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# Kentucky School Boards Association Annual Conference 2026 (Galt House Hotel, A Trademark Coll Hotel): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /exhibitors

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

- **Dates:** Feb 20–22, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Galt House Hotel, A Trademark Coll Hotel (https://conventions.com/venues/galt-house-hotel-a-trademark-coll-hotel-louisville-ky)
- **Attendance:** 1,200+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 66+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official KSBA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Construction & Trades • Educational Facilities and Governance
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/ksba-annual-conference-louisville/exhibitors

## 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 and Governance to Galt House Hotel, A Trademark Coll Hotel in Louisville, KY (Feb 20–22, 2026). The KSBA Annual Conference is a long-standing fixture at the Galt House Hotel, utilizing the Grand Ballroom and extensive breakout suites for over 1,000 school board members. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include American Fidelity, Baird, Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, RossTarrant Architects.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **American Fidelity** (americanfidelity.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #101
- **Baird** (bairdwealth.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #202
- **Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects** (scbarchitects.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #308
- **RossTarrant Architects** (rosstarrant.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #305
- **Houchens Insurance Group** (houchensinsurancegroup.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #412

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Educational Facilities and Governance 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 and Governance Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **American Fidelity** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #101) — Educational Facilities and Governance): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Baird** (Gold (Booth #202) — Educational Facilities and Governance): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects** (Silver (Booth #308) — Educational Facilities and Governance): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **RossTarrant Architects** (Exhibitor (Booth #305) — Educational Facilities and Governance): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Houchens Insurance Group** (Exhibitor (Booth #412) — Educational Facilities and Governance): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Galt House Hotel, A Trademark Coll Hotel** (undefined) — ~$360/nt show week vs. ~$255/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Omni Louisville Hotel** (undefined) — ~$330/nt show week vs. ~$238/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Ramada Plaza Louisville Hotel & Conf Ctr** (undefined) — ~$295/nt show week vs. ~$209/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Louisville Marriott Downtown** (undefined) — ~$280/nt show week vs. ~$192/nt off-peak (Available)
- **The Seelbach Hilton Louisville** (undefined) — ~$270/nt show week vs. ~$182/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Steakhouse Bourré Bonne** (Restaurant, $$$$) — 3-min walk / cab on 133 W Market St · Capacity: 16–120 Guests (Private Boardrooms & Main Salon) · Min: $4,500 – $25,000+ F&B Min
- **Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Louisville** (Steak House, $$$$) — 5-min walk (325 W Main St) · Capacity: 20–160 Guests (Wine Cellar PDR & Full Buyout) · Min: $5,500 – $32,000+ F&B Min
- **Steak & Bourbon - Downtown** (Restaurant, $$$$) — 6-min walk (115 S 4th St) · Capacity: 14–85 Guests (Executive Chef's Room & Terrace) · Min: $3,800 – $18,500+ F&B Min
- **Steak & Bourbon** (Restaurant, $$$) — 7-min walk / cab (1321 Herr Ln) · Capacity: 30–250 Guests (Two-Story Reception & Full Buyout) · Min: $6,500 – $38,000+ F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Kentucky School Boards Association Annual Conference in Louisville?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Kentucky School Boards Association Annual Conference (Galt House Hotel, A Trademark Coll Hotel, Louisville) typically runs $10,200–$12,800 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 Louisville EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Galt House Hotel, A Trademark Coll Hotel for Kentucky School Boards Association Annual Conference?
Galt House Hotel, A Trademark Coll Hotel is surrounded by 3,194+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Galt House Hotel, A Trademark Coll Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Louisville is $189/night lodging and $74/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.