# DEC Dragon — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2027 — Aerospace, Defense & GovTech Conference & Exhibition at DEC on Dragon (Dallas, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/dec-on-dragon-dallas-unmanned-aerospace-defense-systems-forum-2027
- **Dates:** Sep 28–30, 2027 (2027-09-28 to 2027-09-30)
- **Host Facility:** DEC on Dragon (Dallas, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/dec-on-dragon-dallas
- **Organizer:** Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (Dallas Chapter) (http://www.decondragon.com/)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals | B2B Conference & Trade Show
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Dallas Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $184/night Lodging | $80/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (Dallas Chapter) Official Housing Desk (decondragon.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
DEC Dragon (2027) mobilizes registered Aerospace administrators within DEC Dragon on 1414 (Dallas, TX) for SEP 28–30. Guided by Aerospace Defense, professional administrators prioritize breakouts and badges while navigating via DFW to access Embassy hotels, Ocean buyouts, Flying briefings, and dedicated Baylor support.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** Sep 28–30, 2027
- **Host Venue:** DEC on Dragon (Dallas, TX)
- **Format:** Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 75202):** 8.25% combined
- **TX Commercial Power:** 8.96¢/kWh (2026-08)
## Audience Composition
## Arrival, Badge Pickup & Floor Timing
- **Airport & Badge Strategy:** Check GSA FY2027 per-diem rates and ground transit options into the Dallas, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: Sep 28–30, 2027 at DEC on Dragon.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** DEC on Dragon 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.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels (Dallas)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hilton Anatole | ≈22 min walk (0.84 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Renaissance Dallas Hotel | ≈30 min walk (1.16 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hyatt Regency Dallas | ≈32 min walk (1.23 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Omni Dallas Hotel | ≈4 min rideshare (1.4 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Lorenzo Hotel Dallas, Tapestry Collection by Hilton | ≈4 min rideshare (1.87 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Westin Galleria Dallas | ≈23 min rideshare (9.6 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
## Exhibitor Building Services vs. Open-Market Local Suppliers
| Service | Facility Policy | Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Savings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical, Compressed Air & Ceiling Rigging | Exclusive Building Service | Per official exhibitor service kit | Exclusive DEC on Dragon authorized contractor | Order before advance deadline |
| Dock-to-Booth Freight Handling (Drayage) | Exclusive Building Service | Per show decorator rate sheet | Hand-carry rules vary by show |  |
| Booth AV, Monitors & Exhibit Builds (EAC) | Independent Suppliers Permitted | Official contractor show kit | Independent Dallas EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Town Hearth | Steak House () | ≈5 min walk (0.19 mi) • 1617 Market Center Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207, USA |  |  | No |
| Tango Room | Steak House () | ≈9 min walk (0.33 mi) • 1617 Hi Line Dr Ste 250, Dallas, TX 75207, USA |  |  | No |
| Ocean Prime | Seafood Restaurant () | ≈21 min walk (0.81 mi) • 2101 Cedar Springs Rd #150, Dallas, TX 75201, USA |  |  | No |
| Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈26 min walk (1.0 mi) • 702 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75202, USA |  |  | No |
| Perry's Steakhouse & Grille | Steak House () | ≈27 min walk (1.03 mi) • 2100 Olive St Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75201, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is DEC Dragon — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2027 held?
DEC Dragon — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2027 is scheduled for Sep 28–30, 2027 at DEC on Dragon in Dallas, TX, organized by Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (Dallas Chapter).
*Source: DEC Dragon — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Dallas, TX?
Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $25.84/hr for carpenters, $29.12/hr for electricians, and $28.45/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Dallas (ZIP 75202) is 8.25%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Dallas via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Dallas, TX include Playlunch, Buckets at Three Links Deep Ellum (2026-10-31), Edgar Alejandro at The Cambridge Room at House Of Blues (2026-10-31), Dallas Stars vs. Columbus Blue Jackets at American Airlines Center (2026-10-31). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Baylor University Medical Center ((214) 820-0111).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*