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# Indiana State Building and Construction Trades Council Convention 2026 (Blue Chip Hotel & Casino): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /registration

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- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/indiana-state-building-trades-convention
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/indiana-state-building-trades-convention/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/indiana-state-building-trades-convention/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/indiana-state-building-trades-convention/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/indiana-state-building-trades-convention/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/indiana-state-building-trades-convention/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/blue-chip-hotel-casino-michigan-city-in

- **Dates:** Aug 19–21, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Blue Chip Hotel & Casino (https://conventions.com/venues/blue-chip-hotel-casino-michigan-city-in)
- **Attendance:** 550+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official ISBCTC Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Construction & Trades • Labor Unions and Infrastructure
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/indiana-state-building-trades-convention/registration

## 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
Indiana State Building and Construction Trades Council Convention brings 550+ B2B professionals and buyers in Labor Unions and Infrastructure to Blue Chip Hotel & Casino in Michigan City, IN (Aug 19–21, 2026). This annual convention utilizes the full 39,800 sq ft of meeting space at Blue Chip to host delegates from across the state of Indiana. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Ullico, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Segal, The Skillman Corporation.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Ullico** (ullico.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #1
- **Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield** (anthem.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • N/A
- **Segal** (segalco.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #12
- **The Skillman Corporation** (skillman.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #15

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Labor Unions and 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 • Labor Unions and Infrastructure Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Ullico** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #1) — Labor Unions and Infrastructure): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield** (Gold (N/A) — Labor Unions and Infrastructure): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Segal** (Exhibitor (Booth #12) — Labor Unions and Infrastructure): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **The Skillman Corporation** (Exhibitor (Booth #15) — Labor Unions and Infrastructure): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Blue Chip Hotel & Casino** (undefined) — ~$360/nt show week vs. ~$256/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Indiana State Building and Construction Trades Council Convention in Michigan City?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Indiana State Building and Construction Trades Council Convention (Blue Chip Hotel & Casino, Michigan City) 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 Michigan City EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Blue Chip Hotel & Casino for Indiana State Building and Construction Trades Council Convention?
Blue Chip Hotel & Casino is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Blue Chip Hotel & Casino. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Michigan City 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.