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# Iowa Pork Congress 2027 (Iowa Events Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /exhibitors

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/iowa-pork-congress-800
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/iowa-pork-congress-800/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/iowa-pork-congress-800/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/iowa-pork-congress-800/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/iowa-pork-congress-800/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/iowa-pork-congress-800/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/iowa-events-center-des-moines

- **Dates:** Jan 20–21, 2027 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Iowa Events Center (https://conventions.com/venues/iowa-events-center-des-moines)
- **Attendance:** 4,500+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 250+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official IPC Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Livestock Production
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/iowa-pork-congress-800/exhibitors

## 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
Iowa Pork Congress brings 4,500+ B2B professionals and buyers in Livestock Production to Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, IA (Jan 20–21, 2027). The Iowa Pork Congress is North America's largest state-level swine trade show, held annually at the Iowa Events Center with thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Zoetis, Merck Animal Health, Cargill, Lynch Livestock.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Zoetis** (zoetis.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #412
- **Merck Animal Health** (merck-animal-health.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #505
- **Cargill** (cargill.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #302
- **Lynch Livestock** (lynchlivestock.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Booth #148
- **Boehringer Ingelheim** (boehringer-ingelheim.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #210

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Livestock Production Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Food, Beverage & Hospitality Executive Outlook • Livestock Production Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Zoetis** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #412) — Livestock Production): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Merck Animal Health** (Gold (Booth #505) — Livestock Production): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Cargill** (Silver (Booth #302) — Livestock Production): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Lynch Livestock** (Silver (Booth #148) — Livestock Production): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Boehringer Ingelheim** (Exhibitor (Booth #210) — Livestock Production): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Des Moines Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel** (undefined) — ~$265/nt show week vs. ~$180/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Des Moines Convention Center Courtyard & Suites** (undefined) — ~$240/nt show week vs. ~$160/nt off-peak (Available)

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

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Iowa Events Center for Iowa Pork Congress?
Iowa Events Center is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Des Moines Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Des Moines is $135/night lodging and $64/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.