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# Tompkins County B2B Expo 2026 (Glazer Arena): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/tompkins-county-b2b-expo-ithaca
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/tompkins-county-b2b-expo-ithaca/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/tompkins-county-b2b-expo-ithaca/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/tompkins-county-b2b-expo-ithaca/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/tompkins-county-b2b-expo-ithaca/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/tompkins-county-b2b-expo-ithaca/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/glazer-arena-ithaca

- **Dates:** May 6–6, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Glazer Arena (https://conventions.com/venues/glazer-arena-ithaca)
- **Attendance:** 550+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official TCB2B Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Software, Cloud & AI • Regional Business Services
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/tompkins-county-b2b-expo-ithaca

## 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
Tompkins County B2B Expo brings 550+ B2B professionals and buyers in Regional Business Services to Glazer Arena in Ithaca, NY (May 6–6, 2026). The region's primary professional networking event for local business owners and service providers. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include M&T Bank.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **M&T Bank** (mtb.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #22

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Regional Business Services 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 • Regional Business Services Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **M&T Bank** (Silver (Booth #22) — Regional Business Services): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Ithaca Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel** (undefined) — ~$265/nt show week vs. ~$180/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Ithaca Convention Center Courtyard & Suites** (undefined) — ~$240/nt show week vs. ~$160/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Ithaca Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Ithaca Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Ithaca 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 Tompkins County B2B Expo in Ithaca?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Tompkins County B2B Expo (Glazer Arena, Ithaca) 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 Ithaca EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Glazer Arena for Tompkins County B2B Expo?
Glazer Arena is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Ithaca Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Ithaca 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.