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# Kentucky Association of Counties Annual Conference 2026 (Central Bank Center/Rupp Arena): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /registration

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

- **Dates:** Nov 18–20, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Central Bank Center/Rupp Arena (https://conventions.com/venues/central-bank-center-rupp-arena-lexington)
- **Attendance:** 1,200+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 66+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official KACo Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Finance, FinTech & Banking • Government Finance and Insurance
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/kaco-annual-conference/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
Kentucky Association of Counties Annual Conference brings 1,200+ B2B professionals and buyers in Government Finance and Insurance to Central Bank Center/Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY (Nov 18–20, 2026). The KACo Annual Conference is a staple event at the Central Bank Center, utilizing the exhibit halls and meeting rooms for over 1,000 county officials. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Central Bank, Nationwide, Enterprise Fleet Management, RossTarrant Architects.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Central Bank** (centralbank.com — Title / Presenting, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #101
- **Nationwide** (nationwide.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • N/A
- **Enterprise Fleet Management** (efleets.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #204
- **RossTarrant Architects** (rosstarrant.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #312
- **Software & Services** (softwareservices.net — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #405

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Government Finance and Insurance Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Finance, FinTech & Banking Executive Outlook • Government Finance and Insurance Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Central Bank** (Title / Presenting (Booth #101) — Government Finance and Insurance): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Nationwide** (Platinum / Diamond (N/A) — Government Finance and Insurance): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Enterprise Fleet Management** (Gold (Booth #204) — Government Finance and Insurance): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **RossTarrant Architects** (Exhibitor (Booth #312) — Government Finance and Insurance): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Software & Services** (Exhibitor (Booth #405) — Government Finance and Insurance): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Lexington Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel** (undefined) — ~$295/nt show week vs. ~$196/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Lexington Convention Center Courtyard & Suites** (undefined) — ~$265/nt show week vs. ~$177/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Lexington Corridor Residence & Executive Suites** (undefined) — ~$235/nt show week vs. ~$157/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Tony's of Lexington** (Steak House, $$$$) — 3-min walk / cab (401 W Main St) · Capacity: 16–120 Guests (Private Boardrooms & Main Salon) · Min: $4,500 – $24,000+ F&B Min
- **The Blue Heron Steakhouse** (Steak House, $$$) — 5-min walk (185 Jefferson St) · Capacity: 20–160 Guests (Wine Cellar PDR & Full Buyout) · Min: $5,500 – $30,000+ F&B Min
- **Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Lexington** (Steak House, $$$$) — 6-min walk (101 W Vine St) · Capacity: 14–85 Guests (Executive Chef's Room & Terrace) · Min: $3,800 – $18,500+ F&B Min
- **Dudley's On Short** (Fine Dining Restaurant, $$$) — 7-min walk / cab (259 W Short St #125) · Capacity: 30–220 Guests (Reception & Full Buyout) · Min: $6,000 – $35,000+ F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Kentucky Association of Counties Annual Conference in Lexington?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Kentucky Association of Counties Annual Conference (Central Bank Center/Rupp Arena, Lexington) 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 Lexington EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Central Bank Center/Rupp Arena for Kentucky Association of Counties Annual Conference?
Central Bank Center/Rupp Arena is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Lexington Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Lexington 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.