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# Kentucky School Boards Association Annual Conference 2027 (Central Bank Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /booth-cost

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

- **Dates:** Feb 26–28, 2027 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Central Bank Center (https://conventions.com/venues/central-bank-center-lexington)
- **Attendance:** 1,200+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 66+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official KSBA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Construction & Trades • Educational Facilities & Architecture
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/ksba-annual-conference-lexington/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
Kentucky School Boards Association Annual Conference brings 1,200+ B2B professionals and buyers in Educational Facilities & Architecture to Central Bank Center in Lexington, KY (Feb 26–28, 2027). The KSBA Annual Conference utilizes the Central Bank Center's exhibit halls and meeting rooms for over 1,000 school board members and administrators. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include American Fidelity, RossTarrant Architects, Baird, Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **American Fidelity** (americanfidelity.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #101
- **RossTarrant Architects** (rosstarrant.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #205
- **Baird** (rwbaird.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • N/A
- **Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects** (scbarchitects.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #302

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Educational Facilities & Architecture Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Construction & Trades Executive Outlook • Educational Facilities & Architecture Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **American Fidelity** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #101) — Educational Facilities & Architecture): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **RossTarrant Architects** (Gold (Booth #205) — Educational Facilities & Architecture): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Baird** (Silver (N/A) — Educational Facilities & Architecture): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects** (Exhibitor (Booth #302) — Educational Facilities & Architecture): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Lexington Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel** (undefined) — ~$295/nt show week vs. ~$196/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Lexington Convention Center Courtyard & Suites** (undefined) — ~$265/nt show week vs. ~$177/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Lexington Corridor Residence & Executive Suites** (undefined) — ~$235/nt show week vs. ~$157/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Tony's of Lexington** (Steak House, $$$$) — 3-min walk / cab (401 W Main St) · Capacity: 16–120 Guests (Private Boardrooms & Main Salon) · Min: $4,500 – $24,000+ F&B Min
- **The Blue Heron Steakhouse** (Steak House, $$$) — 5-min walk (185 Jefferson St) · Capacity: 20–160 Guests (Wine Cellar PDR & Full Buyout) · Min: $5,500 – $30,000+ F&B Min
- **Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Lexington** (Steak House, $$$$) — 6-min walk (101 W Vine St) · Capacity: 14–85 Guests (Executive Chef's Room & Terrace) · Min: $3,800 – $18,500+ F&B Min
- **Dudley's On Short** (Fine Dining Restaurant, $$$) — 7-min walk / cab (259 W Short St #125) · Capacity: 30–220 Guests (Reception & Full Buyout) · Min: $6,000 – $35,000+ F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Kentucky School Boards Association Annual Conference in Lexington?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Kentucky School Boards Association Annual Conference (Central Bank Center, 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 for Kentucky School Boards Association Annual Conference?
Central Bank Center 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.