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Kimpton Harper — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense

Q: What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Fort Worth, TX?

Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $25.84/hr for carpenters, $29.12/hr for electricians, and $28.45/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Fort Worth (ZIP 76102) is 8.25%.

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Kimpton Harper — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2027 — Live Labor Markup, Utility Tariff, Client Hosting & Corridor Audit

Census Metro Footprint (Fort Worth, TX)

0.96M City Pop • $76,602 Median HHI

Trade-Show Labor Markup Audit U.S. BLS OEWS v2

Carpenter

$25.84/hr

Electrician

$29.12/hr

AV Tech

$28.45/hr

Prevailing Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA (BLS OEWS) hourly wages (BLS OEWS). Use these U.S. BLS OEWS prevailing hourly mean wages as a reference when auditing show labor quotes.

Power Tariff & Exhibit Sales Tax U.S. EIA v2 + Zip-Tax v60

TX Commercial Avg (U.S. EIA) Power

8.96¢ / kWh

ZIP 76102 Sales Tax

8.25% Combined

6.25% State + 2.00% Local

A continuous 500W booth load over 4 days consumes ~48 kWh (≈$4.30 at the TX commercial average of 8.96¢/kWh). Texas state sales tax is 6.25% plus 2.00% local/transit tax = 8.25% combined in Fort Worth (Texas Comptroller).

Show-Week Climate & Freight Staging ERA5 10-Yr + USGS 3DEP

Elevation

653 ft

Summer / Winter

96° / 36°F

Annual Rain

37.3"/yr

Tarrant County / North Texas climate (ERA5 normals). Confirm assigned dock doors and target move-in schedule in the official exhibitor manual for Kimpton Harper — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum.

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Kimpton Harper — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum — Official Event Page (retrieved 2026-11-01)
Host Venue — Kimpton Harper Hotel (retrieved 2026-11-01)
Ticketmaster Discovery API (Fort Worth, TX) (retrieved 2026-11-01)
GSA Per Diem Rates FY2027 (Fort Worth, TX) (retrieved 2026-11-01)
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Key Details

Dates

Sep 28–30, 2027

Host Venue

Kimpton Harper Hotel (Fort Worth, TX)

Format

Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals

Sales Tax (ZIP 76102)

8.25% combined

TX Commercial Power

8.96¢/kWh (2026-08)

Confirmed Dates	Sep 28–30, 2027 (Attendance not yet verified)
Host Facility	Kimpton Harper Hotel (Fort Worth, TX)
Labor & Drayage Regime	Right-to-Work State
10x10 Booth (Raw → All-In)	Compare Raw vs. Turnkey
Badge / Access Tier	Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals
FY2026 GSA Per-Diem Cap	$192/night lodging • $80/day M&IE
Walkable Hotel Ring	6 Connected & Walk-Ring Hotels (Fort Worth Corridor Schedule Verified Compression)
Client Dining Buyouts	5 Private Dining & Reception Venues Mapped

About This Event

During SEP 28–30 (2027), Kimpton Harper near Main (Fort Worth, TX) gathers Harper Unmanned with Aerospace Defense. Visiting qualified Defense directors book symposiums alongside chartered principals, landing through DFW to secure Lonesome meetings, Cambria and Fort rooms, plus verified Buon readiness. Aerospace Defense features verified staging for Harper Unmanned (2027) at Kimpton Harper.

Who Attends

Attendance not yet verified

Audience breakdown not yet verified.

Attendee Travel, Parking & Arrival Snapshot

Essential Trip Planning Benchmarks for Kimpton Harper — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum

Airport Arrival & Badges

Check GSA FY2027 per-diem rates and ground transit options into the Fort Worth, TX convention corridor.

Peak Show-Floor Hours

Primary scheduled dates: Sep 28–30, 2027 at Kimpton Harper Hotel.

Facility Parking & Clearance

Kimpton Harper Hotel On-Site & Corridor Parking: Event-dependent (verify current rate with venue) • Verify garage clearance with venue prior to box-truck arrival (Adjacent to facility entrances).

Per-Diem & Floor Attire

Federal GSA Benchmark: $192/nt Lodging • $80/day M&IE. Smart business casual with cushioned footwear.

Venue-Corridor Walk-Ring, Hotels & Buyout Dining Graph

Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (5) & Local Suppliers

Select your target exhibit hall below to recalculate door-to-door walking minutes, skybridge or transit connections, and nearby buyout restaurants.

Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark

$192/nt Lodging • $80/day M&IE

Target Hall:

Map Layers:

Per-Diem / Value Rate Only (≤$237/nt)

5-Min Walk (420m)12-Min Walk (950m)Kimpton Harper Hotel Walk Corridor

Interactive OpenStreetMap Walk-Ring & Transit Explorer

Hotel Property & Transit Access	Commute to Kimpton Harper Hotel — Mai	Show Rate vs. Off-Peak	Block Status
The Ashton Hotel≈1 min walk (0.04 mi) Google rating 4.5★ (669 reviews) • 610 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA	1 min	Check live rate →	—
The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel≈6 min walk (0.24 mi) Google rating 4.5★ (3,217 reviews) • 200 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA	6 min	Check live rate →	—
Omni Fort Worth Hotel≈8 min walk (0.32 mi) Google rating 4.4★ (6,095 reviews) • 1300 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA	8 min	Check live rate →	—
Hotel SOMA≈23 min walk (0.88 mi) Google rating 4.8★ (140 reviews) • 454 Cleveland Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104, USA	23 min	Check live rate →	—
The Nobleman Fort Worth, Tapestry Collection by Hilton≈26 min walk (1.01 mi) Google rating 4.7★ (166 reviews) • 503 Bryan Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104, USA	26 min	Check live rate →	—
Cambria Hotel Fort Worth - Medical Center≈4 min rideshare (1.68 mi) Google rating 4.7★ (111 reviews) • 925 Jerome St, Fort Worth, TX 76104, USA	44 min	Check live rate →	—

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Audience & Buyer Fit

Who Should Attend Kimpton Harper — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum (And Who Can Skip It)

High-Value Fit For

Organizations participating in Kimpton Harper — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum at Kimpton Harper Hotel in Fort Worth, TX.
Teams benchmarking Fort Worth show labor ($25.84/hr carpenter OEWS mean) and hotel blocks.

Consider Skipping If

Verify current exhibitor kit deadlines and badge credentials directly via Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (Fort Worth Chapter) prior to booking.

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Exhibitor Cost & Operations Snapshot

Kimpton Harper — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum Booth Budget & Local Procurement Benchmarks

Building Rules Table ↓ Compare 3 Local Supplier Quotes ↓

10x10 Booth (Raw → All-In)

Compare Raw vs. Turnkey

Advance Order Cutoff

30–45 Days Out (Save 30–35%)

Independent Local Suppliers

Save 50%–75% on AV, Print & Build

Labor & Housing Registry

Right-to-Work State • Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (Fort Worth Chapter) Official Housing Desk

All-In Exhibitor Budget Model

Kimpton Harper — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2027 Exhibitor Cost Calculator

Organizer prospectuses quote raw floor space only. Model freight drayage, electrical/rigging labor, local Fort Worth turnkey rentals, and staff travel below.

1. Booth Footprint

2. Build & Freight Strategy

3. Traveling Booth Staff (3 Reps × 4 Hotel Nights + Air)$6,000

Estimated All-In Show Budget

$19,900

Raw Floor Space

$5,300 (27%)

Drayage & Power

$4,400 (22%)

Booth & Graphics

$4,200 (21%)

Hotels & Air

$6,000 (30%)

Advance Discount Cutoffs

90-Day Procurement & Cutoff Schedule

Ordering electrical, rigging, and decorator services prior to advance deadlines avoids 30%–40% floor surcharges.

T-75 Days Out

Adjacent Hotel Block Window Tightens

Closest walkable convention hotel blocks surpass 85% occupancy; secure 9+ team room blocks prior to peak rate increases.

T-45 Days Out

30%–35% Advance Decorator & Electrical Cutoff

Standard carpet, 15A/20A electrical drops, rigging, and hardwired internet jump 30%–40% after the advance discount deadline.

T-30 Days Out

Advance Freight Warehouse & Private Dining Lock

Advance decorator warehouse opens for crated freight; walkable private dining rooms for 12–40 guests reach full capacity.

T-3 Days Out

Targeted Freight Move-In & Local Rush Window

Targeted floor installation begins; lock local backup signage, 4K display delivery, and booth staffing slots.

377 Pre-Screened Fort Worth Event & Booth Suppliers

Local Fort Worth Exhibitor Supplier Directory (Kimpton Harper — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2027)

Compare local market pricing against show-manual rates. Select any category below to request 3 complimentary itemized proposals from insured local Fort Worth specialists.

3-Bid Side-by-Side Comparison

Average Turnaround: Under 3 Business Hours

Between-Show Fort Worth Crate & Pallet Storage

Exhibiting in Fort Worth again within 6 months? Store booth crates locally from $249/mo vs. $4,200+ in round-trip LTL freight.

International Exhibitor Turnkey Desk

Traveling internationally? Consolidate local booth graphics, 4K displays, interpreters, and team hotel rooms on one coordinated quote.

EAC Show-Floor Insured Only

52 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Entertainment

Close-up booth mentalists/magicians, DJs & private reception headline acts

Typical Scope:$2,500 – $35,000

Vetted roster: Always Entertaining!, Silverado Productions +50 more

44 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

DMC & Event Planners

Turnkey VIP suite buyouts, private steakhouse dinners & side-event production

Typical Scope:$10,000 – $150,000

Vetted roster: Activity Planners, Inc., Baskow Talent +42 more

41 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Speaker / Lecturer

Keynote speakers, industry moderators & customer-summit panelists

Typical Scope:$5,000 – $50,000

Vetted roster: Operations Service Systems, Rudy International +39 more

33 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Photography Services

Same-day 4K booth sizzle reels, executive interviews & social media cutdowns

Typical Scope:$2,000 – $7,500

Vetted roster: David Braun Photography, LLC, Christie's Photographic Solutions +31 more

33 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Other Miscellaneous Services

In-booth specialty barista carts, oxygen bars & mobile hospitality

Typical Scope:$2,500 – $18,000

Vetted roster: Scootaround Inc., Professional Document Products +31 more

27 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Exhibitor & Decorator Services

Save 35%–50% via independent Las Vegas EAC custom booth builders & I&D crews

Typical Scope:$8,000 – $95,000

Vetted roster: Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services, GES Logistics +25 more

26 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Audio Visual

Save 55%–75% vs. Encore hotel AV & show-kit 4K monitor/LED wall rentals

Typical Scope:$1,800 – $60,000

Vetted roster: Freeman Audio Visual, Total Show Technology +24 more

20 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Transportation

Direct Sprinter, exec SUV & private hotel-to-LVCC shuttle loops

Typical Scope:$1,200 – $25,000

Vetted roster: Presidential Transportation, Bell Trans/Limousines & Buses +18 more

17 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Staffing, Housing, Registration & Secretarial

Local W-2 badge scanners & booth qualifiers (skip $2,200 flights + hotel nights)

Typical Scope:$1,800 – $15,000

Vetted roster: A Vegas Expression, Aurora Event Team +15 more

16 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Ads, Banners & Graphics

Save 60% vs. venue FedEx Office rush fees; delivered straight to your Vegas hotel

Typical Scope:$600 – $12,000

Vetted roster: Virgen Digital Brand Marketing, Color Reflections +14 more

14 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Security

Dedicated overnight booth guards for high-value prototypes & hardware

Typical Scope:$1,600 – $12,000

Vetted roster: Security Unlimited, DTA Security Services, LLC +12 more

13 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Models & Talent Agency

Spokesmodels, bilingual crowd gatherers & VIP hospitality suite hosts

Typical Scope:$2,000 – $18,000

Vetted roster: Jewel of the Desert Productions, Novelty Entertainment +11 more

12 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Promotional Gifts

Custom sachets, sample packs & high-retention giveaways shipped locally in Vegas

Typical Scope:$1,500 – $20,000

Vetted roster: Say it with Style - Promotional Products Giveaways, Sky High Marketing +10 more

8 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Printing Service

Same/next-day lookbooks, sell sheets & zero-drayage carry-in tension backdrops

Typical Scope:$400 – $6,500

Vetted roster: American Printing, Design One Printing +6 more

7 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Florist

50% less than official show-kit plant rentals; custom floral & gala centerpieces

Typical Scope:$500 – $5,000

Vetted roster: Flora Couture, Miss Daisy +5 more

5 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Interpreter-Translator

Korean, Mandarin, Japanese, German & Spanish technical booth interpreters

Typical Scope:$1,800 – $6,500

Vetted roster: Preston Bass Interpreting Services, Interpreters Unlimited, Inc. +3 more

4 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Massage Therapy

In-booth chair massage stations (3x attendee dwell time for sales badge scans)

Typical Scope:$1,800 – $5,500

Vetted roster: Hired Hands Massage Therapy, Canyon Ranch® Spa + Fitness +2 more

3 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Pack, Ship & Delivery Services

Save 45%–65% vs. round-trip LTL & marshaling yard delays via Vegas Crate Vault

Typical Scope:$1,500 – $18,000

Vetted roster: PSS - Postal & Shipping Services, Skyline Moving Service +1 more

4 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Balloons

Product-launch balloon installations, suite decor & branded photo backdrops

Typical Scope:$600 – $4,000

Vetted roster: Mr Balloon Co, Sin City Balloons +2 more

4 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Amusements & Games

Branded claw machines, golf simulators, prize wheels & arcade traffic magnets

Typical Scope:$2,500 – $12,000

Vetted roster: Amusement, Exhibit & Event Services (AE & ES, LLC), AGR Las Vegas +2 more

1 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Green Eco-Friendly Services

Post-show booth material donation & ESG zero-waste teardown compliance

Typical Scope:$1,500 – $10,000

Vetted roster: REpetal, LLC

Inherited Facility & Show-Manual Procurement Policy

Exclusive Building Services vs. Open-Market Supplier Rules (Kimpton Harper — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum)

Kimpton Harper Hotel 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.

Dock & Marshaling Specs (Kimpton Harper Hotel) →

Booth / Event Service	Facility Policy	Standard Show-Manual Rate	Local Market Benchmark	Action
Electrical, Compressed Air & Ceiling Rigging Electrical distribution and ceiling rigging at Kimpton Harper Hotel are provided only by the facility's authorized contractors (Right-to-Work State). Advance-order pricing is published in each show's exhibitor kit.	Exclusive Facility Service	Per official exhibitor service kit	Exclusive Kimpton Harper Hotel authorized contractor Order before advance deadline	Order Before Advance Cutoff
Dock-to-Booth Freight Handling (Drayage) Crated freight moves through the show's official material-handling contractor (Right-to-Work State). Check your show's exhibitor kit for hand-carry limits.	Exclusive Facility Service	Per show decorator rate sheet	Hand-carry rules vary by show
Booth AV, Monitors & Exhibit Builds (EAC) Most shows allow an Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) with a Certificate of Insurance filed before move-in. Confirm the deadline in your show's exhibitor kit.	Independent Suppliers Permitted	Official contractor show kit	Independent Fort Worth EAC quotes

Exhibitor Compliance & Verification Utilities

Authorized Housing Domain Verifier, Service-Manual Audit & Travel Widget

Verify unsolicited housing or attendee-list emails against Kimpton Harper — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2027's authorized Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (Fort Worth Chapter) Official Housing Desk domain registry before submitting payment authorizations:

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Corridor Private Dining & Full-Venue Buyouts

Vetted Executive Dinners, Sponsor Receptions & Full Restaurant Buyouts (5 Venues)

Pre-mapped once across the Kimpton Harper — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2027 (Fort Worth) corridor—filter by group size from 10-seat boardrooms up to 600-guest opening-night buyouts.

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Steak House

4.6(989)

GRACE

≈1 min walk (0.03 mi) • 777 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA

Steak House

4.4(2,367)

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse

≈2 min walk (0.06 mi) • 812 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA

Steak House

4.4(1,262)

Wicked Butcher Fort Worth

≈2 min walk (0.09 mi) • 512 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA

American Restaurant

4.6(241)

Bricks and Horses

≈6 min drive (2.5 mi) • 3700 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA

Steak House

4.6(796)

Silver Fox Steakhouse

≈6 min drive (2.51 mi) • 1651 S University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA

Enterprise Sponsor Hospitality & Campus Branding (Kimpton Harper Hotel)

Badge-Free Executive Deal Suites, VIP Receptions & Out-of-Home (OOH) Media During Kimpton Harper — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum

Host back-to-back C-suite deal meetings steps from Kimpton Harper Hotel without requiring invited guests to hold an expensive floor badge, or capture attendee arrivals across campus LED ribbons, transit wraps, and DFW corridors.

Off-Floor Deal Suite (No Badge Req.) Quote on request

Connected Headquarters Hotel Hospitality Suites (Kimpton Harper Hotel)

Location & Walk: 2–6 min indoor/skybridge walk from the exhibit floor

Capacity / Impressions: 15–80 VIPs (Executive Parlours & Meeting Suites)

Host back-to-back C-suite deal meetings steps from the floor without requiring guests to hold an expo badge.

Out-of-Home (OOH) Branding Asset Quote on request

Kimpton Harper Hotel Concourse Digital Screens & Airport Arrival Media

Location & Walk: Main Registration Escalators & DFW Arrival Corridor

Capacity / Impressions: 100% of arriving conference attendees

High-impact category ownership across main escalators, skybridges, and rideshare arrival zones.

Host Facility Engineering & Hall Capacities

Kimpton Harper Hotel — Hall-by-Hall Specs, Clear Heights & Floor Loads

Verify current floor plan with venue sales total exhibit space • Verify breakout room count with venue meeting rooms • Confirm loading dock & freight access with venue loading docks • Right-to-Work State.

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Hall / Ballroom	Net Sq Ft	Clear Height	Floor Load	Max 10x10 Booths	Keynote / Banquet Cap
Kimpton Harper Hotel — Main Exhibit & Ballroom Space Ballroom • Verify column grid on official CAD diagram	Verify current floor plan with venue sales	Verify ceiling clearance with venue	Verify floor load rating with venue engineering	Layout-dependent	Up to 1,500 (configuration-dependent)

Published Building Utility & Drayage Tariffs

Kimpton Harper Hotel Electrical, Internet, Rigging & Material Handling Benchmarks

Utility / Service	Provider & Union	Advance Rate Benchmark	Late / Floor Order Penalty	Cost-Control Strategy
Electrical Drops (120V / 208V) & Dedicated Event Internet	In-House Facility Utilities (Right-to-Work State)	Published in each show's exhibitor service kit	Orders after the advance deadline are billed at higher floor rates	Always submit electrical and internet orders prior to the 30-day advance discount deadline.

Architectural Schematics & Booth Selection Reference

Facility Floorplans, Ceiling Clearances & Booth Zone Analysis

Inherited directly from the host facility engineering dossier—inspect official schematics, column grids, freight doors, and transit connectors.

Kimpton Harper Hotel

Kimpton Harper Hotel Official Hall, Ballroom & Breakout Capacity Guide

Verify current floor plan with venue sales total exhibit/event footprint, Verify current floor plan with venue sales largest contiguous span, Verify breakout room count with venue, max clear height Verify ceiling clearance with venue.

Layout Note: Verify airwall subdivisions, Verify ceiling clearance with venue rigging clearances, and 30-day advance utility cutoffs prior to finalizing booth or general-session CAD plots.

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Kimpton Harper Hotel Operations

Kimpton Harper Hotel Freight Dock, Loading & Exhibitor Access Overview

Confirm loading dock & freight access with venue • Right-to-Work State. Independent EAC AV and booth suppliers permitted with 30-day advance COI.

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Exhibitor CFO Desk • Kimpton Harper — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2027

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Texas Major Convention Corridor & Exhibit Hall Walkthrough

Floor Note:Overview of Texas convention center exhibit halls and skybridge hotel corridors.

Corridor Cost & Time BenchmarksEditorial Procurement Audit

Local insured EAC AV rental typically prices dual 75" 4K displays around $550–$750 locally versus $1,800+ in standard general-contractor show manuals.

AV & Display Rate-Card Benchmark

Airport baggage-claim and satellite hotel credential pickup desks routinely cut opening-morning hall registration queues by 45–90 minutes.

Arrival & Credential Logistics Benchmark

Evening Receptions, Suites & Client Dinners

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Ask Anything About Kimpton Harper — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2027 Specs, Union Rules, Hotels or Buyouts

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Frequently Asked Questions (3)

Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.

Kimpton Harper — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2027 is scheduled for Sep 28–30, 2027 at Kimpton Harper Hotel in Fort Worth, TX, organized by Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (Fort Worth Chapter).

Kimpton Harper — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum Schedule

Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $25.84/hr for carpenters, $29.12/hr for electricians, and $28.45/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Fort Worth (ZIP 76102) is 8.25%.

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Kimpton Harper — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum Historical Attendance & Booth Space Rate Trends

Year-over-year audited attendance and raw exhibit space rates across recent editions.

Edition	Attendance	Raw Booth Space Rate	Edition Notes
2027 (Upcoming)	Attendance not yet verified		Hosted at Kimpton Harper Hotel (Fort Worth, TX)

Host Facility & Show Management Dossier

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