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# EXPO CHICAGO 2026 (Navy Pier): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide

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

- **Dates:** Apr 9–12, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Navy Pier (https://conventions.com/venues/navy-pier-chicago)
- **Attendance:** 35,000+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 1,944+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official EXPO Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Real Estate & PropTech • Commercial Art Trade & Gallery Management
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/expo-chicago-chicago

## 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
EXPO CHICAGO brings 35,000+ B2B professionals and buyers in Commercial Art Trade & Gallery Management to Navy Pier in Chicago, IL (Apr 9–12, 2026). The International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art is a major B2B platform for international galleries, curators, and institutional buyers. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Northern Trust, Sotheby's International Realty, United Airlines, AXA XL.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Northern Trust** (northerntrust.com — Platinum / Diamond, $100,000 – $250,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Lounge A
- **Sotheby's International Realty** (sothebysrealty.com — Platinum / Diamond, $100,000 – $250,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #102
- **United Airlines** (united.com — Gold, $100,000 – $250,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #VIP-1
- **AXA XL** (axaxl.com — Gold, $35,000 – $85,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #205
- **LG Electronics** (lg.com — Exhibitor, $35,000 – $85,000): Island Exhibitor • Booth #408
- **Hindman** (hindmanauctions.com — Silver, $35,000 – $85,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #312

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Commercial Art Trade & Gallery Management Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Real Estate & PropTech Executive Outlook • Commercial Art Trade & Gallery Management Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Northern Trust** (Platinum / Diamond (Lounge A) — Commercial Art Trade & Gallery Management): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Sotheby's International Realty** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #102) — Luxury Real Estate): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **United Airlines** (Gold (Booth #VIP-1) — Commercial Art Trade & Gallery Management): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **AXA XL** (Gold (Booth #205) — Fine Art Insurance & Risk Management): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **LG Electronics** (Exhibitor (Booth #408) — Commercial Art Trade & Gallery Management): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Hindman** (Silver (Booth #312) — Auction House & Appraisal Services): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Hyatt Regency Chicago** (undefined) — ~$425/nt show week vs. ~$281/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk** (undefined) — ~$400/nt show week vs. ~$261/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel** (undefined) — ~$370/nt show week vs. ~$236/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Marriott Marquis Chicago** (undefined) — ~$370/nt show week vs. ~$236/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Chicago Marriott Dtwn Magnificent Mile** (undefined) — ~$370/nt show week vs. ~$236/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Swissotel Chicago** (undefined) — ~$370/nt show week vs. ~$236/nt off-peak (Available)

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

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Navy Pier for EXPO CHICAGO?
Navy Pier is surrounded by 13,913+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Hyatt Regency Chicago. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Chicago is $236/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.