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# FIRST Robotics Competition Long Island Regional 2027 (Stony Brook Arena): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /exhibitors

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/first-robotics-long-island-regional-1513
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/first-robotics-long-island-regional-1513/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/first-robotics-long-island-regional-1513/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/first-robotics-long-island-regional-1513/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/first-robotics-long-island-regional-1513/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/first-robotics-long-island-regional-1513/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/stony-brook-arena-stony-brook

- **Dates:** Mar 25–28, 2027 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Stony Brook Arena (https://conventions.com/venues/stony-brook-arena-stony-brook)
- **Attendance:** 3,000+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 166+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official FRC Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Software, Cloud & AI • Robotics and STEM Education
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/first-robotics-long-island-regional-1513/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
FIRST Robotics Competition Long Island Regional brings 3,000+ B2B professionals and buyers in Robotics and STEM Education to Stony Brook Arena in Stony Brook, NY (Mar 25–28, 2027). The FIRST Robotics Competition is a massive annual event held at the Island Federal Arena (Stony Brook Arena) featuring over 50 high school teams and thousands of spectators. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Zebra Technologies, BAE Systems, National Grid, Optimum.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Zebra Technologies** (zebra.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Pit Area Booth #1
- **BAE Systems** (baesystems.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Sponsor Row A
- **National Grid** (nationalgridus.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Sponsor Row B
- **Optimum** (optimum.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Sponsor Row C

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Robotics and STEM Education 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 • Robotics and STEM Education Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Zebra Technologies** (Platinum / Diamond (Pit Area Booth #1) — Robotics and STEM Education): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **BAE Systems** (Gold (Sponsor Row A) — Robotics and STEM Education): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **National Grid** (Silver (Sponsor Row B) — Robotics and STEM Education): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Optimum** (Silver (Sponsor Row C) — Robotics and STEM Education): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Stony Brook Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel** (undefined) — ~$350/nt show week vs. ~$260/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Stony Brook Convention Center Courtyard & Suites** (undefined) — ~$330/nt show week vs. ~$240/nt off-peak (Available)

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

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Stony Brook Arena for FIRST Robotics Competition Long Island Regional?
Stony Brook Arena is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Stony Brook Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Stony Brook 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.