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# Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts Annual Conference 2026 (The Westin Chicago Lombard): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /sponsorship

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

- **Dates:** Jun 25–27, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** The Westin Chicago Lombard (https://conventions.com/venues/the-westin-chicago-lombard-lombard-il)
- **Attendance:** 850+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 47+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official IAFPD Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Public Safety & Emergency Equipment
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/iafpd-annual-conference-lombard/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
Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts Annual Conference brings 850+ B2B professionals and buyers in Public Safety & Emergency Equipment to The Westin Chicago Lombard in Lombard, IL (Jun 25–27, 2026). The IAFPD Annual Conference is a staple at the Westin Lombard, filling the Junior and Grand Ballrooms with fire apparatus and equipment exhibitors. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Dinges Fire Company, Alexis Fire Equipment, Foster Coach Sales, MacQueen Emergency.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Dinges Fire Company** (dingesfire.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #10
- **Alexis Fire Equipment** (alexisfire.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #15
- **Foster Coach Sales** (fostercoach.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #22
- **MacQueen Emergency** (macqueengroup.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #18

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Public Safety & Emergency Equipment 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 • Public Safety & Emergency Equipment Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Dinges Fire Company** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #10) — Public Safety & Emergency Equipment): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Alexis Fire Equipment** (Gold (Booth #15) — Public Safety & Emergency Equipment): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Foster Coach Sales** (Silver (Booth #22) — Public Safety & Emergency Equipment): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **MacQueen Emergency** (Silver (Booth #18) — Public Safety & Emergency Equipment): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **The Westin Chicago Lombard** (undefined) — ~$360/nt show week vs. ~$255/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts Annual Conference in Lombard?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts Annual Conference (The Westin Chicago Lombard, Lombard) 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 Lombard EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near The Westin Chicago Lombard for Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts Annual Conference?
The Westin Chicago Lombard is surrounded by 500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by The Westin Chicago Lombard. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Lombard is $189/night lodging and $74/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.