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APA Location — Electrical Contracting, Low-Voltage & Life Safety Expo 2026

Construction & Infrastructure Conference & Exhibition at APA Conference Location (Austin, TX)
Nov 17–19, 2026 ✓ Verified 2026 Dates APA Conference Location • Austin, TX By Electrical Systems & Fire Alarm Council (Austin Chapter) Official site ↗
Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals Right-to-Work State Hotel Demand: Austin Corridor Schedule Verified
Walkable Hotels & Rates Flights & Show-Week Tickets ↓
✓ Verified Primary-Source Data Vault U.S. BLS • EIA • Zip-Tax • Ticketmaster • ERA5/USGS • Foursquare • CMS • NREL • Census ACS

APA Location — Electrical Contracting, Low-Voltage & Life Safety Expo 2026 — Live Labor Markup, Utility Tariff, Client Hosting & Corridor Audit

Census Metro Footprint (Austin, TX)
0.98M City Pop • $91,461 Median HHI
Trade-Show Labor Markup Audit U.S. BLS OEWS v2
Carpenter
$26.75/hr
Electrician
$30.14/hr
AV Tech
$29.20/hr
Prevailing Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX MSA (BLS OEWS) hourly wages (BLS OEWS). Use these U.S. BLS OEWS prevailing hourly mean wages as a reference when auditing show labor quotes.
Power Tariff & Exhibit Sales Tax U.S. EIA v2 + Zip-Tax v60
TX Commercial Avg (U.S. EIA) Power
8.96¢ / kWh
ZIP 78701 Sales Tax
8.25% Combined
6.25% State + 2.00% Local
A continuous 500W booth load over 4 days consumes ~48 kWh (≈$4.30 at the TX commercial average of 8.96¢/kWh). Combined sales tax in Austin is 8.25% (6.25% TX state + 1.00% City of Austin + 1.00% CapMetro transit, Texas Comptroller).
Show-Week Climate & Freight Staging ERA5 10-Yr + USGS 3DEP
Elevation
489 ft
Summer / Winter
97° / 41°F
Annual Rain
35.5"/yr
Central Texas Hill Country gateway climate (ERA5 normals): 300+ sunny days per year; spring (March–May) and fall (October–November) offer 72–84°F highs. Confirm assigned dock doors and target move-in schedule in the official exhibitor manual for APA Location — Electrical Contracting, Low-Voltage & Life Safety Expo.
Quiet 1-on-1 Deal Coffee & Non-Badge Lounges (<8-Min Walk) Foursquare Places
Café Crème - Downtown
710 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Google 4.7★ (350 reviews) coffee & meeting spot in Austin.
In Austin convention corridor
Houndstooth Coffee
401 Congress Ave #100c, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Google 4.5★ (1,222 reviews) coffee & meeting spot in Austin.
In Austin convention corridor
Halcyon
218 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Google 4.3★ (2,072 reviews) coffee & meeting spot in Austin.
In Austin convention corridor
Desnudo Coffee: Downtown
111 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, USA
Google 4.7★ (378 reviews) coffee & meeting spot in Austin.
In Austin convention corridor
After-Hours Client Entertainment & Corridor Surge Guide (Theater, Concerts, Comedy & Arena)
Ticketmaster Live Feed
2026-11-01Food & Drink
Gospel Brunch: The Levites ↗
Stubb's Indoors
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2026-11-01Miscellaneous
Texas Longhorns Womens Volleyball vs. Texas A&M Aggies Womens Volleyball ↗
Gregory Gym
Live miscellaneous event at Gregory Gym in Austin (Ticketmaster Discovery API).
2026-11-01Miscellaneous
Craig Robinson ↗
Cap City Comedy Club
Live miscellaneous event at Cap City Comedy Club in Austin (Ticketmaster Discovery API).
2026-11-01Rock
City of the Sun ↗
Antone's Nightclub
Live rock event at Antone's Nightclub in Austin (Ticketmaster Discovery API).
Promoter EAP Medical & EV Fleet Infrastructure CMS Care Compare + NREL
Verified Emergency-Services Hospital: Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (1500 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701 • (512) 324-7000) — 9 CMS-verified emergency-services hospitals in Austin.
690 Public EV Stations (156 DC-Fast Ports): NREL lists 690 public EV charging stations (156 DC Fast ports) in Austin, TX.

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Key Details

Dates
Nov 17–19, 2026
Host Venue
APA Conference Location (Austin, TX)
Format
Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals
Sales Tax (ZIP 78701)
8.25% combined
TX Commercial Power
8.96¢/kWh (2026-08)
Confirmed Dates Nov 17–19, 2026 (Attendance not yet verified)
Host Facility APA Conference Location (Austin, TX)
Labor & Drayage Regime Right-to-Work State
10x10 Booth (Raw → All-In) Compare Raw vs. Turnkey
Badge / Access Tier Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals
FY2026 GSA Per-Diem Cap $184/night lodging • $80/day M&IE
Walkable Hotel Ring 6 Connected & Walk-Ring Hotels (Austin Corridor Schedule Verified Compression)
Client Dining Buyouts 5 Private Dining & Reception Venues Mapped

About This Event

Scheduled Nov 17–19, 2026 at APA Conference Location (2405 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX), APA Location — Electrical Contracting, Low-Voltage & Life Safety Expo 2026 is produced by Electrical Systems & Fire Alarm Council (Austin Chapter) for Construction & Infrastructure. APA Location — Electrical Contracting, Low-Voltage & Life Safety Expo delegations use Lux Lake Travis and III Forks Prime Steakhouse near APA Conference Location, supported by 690 Austin EV chargers, Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas, and $29.20/hr AV labor benchmarks.

Who Attends

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Attendee Travel, Parking & Arrival Snapshot

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Airport Arrival & Badges

Check GSA FY2027 per-diem rates and ground transit options into the Austin, TX convention corridor.

Peak Show-Floor Hours

Primary scheduled dates: Nov 17–19, 2026 at APA Conference Location.

Facility Parking & Clearance

APA Conference Location On-Site & Corridor Parking: Event-dependent (verify current rate with venue) • Verify garage clearance with venue prior to box-truck arrival (Adjacent to facility entrances).

Per-Diem & Floor Attire

Federal GSA Benchmark: $184/nt Lodging • $80/day M&IE. Smart business casual with cushioned footwear.

Venue-Corridor Walk-Ring, Hotels & Buyout Dining Graph

Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (5) & Local Suppliers

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Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark
$184/nt Lodging • $80/day M&IE
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Hilton Austin
Hilton Austin≈4 min rideshare (1.6 mi)

Google rating 4.3★ (6,043 reviews) • 500 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

42 min
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Fairmont Austin Hotel
Fairmont Austin Hotel≈4 min rideshare (1.81 mi)

Google rating 4.6★ (7,455 reviews) • 101 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

47 min
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Webber East
Webber East≈5 min rideshare (1.9 mi)

Google rating 5.0★ (7 reviews) • 2308 Coronado St, Austin, TX 78702, USA

50 min
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Four Seasons Hotel Austin
Four Seasons Hotel Austin≈5 min rideshare (1.91 mi)

Google rating 4.7★ (2,552 reviews) • 98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701, USA

50 min
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Outsite Austin - Travis Heights
Outsite Austin - Travis Heights≈7 min rideshare (3.0 mi)

Google rating 5.0★ (15 reviews) • 1506 Kenwood Ave, Austin, TX 78704, USA

79 min
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Hotel Viata
Hotel Viata≈15 min rideshare (6.06 mi)

Google rating 4.5★ (1,860 reviews) • 320 S Capital of Texas Hwy, West Lake Hills, TX 78746, USA

158 min
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Live Show-Week Flights, Arena Tickets & Executive Hosting

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Audience & Buyer Fit

Who Should Attend APA Location — Electrical Contracting, Low-Voltage & Life Safety Expo (And Who Can Skip It)

High-Value Fit For
  • Organizations participating in APA Location — Electrical Contracting, Low-Voltage & Life Safety Expo at APA Conference Location in Austin, TX.
  • Teams benchmarking Austin show labor ($26.75/hr carpenter OEWS mean) and hotel blocks.
Consider Skipping If
  • Verify current exhibitor kit deadlines and badge credentials directly via Electrical Systems & Fire Alarm Council (Austin Chapter) prior to booking.
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Exhibitor CFO Desk • APA Location — Electrical Contracting, Low-Voltage & Life Safety Expo 2026

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Texas Major Convention Corridor & Exhibit Hall Walkthrough

Floor Note:Overview of Texas convention center exhibit halls and skybridge hotel corridors.
Corridor Cost & Time BenchmarksEditorial Procurement Audit
Local insured EAC AV rental typically prices dual 75" 4K displays around $550–$750 locally versus $1,800+ in standard general-contractor show manuals.
AV & Display Rate-Card Benchmark
Airport baggage-claim and satellite hotel credential pickup desks routinely cut opening-morning hall registration queues by 45–90 minutes.
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Evening Receptions, Suites & Client Dinners

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Frequently Asked Questions (3)

Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.

APA Location — Electrical Contracting, Low-Voltage & Life Safety Expo 2026 is scheduled for Nov 17–19, 2026 at APA Conference Location in Austin, TX, organized by Electrical Systems & Fire Alarm Council (Austin Chapter).

APA Location — Electrical Contracting, Low-Voltage & Life Safety Expo Schedule

Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $26.75/hr for carpenters, $30.14/hr for electricians, and $29.20/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Austin (ZIP 78701) is 8.25%.

U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue

APA Location — Electrical Contracting, Low-Voltage & Life Safety Expo Historical Attendance & Booth Space Rate Trends

Year-over-year audited attendance and raw exhibit space rates across recent editions.

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