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# Detroit Design Summit 2026 (Benson & Edith Ford Conference Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /exhibitors

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

- **Dates:** Sep 10–11, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Benson & Edith Ford Conference Center (https://conventions.com/venues/benson-edith-ford-conference-center-detroit)
- **Attendance:** 850+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 47+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official DDS Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Industrial Design & Urban Planning
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/detroit-design-summit/exhibitors

## 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
Detroit Design Summit brings 850+ B2B professionals and buyers in Industrial Design & Urban Planning to Benson & Edith Ford Conference Center in Detroit, MI (Sep 10–11, 2026). The Benson & Edith Ford Conference Center serves as the primary hub for the Detroit Design Summit, hosting over 800 attendees for keynote sessions and design exhibitions. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Ford Pro, General Motors, Bedrock Detroit, Lear Corporation.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Ford Pro** (ford.com — Title / Presenting, $35,000 – $85,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Lobby Display A
- **General Motors** (gm.com — Platinum / Diamond, $35,000 – $85,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Lobby Display B
- **Bedrock Detroit** (bedrockdetroit.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • N/A
- **Lear Corporation** (lear.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #12
- **Shinola** (shinola.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #5

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Industrial Design & Urban Planning 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 • Industrial Design & Urban Planning Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Ford Pro** (Title / Presenting (Lobby Display A) — Industrial Design & Urban Planning): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **General Motors** (Platinum / Diamond (Lobby Display B) — Industrial Design & Urban Planning): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Bedrock Detroit** (Gold (N/A) — Industrial Design & Urban Planning): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Lear Corporation** (Silver (Booth #12) — Industrial Design & Urban Planning): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Shinola** (Exhibitor (Booth #5) — Industrial Design & Urban Planning): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Ctr** (undefined) — ~$390/nt show week vs. ~$284/nt off-peak (Available)
- **MotorCity Casino Hotel** (undefined) — ~$355/nt show week vs. ~$262/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Fort Pontchartrain Detroit-Wyndham Hotel** (undefined) — ~$325/nt show week vs. ~$239/nt off-peak (Available)
- **MGM Grand Detroit** (undefined) — ~$315/nt show week vs. ~$227/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Prime + Proper** (Steak House, $$$$) — 3-min walk / cab on 1145 Griswold St · Capacity: 16–120 Guests (Private Boardrooms & Main Salon) · Min: $4,500 – $25,000+ F&B Min
- **London Chop House** (Steak House, $$$$) — 5-min walk (Murphy Telegraph Building) · Capacity: 20–160 Guests (Wine Cellar PDR & Full Buyout) · Min: $5,500 – $32,000+ F&B Min
- **Sexy Steak** (Steak House, $$$$) — 6-min walk (1942 Grand River Ave) · Capacity: 14–85 Guests (Executive Chef's Room & Terrace) · Min: $3,800 – $18,500+ F&B Min
- **Highlands Detroit** (Restaurant, $$$$) — 7-min walk / cab (400 Renaissance Center Fl 71) · 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 Detroit Design Summit in Detroit?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Detroit Design Summit (Benson & Edith Ford Conference Center, Detroit) 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 Detroit EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Benson & Edith Ford Conference Center for Detroit Design Summit?
Benson & Edith Ford Conference Center is surrounded by 2,495+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Ctr. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Detroit is $215/night lodging and $79/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.