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# CSAE Tête-à-Tête 2026 (Courtyard Ottawa East): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /registration

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

- **Dates:** Feb 4–4, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Courtyard Ottawa East (https://conventions.com/venues/courtyard-ottawa-east-ottawa-on)
- **Attendance:** 850+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 47+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official CSAE Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Association Management & Event Planning
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/csae-tete-a-tete/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
CSAE Tête-à-Tête brings 850+ B2B professionals and buyers in Association Management & Event Planning to Courtyard Ottawa East in Ottawa, ON (Feb 4–4, 2026). The Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, physically connected to the Courtyard Ottawa East, serves as the long-term home for CSAE's premier annual trade show for association leaders. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Destination Toronto, Encore Canada, Tourism London, Beanfield Metroconnect.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Destination Toronto** (destinationtoronto.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #402
- **Encore Canada** (encoreglobal.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Main Stage
- **Tourism London** (londontourism.ca — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #215
- **Beanfield Metroconnect** (beanfield.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #108
- **Destination St. John's** (destinationstjohns.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #312

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Association Management & Event Planning 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 • Association Management & Event Planning Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Destination Toronto** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #402) — Association Management & Event Planning): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Encore Canada** (Silver (Main Stage) — Association Management & Event Planning): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Tourism London** (Gold (Booth #215) — Association Management & Event Planning): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Beanfield Metroconnect** (Exhibitor (Booth #108) — Association Management & Event Planning): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Destination St. John's** (Exhibitor (Booth #312) — Association Management & Event Planning): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **The Westin Ottawa** (undefined) — ~$355/nt show week vs. ~$252/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Ottawa Marriott Hotel** (undefined) — ~$325/nt show week vs. ~$235/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Fairmont Chateau Laurier** (undefined) — ~$295/nt show week vs. ~$212/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Courtyard Ottawa East** (undefined) — ~$280/nt show week vs. ~$195/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre** (undefined) — ~$265/nt show week vs. ~$179/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Brookstreet Hotel** (undefined) — ~$255/nt show week vs. ~$166/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Riviera Ottawa** (Restaurant, $$$$) — 3-min walk / cab on 62 Sparks St. · Capacity: 16–120 Guests (Private Boardrooms & Main Salon) · Min: $4,500 – $25,000+ F&B Min
- **Harmons Steakhouse** (Restaurant, $$$$) — 5-min walk (283 Elgin St) · Capacity: 20–160 Guests (Wine Cellar PDR & Full Buyout) · Min: $5,500 – $32,000+ F&B Min
- **Restaurant e18hteen** (Fine Dining Restaurant, $$$$) — 6-min walk (18 York St) · Capacity: 14–85 Guests (Executive Chef's Room & Terrace) · Min: $3,800 – $18,500+ F&B Min
- **The Shore Club** (Steak House, $$$$) — 7-min walk / cab (11 Colonel By Dr) · Capacity: 30–250 Guests (Two-Story Reception & Full Buyout) · Min: $6,500 – $38,000+ F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at CSAE Tête-à-Tête in Ottawa?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at CSAE Tête-à-Tête (Courtyard Ottawa East, 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 Courtyard Ottawa East for CSAE Tête-à-Tête?
Courtyard Ottawa East is surrounded by 2,462+ convention corridor rooms anchored by The Westin Ottawa. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Ottawa is $189/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.