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# DBIA Mid-America Region Annual Conference 2026 (The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/dbia-mid-america-region-conference
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/dbia-mid-america-region-conference/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/dbia-mid-america-region-conference/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/dbia-mid-america-region-conference/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/dbia-mid-america-region-conference/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/dbia-mid-america-region-conference/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/the-westin-kansas-city-at-crown-center-kansas-city-mo

- **Dates:** Apr 22–24, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center (https://conventions.com/venues/the-westin-kansas-city-at-crown-center-kansas-city-mo)
- **Attendance:** 650+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official DBIA-MAR Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Construction & Trades • Architecture, Engineering & Construction
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/dbia-mid-america-region-conference

## 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
DBIA Mid-America Region Annual Conference brings 650+ B2B professionals and buyers in Architecture, Engineering & Construction to The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center in Kansas City, MO (Apr 22–24, 2026). The Westin Crown Center serves as the primary hub for the DBIA Mid-America region, hosting their annual conference and awards gala with over 600 industry professionals. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include McCownGordon Construction, JE Dunn Construction, Burns & McDonnell, HNTB.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **McCownGordon Construction** (mccowngordon.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #10
- **JE Dunn Construction** (jedunn.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • N/A
- **Burns & McDonnell** (burnsmcd.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • N/A
- **HNTB** (hntb.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • N/A
- **Turner Construction** (turnerconstruction.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #24

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Architecture, Engineering & Construction Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Construction & Trades Executive Outlook • Architecture, Engineering & Construction Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **McCownGordon Construction** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #10) — Architecture, Engineering & Construction): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **JE Dunn Construction** (Gold (N/A) — Architecture, Engineering & Construction): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Burns & McDonnell** (Gold (N/A) — Architecture, Engineering & Construction): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **HNTB** (Silver (N/A) — Architecture, Engineering & Construction): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Turner Construction** (Exhibitor (Booth #24) — Architecture, Engineering & Construction): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center** (undefined) — ~$350/nt show week vs. ~$250/nt off-peak (Available)
- **The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center** (undefined) — ~$320/nt show week vs. ~$230/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Kansas City Marriott Downtown** (undefined) — ~$300/nt show week vs. ~$214/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Loews Kansas City Hotel** (undefined) — ~$285/nt show week vs. ~$196/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **1587 Prime** (American Restaurant, $$$$) — 3-min walk / cab on 1500 Baltimore Ave · Capacity: 16–120 Guests (Private Boardrooms & Main Salon) · Min: $4,500 – $25,000+ F&B Min
- **The Majestic** (Steak House, $$$$) — 5-min walk (931 Broadway Blvd) · Capacity: 20–160 Guests (Wine Cellar PDR & Full Buyout) · Min: $5,500 – $32,000+ F&B Min
- **Stock Hill** (Steak House, $$$$) — 6-min walk (4800 Main St Ste G-001) · Capacity: 14–85 Guests (Executive Chef's Room & Terrace) · Min: $3,800 – $18,500+ F&B Min
- **The Capital Grille** (Fine Dining Restaurant, $$$$) — 7-min walk / cab (4760 Broadway St) · 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 DBIA Mid-America Region Annual Conference in Kansas City?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at DBIA Mid-America Region Annual Conference (The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center, Kansas City) 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 Kansas City EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center for DBIA Mid-America Region Annual Conference?
The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center is surrounded by 3,227+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Kansas City 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.