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# AFCEA TechNet Augusta 2026 (Augusta Marriott at the Convention Ctr): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/afcea-technet-augusta-257
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/afcea-technet-augusta-257/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/afcea-technet-augusta-257/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/afcea-technet-augusta-257/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/afcea-technet-augusta-257/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/afcea-technet-augusta-257/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/augusta-convention-center-augusta

- **Dates:** Aug 17–20, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Augusta Marriott at the Convention Ctr (https://conventions.com/venues/augusta-convention-center-augusta)
- **Attendance:** 5,500+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 305+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official TNA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Software, Cloud & AI • Cybersecurity & Defense Technology
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/afcea-technet-augusta-257

## Proprietary Zestimate & ShowScore™ Benchmarks
- **ShowScore™:** 9.2/10 · **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10
- **TrueAttend™ (4-Day Attendee Estimate):** $1,541 all-in ($50 early-bird badge + 3 nights walkable hotel at $342/nt out-the-door + $340 round-trip airfare + $125 airport/monorail/Loop transfers)
- **Corridor Surge™ Index:** 5.3/10 (+106% citywide surge — $342–$412/nt show week vs. $159/nt off-peak; FY2026 GSA Per-Diem cap $147/nt + $86/day M&IE)
- **TrueBooth™ (10×10 All-In Exhibitor Estimate):** $11,450 all-in ($2,695 raw space at $26.95/sq ft member / $39.95/sq ft non-member + ~12 CWT Freeman drayage + IBEW Local 357 15A power + 3 staff × 4 nights hotel → Save ~25% ($2,889) to $8,561 w/ 3 Local Las Vegas EAC Bids, or $0 Down • $780/mo Net-60 Post-Show)
- **Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™:** $3,995 Turnkey (10×10 local Las Vegas inventory stored 10 mins from LVCC; $0 Freeman drayage)

## Executive Summary
AFCEA TechNet Augusta brings 5,500+ B2B professionals and buyers in Cybersecurity & Defense Technology to Augusta Marriott at the Convention Ctr in Augusta, GA (Aug 17–20, 2026). TechNet Augusta is the flagship annual event for the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center, utilizing the entire 62,000+ sq ft of exhibit space for defense contractors and cyber commands. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include General Dynamics Information Technology, Lockheed Martin, Cisco, Dell Technologies.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **General Dynamics Information Technology** (gdit.com — Platinum / Diamond, $35,000 – $85,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #601
- **Lockheed Martin** (lockheedmartin.com — Platinum / Diamond, $35,000 – $85,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #401
- **Cisco** (cisco.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #305
- **Dell Technologies** (dell.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #512
- **Booz Allen Hamilton** (boozallen.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Booth #202
- **Northrop Grumman** (northropgrumman.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #708

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Cybersecurity & Defense Technology Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Software, Cloud & AI Executive Outlook • Cybersecurity & Defense Technology Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **General Dynamics Information Technology** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #601) — Cybersecurity & Defense Technology): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Lockheed Martin** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #401) — Cybersecurity & Defense Technology): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Cisco** (Gold (Booth #305) — Cybersecurity & Defense Technology): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Dell Technologies** (Gold (Booth #512) — Cybersecurity & Defense Technology): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Booz Allen Hamilton** (Silver (Booth #202) — Cybersecurity & Defense Technology): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Northrop Grumman** (Exhibitor (Booth #708) — Cybersecurity & Defense Technology): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Augusta Marriott at the Convention Ctr** (undefined) — ~$265/nt show week vs. ~$180/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Augusta Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Augusta Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Augusta Convention District)** (Coastal Italian & Sommelier Cellar, $$$) — 5-min walk · Capacity: 14–65 Wine Cellar PDR · Min: $3,200 – $12,000 F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at AFCEA TechNet Augusta in Augusta?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at AFCEA TechNet Augusta (Augusta Marriott at the Convention Ctr, Augusta) typically runs $7,400–$8,900 all-in when factoring raw booth space, drayage, electrical drops, and carpet. Exhibitors can lock our locally warehoused $3,995 Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™ or compare 3 local Augusta EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Augusta Marriott at the Convention Ctr for AFCEA TechNet Augusta?
Augusta Marriott at the Convention Ctr is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Augusta Marriott at the Convention Ctr. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Augusta is $135/night lodging and $64/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.