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# Upper Midwest Electrical Expo 2026 (Minneapolis Convention Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /exhibitors

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

- **Dates:** Apr 15–16, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Minneapolis Convention Center (https://conventions.com/venues/minneapolis-convention-center-minneapolis)
- **Attendance:** 10,000+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 555+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official UMEE Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Construction & Trades • Electrical Engineering and Contracting
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/upper-midwest-electrical-expo/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
Upper Midwest Electrical Expo brings 10,000+ B2B professionals and buyers in Electrical Engineering and Contracting to Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, US (Apr 15–16, 2026). This biennial event is the largest of its kind in the region, utilizing multiple halls at the Minneapolis Convention Center for over 400 exhibit booths. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Werner Electric, ABB, Schneider Electric, Graybar.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Werner Electric** (wernerelectric.com — Platinum / Diamond, $35,000 – $85,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #1001
- **ABB** (abb.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #520
- **Schneider Electric** (se.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #715
- **Graybar** (graybar.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #304

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Electrical Engineering and Contracting Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Construction & Trades Executive Outlook • Electrical Engineering and Contracting Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Werner Electric** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #1001) — Electrical Engineering and Contracting): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **ABB** (Gold (Booth #520) — Electrical Engineering and Contracting): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Schneider Electric** (Gold (Booth #715) — Electrical Engineering and Contracting): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Graybar** (Exhibitor (Booth #304) — Electrical Engineering and Contracting): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Hyatt Regency Minneapolis** (undefined) — ~$450/nt show week vs. ~$290/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hilton Minneapolis** (undefined) — ~$395/nt show week vs. ~$253/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot** (undefined) — ~$370/nt show week vs. ~$237/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Minneapolis Marriott City Center** (undefined) — ~$350/nt show week vs. ~$217/nt off-peak (Available)
- **The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown** (undefined) — ~$330/nt show week vs. ~$200/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Murray's** (Steak House, $$$$) — 3-min walk / cab on 26 South 6th St · Capacity: 16–120 Guests (Private Boardrooms & Main Salon) · Min: $4,500 – $25,000+ F&B Min
- **The Butcher's Tale** (Restaurant, $$$$) — 5-min walk (1121 Hennepin Ave) · Capacity: 20–160 Guests (Wine Cellar PDR & Full Buyout) · Min: $5,500 – $32,000+ F&B Min
- **The Capital Grille** (Fine Dining Restaurant, $$$$) — 6-min walk (801 Hennepin Ave) · Capacity: 14–85 Guests (Executive Chef's Room & Terrace) · Min: $3,800 – $18,500+ F&B Min
- **P.S. Steak** (Steak House, $$$$) — 7-min walk / cab (510 Groveland Ave) · Capacity: 30–250 Guests (Two-Story Reception & Full Buyout) · Min: $6,500 – $38,000+ F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Upper Midwest Electrical Expo in Minneapolis?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Upper Midwest Electrical Expo (Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis) 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 Minneapolis EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Minneapolis Convention Center for Upper Midwest Electrical Expo?
Minneapolis Convention Center is surrounded by 2,750+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Hyatt Regency Minneapolis. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Minneapolis 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.