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# Texas Aviation Conference 2026 (Sonesta Hotel Houston IAH Airport): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /exhibitors

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

- **Dates:** Mar 18–20, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Sonesta Hotel Houston IAH Airport (https://conventions.com/venues/george-r-brown-convention-center-houston)
- **Attendance:** 650+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official TAC Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Automotive & Mobility • Aviation & Aerospace Management
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/texas-aviation-conference-houston/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
Texas Aviation Conference brings 650+ B2B professionals and buyers in Aviation & Aerospace Management to Sonesta Hotel Houston IAH Airport in Houston, TX (Mar 18–20, 2026). Annual professional gathering of airport managers, engineers, and consultants focused on municipal aviation infrastructure. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Garver.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Garver** (garverusa.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #12

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Aviation & Aerospace Management 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 • Aviation & Aerospace Management Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Garver** (Gold (Booth #12) — Aviation & Aerospace Management): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Hilton Americas Houston** (undefined) — ~$320/nt show week vs. ~$230/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Marriott Marquis Houston** (undefined) — ~$295/nt show week vs. ~$210/nt off-peak (Available)
- **The Westin Galleria Houston** (undefined) — ~$270/nt show week vs. ~$185/nt off-peak (Available)
- **The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria** (undefined) — ~$270/nt show week vs. ~$185/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hyatt Regency Houston** (undefined) — ~$270/nt show week vs. ~$185/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Wyndham Houston NRG Park/ Medical Center** (undefined) — ~$270/nt show week vs. ~$185/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Houston Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Houston Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Houston 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 Texas Aviation Conference in Houston?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Texas Aviation Conference (Sonesta Hotel Houston IAH Airport, Houston) 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 Houston EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Sonesta Hotel Houston IAH Airport for Texas Aviation Conference?
Sonesta Hotel Houston IAH Airport is surrounded by 7,777+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Hilton Americas Houston. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Houston is $185/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.