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# Florida Association of Counties Annual Conference & Educational Exhibition 2027 (Hilton Tampa Downtown): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide

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

- **Dates:** Jun 22–25, 2027 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Hilton Tampa Downtown (https://conventions.com/venues/hilton-tampa-downtown-tampa-fl)
- **Attendance:** 1,200+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 66+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official FAC Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Finance, FinTech & Banking • Government & Public Sector
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/fac-annual-conference

## 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
Florida Association of Counties Annual Conference & Educational Exhibition brings 1,200+ B2B professionals and buyers in Government & Public Sector to Hilton Tampa Downtown in Tampa, FL (Jun 22–25, 2027). The Hilton Tampa Downtown is a primary rotation site for the FAC Annual Conference, accommodating over 1,000 county commissioners and staff. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Florida Power & Light, Duke Energy, Nationwide, Johnson & Blanton.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Florida Power & Light** (fpl.com — Title / Presenting, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #100
- **Duke Energy** (duke-energy.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #104
- **Nationwide** (nationwide.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #215
- **Johnson & Blanton** (johnsonblanton.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • N/A

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Government & Public Sector Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Finance, FinTech & Banking Executive Outlook • Government & Public Sector Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Florida Power & Light** (Title / Presenting (Booth #100) — Government & Public Sector): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Duke Energy** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #104) — Government & Public Sector): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Nationwide** (Gold (Booth #215) — Government & Public Sector): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Johnson & Blanton** (Silver (N/A) — Government & Public Sector): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **JW Marriott Tampa Water Street** (undefined) — ~$360/nt show week vs. ~$259/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Tampa Marriott Water Street** (undefined) — ~$325/nt show week vs. ~$233/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hilton Tampa Downtown** (undefined) — ~$300/nt show week vs. ~$216/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Ocean Prime** (Seafood Restaurant, $$$$) — 3-min walk / cab on 2205 N Westshore Blvd · Capacity: 16–120 Guests (Private Boardrooms & Main Salon) · Min: $4,500 – $25,000+ F&B Min
- **Malio's** (Steak House, $$$$) — 5-min walk (400 N Ashley Dr) · Capacity: 20–160 Guests (Wine Cellar PDR & Full Buyout) · Min: $5,500 – $32,000+ F&B Min
- **The Capital Grille** (Fine Dining Restaurant, $$$$) — 6-min walk (2223 N Westshore Blvd) · Capacity: 14–85 Guests (Executive Chef's Room & Terrace) · Min: $3,800 – $18,500+ F&B Min
- **The Sapphire Tampa** (Restaurant, $$$$) — 7-min walk / cab (4410 W Boy Scout Blvd) · 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 Florida Association of Counties Annual Conference & Educational Exhibition in Tampa?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Florida Association of Counties Annual Conference & Educational Exhibition (Hilton Tampa Downtown, Tampa) 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 Tampa EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Hilton Tampa Downtown for Florida Association of Counties Annual Conference & Educational Exhibition?
Hilton Tampa Downtown is surrounded by 1,766+ convention corridor rooms anchored by JW Marriott Tampa Water Street. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Tampa is $189/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.