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# KAHCF/KCAL Spring Conference 2026 (Northern Kentucky Convention Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /booth-cost

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/kahcf-kcal-spring-conference-1506
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/kahcf-kcal-spring-conference-1506/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/kahcf-kcal-spring-conference-1506/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/kahcf-kcal-spring-conference-1506/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/kahcf-kcal-spring-conference-1506/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/kahcf-kcal-spring-conference-1506/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/northern-kentucky-convention-center-covington

- **Dates:** May 19–20, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Northern Kentucky Convention Center (https://conventions.com/venues/northern-kentucky-convention-center-covington)
- **Attendance:** 650+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official KAHCF Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Healthcare & Medical • Long Term Care & Assisted Living
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/kahcf-kcal-spring-conference-1506/booth-cost

## 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
KAHCF/KCAL Spring Conference brings 650+ B2B professionals and buyers in Long Term Care & Assisted Living to Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, KY (May 19–20, 2026). The KAHCF Spring Conference utilizes the main ballroom and exhibit hall at NKYCC for its annual gathering of long-term care administrators. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include PharMerica, McKesson, Medline Industries, Direct Supply.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **PharMerica** (pharmerica.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #40
- **McKesson** (mckesson.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #12
- **Medline Industries** (medline.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #25
- **Direct Supply** (directsupply.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #33
- **Gordon Food Service** (gfs.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #15

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Long Term Care & Assisted Living Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Healthcare & Medical Executive Outlook • Long Term Care & Assisted Living Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **PharMerica** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #40) — Long Term Care & Assisted Living): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **McKesson** (Gold (Booth #12) — Long Term Care & Assisted Living): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Medline Industries** (Exhibitor (Booth #25) — Long Term Care & Assisted Living): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Direct Supply** (Exhibitor (Booth #33) — Long Term Care & Assisted Living): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Gordon Food Service** (Exhibitor (Booth #15) — Long Term Care & Assisted Living): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter** (undefined) — ~$300/nt show week vs. ~$213/nt off-peak (Available)

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

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Northern Kentucky Convention Center for KAHCF/KCAL Spring Conference?
Northern Kentucky Convention Center is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Covington is $168/night lodging and $69/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.