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# NDIA Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference 2026 (Crystal Gateway Marriott): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /exhibitors

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

- **Dates:** Feb 23–25, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Crystal Gateway Marriott (https://conventions.com/venues/crystal-gateway-marriott-arlington-va)
- **Attendance:** 750+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 41+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official TWV Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Automotive & Mobility • Defense & Military Vehicles
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/ndia-tactical-wheeled-vehicles-conference/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
NDIA Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference brings 750+ B2B professionals and buyers in Defense & Military Vehicles to Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA (Feb 23–25, 2026). The NDIA Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference is a long-standing annual event at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, utilizing the Grand Ballroom for its main sessions and exhibit hall. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Oshkosh Defense, AM General, Mack Defense, Allison Transmission.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Oshkosh Defense** (oshkoshdefense.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #101
- **AM General** (amgeneral.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #202
- **Mack Defense** (mackdefense.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #303
- **Allison Transmission** (allisontransmission.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #404
- **Cummins** (cummins.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #505

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Defense & Military Vehicles Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Automotive & Mobility Executive Outlook • Defense & Military Vehicles Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Oshkosh Defense** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #101) — Defense & Military Vehicles): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **AM General** (Gold (Booth #202) — Defense & Military Vehicles): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Mack Defense** (Silver (Booth #303) — Defense & Military Vehicles): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Allison Transmission** (Exhibitor (Booth #404) — Defense & Military Vehicles): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Cummins** (Exhibitor (Booth #505) — Defense & Military Vehicles): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Omni Dallas Hotel** (undefined) — ~$350/nt show week vs. ~$189/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **Aloft Dallas Downtown** (undefined) — ~$230/nt show week vs. ~$139/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **The Adolphus, Autograph Collection** (undefined) — ~$375/nt show week vs. ~$205/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Sheraton Dallas Hotel** (undefined) — ~$250/nt show week vs. ~$149/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Bob's Steak & Chop House (Omni Dallas)** (Texas Prime Steakhouse, $$$$) — 2-min indoor skybridge walk · Capacity: 16–130 Guests (Private Rooms) · Min: $4,500 – $24,000+
- **Town Hearth (Design District)** (Prime Steaks & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 7-min rideshare from KBHCCD · Capacity: 20–250 Guests (Chandelier Dining Room) · Min: $6,500 – $38,000+
- **Nick & Sam's Steakhouse (Uptown)** (Wagyu & Prime Steakhouse, $$$$) — 8-min rideshare to Uptown · Capacity: 18–180 Guests · Min: $6,000 – $35,000+

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at NDIA Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference in Arlington?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at NDIA Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference (Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington) 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 Arlington EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Crystal Gateway Marriott for NDIA Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference?
Crystal Gateway Marriott is surrounded by 3,714+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Loews Arlington Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Arlington 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.