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# KHCA/KCAL Annual Convention & Expo 2026 (Hyatt Regency Wichita): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /booth-cost

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/khca-kcal-annual-convention-expo-420
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/khca-kcal-annual-convention-expo-420/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/khca-kcal-annual-convention-expo-420/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/khca-kcal-annual-convention-expo-420/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/khca-kcal-annual-convention-expo-420/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/khca-kcal-annual-convention-expo-420/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/century-ii-convention-and-performing-arts-center-wichita

- **Dates:** Sep 28–30, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Hyatt Regency Wichita (https://conventions.com/venues/century-ii-convention-and-performing-arts-center-wichita)
- **Attendance:** 750+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 41+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official KHCA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Healthcare & Medical • Long-term Care & Senior Living
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/khca-kcal-annual-convention-expo-420/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
KHCA/KCAL Annual Convention & Expo brings 750+ B2B professionals and buyers in Long-term Care & Senior Living to Hyatt Regency Wichita in Wichita, KS (Sep 28–30, 2026). The KHCA/KCAL Annual Convention utilizes the Hyatt Regency Wichita and the adjacent Century II Convention Center for its 700+ attendees and extensive trade show floor. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include McKesson, Medline Industries, Direct Supply, PharMerica.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **McKesson** (mckesson.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #101
- **Medline Industries** (medline.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #204
- **Direct Supply** (directsupply.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #305
- **PharMerica** (pharmerica.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #112

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Long-term Care & Senior 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 & Senior Living Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **McKesson** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #101) — Long-term Care & Senior Living): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Medline Industries** (Gold (Booth #204) — Long-term Care & Senior Living): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Direct Supply** (Silver (Booth #305) — Long-term Care & Senior Living): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **PharMerica** (Exhibitor (Booth #112) — Long-term Care & Senior Living): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Hyatt Regency Wichita** (undefined) — ~$265/nt show week vs. ~$180/nt off-peak (Available)

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

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Hyatt Regency Wichita for KHCA/KCAL Annual Convention & Expo?
Hyatt Regency Wichita is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Hyatt Regency Wichita. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Wichita 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.