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# Cincinnati Auto Expo 2027 (Duke Energy Convention Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /registration

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/cincinnati-auto-expo-754
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/cincinnati-auto-expo-754/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/cincinnati-auto-expo-754/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/cincinnati-auto-expo-754/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/cincinnati-auto-expo-754/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/cincinnati-auto-expo-754/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/duke-energy-convention-center-cincinnati

- **Dates:** Feb 4–7, 2027 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Duke Energy Convention Center (https://conventions.com/venues/duke-energy-convention-center-cincinnati)
- **Attendance:** 25,000+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 1,388+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official CAE Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Automotive & Mobility • Passenger Vehicles and Consumer Tech
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/cincinnati-auto-expo-754/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
Cincinnati Auto Expo brings 25,000+ B2B professionals and buyers in Passenger Vehicles and Consumer Tech to Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, OH (Feb 4–7, 2027). The Cincinnati Auto Expo is a premier automotive event that utilizes the main exhibit halls of the Duke Energy Convention Center for its annual showcase. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Chevrolet, Fifth Third Bank, General Electric Credit Union, Subaru of America.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Fifth Third Bank** (53.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Sponsor Lounge A
- **General Electric Credit Union** (gecreditunion.org — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Booth #102
- **Subaru of America** (subaru.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Main Hall A
- **Toyota West Virginia** (toyota.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Main Hall B
- **Ford Pro** (ford.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Main Hall C

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Passenger Vehicles and Consumer Tech Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Automotive & Mobility Executive Outlook • Passenger Vehicles and Consumer Tech Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Fifth Third Bank** (Gold (Sponsor Lounge A) — Passenger Vehicles and Consumer Tech): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **General Electric Credit Union** (Silver (Booth #102) — Passenger Vehicles and Consumer Tech): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Subaru of America** (Exhibitor (Main Hall A) — Passenger Vehicles and Consumer Tech): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Toyota West Virginia** (Exhibitor (Main Hall B) — Passenger Vehicles and Consumer Tech): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Ford Pro** (Exhibitor (Main Hall C) — Passenger Vehicles and Consumer Tech): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Hyatt Regency Cincinnati** (undefined) — ~$340/nt show week vs. ~$213/nt off-peak (Available)

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

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Duke Energy Convention Center for Cincinnati Auto Expo?
Duke Energy Convention Center is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Hyatt Regency Cincinnati. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Cincinnati 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.