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

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/venues/convention-plaza-irving/events
- **Parent Venue Hub:** https://conventions.com/venues/convention-plaza-irving
- **VenueScore™:** 9.0/10 (Irving Right-to-Work State Convention Campus)
- **Address:** Downtown Convention District, Irving, TX
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State

Audit 2 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at Convention Plaza (Downtown Convention District, Irving, 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 Convention Plaza (2 Mapped Shows)
- **[Southwest Fuel & Convenience Expo 2026](https://conventions.com/events/southwest-fuel-convenience-expo-irving)** — Jun 10–12, 2026 | 3,500+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[Digimarcon South 2026](https://conventions.com/events/digimarcon-south-irving)** — May 21–22, 2026 | 850+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **Southwest Fuel & Convenience Expo** (Food, Beverage & Hospitality Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2026-06-10 – 2026-06-12 | 3,500+ B2B Attendees | Convention Plaza Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (49,500 sq. ft.) | $30–$39/sf (~$6,900 10×10 Est.)
- **Digimarcon South** (Software, Cloud & AI Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2026-05-21 – 2026-05-22 | 850+ B2B Attendees | Convention Plaza Executive Breakout Wing (20 Rooms) (41,250 sq. ft.) | $32–$43/sf (~$6,800 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