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# Conecon 2026 2026 (Palm Springs Convention Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /booth-cost

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/conecon-nicra-convention-866
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/conecon-nicra-convention-866/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/conecon-nicra-convention-866/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/conecon-nicra-convention-866/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/conecon-nicra-convention-866/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/conecon-nicra-convention-866/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/palm-springs-convention-center-palm-springs

- **Dates:** Nov 10–12, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Palm Springs Convention Center (https://conventions.com/venues/palm-springs-convention-center-palm-springs)
- **Attendance:** 750+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 41+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official NICRA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/conecon-nicra-convention-866/booth-cost

## 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
Conecon 2026 brings 750+ B2B professionals and buyers in Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts to Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, CA (Nov 10–12, 2026). Conecon 2026 is the annual convention for the National Ice Cream Retailers Association, confirmed for November 10-12, 2026, in Palm Springs. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Taylor Company, Emery Thompson, PreGel, Joy Cone.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Taylor Company** (taylor-company.com — Title / Presenting, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #100
- **Emery Thompson** (emerythompson.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #112
- **PreGel** (pregelamerica.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #305
- **Joy Cone** (joycone.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #204

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Food, Beverage & Hospitality Executive Outlook • Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Taylor Company** (Title / Presenting (Booth #100) — Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Emery Thompson** (Gold (Booth #112) — Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **PreGel** (Gold (Booth #305) — Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Joy Cone** (Silver (Booth #204) — Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Riviera Resort & Spa Palm Springs** (undefined) — ~$265/nt show week vs. ~$180/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel** (undefined) — ~$240/nt show week vs. ~$160/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hyatt Regency Palm Springs** (undefined) — ~$240/nt show week vs. ~$159/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Palm Springs Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Palm Springs Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Palm Springs 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 Conecon 2026 in Palm Springs?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Conecon 2026 (Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs) 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 Palm Springs EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Palm Springs Convention Center for Conecon 2026?
Palm Springs Convention Center is surrounded by 1,005+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Riviera Resort & Spa Palm Springs. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Palm Springs 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.