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# UVA Engineering & Technology Career Fair 2026 (John Paul Jones Arena): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /registration

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/uva-engineering-technology-career-fair-1502
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/uva-engineering-technology-career-fair-1502/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/uva-engineering-technology-career-fair-1502/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/uva-engineering-technology-career-fair-1502/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/uva-engineering-technology-career-fair-1502/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/uva-engineering-technology-career-fair-1502/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/john-paul-jones-arena-charlottesville

- **Dates:** Sep 15–16, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** John Paul Jones Arena (https://conventions.com/venues/john-paul-jones-arena-charlottesville)
- **Attendance:** 1,800+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 100+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official ETCF Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Software, Cloud & AI • Engineering and Technical Recruitment
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/uva-engineering-technology-career-fair-1502/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
UVA Engineering & Technology Career Fair brings 1,800+ B2B professionals and buyers in Engineering and Technical Recruitment to John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA (Sep 15–16, 2026). The UVA Engineering & Technology Career Fair is a premier recruiting event held annually on the floor of the John Paul Jones Arena, typically hosting over 150 employers and 1,800 students. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Northrop Grumman, Capital One, Appian, The MITRE Corporation.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Northrop Grumman** (northropgrumman.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Arena Floor #102
- **Capital One** (capitalone.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Arena Floor #205
- **Appian** (appian.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Arena Floor #312
- **The MITRE Corporation** (mitre.org — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Arena Floor #401

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Engineering and Technical Recruitment 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 • Engineering and Technical Recruitment Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Northrop Grumman** (Platinum / Diamond (Arena Floor #102) — Engineering and Technical Recruitment): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Capital One** (Gold (Arena Floor #205) — Engineering and Technical Recruitment): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Appian** (Silver (Arena Floor #312) — Engineering and Technical Recruitment): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **The MITRE Corporation** (Exhibitor (Arena Floor #401) — Engineering and Technical Recruitment): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

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

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

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near John Paul Jones Arena for UVA Engineering & Technology Career Fair?
John Paul Jones Arena is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Charlottesville Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Charlottesville 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.