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# Illinois Association of Highway Commissioners Annual Seminar 2026 (Thelma Keller Convention Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/iahc-annual-seminar-1434
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/iahc-annual-seminar-1434/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/iahc-annual-seminar-1434/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/iahc-annual-seminar-1434/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/iahc-annual-seminar-1434/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/iahc-annual-seminar-1434/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/thelma-keller-convention-center-effingham

- **Dates:** Sep 14–16, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Thelma Keller Convention Center (https://conventions.com/venues/thelma-keller-convention-center-effingham)
- **Attendance:** 650+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official IAHC Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Construction & Trades • Public Works & Infrastructure
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/iahc-annual-seminar-1434

## 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 Highway Commissioners Annual Seminar brings 650+ B2B professionals and buyers in Public Works & Infrastructure to Thelma Keller Convention Center in Effingham, IL (Sep 14–16, 2026). The IAHC Annual Seminar is a long-standing recurring event at the Thelma Keller Convention Center, utilizing the full 30,000 sq ft for equipment displays and educational sessions. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Altorfer Cat, Woody's Municipal Supply, Roland Machinery, Brown Equipment Company.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Altorfer Cat** (altorfer.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Main Hall Booth #1
- **Woody's Municipal Supply** (woodysmunicipal.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Main Hall Booth #12
- **Roland Machinery** (rolandmachinery.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Outdoor Display A
- **Brown Equipment Company** (brownequipment.net — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Main Hall Booth #24

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Public Works & Infrastructure Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Construction & Trades Executive Outlook • Public Works & Infrastructure Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Altorfer Cat** (Gold (Main Hall Booth #1) — Public Works & Infrastructure): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Woody's Municipal Supply** (Silver (Main Hall Booth #12) — Public Works & Infrastructure): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Roland Machinery** (Exhibitor (Outdoor Display A) — Public Works & Infrastructure): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Brown Equipment Company** (Exhibitor (Main Hall Booth #24) — Public Works & Infrastructure): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

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

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

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Thelma Keller Convention Center for Illinois Association of Highway Commissioners Annual Seminar?
Thelma Keller Convention Center is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Effingham Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Effingham 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.