Event 1 Productions

What Event 1 Productions does

Event 1 Productions, Inc. is a family-owned creative event firm headquartered in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, that operates as the only full-service general service contractor (GSC) for trade shows and expositions in the state. The company designs and produces approximately 80 events and trade shows per year across Oklahoma venues including the SageNet Center in Tulsa, the Oklahoma City Convention Center, Arvest Convention Center, and Embassy Suites Norman. Its service portfolio is integrated and turn-key, spanning trade show decoration (pipe and drape, furniture, booth carpet, hanging signs), audio-visual equipment rental and operation, freight logistics management with shipment tracking, display sales (retractable banner stands through custom island displays), custom event graphic design, and full program and meeting management including venue contract negotiation, hotel room blocks, catering coordination, and iPad-based attendee registration. The company supports these services from a 20,000 sq ft warehouse stocking equipment sufficient to decorate shows of up to 1,200 booths, with quality differentiation through 100% Poly-Premiere drape and lifetime-warranty tables and chairs.

The business operates on a quote-based pricing model with four primary revenue streams: one-time equipment rental and sale (trade show services, display sales) and professional services (event production, graphic design). Go-to-market is conducted through direct engagement with dedicated Sales Specialists, a public-facing 2026 event calendar, an online proposal request workflow, and a self-service Online Exhibitor Ordering System that retains exhibitor company information across recurring shows. The company maintains a regional affiliation with GES (Global Experience Specialists), a national exposition services provider, as indicated in its branding.

Customer segments are horizontal and centered on Oklahoma-based event organizers (professional and trade associations, government bodies, education organizations) and the trade show exhibitors who purchase booth equipment per event. Named recurring enterprise customers include the Oklahoma Hospital Association, the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association, the Oklahoma Dental Association, the Oklahoma State FFA Convention, the Oklahoma Music Educator's Association, OKACTE, OSSBA, and the AAA Route 66 Road Fest. The firm is privately held with no disclosed funding, no parent company, and an 11-50 employee headcount supported by staff with over 115 years of combined event experience. No AI/ML capabilities, patents, trademarks, or formal certifications are disclosed in the source data.

Name

Event 1 Productions

Legal name

Event 1 Productions, Inc.

Website

https://event1inc.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Event 1 Productions is a family-owned Oklahoma-based general service contractor that provides turn-key trade show decoration, audio-visual rental, freight logistics, display sales, and event production services to associations, exhibitors, and event organizers statewide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Show & Event Production Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAFAGAD

Trade Shows & Exhibitions (Booths, Show Management)

Business & Public Services/Marketing, Advertising & PR Services/Experiential & Event Marketing

SECONDARYTHAHABAJ

Retail, Consumer Goods & Lifestyle Shows Organizers

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Exhibition & Trade Show Organizers

SECONDARYMPAAAGAB

Event Production & Technical Services (AV/Lighting/Staging)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Advertising, Marketing & PR Services/Experiential & Event Marketing Agencies

SECONDARYMPAGAGAM

Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Conventions & Conferences (Business Events)

Keywords

• Trade show services
• Event production services
• Exposition contracting
• Audiovisual rental services
• Booth installation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sand Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Trade Show Services: Rental and sale of trade show equipment including pipe & drape, furniture, booth carpet, audio-visual equipment, display stands, and hanging signs. Services include freight handling, booth setup/teardown labor, and forklift services.
2. Event Production Services: Full-service event production including meeting management, venue contract negotiations, hotel room block assistance, catering coordination, attendee registration services using iPads and printers.
3. Display Sales: Sale of display products including retractable banner stands, custom island displays, and hanging signs. Rental options available for reception counters, backwalls, towers, and storage units.
4. Graphic Design Services: Custom artwork and graphic design services for printed materials and event signage. Design fees apply for custom work; printing services available for pre-existing artwork.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Event 1 Productions is a full-service general service contractor for trade shows and expositions in Oklahoma, providing turn-key event production from concept through implementation. Core offerings include trade show decorator equipment rental (pipe & drape, furniture, carpet, displays), audio-visual equipment rental and operation, freight logistics handling, program and meeting management (venue negotiation, hotel blocks, catering, attendee registration), display sales, and custom event graphic design. Services are delivered through dedicated Sales Specialists, an online exhibitor ordering portal, and on-site venue presence supported by a 20,000 sq ft warehouse.

Product overview

Event 1 Productions is the only full-service general service contractor for trade shows and expositions in Oklahoma, offering a turn-key approach from concept through implementation. The company operates a 20,000 square foot warehouse storing trade show equipment for up to 1,200 booths. Their integrated service portfolio includes Tradeshow Services (pipe & drape, freight, furniture rental, carpet), Audio-Visual Equipment Rental, Program and Meeting Management, Display Sales (banner stands to custom island displays), Event Graphic Design, and Freight Logistics Services. The Online Exhibitor Ordering System serves as the primary digital platform for customers to order booth items and manage their exhibition experience across all events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tradeshow Services Full-service trade show decorator offering pipe & drape, freight services, furniture rental, and booth carpet, supported by equipment in a 20,000 square foot warehouse capable of decorating shows up to 1,200 booths. Equipment includes 100% Poly-Premiere drape and lifetime-warranty tables and chairs.
• Audio-Visual Equipment Rental and Operation Rental and operation of audio-visual equipment by an in-house A/V team of technical specialists to support meetings and trade shows throughout Oklahoma's Green Country region.
• Program and Meeting Management Complete event program management covering venue contract negotiations, hotel room block assistance, catering coordination, and attendee registration executed on iPads with on-site badge printers.
• Display Sales and Rental Sale of exhibit displays including retractable banner stands, custom island displays, and hanging signs, with rental options available for reception/registration counters, backwalls, towers, and storage rooms.
• Event Graphic Design Custom artwork creation and graphic development for printed materials and event signage, with file preparation support for Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, PostScript, PDF, and TIFF formats. Design fees apply to custom work.
• Freight Logistics Services Inbound and outbound freight logistics for event materials, including shipping quotes, shipping labels, shipment tracking, and all necessary shipping documents. Material handling fee of $0.99 per pound applies for freight not picked up after events.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GEScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGES is referenced as part of the company description 'Event 1 Productions | Exposition Services | GES', indicating a partnership or affiliation with GES, a major exposition services provider. This relationship positions Event 1 Productions as part of a broader network of trade show service providers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Skyline Exhibits: Custom exhibit design and trade show services network with regional partner offices. Comparable as a modular exhibit and trade show services provider serving enterprise exhibitors.
• Moss Inc. Provider of custom exhibits, environments, and event solutions for trade shows and brand activations. Comparable as a full-service trade show production company.
• GES (Global Experience Specialists): Major national exposition services provider and current strategic affiliate of Event 1 Productions (referenced in Event 1's branding). Offers trade show services, AV, and event management across the US — a directly comparable GSC business.
• Hargrove: Full-service event and exposition producer offering custom exhibits, AV, and event management. Comparable as a turnkey event services provider serving enterprise clients.
• Czarnowski Display Services: Exhibit design, fabrication, and trade show services firm. Comparable as an integrated event services provider serving enterprise trade show clients.
• Hamilton Exhibits: Custom exhibit design and trade show services provider. Comparable as a trade show services firm offering booth design, fabrication, and event logistics.
• AFR Event Furnishings: Provider of event furniture, rental furnishings, and trade show decor. Comparable as a supplier of trade show equipment and event furnishings — overlapping with Event 1's pipe & drape and furniture rental lines.
• 2020 Exhibits: Trade show exhibit design and production company offering custom exhibits, rentals, and event services. Comparable as a regional/national turnkey trade show services provider.
• T3 Expo: Trade show and exposition services contractor providing installation, dismantle, freight, and event labor for conventions. Comparable as a general service contractor operating in specific regional markets.

Broad incumbents

• Freeman: Largest exposition services and event marketing company in North America, providing trade show services, AV, and event logistics. Directly comparable as a general service contractor, though operating at vastly greater national scale than Event 1.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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