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# DIR Information Security Forum 2026 (Commons Conference Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /hotels

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/dir-information-security-forum-1204
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/dir-information-security-forum-1204/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/dir-information-security-forum-1204/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/dir-information-security-forum-1204/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/dir-information-security-forum-1204/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/dir-information-security-forum-1204/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/commons-conference-center-austin

- **Dates:** May 12–13, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Commons Conference Center (https://conventions.com/venues/commons-conference-center-austin)
- **Attendance:** 650+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official ISF Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Software, Cloud & AI • Cybersecurity and Public Sector IT
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/dir-information-security-forum-1204/hotels

## 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
DIR Information Security Forum brings 650+ B2B professionals and buyers in Cybersecurity and Public Sector IT to Commons Conference Center in Austin, TX (May 12–13, 2026). The DIR Information Security Forum is a signature annual event at the Commons Conference Center, utilizing the Big Tex auditorium and breakout rooms to accommodate over 600 state and local government IT professionals. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, Carahsoft, Okta.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **CrowdStrike** (crowdstrike.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Atrium Booth #101
- **Palo Alto Networks** (paloaltonetworks.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Atrium Booth #105
- **Carahsoft** (carahsoft.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Atrium Booth #102
- **Okta** (okta.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Big Tex Booth #15
- **Proofpoint** (proofpoint.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Big Tex Booth #12

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Cybersecurity and Public Sector IT Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Software, Cloud & AI Executive Outlook • Cybersecurity and Public Sector IT Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **CrowdStrike** (Platinum / Diamond (Atrium Booth #101) — Cybersecurity and Public Sector IT): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Palo Alto Networks** (Gold (Atrium Booth #105) — Cybersecurity and Public Sector IT): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Carahsoft** (Gold (Atrium Booth #102) — Cybersecurity and Public Sector IT): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Okta** (Silver (Big Tex Booth #15) — Cybersecurity and Public Sector IT): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Proofpoint** (Exhibitor (Big Tex Booth #12) — Cybersecurity and Public Sector IT): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **JW Marriott Austin** (undefined) — ~$340/nt show week vs. ~$250/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Fairmont Austin** (undefined) — ~$320/nt show week vs. ~$230/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hilton Austin** (undefined) — ~$290/nt show week vs. ~$205/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa Austin** (undefined) — ~$290/nt show week vs. ~$205/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Austin Marriott Downtown** (undefined) — ~$290/nt show week vs. ~$205/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Renaissance Austin Hotel** (undefined) — ~$290/nt show week vs. ~$205/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Austin Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Austin Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Austin 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 DIR Information Security Forum in Austin?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at DIR Information Security Forum (Commons Conference Center, Austin) typically runs $7,400–$8,900 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 Austin EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Commons Conference Center for DIR Information Security Forum?
Commons Conference Center is surrounded by 4,918+ convention corridor rooms anchored by JW Marriott Austin. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Austin is $205/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.