Unfortunately, many trade show vendors have experienced theft of their products or display items in the past. The hustle and bustle of hundreds of convention attendees passing through the venue make it easy for the rare thief to get away with a stray item from your booth. This is why it’s important to remember these safety tips to keep your trade show booth secure and prevent theft.

Stay Organized

You’re less likely to notice when things go missing from your exhibit if it’s disorganized and messy. Large amounts of clutter also make it easier for thieves to swipe items that are lying around in plain sight. The first step to a safe and secure trade show booth is to stay organized. Have a home for everything, and try to minimize the items you leave lying around. It may help to have under-table storage or accordion files to keep your items and documents organized.

Control Access to Your Booth

If your booth has one of the best locations on the show floor, you’re naturally going to experience more guests and foot traffic. This is ideal for generating more impressions and potential leads, but it also opens your exhibit up to a higher chance of theft. Keep your booth from becoming overcrowded by controlling your guest’s access to it. Consider allowing only a certain number of guests to browse your exhibit at one time. This will ensure you can help each guest as they arrive and keep an eye out for thieves.

Keep Loose Items Secure

When you sell or display small items, always be sure to secure them to your display materials. For example, if you feature products on shelves or display walls, consider securing them with cord reels or zip ties. This will ensure thieves can’t simply take items down from your display and walk out with them.

Use a Storage Locker

Finally, store your most valuable items in a nearby storage locker for the duration of the convention. You’ll want to store things such as your wallet, confidential documents, and devices you don’t need during the day in a secure location. Some trade shows even offer lockers for you to use at your table or at the venue site.

If you’re concerned about thieves making off with your goods or products during an upcoming trade show, remember these tips to prevent theft from your booth. Taking preventive measures like these can help ensure a secure and successful event.