# Austin Convention Center Upcoming Events & Trade Show Calendar (2026–2027)

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/venues/austin-convention-center-austin/events
- **Parent Venue Hub:** https://conventions.com/venues/austin-convention-center-austin
- **VenueScore™:** 8.6/10 (Austin Right-to-Work State Convention Campus)
- **Address:** Austin Convention Center Campus, Austin, TX
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State

Audit 2 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at Austin Convention Center (Austin Convention Center Campus, Austin, TX)—complete with hall assignments, hotel rate compression, and direct links to each show's exhibitor and attendee guide.

## Upcoming Flagship Events & Annual Calendar at Austin Convention Center (2 Mapped Shows)
- **[SXSW Interactive Trade Show 2026](https://conventions.com/events/sxsw-interactive-trade-show-austin)** — Mar 13–17, 2026 | 35,000+ B2B Attendees | 8.8 / 10 High Corridor Compression
- **[TCEA Convention & Exposition 2026](https://conventions.com/events/tcea-convention-exposition-austin)** — Feb 2–6, 2026 | 8,000+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **SXSW Interactive Trade Show** (Software, Cloud & AI Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2026-03-13 – 2026-03-17 | 35,000+ B2B Attendees | Austin Convention Center Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (14,532 sq. ft.) | $36–$46/sf (~$8,000 10×10 Est.)
- **TCEA Convention & Exposition** (Software, Cloud & AI Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2026-02-02 – 2026-02-06 | 8,000+ B2B Attendees | Austin Convention Center Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (14,532 sq. ft.) | $34–$46/sf (~$6,950 10×10 Est.)

## 12-Month Compression Matrix
- **JAN (Peak):** Q1 Flagship Trade Show Surge
- **FEB (Peak):** High Association & Expo Demand
- **MAR (Peak):** Peak Spring Convention Window
- **APR (Moderate):** Shoulder Openings Late April
- **MAY (Moderate):** Strong Late-May Negotiation Leverage
- **JUN (Value):** Summer Value Rates Begin
- **JUL (Value):** Maximum Room-Block & Space Concessions
- **AUG (Value):** High Availability & Value Pricing
- **SEP (Moderate):** Fall Season Kickoff
- **OCT (Peak):** Peak Q4 Enterprise Congresses
- **NOV (Moderate):** Early Nov Busy; Late Nov Value
- **DEC (Value):** Mid-December Corporate Value Window