May 12–13, 2026 650+ B2B Attendees
DIR Information Security Forum 2026
Cybersecurity and Public Sector IT • Commons Conference Center (Austin, TX)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
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Upcoming Flagship Events at Commons Conference Center (3 Major Shows Mapped)
Oct 21–22, 2026 550+ B2B Attendees
State Agency Council Annual Training Conference 2026
Public Sector Administration and Finance • Commons Conference Center (Austin, TX)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
Apr 8–8, 2026 500+ B2B Attendees
CTR Annual Symposium 2026
Transportation Engineering and Infrastructure • Commons Conference Center (Austin, TX)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
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Annual & Rotating Conventions Hosted at Commons Conference Center
| Convention / Trade Show | Typical Cycle / Dates | Attendance | Halls & Campus Footprint | 10×10 Booth Benchmark | Dossier / Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIR Information Security Forum Software, Cloud & AI Trade Association & Conference Committee • Software, Cloud & AI | 2026-05-12 – 2026-05-13 | 650+ B2B Attendees | Commons Conference Center Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (12,000 sq. ft.) | $30–$41/sf (~$6,450 10×10 Est.) | |
| State Agency Council Annual Training Conference Finance, FinTech & Banking Trade Association & Conference Committee • Finance, FinTech & Banking | 2026-10-21 – 2026-10-22 | 550+ B2B Attendees | Commons Conference Center Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (5,000 sq. ft.) | $30–$39/sf (~$6,800 10×10 Est.) | |
| CTR Annual Symposium Construction & Trades Trade Association & Conference Committee • Construction & Trades | 2026-04-08 – 2026-04-08 | 500+ B2B Attendees | Commons Conference Center Executive Breakout Wing (11 Rooms) (10,000 sq. ft.) | $30–$42/sf (~$6,050 10×10 Est.) |
Promoter Site-Selection & Hotel Rate Leverage
12-Month Commons Conference Center Compression & Need-Date Matrix
Peak Months: March–May & September–November • Best Value Window: June–August & Mid-December–January
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
Live Dossier-Grounded Logistics & Rate Concierge
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TX Right-to-Work jurisdiction. Full-time exhibitor personnel may hand-carry display materials and self-install standard 10×10 and 20×20 inline booths; independent EAC booth builders and AV crews are permitted with a 30-day advance Certificate of Insurance. Texas Right-to-Work Rule @ Austin: Exhibitors enjoy right-to-work booth installation and single-trip hand-carry privileges across Palmer Events Center and Downtown HQ ballrooms.
Commons Conference Center Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines
Commons Conference Center offers 4,918+ convention corridor rooms within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 3 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for Austin is $205/night lodging and $74/day M&IE.
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