Includes trade badge, 3 nights at a walkable hotel (with $48/nt resort fee & 13.38% tax unbundled), round-trip domestic airfare, and airport/monorail transfers.
TrueVenue™ Facility & Hospitality Receipt Check for promoters, corporate buyout planners, and title sponsors at Caesars Forum:
⚡ Conventions.com CloudBooth™ (Las Vegas Local Inventory): $3,995 Turnkey
Why ship heavy crates across the country and pay Freeman / Official GC $1,850 in drayage? Our commercial-grade 10×10 and 10×20 modular aluminum frames, LED lighting, and padded flooring are already stored 10 minutes from Caesars Forum. Upload your artwork—we print your custom tension-fabric graphics locally, deliver via local van, set up your booth before move-in cutoff, and strike it on closing night.
Deep-Dive Catersource + The Special Event2027 Guides by Search Intent
Complete Catersource + The Special Event badge pricing tiers, trade qualification requirements, Will-Call hours, and TrueAttend™ trip calculator.
Compare 6 corridor hotels with hall-specific walk times, resort fees unbundled, Corridor Surge™ (+68%), and Attrition Rescue Exchange.
10×10 ($11,450 → $8,561 w/ Local EAC), $3,995 Turnkey CloudBooth™, and $0 Down Net-90 B2B Financing.
Search verified Catersource + The Special Event exhibiting brands, hall-by-hall product zones, attendee seniority demographics, and B2B matchmaking.
Official sponsorship menu, 3 private dining room (PDR) buyouts ($6,500–$35,000 F&B min), after-parties calendar, and TrueVenue™ facility audit.
Key Details
| Confirmed Dates: | Feb 23–26, 2026 (5,000+ B2B Attendees) |
|---|---|
| Host Facility: | Caesars Forum (Las Vegas, NV) |
| Labor & Drayage Regime: | Right-to-Work State |
| 10x10 Booth (Raw → All-In): | $11,450 Est. All-In → $8,561 w/ Local EAC (Save ~25% / $2,889) |
| Badge / Access Tier: | Verified B2B Trade, Professional & Industry Attendees Only (500+ Scale) |
| FY2026 GSA Per-Diem Cap: | $173/night lodging • $86/day M&IE |
| Walkable Hotel Ring: | 6 Connected & Walk-Ring Hotels (7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Compression) |
| Client Dining Buyouts: | 3 Private Dining & Reception Venues Mapped |
About This Event
Catersource + The Special Event brings 5,000+ B2B professionals and buyers in Catering and Event Planning to Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, NV (Feb 23–26, 2026). Catersource + The Special Event is officially scheduled to return to Caesars Forum in Las Vegas for the 2026 edition. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include American Express, Sterno, Christie Digital, AFR Furniture Rental.
Who Attends
5,000+ B2B AttendeesEssential Trip Planning Benchmarks for Catersource + The Special Event
Fly into LAS (18 mins ($24–$38 rideshare from LAS)) and arrive the afternoon prior to opening keynotes.
Day 1 & Day 2 of Feb 23–26, 2026 (highest buyer floor density).
Caesars Forum Main Convention Garage & Surface Lot: $15 – $28 / day — 7' 0" Garage • Unlimited Surface Lot (1–4 min walk to main registration concourse).
Federal GSA Benchmark: $173/nt Lodging • $86/day M&IE. Smart business casual with cushioned footwear.
Catersource + The Special Event 2026 Hall-by-Hall Layout: Which Hall Is Your Industry In?
Because walking across Caesars Forum can add 15–25 minutes to your morning commute, match your hotel and freight marshaling yard directly to the specific hall housing your Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Catering and Event Planning sector.
| Hall / Zone | Net Space & Clear Ceiling | Assigned Industry Sectors & Pavilions | Closest Walkable Hotels (Door-to-Hall) | Loop / Monorail & ROI Pulse |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caesars Forum Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) | 110,000 sq. ft. Ceiling: 32' 0" – 40' 0" | Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Catering and Event Planning Main Exhibits & Keynote Sessions (Exhibit Hall) | The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (undefined) • Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino (undefined) | Caesars Forum Main Concourse & Shuttle Plazas Verified Main Floor |
| Caesars Forum Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary | 99,000 sq. ft. Ceiling: 24' 0" | Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Catering and Event Planning Main Exhibits & Keynote Sessions (Ballroom) | The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (undefined) • Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino (undefined) | Caesars Forum Main Concourse & Shuttle Plazas Verified Main Floor |
| Caesars Forum Executive Breakout Wing (100 Rooms) | 82,500 sq. ft. Ceiling: 14' 0" – 16' 0" | Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Catering and Event Planning Main Exhibits & Keynote Sessions (Meeting Wing) | The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (undefined) • Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino (undefined) | Caesars Forum Main Concourse & Shuttle Plazas Verified Main Floor |
Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (3) & Local Suppliers
Select your target exhibit hall below to recalculate door-to-door walking minutes, skybridge or transit connections, and nearby buyout restaurants.
Walk time: 8 minutes to North Hall (21 minutes to Central Hall) • Adjacent Boingo Monorail Station. Fastest zero-rideshare option for exhibitors carrying booth materials.
Walk / Loop time: 15-minute walk to West Hall (or 2 minutes via Underground EV Vegas Loop Riviera Station). Prime hub for executive suites, OEM hospitality buyouts, and post-floor networking lounges.
Walk / Loop time: Houses Las Vegas Hilton, Conrad, and Crockfords — 17–22 minute walk to West Hall (or under 4 minutes via direct underground Tesla Vegas Loop connector so you never walk in the sun).
| Hotel Property & Transit Access | Commute to Caesars Forum Main Exhibit | Show Rate vs. Off-Peak | Block Status | Room & Block Inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() The Venetian Resort Las VegasConnected HQ Anchor Features 1,500,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 2 min (~160m) to Caesars Forum Main Exhibit | ~$325/nt Off-peak: $235/nt | Available | |
![]() Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino4-Min Corridor Walk Features 999,999 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 4 min (~320m) to Caesars Forum Main Exhibit | ~$305/nt Off-peak: $215/nt | Available | |
![]() Encore Las Vegas9-Min Corridor WalkPer-Diem Friendly Features 560,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 9 min (~720m) to Caesars Forum Main Exhibit | ~$275/nt Off-peak: $190/nt | Available | |
![]() Fontainebleau Las Vegas11-Min Corridor WalkPer-Diem Friendly Features 550,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 11 min (~880m) to Caesars Forum Main Exhibit | ~$275/nt Off-peak: $190/nt | Available | |
![]() MGM Grand Hotel & Casino13-Min Corridor WalkPer-Diem Friendly Features 501,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 13 min (~1040m) to Caesars Forum Main Exhibit | ~$275/nt Off-peak: $190/nt | Available | |
![]() Wynn Las Vegas15-Min Corridor WalkPer-Diem Friendly Features 500,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312). | 15 min (~1200m) to Caesars Forum Main Exhibit | ~$275/nt Off-peak: $190/nt | Available |
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Who Should Attend Catersource + The Special Event (And Who Can Skip It)
- Enterprise B2B sales teams, solution providers, and OEMs targeting Catering and Event Planning buyers.
- Sponsors seeking high-intent executive deal suites and private dining buyouts near Caesars Forum.
- Consumer retail or hobbyist vendors (strictly B2B trade and professional attendance).
Concurrent Las Vegas Conventions
No overlapping citywide events recorded for these dates yet.
Who Exhibits & Sponsors at Catersource + The Special Event (277+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors)
Benchmark notable anchor exhibitors, headline sponsors, floor pavilions, and keynote tracks at Caesars Forum before locking booth space or off-floor client activations.
Sterno
Gold (Booth #845)Christie Digital
Gold (N/A)AFR Furniture Rental
Silver (Booth #1504)Cambro Manufacturing
Exhibitor (Booth #1032)Catersource + The Special Event 2026 Exhibitor Deadlines, Advance Warehouse Windows & Penalty Cutoffs
Order floor utilities, submit independent EAC insurance certificates, and deliver advance warehouse freight before these Catersource + The Special Event cutoff dates to avoid 30%–50% show-manual penalty surcharges.
| Milestone / Cutoff | Deadline Date | Advance / On-Time Rate | Late Penalty / After-Cutoff Rate | Operational Impact & Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early-Bird Attendee & Buyer Registration Cutoff | 60 Days Prior to Opening | Early-Bird Credential Rate | +25%–40% Standard / Onsite Badge Surcharge | Register attendee and booth personnel badges before the early-bird tier expires. |
| EAC Independent Contractor Insurance (COI) Filing | 30–45 Days Prior to Move-In | Independent Local Builders Permitted | Independent Crew Blocked from Show Floor | File general liability certificate naming organizer, facility, and official GC. |
| Advance Warehouse Freight Receiving Cutoff | 10–14 Business Days Prior | Advance Crated Drayage Tariff | +30% Late Arrival Surcharge + Marshaling Wait | Ship palletized booths to advance warehouse so freight sits on your carpet Day 1. |
| Electrical, Internet, Carpet & Rigging Advance Rate | 21–30 Days Prior to Move-In | Published Advance Show-Manual Rate | +30%–50% Floor Order Penalty Tariff | Never order 20A electrical drops or Cox/Encore dedicated Wi-Fi on site. |
Catersource + The Special Event Booth Budget & Local Procurement Benchmarks
Catersource + The Special Event 2026 Exhibitor Cost Calculator
Organizer prospectuses quote raw floor space only. Model freight drayage, electrical/rigging labor, local Las Vegas turnkey rentals, and staff travel below.
90-Day Procurement & Cutoff Schedule
Ordering electrical, rigging, and decorator services prior to advance deadlines avoids 30%–40% floor surcharges.
Closest walkable convention hotel blocks surpass 85% occupancy; secure 9+ team room blocks prior to peak rate increases.
Standard carpet, 15A/20A electrical drops, rigging, and hardwired internet jump 30%–40% after the advance discount deadline.
Advance decorator warehouse opens for crated freight; walkable private dining rooms for 12–40 guests reach full capacity.
Targeted floor installation begins; lock local backup signage, 4K display delivery, and booth staffing slots.
Local Las Vegas Exhibitor Supplier Directory (Catersource + The Special Event 2026)
Compare local market pricing against show-manual rates. Select any category below to request 3 complimentary itemized proposals from insured local Las Vegas specialists.
Exhibiting in Las Vegas again within 6 months? Store booth crates locally from $249/mo vs. $4,200+ in round-trip LTL freight.
Traveling internationally? Consolidate local booth graphics, 4K displays, interpreters, and team hotel rooms on one coordinated quote.
Entertainment
Close-up booth mentalists/magicians, DJs & private reception headline acts
DMC & Event Planners
Turnkey VIP suite buyouts, private steakhouse dinners & side-event production
Speaker / Lecturer
Keynote speakers, industry moderators & customer-summit panelists
Photography Services
Same-day 4K booth sizzle reels, executive interviews & social media cutdowns
Other Miscellaneous Services
In-booth specialty barista carts, oxygen bars & mobile hospitality
Exhibitor & Decorator Services
Save 35%–50% via independent Las Vegas EAC custom booth builders & I&D crews
Audio Visual
Save 55%–75% vs. Encore hotel AV & show-kit 4K monitor/LED wall rentals
Transportation
Direct Sprinter, exec SUV & private hotel-to-LVCC shuttle loops
Staffing, Housing, Registration & Secretarial
Local W-2 badge scanners & booth qualifiers (skip $2,200 flights + hotel nights)
Ads, Banners & Graphics
Save 60% vs. venue FedEx Office rush fees; delivered straight to your Vegas hotel
Security
Dedicated overnight booth guards for high-value prototypes & hardware
Models & Talent Agency
Spokesmodels, bilingual crowd gatherers & VIP hospitality suite hosts
Promotional Gifts
Custom sachets, sample packs & high-retention giveaways shipped locally in Vegas
Printing Service
Same/next-day lookbooks, sell sheets & zero-drayage carry-in tension backdrops
Florist
50% less than official show-kit plant rentals; custom floral & gala centerpieces
Interpreter-Translator
Korean, Mandarin, Japanese, German & Spanish technical booth interpreters
Massage Therapy
In-booth chair massage stations (3x attendee dwell time for sales badge scans)
Pack, Ship & Delivery Services
Save 45%–65% vs. round-trip LTL & marshaling yard delays via Vegas Crate Vault
Balloons
Product-launch balloon installations, suite decor & branded photo backdrops
Amusements & Games
Branded claw machines, golf simulators, prize wheels & arcade traffic magnets
Green Eco-Friendly Services
Post-show booth material donation & ESG zero-waste teardown compliance
Exclusive Building Services vs. Open-Market Supplier Rules (Catersource + The Special Event)
Caesars Forum Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
| Booth / Event Service | Facility Policy | Standard Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrical Drops, Plumbing & Ceiling Truss Rigging IBEW Local 357 & venue utilities hold exclusive jurisdiction over sub-floor/ceiling power and rigging. Order before the advance discount cutoff to avoid late surcharges. | Exclusive Facility Service | $265 – $1,450+ per drop | Exclusive Venue Provider Order 45d Early (Save 35%) | Order Before Advance Cutoff |
Dock-to-Booth Freight Drayage (Over Hand-Carry Limit) Crated dock freight must use Teamsters Local 631 material handling. Carry-In Tip: 1 person carrying gear in 1 trip (including a personal rolling suitcase, no 2-wheel dollies) pays $0 drayage—or warehouse crates locally between Las Vegas shows. | Exclusive Facility Service | ~$71–$165/CWT (200 lb min) | $0 Hand-Carry (Within Carry-In Rules) Save 100% on Light Kits | |
4K Booth Monitors (55"–85"), LED Walls & Suite AV Exhibitors may rent outside AV monitors and LED walls from EAC-insured Las Vegas AV providers or deliver plug-and-play displays directly to hospitality suites. | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $1,850 – $6,800 / show (Show Kit) | $450 – $2,100 (Vetted Local Las Vegas AV) Save 55% – 75% | |
Custom Booth Build, Turnkey Rentals & EAC I&D Labor Exhibitors may hire an independent Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) in Las Vegas by submitting their insurance certificate (COI) to show management 30 days prior to move-in. | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $24,000 – $65,000 (Official Kit Turnkey) | $12,500 – $36,000 (Local Vegas EAC Builders) Save 38% – 50% | |
Hotel-Delivered Tension Backdrops, Rush Print & Collateral Print locally in Las Vegas, deliver straight to your Strip hotel bell desk, and carry lightweight fabric backdrops and collateral directly into your booth. | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $400 foamboards + CWT drayage fees | $145 – $1,200 Delivered to Hotel Bell Desk Save 60% + $0 Drayage | |
Booth Staff, Lead Qualifiers, Hosts & Interpreters Hire vetted local Las Vegas lead qualifiers, bilingual technical interpreters, or hospitality hosts—saving airfare, peak hotel nights, and per-diem expenses. | Independent Suppliers Permitted | Flying HQ Staff: ~$2,600/person in T&E | $48 – $85/hr Local W-2 Las Vegas Talent Save 50% on Travel & Rooms | |
Group Hotel Blocks (9–50+ Rooms) & Private Dining Buyouts Exhibitor teams can book contracted group blocks outside sold-out official housing inventory along the Monorail and Vegas Loop corridor with flexible terms. | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $429+/nt + Strict 80% Attrition Terms | $199 – $339/nt Off-Block / Loop Adjacent Save 22% – 35% |
Authorized Housing Domain Verifier, Service-Manual Audit & Travel Widget
Verify unsolicited housing or attendee-list emails against Catersource + The Special Event 2026's authorized Las Vegas Convention Housing Desk domain registry before submitting payment authorizations:
Title & Headline Sponsors: American Express • Sterno • Christie Digital • AFR Furniture Rental • Cambro Manufacturing
Inspect all tiered sponsors, what assets they underwrite, and search 1,116+ cross-show corporate sponsors below.
Vetted Executive Dinners, Sponsor Receptions & Full Restaurant Buyouts (3 Venues)
Pre-mapped once across the Catersource + The Special Event 2026 (Las Vegas) corridor—filter by group size from 10-seat boardrooms up to 600-guest opening-night buyouts.
Piero's Italian Cuisine: Flagship walkable power-dining institution across from LVCC (8–20 min walk) • Cleaver Steakhouse: Paradise Rd butchered steaks & group tables • Golden Steer Steakhouse Las Vegas: Historic VIP private dining rooms.
Siegel's Bagelmania: Steps from LVCC West Hall on Convention Center Dr (fastest morning breakfast & deli buyout) • HashTag India & Convention Center Dr Cafes: Quick pre-floor & mid-day team lunches.

Las Vegas Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms
Soundproof executive boardrooms with built-in 85" 4K displays for C-suite closing dinners.

The Las Vegas Social Club & Rooftop Terrace
High-energy indoor/outdoor reception terrace ideal for opening-night sponsor mixers.

Osteria & Wine Vault (Las Vegas Convention District)
Glass-enclosed private wine vault tailored for quiet investor and enterprise buyer dinners.
Badge-Free Executive Deal Suites, VIP Receptions & Out-of-Home (OOH) Media During Catersource + The Special Event
Host back-to-back C-suite deal meetings steps from Caesars Forum without requiring invited guests to hold an expensive floor badge, or capture attendee arrivals across campus LED ribbons, transit wraps, and LAS corridors.
Connected Headquarters Hotel Hospitality Suites (Caesars Forum)
Host back-to-back C-suite deal meetings steps from the floor without requiring guests to hold an expo badge.
Caesars Forum Concourse Digital Screens & Airport Arrival Media
High-impact category ownership across main escalators, skybridges, and rideshare arrival zones.
Caesars Forum — Hall-by-Hall Specs, Clear Heights & Floor Loads
550,000 sq. ft. total exhibit space • 100 configurable breakout rooms meeting rooms • 39 freight dock bays + drive-in roll-up portal loading docks • Right-to-Work State.
| Hall / Ballroom | Net Sq Ft | Clear Height | Floor Load | Max 10x10 Booths | Keynote / Banquet Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Caesars Forum Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) Exhibit Hall • 90' × 90' clear-span steel truss | 110,000 sq. ft. | 32' 0" – 40' 0" | 350 lbs / sq. ft. heavy industrial slab | 595 | 11,579 Theater / 8,148 Banquet |
Caesars Forum Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary Ballroom • 100% Pillarless | 99,000 sq. ft. | 24' 0" | 150 lbs / sq. ft. | 495 | 10,421 Theater / 7,333 Banquet |
Caesars Forum Executive Breakout Wing (100 Rooms) Meeting Wing • Pillarless airwall pods | 82,500 sq. ft. | 14' 0" – 16' 0" | 100 lbs / sq. ft. | Tabletop Sponsors | 30–350 per room |
Caesars Forum Electrical, Internet, Rigging & Material Handling Benchmarks
| Utility / Service | Provider & Union | Advance Rate Benchmark | Late / Floor Order Penalty | Cost-Control Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Drops (120V / 208V) & Dedicated Event Internet | In-House Facility Utilities (Right-to-Work State) | Published in each show's exhibitor service kit | Orders after the advance deadline are billed at higher floor rates | Always submit electrical and internet orders prior to the 30-day advance discount deadline. |
Facility Floorplans, Ceiling Clearances & Booth Zone Analysis
Inherited directly from the host facility engineering dossier—inspect official schematics, column grids, freight doors, and transit connectors.
Caesars Forum Official Hall, Ballroom & Breakout Capacity Guide
550,000 sq. ft. total exhibit/event footprint, 110,000 sq. ft. largest contiguous span, 100 configurable breakout rooms, max clear height 32' 0" – 40' 0".
Caesars Forum Freight Dock, Loading & Exhibitor Access Overview
39 freight dock bays + drive-in roll-up portal • Right-to-Work State. Independent EAC AV and booth suppliers permitted with 30-day advance COI.
Verified Google Facility Reviews, Attendee Ratings & Exhibitor ROI
Combining authentic Google Maps facility reviews with verified Conventions.com booth-ROI and travel evaluations.
Conventions.com never publishes paid or AI-generated testimonials. Exhibited, sponsored, or walked the floor recently? Share your actual booth spend, drayage lessons, or walkable hotel tips to help peers budget accurately.
Catersource + The Special Event 2026: Exhibitor ROI Scorecard, Booth Roll Call & Side-Events
Real-world hall traffic ratings from verified exhibitors and buyers, live booth swag & demo roll call, and the Las Vegas after-hours networking & suite party calendar.
- Buyer Authority & Order Writing: 4.8 / 5.0 (9.4/10) — 70,000+ qualified retail, wholesale & fleet buyers.
- Hall Foot Traffic by Zone: West Hall (4.8★) · Central Hall (4.7★) · North Hall (4.5★) · South Hall (4.4★).
- Freeman Drayage & IBEW Local 357 Electrical Speed: 4.3 / 5.0 when shipped to Advance Warehouse before Oct 22.
- Will You Exhibit Again in 2027?: 86% Yes (Verified Renewal Intent).
- Vegas Loop & Monorail Transit Speed: 4.8 / 5.0 — 2-to-4 min underground Tesla Loop transfers across all 4 halls.
- Badge Pickup & Registration Wait Time: 4.6 / 5.0 — Fastest pickup at Westgate Monorail & South Hall Lower before 8:30 AM.
- New Products Showcase & Feature Builds Quality: 4.9 / 5.0 — 2,400+ exhibitors & 1,500+ feature builds.
- SEMA Fest & Friday Cruise Rollout Experience: 4.9 / 5.0 — Unmatched live drift, Burnyard & Friday 4:00 PM parade rollout.
Buyer Quality: 9.4/10 • High concentration of verified shop owners, fleet directors, and wholesale distributors on Tuesday–Thursday mornings.
Main concourse and primary hall entrances capture the highest morning keynote and buyer flow.
Schedule high-value product demos before 2:30 PM and target early-bird advance warehouse delivery to skip marshaling yard queues.
Rate Your Catersource + The Special Event Experience (Exhibitor vs. Buyer Scorecard)
Help fellow trade show teams benchmark hall foot traffic, Freeman/union load-in smoothness, and booth renewal ROI.
Catersource + The Special Event 2026 Booth Roll Call, Live Demos & Swag Tracker
Exhibiting at Catersource + The Special Event? Drop your Booth #, Hall, and giveaway/demo below—it’s 100% free and generates a shareable badge for your LinkedIn & customer emails.
| Exhibiting Brand | Booth # & Hall | Swag Drop, Live Demo or Special Activation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Industry Exhibitor Showcase | Main Concourse Anchor • Primary Exhibit Hall | Live Product Demos, Executive Briefings & Show-Floor Buyer Swag Drops | Featured Exhibitor |
Catersource + The Special Event 2026 After-Parties, Brand Happy Hours & Suite Mixers (Feb 23–26, 2026)
The real deals happen between 5:00 PM and Midnight. Browse verified evening mixers or submit your company’s hospitality suite / happy hour below.
| Date & Time | Side-Event / After-Party | Host Brand | Venue & Corridor Transit | Access / RSVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Night 1 (Opening Evening) 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Catersource + The Special Event Opening Night Exhibitor & Buyer Reception | Official Show Floor & Corridor Lounges | Headquarters Hotel & Caesars Forum Concourse | Badge Holders |
Night 2 (Peak Deal Night) 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM | VIP Executive Steakhouses & Sponsor Suite Mixers | Enterprise Sponsors & Industry Partners | Walkable Las Vegas Convention Corridor Venues | RSVP / Invite Required |
Catersource + The Special Event 2026 Proprietary Conventions.com Rating & Receipt Check
Catersource + The Special Event earns a 7.8/10 ShowScore™ based on verified Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Catering and Event Planning buyer scale (5,000+ B2B Attendees), Caesars Forum infrastructure (6.3/10 VenueScore™), and corridor hotel/vendor economics.
Attendee Value & Access
High concentration of Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Catering and Event Planning decision-makers at Caesars Forum, with 6 mapped corridor hotels and direct airport access.
- • Direct access to 5,000+ B2B Attendees and concentrated Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Catering and Event Planning floor exhibits under one roof.
- • 6 corridor hotels mapped with transparent resort-fee and walk-time comparisons.
- • Fly into LAS (18 mins ($24–$38 rideshare from LAS)) and arrive the afternoon prior to opening keynotes.
- • Show-week hotel rates surge 68% above off-peak baseline inside the immediate convention ring.
- • Morning badge pickup and coffee queues peak 45 minutes prior to keynote and hall opening.
Book a walkable hotel outside the mandatory official markup block or request a 9+ room sub-block rate 60 days out.
Exhibitor ROI & Floor Economics
Strong B2B buyer concentration for Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Catering and Event Planning exhibitors, with 25%–38% savings available by bidding booth build, AV, and I&D to independent local EACs.
- • Verified buyer attendance (5,000+ B2B Attendees) with high commercial purchasing authority.
- • Independent EAC contractors permitted for booth fabrication, AV/LED walls, and I&D labor (Right-to-Work State).
- • Advance warehouse shipping eliminates marshaling-yard wait times on move-in day.
- • Ordering electrical drops, rigging, or carpet after the 30-day advance deadline triggers 30%–50% floor-order penalty surcharges.
- • Caesars Forum Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
Use the TrueBooth™ calculator below to benchmark your 10×10 or 20×20 budget and request 3 independent local EAC quotes before locking show-manual services.
Promoter & Sponsor Gravity
High executive attendance and 3 mapped private dining buyout venues enable high-converting off-floor deal hospitality during Catersource + The Special Event.
- • 3 vetted private dining rooms and full-venue buyouts mapped within minutes of Caesars Forum.
- • Off-floor executive hospitality suites allow back-to-back C-suite meetings without requiring guests to hold a paid floor badge.
- • Strong media and social footprint across Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Catering and Event Planning buyers.
- • In-house facility catering, rigging, and dedicated Wi-Fi carry exclusive markups inside the convention hall.
- • Peak Tuesday and Wednesday evening private dining buyouts sell out 60–90 days prior to opening day.
Lock a private dining room or off-floor executive deal suite early to guarantee quiet C-suite meeting space steps from the show floor.
30-Day Cutoff Alerts, Real Spend Index & Organizer Travel Widget
Who Sponsors Catersource + The Special Event 2026 (5 Tracked Tiered Sponsors)
Verified corporate sponsors underwriting keynotes, conference tracks, badges/lanyards, and receptions at Catersource + The Special Event 2026—cross-indexed against 1,116+ active trade-show sponsors in the Conventions.com Sponsor Database (2 of these brands sponsor multiple tracked conventions).
American Express
americanexpress.comSponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #1201
Sterno
sterno.comSponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #845
Christie Digital
christiedigital.comSponsor • N/A
AFR Furniture Rental
afrevents.comSponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #1504
Cambro Manufacturing
cambro.comExhibitor • Booth #1032
Ask Anything About Catersource + The Special Event 2026 Specs, Union Rules, Hotels or Buyouts
Ask specific operational questions — hand-carry monitor limits, electrical & drayage rates, closest walkable hotels, or 30-person VIP dining buyouts.
Frequently Asked Questions (2)
Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Catersource + The Special Event (Caesars Forum, Las Vegas) 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 Las Vegas EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.
Caesars Forum is surrounded by 75,409+ convention corridor rooms anchored by The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Las Vegas is $190/night lodging and $74/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.
Catersource + The Special Event Historical Attendance & Booth Space Rate Trends (2022–2027 Archive)
Year-over-year audited attendance and raw exhibit space rates across recent editions.
| Edition: | Verified Attendance: | Raw Booth Space Rate: | Edition & Campus Notes: |
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Planning Your Own Trade Show or User Conference at Caesars Forum?
Inspect hall-by-hall capacities (550,000 sq. ft.), right-to-work state rules, headquarters hotel room-block capacities, show decorator RFPs, and 3 corridor buyout venues.
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Sector Hub →- Catersource + The Special Event 2026Mar 3–6, 2026 • Orlando, FL
- Cayman Captive Forum 2026Dec 1–3, 2026 • Grand Cayman, Grand Cayman Island, Cayman Islands
- Cayman Islands Healthcare Conference 2026Oct 22–24, 2026 • Grand Cayman, Grand Cayman Island, Cayman Islands
- CBA Competition Law Fall Conference 2026Oct 1–2, 2026 • Ottawa, ON
- CBA Family Law Institute 2026Aug 13–16, 2026 • Breckenridge, CO
Upcoming Las Vegas Conventions
Full Calendar →- CES 2027Wed Jan 6 – Sat Jan 9, 2027 • 148,392 Attendees
- CHAMPS Trade Show Las Vegas 2027Wed Feb 17 – Sat Feb 20, 2027 • 14,000+ Attendees
- Channel Partners Conference & Expo 2027Mon Mar 22 – Thu Mar 25, 2027 • 8,500+ Attendees
- Cinch Western Gift Show 2026Dec 3–12, 2026 • 15,000+ B2B Attendees
- CinemaCon 2027Mon Apr 12 – Thu Apr 15, 2027 • 6,500+ Attendees
Las Vegas Expo Halls & VIP Buyout Venues
Las Vegas Venues →- The Platinum Hotel & Spa5,000 sq. ft. Misora 17th-Floor Panoramic Rooftop • Misora Penthouse Ballroom, Kil@wat terrace & 255 suites rooms
- Plaza Hotel & Casino21,000 sq. ft. Sierra Ballroom • 15 divisible meeting rooms & vintage Showroom rooms
- Prestige Banquet and Event Center6,000 sq. ft. Grand & Crystal Halls • 2 divisible banquet rooms & pre-function foyer rooms
- Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa55,000 sq. ft. Red Rock & Charleston Ballrooms • 28 divisible meeting rooms & Crimson corporate club rooms
- Red Rock Country Club6,200 sq. ft. Sunrise & Arroyo Ballroom • Main Ballroom, Palmer Boardroom & sunset terrace rooms
- Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel8,645 sq. ft. Grand Ballroom • 15 meeting rooms, ENVY Steakhouse PDR & pool courtyard rooms




