# Will Rogers Memorial — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2027 — Aerospace, Defense & GovTech Conference & Exhibition at Will Rogers Memorial Center (Fort Worth, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/will-rogers-memorial-center-fort-unmanned-aerospace-defense-systems-forum-2027
- **Dates:** Sep 28–30, 2027 (2027-09-28 to 2027-09-30)
- **Host Facility:** Will Rogers Memorial Center (Fort Worth, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/will-rogers-memorial-center-fort-worth
- **Organizer:** Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (Fort Worth Chapter) (https://www.fortworth.com/will-rogers-memorial-center/)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals | B2B Conference & Trade Show
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Fort Worth Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $192/night Lodging | $80/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (Fort Worth Chapter) Official Housing Desk (fortworth.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
During SEP 28–30 (2027), Will Rogers near Lancaster (Fort Worth, TX) features Rogers Memorial with Aerospace Defense. Visiting credentialed Defense decision-makers book activations alongside technical teams, approaching through DFW to leverage Butchers luncheons, Nobleman and Dryce stays, plus predictable Rio readiness.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** Sep 28–30, 2027
- **Host Venue:** Will Rogers Memorial Center (Fort Worth, TX)
- **Format:** Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 76102):** 8.25% combined
- **TX Commercial Power:** 8.96¢/kWh (2026-08)
## Audience Composition
## Arrival, Badge Pickup & Floor Timing
- **Airport & Badge Strategy:** Check GSA FY2027 per-diem rates and ground transit options into the Fort Worth, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: Sep 28–30, 2027 at Will Rogers Memorial Center.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Will Rogers Memorial Center Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels (Fort Worth)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hotel Dryce | ≈13 min walk (0.51 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Cambria Hotel Fort Worth - Medical Center | ≈32 min walk (1.22 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel | ≈5 min rideshare (2.14 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Ashton Hotel | ≈5 min rideshare (2.2 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Omni Fort Worth Hotel | ≈5 min rideshare (2.27 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hotel SOMA | ≈6 min rideshare (2.36 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
## Exhibitor Building Services vs. Open-Market Local Suppliers
| Service | Facility Policy | Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Savings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical, Compressed Air & Ceiling Rigging | Exclusive Building Service | Per official exhibitor service kit | Exclusive Will Rogers Memorial Center authorized contractor | Order before advance deadline |
| Dock-to-Booth Freight Handling (Drayage) | Exclusive Building Service | Per show decorator rate sheet | Hand-carry rules vary by show |  |
| Booth AV, Monitors & Exhibit Builds (EAC) | Independent Suppliers Permitted | Official contractor show kit | Independent Fort Worth EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bricks and Horses | American Restaurant () | ≈9 min walk (0.35 mi) • 3700 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA |  |  | No |
| Silver Fox Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈4 min drive (1.29 mi) • 1651 S University Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA |  |  | No |
| Wicked Butcher Fort Worth | Steak House () | ≈5 min drive (2.18 mi) • 512 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA |  |  | No |
| Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈5 min drive (2.22 mi) • 812 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA |  |  | No |
| GRACE | Steak House () | ≈5 min drive (2.23 mi) • 777 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Will Rogers Memorial — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2027 held?
Will Rogers Memorial — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2027 is scheduled for Sep 28–30, 2027 at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, TX, organized by Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (Fort Worth Chapter).
*Source: Will Rogers Memorial — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Fort Worth, TX?
Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $25.84/hr for carpenters, $29.12/hr for electricians, and $28.45/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Fort Worth (ZIP 76102) is 8.25%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Fort Worth via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Fort Worth, TX include Punchis! Punchis! Banda Rave (Ages 18 & up) at Tannahill's Music Hall & Lounge (2026-10-31), Stockyards Championship Rodeo at Cowtown Coliseum (2026-11-01), TCU Horned Frogs Womens Volleyball vs. Kansas State Wildcats Womens Volleyball at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena (2026-11-01). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth ((817) 250-2000).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*