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

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/venues/benton-convention-center-winston-salem/events
- **Parent Venue Hub:** https://conventions.com/venues/benton-convention-center-winston-salem
- **VenueScore™:** 8.6/10 (Winston-Salem Right-to-Work State Convention Campus)
- **Address:** Downtown Convention District, Winston-Salem, NC
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State

Audit 1 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at Benton Convention Center (Downtown Convention District, Winston-Salem, NC)—complete with hall assignments, hotel rate compression, and direct links to each show's exhibitor and attendee guide.

## Upcoming Flagship Events & Annual Calendar at Benton Convention Center (1 Mapped Shows)
- **[NC City & County Management Association Winter Seminar 2026](https://conventions.com/events/nc-city-county-management-association-winter-seminar-winston-salem)** — Feb 4–6, 2026 | 700+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **NC City & County Management Association Winter Seminar** (Healthcare & Medical Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2026-02-04 – 2026-02-06 | 700+ B2B Attendees | Benton Convention Center Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (47,000 sq. ft.) | $27–$36/sf (~$6,150 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