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# CANSEC - Canada's Global Defence & Security Trade Show 2026 (EY Centre): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/cansec-ottawa-1054
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/cansec-ottawa-1054/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/cansec-ottawa-1054/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/cansec-ottawa-1054/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/cansec-ottawa-1054/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/cansec-ottawa-1054/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/ey-centre-ottawa

- **Dates:** May 27–28, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** EY Centre (https://conventions.com/venues/ey-centre-ottawa)
- **Attendance:** 12,000+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 666+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official CANSEC Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Defense and Aerospace
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/cansec-ottawa-1054

## 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
CANSEC - Canada's Global Defence & Security Trade Show brings 12,000+ B2B professionals and buyers in Defense and Aerospace to EY Centre in Ottawa, ON (May 27–28, 2026). CANSEC is Canada's largest global defence and security trade show, held annually at the EY Centre with over 12,000 attendees and 300+ exhibitors. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, CAE Inc..

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **General Dynamics** (gd.com — Platinum / Diamond, $35,000 – $85,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #1301
- **Lockheed Martin** (lockheedmartin.com — Gold, $35,000 – $85,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #1511
- **Boeing** (boeing.com — Gold, $35,000 – $85,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #1105
- **CAE Inc.** (cae.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #1601
- **Babcock International** (babcockinternational.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #823

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Defense and Aerospace 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 • Defense and Aerospace Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **General Dynamics** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #1301) — Defense and Aerospace): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Lockheed Martin** (Gold (Booth #1511) — Defense and Aerospace): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Boeing** (Gold (Booth #1105) — Defense and Aerospace): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **CAE Inc.** (Silver (Booth #1601) — Defense and Aerospace): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Babcock International** (Exhibitor (Booth #823) — Defense and Aerospace): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **The Westin Ottawa** (undefined) — ~$340/nt show week vs. ~$213/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Ottawa Marriott Hotel** (undefined) — ~$315/nt show week vs. ~$193/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Fairmont Chateau Laurier** (undefined) — ~$285/nt show week vs. ~$168/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Courtyard Ottawa East** (undefined) — ~$285/nt show week vs. ~$168/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre** (undefined) — ~$285/nt show week vs. ~$168/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Brookstreet Hotel** (undefined) — ~$285/nt show week vs. ~$168/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Ottawa Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Ottawa Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Ottawa 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 CANSEC - Canada's Global Defence & Security Trade Show in Ottawa?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at CANSEC - Canada's Global Defence & Security Trade Show (EY Centre, Ottawa) typically runs $10,200–$12,800 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 Ottawa EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near EY Centre for CANSEC - Canada's Global Defence & Security Trade Show?
EY Centre is surrounded by 2,462+ convention corridor rooms anchored by The Westin Ottawa. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Ottawa is $168/night lodging and $69/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.