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# FIRST Robotics San Diego Regional 2026 (LionTree Arena): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /sponsorship

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

- **Dates:** Mar 19–22, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** LionTree Arena (https://conventions.com/venues/liontree-arena-san-diego)
- **Attendance:** 3,500+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 194+ 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-san-diego-regional/sponsorship

## 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 San Diego Regional brings 3,500+ B2B professionals and buyers in Robotics and STEM Education to LionTree Arena in San Diego, CA (Mar 19–22, 2026). LionTree Arena (formerly RIMAC) serves as the primary venue for the FIRST Robotics San Diego Regional, utilizing the main arena floor for competition and the auxiliary gyms for team pits. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Qualcomm, NASA, Booz Allen Hamilton, General Atomics.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Qualcomm** (qualcomm.com — Title / Presenting, $35,000 – $85,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Arena Floor Booth #1
- **NASA** (nasa.gov — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Pit Area Booth #102
- **Booz Allen Hamilton** (boozallen.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Pit Area Booth #204
- **General Atomics** (ga.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Pit Area Booth #305

## 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
- **Qualcomm** (Title / Presenting (Arena Floor Booth #1) — Robotics and STEM Education): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **NASA** (Platinum / Diamond (Pit Area Booth #102) — Robotics and STEM Education): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Booz Allen Hamilton** (Gold (Pit Area Booth #204) — Robotics and STEM Education): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **General Atomics** (Silver (Pit Area Booth #305) — Robotics and STEM Education): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Hilton San Diego Bayfront** (undefined) — ~$405/nt show week vs. ~$219/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina** (undefined) — ~$415/nt show week vs. ~$229/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego** (undefined) — ~$385/nt show week vs. ~$209/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark** (undefined) — ~$390/nt show week vs. ~$215/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Lou & Mickey's (Gaslamp Gateway)** (Prime Dry-Aged Steaks & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 90-second walk across Harbor Dr at 5th Ave · Capacity: 16–180 Guests (Upstairs Dining & Patio) · Min: $5,000 – $28,000+
- **Cowboy Star Restaurant & Butcher Shop** (Contemporary American Wagyu & Prime, $$$$) — 8-min walk / 3-min ride to East Village · Capacity: 14–95 Guests · Min: $4,500 – $22,000+
- **Born & Raised (Little Italy)** (2-Story Rooftop Prime Steakhouse, $$$$) — 8-min rideshare to Little Italy · Capacity: 24–220 Guests (Open-Air Rooftop Buyout) · Min: $7,000 – $40,000+

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at FIRST Robotics San Diego Regional in San Diego?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at FIRST Robotics San Diego Regional (LionTree Arena, San Diego) 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 San Diego EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near LionTree Arena for FIRST Robotics San Diego Regional?
LionTree Arena is surrounded by 8,722+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for San Diego is $237/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.