36th Annual AR/VR Conference

• DatesOctober 8–9, 2026
• VenuePanama Convention Center
• LocationPanama City, Panama
• CategoryTechnology

About 36th Annual AR/VR Conference

36th Annual AR/VR Conference is a technology conference taking place October 8–9, 2026 at Panama Convention Center in Panama City, Panama. It runs for two days, opening on Thursday and closing on Friday. The show is on now and runs until October 9, 2026.

Shows like this one typically draw IT leaders, engineers, product managers, founders, channel partners and technology buyers. We have not been able to confirm an official website for this show yet, so contact the organizer before making any plans.

ShowFloorTips is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the organizer. Dates, venues and rules can change, so confirm the details with the organizer before you book.

What to expect at 36th Annual AR/VR Conference

Technology shows move fast and reward clear demos. Visitors are technical, skeptical of buzzwords, and often attend with a list of problems they want solved. Expect deep questions at the booth and a strong pull toward live product walkthroughs.

Two days go by quickly. Book your most important meetings for the first morning, when visitors are fresh, and keep the second afternoon for follow-up conversations at the booth. Expect most visitors to be IT leaders and their colleagues, often with a short list of suppliers they want to see.

How exhibitors should prepare for 36th Annual AR/VR Conference

Here is a working timeline counted back from the opening day, October 8, 2026:

1. 16 weeks before (Jun 18, 2026) · date passed, do it now if you haven't
   Confirm your booth space and read the exhibitor manual. Book hotels near Panama Convention Center while rates are still normal.
2. 8 weeks before (Aug 13, 2026) · date passed, do it now if you haven't
   Order booth services (power, internet, furniture, cleaning) before the early-rate deadlines, and send graphics to print.
3. 4 weeks before (Sep 10, 2026) · date passed, do it now if you haven't
   Ship freight to the advance warehouse if the organizer offers one. Book meetings with the visitors you most want to see. Set up lead capture and train the team on it.
4. One week before (Oct 1, 2026) · date passed, do it now if you haven't
   Confirm freight arrived, share the staffing schedule, charge every device, and test your lead capture app with Wi-Fi turned off.

Preparation tips for technology shows

• Prepare a two-minute demo that works offline; venue Wi-Fi at large tech shows is crowded and unreliable.
• Book meetings with target accounts two to four weeks out, since decision makers fill their calendars before they arrive.
• Have a technical teammate on every shift so detailed questions do not end the conversation.

Booth tips for 36th Annual AR/VR Conference

• Lead with the problem you solve in plain words, then show the product; feature lists alone do not stop technical visitors.
• Run demos on a large screen facing the aisle so a small crowd can watch while one person drives.
• Note the visitor's current tools and timeline with each lead; those two details shape the whole follow-up.
• Walk the hall at Panama Convention Center during move-in to see which entrances and aisles carry the most traffic, and set up your booth so it faces that flow.
• Give every person on the booth a clear role (greeting, demos, qualifying) so nobody waits for someone else to start a conversation.
• If you expect local buyers in Panama, bring key material in the local language as well as English, and have prices ready in the local currency.
• Capture every conversation the moment it ends: scan the badge or card, add a one-line note about what the visitor needs, and rate the lead hot, warm or cold. Notes written that evening are already half forgotten.

For a full list of what to bring, use the free booth checklist, and plan the money side with the trade show ROI calculator.

Following up leads after 36th Annual AR/VR Conference

Most of the value of a trade show is created after it closes. Tech buyers usually involve several people, so send material they can forward internally: a short summary, a demo recording and a clear next step.

1. Within 24 hours (by Oct 10, 2026)
   Send a short personal email to every hot lead. Mention one detail from your conversation so they remember you.
2. By Oct 12, 2026
   Send everything you promised at the booth: prices, samples, demo links. Log each lead in your CRM with its rating and notes.
3. By Oct 23, 2026
   Make a second, useful touch: a case study, a short video or an answer to the question they asked. Warm leads often reply to this one.
4. By Nov 8, 2026
   Review results: how many leads became meetings, what each lead cost, and whether 36th Annual AR/VR Conference is worth returning to.

Ready-to-edit messages for each step are in our trade show follow-up email templates.

Getting to Panama City

36th Annual AR/VR Conference takes place at Panama Convention Center in Panama City, Panama. Check the official website for the exact hall and address, then compare flights into the nearest major airport with train or car options from nearby cities.

Hotels closest to the venue sell out first during show week, and many organizers offer discounted room blocks that close weeks before the show, so book early. Our city travel guides cover hotels, transport and budgeting for the busiest show cities.

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