# Plaza Casino — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2026 — Aerospace, Defense & GovTech Conference & Exhibition at Plaza Hotel & Casino (Las Vegas, NV)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/plaza-hotel-and-casino-las-vegas-unmanned-aerospace-defense-systems-forum-2026
- **Dates:** Nov 10–12, 2026 (2026-11-10 to 2026-11-12)
- **Host Facility:** Plaza Hotel & Casino (Las Vegas, NV)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/plaza-hotel-and-casino-las-vegas
- **Organizer:** Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (Las Vegas Chapter) (https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals | B2B Conference & Trade Show
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Flexible Resort Hybrid
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Las Vegas Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $147/night Lodging | $86/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (Las Vegas Chapter) Official Housing Desk (plazahotelcasino.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
During NOV 10–12 (2026), Plaza Casino near Las (Las Vegas, NV) delivers Casino Unmanned with Aerospace Defense. Visiting strategic Defense delegates configure pavilions alongside commercial administrators, routing through LAS to book Ocean banquets, Red and Bellagio hospitality, plus practical Jack mobility. Aerospace Defense launches practical installations for Casino Unmanned (2026) at Plaza Casino.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** Nov 10–12, 2026
- **Host Venue:** Plaza Hotel & Casino (Las Vegas, NV)
- **Format:** Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 89109):** 8.375% combined
- **NV Commercial Power:** 9.8¢/kWh (2026-08)
## Audience Composition
## Arrival, Badge Pickup & Floor Timing
- **Airport & Badge Strategy:** Check GSA FY2027 per-diem rates and ground transit options into the Las Vegas, NV convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: Nov 10–12, 2026 at Plaza Hotel & Casino.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Plaza Hotel & Casino Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Flexible Resort Hybrid): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels (Las Vegas)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino | ≈4 min walk (0.17 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Fontainebleau Las Vegas | ≈6 min rideshare (2.48 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hotel Bellagio | ≈10 min rideshare (4.37 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Bellagio Hotel & Casino | ≈11 min rideshare (4.39 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Orleans Hotel & Casino | ≈14 min rideshare (5.65 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Mandalay Bay | ≈14 min rideshare (5.72 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
## Exhibitor Building Services vs. Open-Market Local Suppliers
| Service | Facility Policy | Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Savings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical Drops, Plumbing & Ceiling Truss Rigging | Exclusive Building Service | $265 – $1,450+ per drop | Exclusive Venue Provider | Order 45d Early (Save 35%) |
| Dock-to-Booth Freight Drayage (Over Hand-Carry Limit) | Exclusive Building Service | ~$71–$165/CWT (200 lb min) | $0 Hand-Carry (Within Carry-In Rules) | Save 100% on Light Kits |
| 4K Booth Monitors (55"–85"), LED Walls & Suite AV | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $1,850 – $6,800 / show (Show Kit) | $450 – $2,100 (Vetted Local Las Vegas AV) | Save 55% – 75% |
| Custom Booth Build, Turnkey Rentals & EAC I&D Labor | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $24,000 – $65,000 (Official Kit Turnkey) | $12,500 – $36,000 (Local Vegas EAC Builders) | Save 38% – 50% |
| Hotel-Delivered Tension Backdrops, Rush Print & Collateral | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $400 foamboards + CWT drayage fees | $145 – $1,200 Delivered to Hotel Bell Desk | Save 60% + $0 Drayage |
| Booth Staff, Lead Qualifiers, Hosts & Interpreters | Independent Suppliers Permitted | Flying HQ Staff: ~$2,600/person in T&E | $48 – $85/hr Local W-2 Las Vegas Talent | Save 50% on Travel & Rooms |
| Group Hotel Blocks (9–50+ Rooms) & Private Dining Buyouts | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $429+/nt + Strict 80% Attrition Terms | $199 – $339/nt Off-Block / Loop Adjacent | Save 22% – 35% |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Edge Steakhouse | American Restaurant () | ≈6 min drive (2.57 mi) • 3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA |  |  | No |
| The Capital Grille | Fine Dining Restaurant () | ≈8 min drive (3.28 mi) • 3200 Las Vegas Blvd S Ste 3300, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA |  |  | No |
| Primal Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈8 min drive (3.32 mi) • 3542 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89169, USA |  |  | No |
| BOA Steakhouse Las Vegas | Restaurant () | ≈8 min drive (3.47 mi) • 3327 S Las Vegas Blvd Unit 2900 Floor 2, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA |  |  | No |
| Prime Steakhouse | Restaurant () | ≈10 min drive (4.31 mi) • Bellagio Hotel & Casino, 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Plaza Casino — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2026 held?
Plaza Casino — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2026 is scheduled for Nov 10–12, 2026 at Plaza Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV, organized by Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (Las Vegas Chapter).
*Source: Plaza Casino — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Las Vegas, NV?
Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $34.18/hr for carpenters, $38.42/hr for electricians, and $31.65/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Las Vegas (ZIP 89109) is 8.375%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
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