVFX partnered with TACO to deliver an interactive trade show booth experience designed to simplify complex plumbing and hydronic systems through real-time engagement.
The Challenge
TACO needed a way to communicate complex system functionality in a high-traffic trade show environment where attention is limited and competition is high.
Key challenges included:
- Explaining technical hydronic systems quickly and clearly
- Engaging both engineers and general attendees
- Standing out among static booths and passive displays
- Driving meaningful interaction instead of surface-level traffic
The Solution
AVFX designed and executed a fully integrated interactive trade show experience, combining a custom-built application with strategic AV deployment.
Custom Interactive Application
The interactive app allowed attendees to:
- Build real-world plumbing and hydronic scenarios
- Visualize system behavior in real time
- Understand cause-and-effect relationships instantly
- Engage through hands-on interaction rather than static content
This transformed the booth from a viewing experience into an interactive learning environment.
Trade Show Booth AV Execution
To support the interactive experience, AVFX delivered:
- High-performance display systems optimized for engagement
- Strategic screen placement to guide attendee flow
- Reliable on-site AV support throughout the event
- Seamless integration between digital interaction and physical booth design
Execution Strategy
The experience was designed around three core principles:
Clarity
Complex systems were simplified into intuitive, visual interactions.
Engagement
Attendees actively participated instead of passively observing.
Reliability
The system performed consistently across all three days without disruption.
Results
The interactive experience led to measurable improvements in booth performance:
- Increased attendee engagement with TACO technology
- Longer dwell time at the booth
- More informed, higher-quality conversations with prospects
- Stronger differentiation from competing exhibitors
Why Interactive Trade Show Experiences Work
Interactive media bridges the gap between technical complexity and audience understanding.
Instead of explaining value, it allows attendees to experience it directly.
For industries with complex products, this approach accelerates:
- Comprehension
- Engagement
- Decision-making
Key Takeaway
If attendees have to interpret your product, you lose momentum.
Interactive experiences create immediate clarity and deeper engagement.
FAQs
What is an interactive trade show booth?
An interactive trade show booth uses technology such as apps, touchscreens, and real-time simulations to engage attendees in hands-on experiences rather than passive viewing.
How does interactive media improve trade show performance?
Interactive media increases dwell time, improves understanding of complex products, and drives higher-quality conversations with potential customers.
What industries benefit most from interactive trade show experiences?
Industries with complex or technical products, such as HVAC, plumbing, manufacturing, and technology, benefit significantly from interactive demonstrations.
Ready to Build an Interactive Trade Show Experience?
Turn your booth into something attendees engage with, not just walk past.
Schedule a consultation to explore interactive media and trade show AV solutions.