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# Fort Wayne Hamfest & Computer Expo 2026 (Allen County War Memorial Coliseum): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /exhibitors

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/fort-wayne-hamfest-computer-expo-695
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/fort-wayne-hamfest-computer-expo-695/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/fort-wayne-hamfest-computer-expo-695/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/fort-wayne-hamfest-computer-expo-695/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/fort-wayne-hamfest-computer-expo-695/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/fort-wayne-hamfest-computer-expo-695/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/allen-county-war-memorial-coliseum-fort-wayne

- **Dates:** Nov 21–22, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Allen County War Memorial Coliseum (https://conventions.com/venues/allen-county-war-memorial-coliseum-fort-wayne)
- **Attendance:** 3,000+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 166+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official ACARTS Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Software, Cloud & AI • Electronics & Communications
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/fort-wayne-hamfest-computer-expo-695/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
Fort Wayne Hamfest & Computer Expo brings 3,000+ B2B professionals and buyers in Electronics & Communications to Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, IN (Nov 21–22, 2026). The Fort Wayne Hamfest is one of the largest amateur radio and computer shows in the Midwest, occupying significant floor space at the Memorial Coliseum. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Icom America, Yaesu USA, DX Engineering, GigaParts.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Icom America** (icomamerica.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Main Hall A1
- **Yaesu USA** (yaesu.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Main Hall B4
- **DX Engineering** (dxengineering.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #412
- **GigaParts** (gigaparts.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #501

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Electronics & Communications 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 • Electronics & Communications Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Icom America** (Platinum / Diamond (Main Hall A1) — Electronics & Communications): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Yaesu USA** (Gold (Main Hall B4) — Electronics & Communications): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **DX Engineering** (Silver (Booth #412) — Electronics & Communications): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **GigaParts** (Exhibitor (Booth #501) — Electronics & Communications): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Fort Wayne Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel** (undefined) — ~$265/nt show week vs. ~$180/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Fort Wayne Convention Center Courtyard & Suites** (undefined) — ~$240/nt show week vs. ~$160/nt off-peak (Available)

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

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Allen County War Memorial Coliseum for Fort Wayne Hamfest & Computer Expo?
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Fort Wayne Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Fort Wayne is $135/night lodging and $64/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.