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# GameStop Managers Conference 2026 (Ford Center at the Star): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /sponsorship

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

- **Dates:** Aug 24–27, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Ford Center at the Star (https://conventions.com/venues/ford-center-at-the-star-frisco)
- **Attendance:** 3,500+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 194+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official GMC Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Software, Cloud & AI • Retail Operations & Consumer Electronics
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/gamestop-managers-conference-frisco/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
GameStop Managers Conference brings 3,500+ B2B professionals and buyers in Retail Operations & Consumer Electronics to Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, TX (Aug 24–27, 2026). The Ford Center at the Star serves as the primary general session venue for GameStop's annual B2B manager training and vendor showcase. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Sony Corporation.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Sony Corporation** (sony.com — Platinum / Diamond, $100,000 – $250,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Main Stage

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Retail Operations & Consumer Electronics 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 • Retail Operations & Consumer Electronics Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Sony Corporation** (Platinum / Diamond (Main Stage) — Retail Operations & Consumer Electronics): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Omni PGA Resort Frisco Resort & Spa** (undefined) — ~$350/nt show week vs. ~$260/nt off-peak (Available)

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

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Ford Center at the Star for GameStop Managers Conference?
Ford Center at the Star is surrounded by 510+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Omni PGA Resort Frisco Resort & Spa. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Frisco 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.