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# Kentucky SHRM State Council Conference 2026 (Louisville Marriott Downtown): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide

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

- **Dates:** Aug 25–27, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Louisville Marriott Downtown (https://conventions.com/venues/louisville-marriott-downtown-louisville-ky)
- **Attendance:** 950+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 52+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official KYSHRM Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Finance, FinTech & Banking • Human Resources & Professional Services
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/kyshrm-state-conference

## 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 SHRM State Council Conference brings 950+ B2B professionals and buyers in Human Resources & Professional Services to Louisville Marriott Downtown in Louisville, KY (Aug 25–27, 2026). The KYSHRM State Conference is the largest HR event in Kentucky, consistently drawing nearly 1,000 attendees to the Louisville Marriott Downtown. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include UKG, ADP, Delta Dental of Kentucky, Fisher Phillips.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **UKG** (ukg.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #10
- **ADP** (adp.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #22
- **Delta Dental of Kentucky** (deltadentalky.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Booth #5
- **Fisher Phillips** (fisherphillips.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Booth #18

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Human Resources & Professional Services Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Finance, FinTech & Banking Executive Outlook • Human Resources & Professional Services Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **UKG** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #10) — Human Resources & Professional Services): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **ADP** (Gold (Booth #22) — Human Resources & Professional Services): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Delta Dental of Kentucky** (Gold (Booth #5) — Human Resources & Professional Services): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Fisher Phillips** (Silver (Booth #18) — Human Resources & Professional Services): 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 SHRM State Council Conference in Louisville?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Kentucky SHRM State Council Conference (Louisville Marriott Downtown, 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 Louisville Marriott Downtown for Kentucky SHRM State Council Conference?
Louisville Marriott Downtown 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.