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# Canoecopia 2026 (Alliant Energy Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /registration

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/canoecopia-696
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/canoecopia-696/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/canoecopia-696/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/canoecopia-696/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/canoecopia-696/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/canoecopia-696/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/alliant-energy-center-madison

- **Dates:** Mar 13–15, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Alliant Energy Center (https://conventions.com/venues/alliant-energy-center-madison)
- **Attendance:** 20,000+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 1,111+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official CANOE Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Paddlesports & Outdoor Recreation
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/canoecopia-696/registration

## 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
Canoecopia brings 20,000+ B2B professionals and buyers in Paddlesports & Outdoor Recreation to Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI (Mar 13–15, 2026). Canoecopia is the world's largest paddlesports consumer event, filling the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center every March. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include NRS (Northwest River Supplies), Thule, Wenonah Canoe, Old Town Canoe.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Wenonah Canoe** (wenonah.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #401
- **Old Town Canoe** (oldtownwatercraft.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #512
- **Astral** (astraldesigns.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #205
- **Werner Paddles** (wernerpaddles.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #310

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Paddlesports & Outdoor Recreation Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Manufacturing & Supply Chain Executive Outlook • Paddlesports & Outdoor Recreation Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Wenonah Canoe** (Exhibitor (Booth #401) — Paddlesports & Outdoor Recreation): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Old Town Canoe** (Exhibitor (Booth #512) — Paddlesports & Outdoor Recreation): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Astral** (Exhibitor (Booth #205) — Paddlesports & Outdoor Recreation): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Werner Paddles** (Exhibitor (Booth #310) — Paddlesports & Outdoor Recreation): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Madison Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel** (undefined) — ~$300/nt show week vs. ~$180/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Madison Convention Center Courtyard & Suites** (undefined) — ~$275/nt show week vs. ~$160/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Madison Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Madison Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Madison 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 Canoecopia in Madison?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Canoecopia (Alliant Energy Center, Madison) 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 Madison EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Alliant Energy Center for Canoecopia?
Alliant Energy Center is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Madison Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Madison 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.
