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# Upper Cumberland Economic Development Summit 2026 (Willow Place Convention Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /registration

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

- **Dates:** Oct 21–22, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Willow Place Convention Center (https://conventions.com/venues/willow-place-convention-center-cookeville)
- **Attendance:** 550+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official UCEDS Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Finance, FinTech & Banking • Regional Economic Development & Infrastructure
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/upper-cumberland-economic-development-summit-cookeville/registration

## 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
Upper Cumberland Economic Development Summit brings 550+ B2B professionals and buyers in Regional Economic Development & Infrastructure to Willow Place Convention Center in Cookeville, TN (Oct 21–22, 2026). The summit brings together regional business leaders, municipal officials, and developers to discuss industrial growth in the Upper Cumberland region. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Tennessee Valley Authority.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Tennessee Valley Authority** (tva.gov — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #101

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Regional Economic Development & Infrastructure Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Finance, FinTech & Banking Executive Outlook • Regional Economic Development & Infrastructure Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Tennessee Valley Authority** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #101) — Regional Economic Development & Infrastructure): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor

## Walkable Corridor Hotels

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Upper Cumberland Economic Development Summit in Cookeville?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Upper Cumberland Economic Development Summit (Willow Place Convention Center, Cookeville) 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 Cookeville EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Willow Place Convention Center for Upper Cumberland Economic Development Summit?
Willow Place Convention Center is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Cookeville Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Cookeville is $215/night lodging and $79/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.