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# AUSA Annual Meeting 2027 (Walter E. Washington Convention Center (Halls A–E)): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /hotels

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

- **Dates:** October 11–13, 2027 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Walter E. Washington Convention Center (Halls A–E) (https://conventions.com/venues/walter-e-washington-convention-center-dc)
- **Attendance:** 34,000+ Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 700+ Exhibiting Brands (AUSA Annual Meeting Official Exhibitor Directory & Floorplan)
- **Industry:** Security, Defense & Public Safety
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/ausa-annual-meeting-defense-washington-dc/hotels

## 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
Spanning October 11–13, 2027, the Walter E. Washington Convention Center (Halls A–E) concentrates high-level military leadership, defense program officers, and prime contractors wielding mission-critical procurement authority across five interconnected exhibition halls. This 2027 layout funnels substantial federal purchasing intent directly to premier defense tech suppliers.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Lockheed Martin** (lockheedmartin.com — Title / Presenting Sponsor, $500,000 – $1,000,000): Opening Keynote & Main Stage Presenting Sponsor
- **Raytheon Technologies** (rtx.com — Title / Presenting Sponsor, $500,000 – $1,000,000): AUSA Annual Meeting Presenting Sponsor
- **Boeing Defense, Space & Security** (boeing.com — Platinum / Diamond Sponsor, $250,000 – $499,999): Future Warfare Forum Platinum Sponsor
- **General Dynamics** (gd.com — Platinum / Diamond Sponsor, $250,000 – $499,999): Exhibit Hall A Diamond Sponsor
- **Northrop Grumman** (northropgrumman.com — Platinum / Diamond Sponsor, $250,000 – $499,999): Innovation Pavilion Platinum Sponsor
- **BAE Systems** (baesystems.com — Gold / Track Sponsor, $100,000 – $249,999): Cybersecurity Track Sponsor
- **Leidos** (leidos.com — Gold / Track Sponsor, $100,000 – $249,999): Emerging Technologies Track Sponsor
- **Peraton** (peraton.com — Official Activation / Reception Sponsor, $75,000 – $149,999): Official Wi-Fi Network Sponsor
- **SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation)** (saic.com — Official Activation / Reception Sponsor, $75,000 – $149,999): Official Badge & Lanyard Underwriter

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Army Applications Laboratory (AAL) Pavilion • International Pavilion • Small Business Pavilion • Homeland Security Pavilion
- **Keynote Tracks:** Eisenhower National Security Series • Warrior's Corner • Future of the Army Series • Professional Development Forum
- **Lockheed Martin** (Anchor Exhibitor — Aerospace & Defense Systems): Large Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Raytheon Technologies** (Anchor Exhibitor — Defense Electronics & Missiles): Large Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Boeing Defense, Space & Security** (Anchor Exhibitor — Military Aircraft & Satellites): Large Island Booth / Main Hall
- **General Dynamics** (Anchor Exhibitor — Combat Vehicles & IT): Large Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Northrop Grumman** (Anchor Exhibitor — Defense Technology & Systems): Large Island Booth / Main Hall
- **BAE Systems** (Anchor Exhibitor — Defense & Security Solutions): Large Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Oshkosh Defense** (Pavilion Leader — Tactical Wheeled Vehicles): Outdoor Exhibit & Main Hall Booth
- **L3Harris Technologies** (Headline Sponsor — Communication & ISR Systems): Platinum Sponsor & Demo Suite
- **CACI International** (Keynote Brand — Information Solutions & Services): Executive Briefing & Main Hall Booth
- **Booz Allen Hamilton** (Headline Sponsor — Consulting & Technology): Gold Sponsor & Networking Lounge
- **FLIR Systems (Teledyne FLIR)** (Pavilion Leader — Thermal Imaging & Sensors): Technology Demo & Main Hall Booth
- **Saab Defense and Security USA** (Anchor Exhibitor — Defense & Security Solutions): Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Textron Systems** (Anchor Exhibitor — Unmanned Systems & Weapons): Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Cubic Corporation** (Headline Sponsor — Training & Mission Solutions): Silver Sponsor & Product Showcase

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Marriott Marquis Washington, DC** (undefined) — ~$720/nt show week vs. ~$269/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **Conrad Washington, DC (CityCenterDC)** (undefined) — ~$955/nt show week vs. ~$379/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **The Westin DC Downtown** (undefined) — ~$655/nt show week vs. ~$245/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **Grand Hyatt Washington** (undefined) — ~$620/nt show week vs. ~$229/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab** (Prime Steaks & Florida Stone Crab, $$$$) — 5-min cab / 10-min walk near White House · Capacity: 16–180 Guests (Upstairs Gigabit AV Salons) · Min: $5,500 – $35,000+
- **RPM Italian (Mt. Vernon Triangle)** (Upscale Handcrafted Pasta & Prime Steaks, $$$$) — 3-min walk east on K St from WEWCC · Capacity: 14–150 Guests · Min: $5,000 – $28,000+
- **Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse (CityCenterDC)** (Two-Story Prime Steakhouse, $$$$) — 4-min walk to CityCenterDC · Capacity: 16–200 Guests (Eagle's Nest & Wine Rooms) · Min: $5,500 – $32,000+

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is AUSA Annual Meeting 2027 held?
AUSA Annual Meeting 2027 is scheduled for October 11–13, 2027 at Walter E. Washington Convention Center (Halls A–E) in Washington, DC, organized by Association of the United States Army (AUSA).

### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Washington, DC?
Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $34.18/hr for carpenters, $38.42/hr for electricians, and $31.65/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Washington (ZIP 89109) is 8.375%.

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