# Kalahari Resorts Conventions — Specialty Pharmacy & Infusion Therapy Meeting 2027 — Healthcare & Medical Conference & Exhibition at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Round Rock (Round Rock, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/kalahari-resorts-conventions-rou-specialty-pharmacy-infusion-therapy-meeting
- **Dates:** Feb 23–25, 2027 (2027-02-23 to 2027-02-25)
- **Host Facility:** Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Round Rock (Round Rock, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/kalahari-resorts-conventions-round-rock-round-rock
- **Organizer:** National Specialty Pharmacy Alliance (Round Rock Chapter) (https://www.kalahariresorts.com/texas/meetings-and-conventions/)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals | B2B Conference & Trade Show
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Round Rock Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $184/night Lodging | $80/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** National Specialty Pharmacy Alliance (Round Rock Chapter) Official Housing Desk (kalahariresorts.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
At Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Round Rock on 3001 Kalahari Blvd in Round Rock, TX, National Specialty Pharmacy Alliance (Round Rock Chapter) presents the 2027 Kalahari Resorts Conventions — Specialty Pharmacy & Infusion Therapy Meeting during Feb 23–25, 2027. Built for Healthcare & Medical teams, Kalahari Resorts Conventions — Specialty Pharmacy & Infusion Therapy Meeting aligns with Round Rock's $30.14/hr electrician and $29.20/hr AV benchmarks, 64 EV stations (24 DC Fast), Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center lodging, and St. David's Round Rock Medical Center medical coverage.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** Feb 23–25, 2027
- **Host Venue:** Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Round Rock (Round Rock, TX)
- **Format:** Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 78665):** 8.25% combined
- **TX Commercial Power:** 8.96¢/kWh (2026-08)
## Audience Composition
## Arrival, Badge Pickup & Floor Timing
- **Airport & Badge Strategy:** Check GSA FY2027 per-diem rates and ground transit options into the Round Rock, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: Feb 23–25, 2027 at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Round Rock.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Kalahari Round Rock CC Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels (Round Rock)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kalahari Resorts & Conventions - Round Rock | ≈1 min walk (0.0 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Ruby Hotel | ≈6 min rideshare (2.67 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Round rock hotel | ≈8 min rideshare (3.35 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Marriott North Austin Round Rock | ≈10 min rideshare (4.09 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hyatt Place Austin/Round Rock | ≈10 min rideshare (4.11 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Embassy Suites by Hilton Round Rock | ≈11 min rideshare (4.7 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
## Exhibitor Building Services vs. Open-Market Local Suppliers
| Service | Facility Policy | Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Savings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical, Compressed Air & Ceiling Rigging | Exclusive Building Service | Per official exhibitor service kit | Exclusive Kalahari Round Rock CC authorized contractor | Order before advance deadline |
| Dock-to-Booth Freight Handling (Drayage) | Exclusive Building Service | Per show decorator rate sheet | Hand-carry rules vary by show |  |
| Booth AV, Monitors & Exhibit Builds (EAC) | Independent Suppliers Permitted | Official contractor show kit | Independent Round Rock EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Double Cut Steak House | Steak House () | ≈1 min walk (0.05 mi) • 3001 Kalahari Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665, USA |  |  | No |
| Sovian Steakhouse & Cocktail Lounge | Steak House () | ≈23 min drive (9.54 mi) • 1500 Rivery Blvd Ste 2175, Georgetown, TX 78628, USA |  |  | No |
| Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar | Steak House () | ≈23 min drive (9.73 mi) • 11600 Century Oaks Terrace Ste 140, Austin, TX 78758, USA |  |  | No |
| Steiner Ranch Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈40 min drive (16.76 mi) • 5424 Steiner Ranch Blvd, Austin, TX 78732, USA |  |  | No |
| Jeffrey's | Steak House () | ≈44 min drive (18.14 mi) • 1204 W Lynn St, Austin, TX 78703, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Kalahari Resorts Conventions — Specialty Pharmacy & Infusion Therapy Meeting 2027 held?
Kalahari Resorts Conventions — Specialty Pharmacy & Infusion Therapy Meeting 2027 is scheduled for Feb 23–25, 2027 at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Round Rock in Round Rock, TX, organized by National Specialty Pharmacy Alliance (Round Rock Chapter).
*Source: Kalahari Resorts Conventions — Specialty Pharmacy & Infusion Therapy Meeting Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Round Rock, TX?
Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $26.75/hr for carpenters, $30.14/hr for electricians, and $29.20/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Round Rock (ZIP 78665) is 8.25%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Round Rock via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Round Rock, TX include Jon Pardi w/ Alexandra Kay at Round Rock Amp (2026-11-07), Koe Wetzel and Parker McCollum: Naughty or Nice Tour at Round Rock Amp (2026-12-05), Round Rock Express vs. Reno Aces at Dell Diamond (2027-03-26). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: St. David's Round Rock Medical Center ((512) 341-1000).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*