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# DesignCon 2026 (San Jose Convention Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/designcon-2026-888
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/designcon-2026-888/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/designcon-2026-888/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/designcon-2026-888/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/designcon-2026-888/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/designcon-2026-888/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/san-jose-convention-center-san-jose

- **Dates:** Jan 27–29, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** San Jose Convention Center (https://conventions.com/venues/san-jose-convention-center-san-jose)
- **Attendance:** 5,000+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 277+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official DesignCon Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Manufacturing & Supply Chain • High-Speed Communications and System Design
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/designcon-2026-888

## 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
DesignCon brings 5,000+ B2B professionals and buyers in High-Speed Communications and System Design to San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, CA (Jan 27–29, 2026). DesignCon is the premier high-speed communications and system design conference held annually at the San Jose Convention Center, typically utilizing the main exhibit halls. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Keysight Technologies, Samtec, Amphenol, Tektronix.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Keysight Technologies** (keysight.com — Title / Presenting, $100,000 – $250,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #711
- **Samtec** (samtec.com — Platinum / Diamond, $35,000 – $85,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #901
- **Amphenol** (amphenol.com — Gold, $35,000 – $85,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #1011
- **Tektronix** (tek.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #815
- **Cadence Design Systems** (cadence.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #605

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** High-Speed Communications and System Design 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 • High-Speed Communications and System Design Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Keysight Technologies** (Title / Presenting (Booth #711) — High-Speed Communications and System Design): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Samtec** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #901) — High-Speed Communications and System Design): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Amphenol** (Gold (Booth #1011) — High-Speed Communications and System Design): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Tektronix** (Exhibitor (Booth #815) — High-Speed Communications and System Design): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Cadence Design Systems** (Exhibitor (Booth #605) — High-Speed Communications and System Design): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Signia by Hilton San Jose** (undefined) — ~$300/nt show week vs. ~$213/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hayes Mansion San Jose, Curio Collection by Hilton** (undefined) — ~$280/nt show week vs. ~$193/nt off-peak (Available)
- **DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Jose** (undefined) — ~$250/nt show week vs. ~$168/nt off-peak (Available)

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

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near San Jose Convention Center for DesignCon?
San Jose Convention Center is surrounded by 1,260+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Signia by Hilton San Jose. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for San Jose 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.