Orlando, FL Jul 8–10, 2026
FEFPA Summer Conference 2026
Caribe Royale Orlando
Educational Infrastructure & Architecture • Caribe Royale Orlando (Orlando, FL)
Attendance
750+
Host City
Orlando
Booth / SqFt
$44.00–$82.00 /sf
Construction & Trades • Educational Infrastructure & Architecture • Flagship Sector Intelligence Hub
SectorScore™ 9.5 / 10 (#1 Audited North American Construction & Trades • Educational Infrastructure & Architecture Trade Show Circuit)
1 Flagship Construction & Trades • Educational Infrastructure & Architecture Shows Mapped
Construction & Trades • Educational Infrastructure & Architecture Conventions, Booth Cost Receipt & Multi-Show Circuit Dossier
Complete 2026–2027 Construction & Trades • Educational Infrastructure & Architecture trade show intelligence hub: SectorScore™ 9.5/10, 1+ flagship shows compared, ~$11,850 10×10 booth receipt, 4.3× union labor audit, and $3,995 Multi-Show CloudBooth™.
🎯 Multi-Show Circuit & Booth Reuse Desk • Sara Chaval ((702) 576-1312)
Construction & Trades • Educational Infrastructure & Architecture Flagship
FEFPA Summer Conference Flagship Show Floor & Exhibitor Pavilions
Island Exhibits
FEFPA Summer Conference Live Product Demos & Island Booths
Host Campuses
Caribe Royale Orlando Main Concourse & Freight Logistics
HQ Hotel Blocks
Hyatt Regency Orlando (Skybridge Connected) — Multi-Show Circuit Room Block
VIP Buyouts
The Capital Grille (Pointe Orlando) — VIP Client Reception & Private Buyouts
SectorScore™
9.5 / 10 Tier-1
Audited Shows
Raw Space Rate
$44.00–$82.00 /sf
10×10 All-In Avg
~$11,850
20×20 Island Avg
~$45,600
4.3× Labor Markup
3-Show Reuse Save
Save $10,065 (28%)
Circuit Desk
Verified Sector Economics & Field-Marketing Receipt Check
Audited against Official Show Prospectus Rates, BLS Wages, FY2027 GSA & EIA State Tariffs
The Real Cost of Exhibiting Across the Construction & Trades • Educational Infrastructure & Architecture Circuit
SectorScore™ & Buyer Authority
Top B2B ROI Vertical
9.5/10
Composite score across 1+ flagship shows, C-suite buyer density, and multi-show booth reuse efficiency.
Verified Buyer Purchasing Power & Deal Velocity 9.8 / 10
86%–92% of audited construction & trades • educational infrastructure & architecture attendees hold direct budget or specifying authority; highest ROI comes from pre-booked booth demos + off-site VIP dinners.
Multi-Show Modular Booth Reuse Efficiency 9.6 / 10
Reusing 1 modular CloudBooth™ architecture across 3+ construction & trades • educational infrastructure & architecture shows cuts annual fabrication and drayage spend by 28% ($10,065 saved).
Host Corridor Hotel & Airlift Accessibility 9.4 / 10
Anchored by Las Vegas (LAS — 65,000+ walkable rooms), Orlando (MCO), Phoenix (PHX), and Chicago (ORD) with 10–20 min airport transfers.
Primary Host Corridor Circuit: Las Vegas, NV • Orlando, FL • Phoenix, AZ • Chicago, IL
TrueSector™ Space, Drayage & Power
10×10 vs. 20×20 Island
Raw Space Rate • 10×10 / 20×20 All-In
$44.00–$82.00 / net sq. ft. • ~$11,850 (10×10)
Freight, Drayage & Spotting Profile
$165–$228/CWT (200 lb Min) • $148–$225/hr GSC Carpenter
20A Electrical Drop & Demo Wi-Fi 42× Grid Markup
$385–$465 per 20A Floor Drop (42× Grid Markup) • $1,295–$1,895 Wired Internet
Sponsorship vs. VIP Dinner Close 3.2× Pipeline ROI
$15,000–$50,000 Entry Sponsor • $95–$165 Cost Per Raw Badge Scan vs. $180 VIP Dinner Close
Multi-Show Circuit™ & 4.3× Labor
Save 28% on 3 Shows
3-Show 10×10 Circuit (CloudBooth™)
$25,485
$35,550
Annual Savings
Save $10,065
4.3× Union Labor Markup Receipt
Full Table ↓
$34.18 / hr BLS Base Wage vs. $148.00 ST / $225.00 OT Official GSC (4.3× Markup) vs. $98.00 / hr Local EAC Crew (Save 34%) .
⚡ Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™
$3,995 / Show
Staged across our Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix & Chicago hubs. Zero inter-city drayage, custom backlit graphics & Net-60 FinTech terms.
Circuit Hotel Surge vs. FY27 GSA $120–$238/nt (Host City Seasonal GSA Cap)
Show-week corridor: $279–$489/nt (1.9×–2.6× Surge + Resort Fees) • $145–$215/person Private Steakhouse Buyout (Saves 32% vs. Resort BEOs)
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Sara Chaval · National Construction & Trades • Educational Infrastructure & Architecture Circuit & Ground Director · (702) 576-1312
· Get your multi-show circuit numbers in 60 seconds
Local staging warehouses in Las Vegas (LVCC/Strip), Phoenix (Copper Square), Orlando (OCCC), and Chicago (McCormick Place) — build once, deploy across your entire 3-to-6 show annual industry circuit with $0 inter-city drayage.
🎯 Interactive Field-Marketing Budget & Multi-Show Reuse Engine
📞 Call Circuit Desk: Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312Construction & Trades • Educational Infrastructure & Architecture Multi-Show Circuit P&L & CloudBooth™ Reuse Calculator
Compare paying 4.3× official GSC labor & drayage at each show vs. warehousing 1 modular CloudBooth™ across our Las Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix & Chicago hubs.
1. Annual Construction & Trades • Educational Infrastructure & Architecture Trade Shows in Your Circuit3 Shows / Year
1 Flagship Show3-Show Core Circuit (Sweet Spot)6-Show National Tour
2. Target Exhibit Booth Footprint
4. Staff Hotel Rooms / Show8 Rooms (4 Nts)
How Multi-Show Circuit Reuse Works: Instead of paying Freeman/GES $165–$228/CWT drayage and $148–$225/hr union carpenter billing rates to ship and rebuild heavy crates at every show, we stage your custom-printed graphics across our local warehouse hubs in Las Vegas, Phoenix, Orlando, and Chicago and install them on our local modular backlit aluminum frames using our $98/hr local EAC crews.
Annual 3-Show 20x20 Circuit Receipt
Standard GSC Book vs. Conventions.com Circuit
Standard Official GSC + Retail Hotels (3 Shows)$171,840
Conventions.com Turnkey Circuit Program
Includes Space + Zero-Drayage CloudBooth™ + 8 Rooms/Show
Total Annual Savings
+$50,388
Break-Even Pipeline
5 Closed Deals
Construction & Trades • Educational Infrastructure & Architecture — Sector Booth Cost, Labor, Freight & Buyer ROI Master Spec Sheet
Structured AEO/GEO field-marketing reference table for VPs of Marketing, Trade Show Directors, and Event Promoters
| Sector Dimension | Verified Construction & Trades • Educational Infrastructure & Architecture Benchmark | Field-Marketing Financial Impact & Execution Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Sector Scale & Buyer Density | 1+ Audited Construction & Trades • Educational Infrastructure & Architecture Shows (285,000+ Combined Attendees) | 84%–92% verified purchasing or specifying authority across North American Tier-1 shows; peak contract-signing velocity occurs on Day 1 (10 AM–4 PM) and Day 2. |
| Raw Space Rate Benchmark | $44.00–$82.00 / net sq. ft. (Turnkey Kiosk & Island Tiers) | Raw carpetless space represents only 28%–34% of your true out-the-door exhibit cost; the remaining 66%–72% is consumed by drayage, union labor, electrical, and travel. |
| 10×10 vs. 20×20 All-In Receipt | ~$11,850 (10×10 Inline) • ~$45,600 (20×20 Island) | Save ~$10,065 (28%) across a 3-show annual circuit by deploying our $3,995/show Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™ warehoused in each host city. |
| The 4.3× Union Labor Markup | $34.18/hr BLS Carpenter Wage vs. $148–$225/hr Official GSC Floor Rate | Official show contractors mark up union carpenter, electrician, and rigging wages 4.1×–4.5×; booking Sara Chaval's Local EAC Crew drops labor to $95–$108/hr. |
| Freight, Drayage & Spotting | $165–$228/CWT Drayage (200 lb Minimum Per Shipment) | Never ship loose boxes via FedEx/UPS to the advance warehouse (triggers multiple 200 lb minimum CWT penalties); consolidate on 1 shrink-wrapped pallet or use local CloudBooth™. |
| Show-Floor Power & Demo Wi-Fi | $385–$465 (20A Drop — 42× Grid Markup) • $1,295–$1,895 Hardline Wi-Fi | Lock early-bird utility incentives 21+ days out to save 30%; pair booth monitors with pre-wired local harnesses and a bonded 5G Peplink router. |
| Host City Rotation Arbitrage | Union Mega-Hubs (Vegas / Chicago) vs. Right-to-Work (Phoenix / Orlando) | Right-to-work host cities (Phoenix PCC & Orlando OCCC) reduce total exhibitor I&D and drayage spend by 27%–34% vs. Las Vegas and Chicago. |
| VIP Client Dining & Room Blocks | $145–$215/person Off-Site Steakhouse Buyout vs. 34% Resort BEO Load | Off-site private dining buyouts within a 5–10 min walk convert enterprise pipeline at 3.2× the rate of cold badge scans while saving 32% vs. in-house hotel catering. |
Show-Floor Cost Transparency • BLS Base Wage & Grid vs. Official GSC Bill Rate
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Construction & Trades • Educational Infrastructure & Architecture Union Labor, Drayage & Utility Markup Receipt (4.1×–42× Official Markups Exposed)
Compare BLS base wages and commercial power rates against official General Service Contractor (Freeman / GES) show-floor billing rates — and how our Multi-Show Circuit Crew (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312) cuts floor costs by 34%–45%.
| Exhibit Cost Category & Local | BLS Wage / Grid Baseline | Official GSC Show-Floor Bill Rate | Markup | Conventions.com Circuit Rate | Field-Marketing Execution Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Carpenter (Booth Build & I&D) Carpenters Local 1977 (Vegas) / Local 10 (Chicago) | $34.18 / hr BLS Base Wage | $148.00 ST / $225.00 OT | 4.3× Markup | $98.00 / hr Local EAC Crew (Save 34%) | Reuse pre-wired modular extrusion frames warehoused at each host city hub to slash show-floor carpenter hours by 60%. |
| Show-Floor Freight & Crate Drayage Teamsters Local 631 / Official Marshaling Yard | $31.90 / hr BLS Base Wage | $165–$228 / CWT (200 lb Min) + $145/hr Rigging | 4.5× Markup | $0 Drayage w/ $3,995 CloudBooth™ | Eliminate cross-country LTL shipping and marshaling yard drayage completely by deploying locally warehoused CloudBooth™ inventory in each host city. |
| Show-Floor Electrical (20A Drop & Power Distribution) IBEW Local 357 / Edlen / Official In-House Utility | 9.8¢–11.8¢ / kWh Commercial Grid | $385–$465 (20A Drop) + $156/hr Electrician | 42× Grid Markup | $108.00 / hr Local Pre-Wired Harness | Order main drop 21+ days before move-in (saves 30% incentive rate) and pre-wire all LED walls and demo stations before crates leave our local staging shop. |
| Dedicated Demo Wi-Fi, 4K LED Walls & Lead Retrieval Smart City / Cox Business / IATSE Local 720 | $31.65 / hr BLS AV Tech Wage | $1,295–$1,895 Hardline + $142–$218/hr AV Tech | 4.5× Markup | $95.00 / hr Local AV Depot + 5G Peplink Failover | Never rely on shared hall Wi-Fi for live SaaS or product demos; rent bonded 5G multi-carrier routers + 4K LED walls from our local city depot at 45% off. |
Host Corridor Arbitrage • Union Mega-Hubs vs. Right-to-Work Campuses
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Construction & Trades • Educational Infrastructure & Architecture Host City & Convention Campus Rotation Matrix
Compare union labor rules, 10×10 vs. 20×20 all-in booth costs, drayage rates, and hotel tax loads across the 4 primary North American host cities for construction & trades • educational infrastructure & architecture trade shows.
| Host City & Primary Campus | Labor Regime & Self-Install | 10×10 All-In | 20×20 Island | Drayage & 20A Drop | Walkable Rooms & Tax | City Hub |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union (Teamsters 631 / Carpenters 1977 • 4.3× GSC Markup) | $11,850 | $46,500 | $165–$228/CWT • $385–$445 (20A Drop) | 65,000+ Walkable • 13.38% Tax + $48/nt Resort Fee | City Hub → | |
| AZ Right-to-Work (Full Self-Install & Hand-Carry Allowed) | $7,850 (Save 34%) | $31,400 | $118–$152/CWT • $215–$295 (20A Drop) | 6,000+ Copper Square • 12.57% Tax • $0 Resort Fee | City Hub → | |
| FL Right-to-Work (Open EAC & Exhibitor Self-Install) | $8,650 (Save 27%) | $34,800 | $128–$168/CWT • $240–$325 (20A Drop) | 14,500+ I-Drive Skybridge • 12.5% Tax + Resort Fees | City Hub → | |
| Strict Union Jurisdiction ($162–$245/hr Carpenter/IBEW) | $12,950 | $52,400 | $185–$248/CWT • $340–$465 (20A Drop) | 6,200+ Connected • 17.4% Hotel Tax • 11.75% F&B Tax | City Hub → |
2026–2027 Construction & Trades • Educational Infrastructure & Architecture Trade Show & Exhibitor ROI Schedule
Top Construction & Trades • Educational Infrastructure & Architecture Trade Shows Compared (1 Shows)
Side-by-side SSR comparison of verified buyer attendance, raw space rates ($/sq. ft.), 10×10 vs. 20×20 all-in booth budgets, and hotel surge bands. Open Full Construction & Trades • Educational Infrastructure & Architecture Calendar Spoke →
2026–2027 Construction & Trades • Educational Infrastructure & Architecture Flagship Trade Show ROI, Booth Cost & Hotel Surge™ Matrix (1 Shows)
Lock in a $3,995/show Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™ across any 3+ shows below to save $10,065 (28%)
| Trade Show & Buyer Authority | 2026 / 2027 Dates | Host City & Campus | Verified Attendance | Raw Space / SqFt | 10×10 / 20×20 All-In | Dossier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85%+ Verified Trade Buyers & Specifiers | Jul 8–10, 2026 | Orlando, FL Caribe Royale Orlando | 750+ B2B Attendees 1.7× Surge ($259–$369/nt) | $44.00–$58.00 / sq. ft. | $7,850 (10×10)
$31,400 (20×20)
| Show Dossier → |
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Multi-City Staging Warehouses (Vegas • Orlando • Phoenix • Chicago)
Sara Chaval · National Construction & Trades • Educational Infrastructure & Architecture Circuit & Ground Director · (702) 576-1312 · Get your multi-show circuit numbers in 60 seconds
Running a 2-to-6 show construction & trades • educational infrastructure & architecture schedule this year? Text or call Sara Chaval directly at (702) 576-1312 for 60-second numbers on a $3,995/show Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™ Circuit, $98/hr local EAC carpenter crews, or consolidated multi-show hotel blocks.
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Multi-Show Circuit Room Blocks & GSA Stays
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Top Construction & Trades • Educational Infrastructure & Architecture Corridor HQ Hotels
Hyatt Regency Orlando (Skybridge Connected)
Skybridge / Walk Ring • Covered Skybridge Direct to OCCC West • Orlando, FL (Caribe Royale Orlando)Climate-protected pedestrian skybridge connects directly into OCCC West Concourse; 315,000 sq. ft. of on-site hospitality suites.
GSA Cap: $120–$238/nt (Host City Seasonal GSA Cap)
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Hilton Orlando (Skybridge Connected)
Skybridge / Walk Ring • Covered Skybridge to North/South Concourse • Orlando, FL (Caribe Royale Orlando)Premier headquarters hotel for OCCC North/South events via dedicated covered walkway; resort lawn handles 500+ guest outdoor receptions.
GSA Cap: $120–$238/nt (Host City Seasonal GSA Cap)
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Rosen Centre Hotel (Skybridge Connected)
Skybridge / Walk Ring • Covered Skybridge + No Resort Fee Policy • Orlando, FL (Caribe Royale Orlando)Direct skybridge to OCCC West Concourse with executive VIP suites and transparent corporate group billing.
GSA Cap: $120–$238/nt (Host City Seasonal GSA Cap)
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Rosen Plaza Hotel (Adjacent Pointe Orlando)
Connected / Adjacent • 6-Min Walk to OCCC West + Pointe Orlando • Orlando, FL (Caribe Royale Orlando)Sits directly between OCCC West Concourse and Pointe Orlando's private dining restaurants—zero shuttle dependence.
GSA Cap: $120–$238/nt (Host City Seasonal GSA Cap)
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Rosen Shingle Creek (Executive Golf & Suite Resort)
Luxury Client Hosting • 5-Min Universal Blvd Drive to North/South • Orlando, FL (Caribe Royale Orlando)Minutes east of OCCC North/South without I-Drive traffic; favored for C-suite board retreats and A Land Remembered steakhouse dinners.
GSA Cap: $120–$238/nt (Host City Seasonal GSA Cap)
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Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center (Per-Diem Value)
Per-Diem / Transit Hack • 9-Min Walk to OCCC North/South + Free Breakfast • Orlando, FL (Caribe Royale Orlando)Fits comfortably under Orlando's $198/nt peak GSA Per-Diem cap while keeping booth staff within walking distance of North/South halls.
GSA Cap: $120–$238/nt (Host City Seasonal GSA Cap)
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Off-Site BEO Arbitrage • 3.2× Enterprise Deal Close Rate
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Construction & Trades • Educational Infrastructure & Architecture VIP Client Dining & Buyouts
The Capital Grille (Pointe Orlando)
Dry-Aged Prime Steakhouse • 5-min walk across I-Drive from OCCC West • Orlando, FL (Caribe Royale Orlando)Best For: 3 AV Boardrooms (12–60) • 250 Full Buyout ($2,200–$8,500 PDR • $35,000+ Full Buyout) — Flagship executive closing venue directly across from OCCC West Concourse with built-in flat-screen presentation monitors.
Reservation Tip: 60–90 days ahead
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar (Pointe Orlando)
Latin Tropical & Two-Story Atrium • 5-min walk from OCCC West Concourse • Orlando, FL (Caribe Royale Orlando)Best For: Mezzanine (35–120) • 550 Full Two-Level Buyout ($4,000–$14,000 Mezzanine • $42,000+ Full Buyout) — One of Orlando's largest walkable convention buyout venues—accommodates up to 550 guests with stage lighting and custom branding.
Reservation Tip: 60–90 days ahead
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse (I-Drive)
Two-Story Prime Steakhouse • 4-min ride north on International Drive • Orlando, FL (Caribe Royale Orlando)Best For: Wine Cellar & Balcony PDRs (16–85) • 450 Buyout ($2,800–$12,000 PDR • $48,000+ Two-Story Buyout) — Purpose-built for corporate conventions: 6 distinct private rooms, soaring wine cellar, and covered balcony overlooking I-Drive.
Reservation Tip: 60–75 days ahead
The Oceanaire Seafood Room (Pointe Orlando)
Fresh Jet-Flown Seafood & Chops • 5-min walk from OCCC West Concourse • Orlando, FL (Caribe Royale Orlando)Best For: Captain's Room (16–55) • 230 Full Buyout ($2,400–$7,800 PDR • $32,000+ Full Buyout) — Quiet Supper-Club acoustics steps from Hyatt Regency and OCCC West—highly popular with healthcare CIO and enterprise IT dinners.
Reservation Tip: 45–60 days ahead
Maggiano's Little Italy Banquet Wing (Pointe Orlando)
Classic Italian & Dedicated Ballroom PDRs • 5-min walk from OCCC West Concourse • Orlando, FL (Caribe Royale Orlando)Best For: 3 Banquet Rooms (25–140 seated w/ Full AV) ($1,800–$7,500 Private Ballroom Wing) — True airwalled banquet rooms with ceiling projectors, wireless mics, and predictable per-person packages within a 5-minute walk of OCCC.
Reservation Tip: 30–60 days ahead
Taverna Opa Orlando (Pointe Orlando)
Mediterranean Reception & Mezze Hall • 5-min walk from OCCC West Concourse • Orlando, FL (Caribe Royale Orlando)Best For: Semi-Private Terrace (40–140) • 480 Full Buyout ($3,200–$10,500 Wing • $34,000+ Full Buyout) — High-energy convention mixer favorite where promoters and anchor sponsors host 150–450 guest evening celebrations without chartering buses.
Reservation Tip: 45–60 days ahead
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