# Hyatt Place Austin — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2026 — Aerospace, Defense & GovTech Conference & Exhibition at Hyatt Place Austin Airport (Austin, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/hyatt-place-austin-airport-austi-unmanned-aerospace-defense-systems-forum-2026
- **Dates:** Nov 10–12, 2026 (2026-11-10 to 2026-11-12)
- **Host Facility:** Hyatt Place Austin Airport (Austin, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/hyatt-place-austin-airport-austin
- **Organizer:** Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (Austin Chapter) (https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-place/en-US/auszi-hyatt-place-austin-airport?src=corp_lclb_google_seo_auszi&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=lmr)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals | B2B Conference & Trade Show
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Austin Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $184/night Lodging | $80/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (Austin Chapter) Official Housing Desk (hyatt.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
During NOV 10–12 (2026), Hyatt Place near Spirit (Austin, TX) programs Place Austin with Aerospace Defense. Visiting commercial Defense analysts coordinate sessions alongside strategic exhibitors, entering through AUS to book III dinners, Outsite and Austin quarters, plus practical Halcyon mobility. Aerospace Defense schedules practical exhibits for Place Austin (2026) at Hyatt Place.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** Nov 10–12, 2026
- **Host Venue:** Hyatt Place Austin Airport (Austin, TX)
- **Format:** Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 78701):** 8.25% combined
- **TX Commercial Power:** 8.96¢/kWh (2026-08)
## Audience Composition
## Arrival, Badge Pickup & Floor Timing
- **Airport & Badge Strategy:** Check GSA FY2027 per-diem rates and ground transit options into the Austin, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: Nov 10–12, 2026 at Hyatt Place Austin Airport.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Hyatt Place Austin Airport Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels (Austin)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Webber East | ≈11 min rideshare (4.66 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Outsite Austin - Travis Heights | ≈12 min rideshare (5.11 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Fairmont Austin Hotel | ≈14 min rideshare (5.64 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hilton Austin | ≈14 min rideshare (5.77 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Four Seasons Hotel Austin | ≈14 min rideshare (5.83 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hotel Viata | ≈28 min rideshare (11.63 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
## Exhibitor Building Services vs. Open-Market Local Suppliers
| Service | Facility Policy | Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Savings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical, Compressed Air & Ceiling Rigging | Exclusive Building Service | Per official exhibitor service kit | Exclusive Hyatt Place Austin Airport authorized contractor | Order before advance deadline |
| Dock-to-Booth Freight Handling (Drayage) | Exclusive Building Service | Per show decorator rate sheet | Hand-carry rules vary by show |  |
| Booth AV, Monitors & Exhibit Builds (EAC) | Independent Suppliers Permitted | Official contractor show kit | Independent Austin EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| J-Prime Steakhouse | Restaurant () | ≈14 min drive (5.9 mi) • 301 Brazos St ste 150, Corner of, San Jacinto Blvd and 3rd, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
| Dean's Italian Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈14 min drive (5.97 mi) • 110 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
| III Forks Prime Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈15 min drive (6.12 mi) • 111 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
| BOA Steakhouse | Restaurant () | ≈15 min drive (6.28 mi) • 300 W 6th St #100, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
| The Guest House | American Restaurant () | ≈15 min drive (6.31 mi) • 110 San Antonio St Ste R140, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Hyatt Place Austin — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2026 held?
Hyatt Place Austin — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2026 is scheduled for Nov 10–12, 2026 at Hyatt Place Austin Airport in Austin, TX, organized by Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (Austin Chapter).
*Source: Hyatt Place Austin — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Austin, TX?
Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $26.75/hr for carpenters, $30.14/hr for electricians, and $29.20/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Austin (ZIP 78701) is 8.25%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Austin via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Austin, TX include Gospel Brunch: The Levites at Stubb's Indoors (2026-11-01), Texas Longhorns Womens Volleyball vs. Texas A&M Aggies Womens Volleyball at Gregory Gym (2026-11-01), Craig Robinson at Cap City Comedy Club (2026-11-01). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas ((512) 324-7000).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*