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# IPLSA Annual Conference 2026 (Gateway Convention Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /registration

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/iplsa-annual-conference-1498
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/iplsa-annual-conference-1498/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/iplsa-annual-conference-1498/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/iplsa-annual-conference-1498/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/iplsa-annual-conference-1498/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/iplsa-annual-conference-1498/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/gateway-convention-center-collinsville

- **Dates:** Feb 11–13, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Gateway Convention Center (https://conventions.com/venues/gateway-convention-center-collinsville)
- **Attendance:** 650+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official IPLSA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Construction & Trades • Land Surveying and Geospatial Services
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/iplsa-annual-conference-1498/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
IPLSA Annual Conference brings 650+ B2B professionals and buyers in Land Surveying and Geospatial Services to Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville, IL (Feb 11–13, 2026). The IPLSA Annual Conference is a long-standing professional gathering at the Gateway Convention Center, typically utilizing the main exhibit hall and multiple breakout rooms for over 500 attendees. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Seiler Instrument, Leica Geosystems, Carlson Software, Sidwell.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Seiler Instrument** (seilerinst.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #101
- **Leica Geosystems** (leica-geosystems.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #204
- **Carlson Software** (carlsonsw.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #305
- **Sidwell** (sidwellco.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #112

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Land Surveying and Geospatial Services 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 • Land Surveying and Geospatial Services Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Seiler Instrument** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #101) — Land Surveying and Geospatial Services): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Leica Geosystems** (Gold (Booth #204) — Land Surveying and Geospatial Services): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Carlson Software** (Exhibitor (Booth #305) — Land Surveying and Geospatial Services): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Sidwell** (Exhibitor (Booth #112) — Land Surveying and Geospatial Services): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

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

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

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Gateway Convention Center for IPLSA Annual Conference?
Gateway Convention Center is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Collinsville Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Collinsville 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.