# Benson & Edith Ford Conference Center Upcoming Events & Trade Show Calendar (2026–2027)

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/venues/benson-edith-ford-conference-center-detroit/events
- **Parent Venue Hub:** https://conventions.com/venues/benson-edith-ford-conference-center-detroit
- **VenueScore™:** 8.3/10 (Detroit Union Jurisdiction Convention Campus)
- **Address:** Benson & Edith Ford Conference Center Campus, Detroit, MI
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction

Audit 2 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at Benson & Edith Ford Conference Center (Benson & Edith Ford Conference Center Campus, Detroit, MI)—complete with hall assignments, hotel rate compression, and direct links to each show's exhibitor and attendee guide.

## Upcoming Flagship Events & Annual Calendar at Benson & Edith Ford Conference Center (2 Mapped Shows)
- **[Detroit Design Summit 2026](https://conventions.com/events/detroit-design-summit)** — Sep 10–11, 2026 | 850+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[AutoSens Detroit 2026](https://conventions.com/events/autosens-detroit)** — May 12–14, 2026 | 650+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **Detroit Design Summit** (Manufacturing & Supply Chain Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2026-09-10 – 2026-09-11 | 850+ B2B Attendees | Benson & Edith Ford Conference Center Executive Breakout Wing (10 Rooms) (10,000 sq. ft.) | $43–$55/sf (~$9,100 10×10 Est.)
- **AutoSens Detroit** (Automotive & Mobility Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2026-05-12 – 2026-05-14 | 650+ B2B Attendees | Benson & Edith Ford Conference Center Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (12,000 sq. ft.) | $44–$55/sf (~$9,650 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