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# Ohio Educational Technology Conference 2026 (Hilton Columbus Downtown): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /booth-cost

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/ohio-educational-technology-conference-oetc-188
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/ohio-educational-technology-conference-oetc-188/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/ohio-educational-technology-conference-oetc-188/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/ohio-educational-technology-conference-oetc-188/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/ohio-educational-technology-conference-oetc-188/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/ohio-educational-technology-conference-oetc-188/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/greater-columbus-convention-center-columbus

- **Dates:** Feb 10–12, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Hilton Columbus Downtown (https://conventions.com/venues/greater-columbus-convention-center-columbus)
- **Attendance:** 3,500+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 194+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official OETC Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Software, Cloud & AI • Education Technology
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/ohio-educational-technology-conference-oetc-188/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
Ohio Educational Technology Conference brings 3,500+ B2B professionals and buyers in Education Technology to Hilton Columbus Downtown in Columbus, OH (Feb 10–12, 2026). The Hilton Columbus Downtown serves as the primary headquarter hotel and host for executive sessions for the OETC conference, which utilizes the connected convention center for its 3,000+ attendees. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Apple Inc., CDW-G, Dell Technologies, Vanco.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Apple Inc.** (apple.com — Platinum / Diamond, $35,000 – $85,000): Sponsor • Booth #100
- **CDW-G** (cdw.com — Platinum / Diamond, $35,000 – $85,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #401
- **Dell Technologies** (dell.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #502
- **Vanco** (vancopayments.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #215
- **Lightspeed** (lightspeed-tek.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #612

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Education Technology Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Software, Cloud & AI Executive Outlook • Education Technology Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Apple Inc.** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #100) — Education Technology): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **CDW-G** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #401) — Education Technology): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Dell Technologies** (Gold (Booth #502) — Education Technology): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Vanco** (Silver (Booth #215) — Education Technology): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Lightspeed** (Exhibitor (Booth #612) — Education Technology): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Hilton Columbus Downtown** (undefined) — ~$265/nt show week vs. ~$180/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hyatt Regency Columbus** (undefined) — ~$240/nt show week vs. ~$160/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hilton Columbus at Easton** (undefined) — ~$240/nt show week vs. ~$159/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Columbus Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Columbus Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Columbus Convention District)** (Coastal Italian & Sommelier Cellar, $$$) — 5-min walk · Capacity: 14–65 Wine Cellar PDR · Min: $3,200 – $12,000 F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Ohio Educational Technology Conference in Columbus?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Ohio Educational Technology Conference (Hilton Columbus Downtown, Columbus) 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 Columbus EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Hilton Columbus Downtown for Ohio Educational Technology Conference?
Hilton Columbus Downtown is surrounded by 1,978+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Hilton Columbus Downtown. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Columbus 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.