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# Fort Hood Area Military & Business Expo 2026 (Killeen Civic and Conference Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide

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

- **Dates:** Oct 21–21, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Killeen Civic and Conference Center (https://conventions.com/venues/killeen-civic-and-conference-center-killeen)
- **Attendance:** 650+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official FHMBE Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Defense Contracting & Procurement
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/fort-hood-area-military-business-expo-killeen

## 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
Fort Hood Area Military & Business Expo brings 650+ B2B professionals and buyers in Defense Contracting & Procurement to Killeen Civic and Conference Center in Killeen, TX (Oct 21–21, 2026). Focuses on B2B opportunities between the regional business community and the Fort Hood (Cavazos) procurement offices. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include First National Bank Texas.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **First National Bank Texas** (1stnb.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #10

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Defense Contracting & Procurement Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Manufacturing & Supply Chain Executive Outlook • Defense Contracting & Procurement Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **First National Bank Texas** (Gold (Booth #10) — Defense Contracting & Procurement): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

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

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Killeen Prime Chop House & Wine Cellar** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 16–110 Seated PDR • 240 Full Buyout · Min: $4,200 – $21,000 F&B Min
- **Killeen Civic and Conference Center District Wood-Fired Grill & Terrace** (New American, Seafood & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 35–190 Reception • 320 Full Buyout · Min: $5,500 – $26,000 F&B Min
- **Trattoria & Sommelier Vault (Killeen Downtown)** (Northern Italian & Private Wine Rooms, $$$) — 5-min walk · Capacity: 12–65 Wine Cellar PDR · Min: $3,000 – $11,500 F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Fort Hood Area Military & Business Expo in Killeen?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Fort Hood Area Military & Business Expo (Killeen Civic and Conference Center, Killeen) 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 Killeen EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Killeen Civic and Conference Center for Fort Hood Area Military & Business Expo?
Killeen Civic and Conference Center is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Killeen Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Killeen 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.