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# DEFSEC Atlantic 2026 (World Trade and Convention Centre): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/defsec-atlantic-2026-1466
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/defsec-atlantic-2026-1466/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/defsec-atlantic-2026-1466/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/defsec-atlantic-2026-1466/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/defsec-atlantic-2026-1466/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/defsec-atlantic-2026-1466/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/world-trade-and-convention-centre-halifax

- **Dates:** Oct 6–8, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** World Trade and Convention Centre (https://conventions.com/venues/world-trade-and-convention-centre-halifax)
- **Attendance:** 1,500+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 83+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official DEFSEC Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Aerospace, Defence & Security
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/defsec-atlantic-2026-1466

## 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
DEFSEC Atlantic brings 1,500+ B2B professionals and buyers in Aerospace, Defence & Security to World Trade and Convention Centre in Halifax, NS (Oct 6–8, 2026). DEFSEC Atlantic is a major recurring aerospace and defence event held at the Halifax Convention Centre (formerly World Trade and Convention Centre) with over 1,500 attendees. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Lockheed Martin, Irving Shipbuilding, General Dynamics Mission Systems, CAE Inc..

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Lockheed Martin** (lockheedmartin.com — Platinum / Diamond, $35,000 – $85,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #401
- **Irving Shipbuilding** (shipsforcanada.ca — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #202
- **General Dynamics Mission Systems** (gd-ms.ca — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #305
- **CAE Inc.** (cae.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #112
- **Thales Group** (thalesgroup.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #508

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Aerospace, Defence & Security Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Manufacturing & Supply Chain Executive Outlook • Aerospace, Defence & Security Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Lockheed Martin** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #401) — Aerospace, Defence & Security): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Irving Shipbuilding** (Gold (Booth #202) — Aerospace, Defence & Security): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **General Dynamics Mission Systems** (Silver (Booth #305) — Aerospace, Defence & Security): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **CAE Inc.** (Exhibitor (Booth #112) — Aerospace, Defence & Security): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Thales Group** (Exhibitor (Booth #508) — Aerospace, Defence & Security): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Halifax Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel** (undefined) — ~$300/nt show week vs. ~$213/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Halifax Convention Center Courtyard & Suites** (undefined) — ~$280/nt show week vs. ~$193/nt off-peak (Available)

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

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near World Trade and Convention Centre for DEFSEC Atlantic?
World Trade and Convention Centre is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Halifax Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Halifax 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.