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# Kentucky Dental Association Annual Meeting 2027 (Central Bank Center/Rupp Arena): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/kda-annual-meeting-723
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/kda-annual-meeting-723/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/kda-annual-meeting-723/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/kda-annual-meeting-723/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/kda-annual-meeting-723/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/kda-annual-meeting-723/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/central-bank-center-rupp-arena-lexington

- **Dates:** Aug 26–29, 2027 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Central Bank Center/Rupp Arena (https://conventions.com/venues/central-bank-center-rupp-arena-lexington)
- **Attendance:** 1,000+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 55+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official KDA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Dental & Orthodontics • Clinical Dentistry and Practice Management
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/kda-annual-meeting-723

## 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 Dental Association Annual Meeting brings 1,000+ B2B professionals and buyers in Clinical Dentistry and Practice Management to Central Bank Center/Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY (Aug 26–29, 2027). The Kentucky Dental Association Meeting is a long-standing annual convention held at the Central Bank Center, featuring a large trade show floor for dental suppliers. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Patterson Dental, Henry Schein Dental, Bowman Insurance & Benefit Services, Delta Dental of Kentucky.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Patterson Dental** (pattersondental.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #501
- **Henry Schein Dental** (henryschein.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #505
- **Bowman Insurance & Benefit Services** (bowmaninsure.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • N/A
- **Delta Dental of Kentucky** (deltadentalky.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #202
- **Stockton Mortgage** (stockton.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #110

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Clinical Dentistry and Practice Management Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Dental & Orthodontics Executive Outlook • Clinical Dentistry and Practice Management Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Patterson Dental** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #501) — Clinical Dentistry and Practice Management): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Henry Schein Dental** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #505) — Clinical Dentistry and Practice Management): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Bowman Insurance & Benefit Services** (Gold (N/A) — Clinical Dentistry and Practice Management): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Delta Dental of Kentucky** (Silver (Booth #202) — Clinical Dentistry and Practice Management): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Stockton Mortgage** (Exhibitor (Booth #110) — Clinical Dentistry and Practice Management): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

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

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