# Kimpton Harper — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2027 — Aerospace, Defense & GovTech Conference & Exhibition at Kimpton Harper Hotel (Fort Worth, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/kimpton-harper-hotel-fort-worth-unmanned-aerospace-defense-systems-forum-2027
- **Dates:** Sep 28–30, 2027 (2027-09-28 to 2027-09-30)
- **Host Facility:** Kimpton Harper Hotel (Fort Worth, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/kimpton-harper-hotel-fort-worth
- **Organizer:** Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (Fort Worth Chapter) (https://www.theharperfortworth.com/)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals | B2B Conference & Trade Show
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Fort Worth Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $192/night Lodging | $80/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (Fort Worth Chapter) Official Housing Desk (theharperfortworth.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
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.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **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)
## Audience Composition
## Arrival, Badge Pickup & Floor Timing
- **Airport & Badge Strategy:** Check GSA FY2027 per-diem rates and ground transit options into the Fort Worth, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: Sep 28–30, 2027 at Kimpton Harper Hotel.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** 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.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels (Fort Worth)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Ashton Hotel | ≈1 min walk (0.04 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel | ≈6 min walk (0.24 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Omni Fort Worth Hotel | ≈8 min walk (0.32 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hotel SOMA | ≈23 min walk (0.88 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Nobleman Fort Worth, Tapestry Collection by Hilton | ≈26 min walk (1.01 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Cambria Hotel Fort Worth - Medical Center | ≈4 min rideshare (1.68 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 Kimpton Harper Hotel 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 Fort Worth EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| GRACE | Steak House () | ≈1 min walk (0.03 mi) • 777 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA |  |  | No |
| Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈2 min walk (0.06 mi) • 812 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA |  |  | No |
| Wicked Butcher Fort Worth | Steak House () | ≈2 min walk (0.09 mi) • 512 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA |  |  | No |
| Bricks and Horses | American Restaurant () | ≈6 min drive (2.5 mi) • 3700 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA |  |  | No |
| Silver Fox Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈6 min drive (2.51 mi) • 1651 S University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Kimpton Harper — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2027 held?
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).
*Source: Kimpton Harper — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum Schedule*
### 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%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Fort Worth via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Fort Worth, TX include Punchis! Punchis! Banda Rave (Ages 18 & up) at Tannahill's Music Hall & Lounge (2026-10-31), Stockyards Championship Rodeo at Cowtown Coliseum (2026-11-01), TCU Horned Frogs Womens Volleyball vs. Kansas State Wildcats Womens Volleyball at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena (2026-11-01). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth ((817) 250-2000).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*