The booking system for trade fair equipment with an overview

Manage inventories across locations, represent sets with accessories, and keep logistics, approvals, and cost centers perfectly under control. anny aligns scheduling, inventory, and teams smoothly.

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Stacked flight cases with colorful labels stand in front of a warehouse, while a forklift offloads a pallet of LED modules. Neatly bundled cables and truss system pipes lie between rolling containers. Early light filters through the gate, with dust particles floating in the air. It's the moment just before departing for the trade show.
Stacked flight cases with colorful labels stand in front of a warehouse, while a forklift offloads a pallet of LED modules. Neatly bundled cables and truss system pipes lie between rolling containers. Early light filters through the gate, with dust particles floating in the air. It's the moment just before departing for the trade show.

AI-generated

On the exhibition floor, a team is setting up a white counter, while spotlights are already hanging above them on a truss. A technician stretches the measuring tape, and a colleague positions panels with millimeter precision. The wood looks freshly varnished, and the carpet is perfectly smooth. There's a sense of focus in the air.
On the exhibition floor, a team is setting up a white counter, while spotlights are already hanging above them on a truss. A technician stretches the measuring tape, and a colleague positions panels with millimeter precision. The wood looks freshly varnished, and the carpet is perfectly smooth. There's a sense of focus in the air.

AI-generated

In the warehouse, returned cases are rolled onto a marked return area. An employee opens a crate, inspects foam inserts, and notes a minor damage on a tag. Behind them, shelves are lined with clear zone labels. The scene appears calm and methodical after an intense event.

The challenge

The challenge

Escape the Excel chaos and embrace clear availability

Escape the Excel chaos and embrace clear availability

Without a centralized system, coordination loops, unclear inventories, and frantic last-minute rescheduling can occur right before setting up the trade fair.

Without a centralized system, coordination loops, unclear inventories, and frantic last-minute rescheduling can occur right before setting up the trade fair.

Resources without real-time visibility

Without central availability, double bookings, idle periods, or unnecessary transfers are almost inevitable. Decisions take longer, and scheduling loses valuable time.

Manual scheduling with accessory dependencies

Excel sheets do not recognize sets, kits, or capacities per item. Accessories are missing on the tour, alternatives appear too late, and teams have to reschedule on the fly.

Features

Features that Simplify Trade Show Equipment Planning

From cross-location availability to a smooth check-in, anny brings structure, speed, and security to your processes.

Manage real-time availability across locations

Central booking page with filters for category, location, and features. Smart Availability connects main resources with accessories and kits, capacities prevent double bookings.

  • Filterable Booking Page

  • Sets, kits, and dependencies

  • Capacities per item series

In a bright storage aisle, clear zone signs hang while identical cases stand in orderly rows on rolling boards. Color-coded tags mark different locations, and an employee swiftly picks the right set from the designated area. The lighting casts sharp edges, creating a scene of clarity and calm.

AI-generated

At the loading bay, there is a rolling table with a marked distribution area, and cases are lined up in order. An employee gently lifts the lid and reads a serial number from a plaque. Large, easily visible zone labels guide the next steps. Everything appears precise and transparent.

AI-generated

Effortless Check-Out and Return with QR/Barcode

Record check-ins and check-outs with timestamps, serial numbers, and conditions in one go. Exports automatically supply warehouses and shipping departments daily.

  • QR and barcode processes

  • Condition and damage assessment

  • Daily lists and ERP exports

Automatically enforce approvals and cost centers

Roles and permissions separate Sales, Disposition, and Warehouse, with approvals being transparent. Cost centers, project numbers, and PO references are mandatory and evaluated.

  • Role and Permission Concept

  • Approval Workflows

  • Internal Billing and Chargeback

A small area is marked with barrier tapes as a pickup zone, and stackable carts have sets with clear name tags. A red tag indicates availability, and green cards assign teams. The atmosphere is calm, with organization reflecting clear responsibilities in preparation.

AI-generated

In the shipping department, boxes are being relabeled, and a team member replaces a card with an updated pickup time. Nearby, neatly bundled cables lie ready, and a pallet jack stands by. The bright light highlights the calmness in the process, even though the schedule just shifted.

AI-generated

React to changes in seconds

Appointment reminders, broadcasts, and waitlists keep everyone in sync. Outlook and Teams ensure immediate transparency for rescheduling.

  • Automatic reminders

  • Waitlist for top events

  • Microsoft integration

Use cases

Use Cases from Trade Show Construction and Equipment Planning

A sturdy packing table with a fully assembled demo kit neatly set in custom foam inserts: handheld microphones, adapters, cables, and labeled spare parts. Next to it lies a brief checklist, and a yellow band marks the set as ready. Warm light illuminates the edge while more black cases await in the background.

AI-generated

A sturdy packing table with a fully assembled demo kit neatly set in custom foam inserts: handheld microphones, adapters, cables, and labeled spare parts. Next to it lies a brief checklist, and a yellow band marks the set as ready. Warm light illuminates the edge while more black cases await in the background.

Demo equipment and kits with approval

Sales reserves demo kits, including mandatory cost centers and approval workflow. Accessory dependencies are automatically booked, and double bookings are excluded. Ideal for roadshows and multi-day trade shows.

Between high shelves, grouped furniture, labeled cases, and neatly bundled trusses rest on rolling carts. Color-coded hanging cards assign resources to specific destinations. A clear aisle leads to the ramp, where daylight demarcates the area. Everything appears organized and ready for the next allocation.

AI-generated

Between high shelves, grouped furniture, labeled cases, and neatly bundled trusses rest on rolling carts. Color-coded hanging cards assign resources to specific destinations. A clear aisle leads to the ramp, where daylight demarcates the area. Everything appears organized and ready for the next allocation.

Resource Allocation for Booths, Furniture, and AV Equipment

Plan resources across locations, manage sets, and control capacities per item. Availabilities are checked over event periods, and conflicts are detected early. Perfect for trade fair construction, furniture pools, and AV projects.

At the return point, a case is opened, revealing foam inserts with meticulously sorted components. A small metal plaque with a serial number is read, and a paper tag notes the condition. Next to it is a cart with prepared cable bundles. The atmosphere is controlled and routine.

AI-generated

At the return point, a case is opened, revealing foam inserts with meticulously sorted components. A small metal plaque with a serial number is read, and a paper tag notes the condition. Next to it is a cart with prepared cable bundles. The atmosphere is controlled and routine.

Check-in and Check-out in the warehouse

Manage check-outs and returns with timestamps, document serial numbers and conditions, record damages. Automated daily lists and notifications keep the warehouse and shipping in sync.

Industry Insights

How Digital Equipment Reservation is Transforming Exhibition Construction

Trade show construction and event technology operate within tight time frames, often across multiple locations. Today, teams expect transparent inventories, clear responsibilities, and reliable schedules - ideally without long phone chains. Digital reservation systems create a single source of truth: capacities are visible, alternatives are identified early, and priorities for top events are clearly set. Kits and sets are particularly relevant because accessory dependencies in physical lists can be easily overlooked. Equally important is a smooth return process that documents condition and serial numbers to avoid failures and make maintenance predictable. Modern solutions integrate calendars, messengers, and logistics windows, ensuring that changes don’t get lost in email threads. The result: less downtime, fewer missed trips, more planning certainty - and a professional presence on the trade show floor.

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Pricing

Fair for every size.

You pay per resource

(e.g. booth kits, displays, or furniture)

– not per user.

Starter

$0

$0

free forever

Up to 5 resources

(e.g. booth kits, displays, or furniture)

Up to 100 bookings a month

2 services

No credit card required

Essential

$5

$5

per resource

(e.g. booth kits, displays, or furniture)

per month

Subscriptions and memberships

Communities

Calendar sync

Custom emails and reminders

Professional

$10

$10

per resource

(e.g. booth kits, displays, or furniture)

per month

3D map

Waitlist

Booking rules and quotas

Smart locks

Unlimited users and admins on every paid plan · Plus applicable taxes · 20% less when paid yearly

FAQ's

Everything you need to know

If you have any further questions, contact us.

When is anny the best booking system for trade show equipment?

When managing inventory across multiple locations, needing to model kits with accessories, requiring check-in/check-out at the warehouse, and wanting to document approvals and cost centers accurately, anny minimizes coordination, prevents double bookings, and provides clarity in scheduling, logistics, and internal billing.

When is anny the best booking system for trade show equipment?

When managing inventory across multiple locations, needing to model kits with accessories, requiring check-in/check-out at the warehouse, and wanting to document approvals and cost centers accurately, anny minimizes coordination, prevents double bookings, and provides clarity in scheduling, logistics, and internal billing.

How does anny map sets, bundles, and accessory dependencies?

With Smart Availability, you can connect main resources with accessories or entire kits. When a reservation is made, the appropriate accessories are automatically booked and capacities are checked. This ensures that no adapters or tripods are missing, alternatives remain visible, and double bookings are avoided.

How does anny map sets, bundles, and accessory dependencies?

With Smart Availability, you can connect main resources with accessories or entire kits. When a reservation is made, the appropriate accessories are automatically booked and capacities are checked. This ensures that no adapters or tripods are missing, alternatives remain visible, and double bookings are avoided.

Does anny support check-in/check-out with serial numbers and condition?

Yes. You can capture check-outs and returns with QR or barcode, complete with timestamps. Document serial numbers, condition, maintenance, and damages in Custom Fields. Daily lists and exports supply warehouse, logistics, or ERP. This reduces losses and ensures every step is traceable.

Does anny support check-in/check-out with serial numbers and condition?

Yes. You can capture check-outs and returns with QR or barcode, complete with timestamps. Document serial numbers, condition, maintenance, and damages in Custom Fields. Daily lists and exports supply warehouse, logistics, or ERP. This reduces losses and ensures every step is traceable.

How do roles, approvals, and cost centers work in anny?

With roles and permissions, you can control access for sales, dispatch, and warehouse teams. Approval workflows protect critical bookings. You can enforce, analyze, and automatically bill cost centers, project numbers, and PO references for internal charging. SSO ensures fast, secure logins.

How do roles, approvals, and cost centers work in anny?

With roles and permissions, you can control access for sales, dispatch, and warehouse teams. Approval workflows protect critical bookings. You can enforce, analyze, and automatically bill cost centers, project numbers, and PO references for internal charging. SSO ensures fast, secure logins.

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