# Ford Center at the Star Upcoming Events & Trade Show Calendar (2026–2027)

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/venues/ford-center-at-the-star-frisco/events
- **Parent Venue Hub:** https://conventions.com/venues/ford-center-at-the-star-frisco
- **VenueScore™:** 8.7/10 (Frisco Right-to-Work State Convention Campus)
- **Address:** Downtown Convention Corridor, Frisco, TX
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State

Audit 3 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at Ford Center at the Star (Downtown Convention Corridor, Frisco, 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 Ford Center at the Star (3 Mapped Shows)
- **[GameStop Managers Conference 2026](https://conventions.com/events/gamestop-managers-conference-frisco)** — Aug 24–27, 2026 | 3,500+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[110th PGA Annual Meeting 2026](https://conventions.com/events/pga-of-america-annual-meeting-85)** — Nov 4–7, 2026 | 850+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[IIAT Joe Vincent Management Seminar 2026 2026](https://conventions.com/events/iiat-joe-vincent-management-seminar-85)** — Jan 25–27, 2026 | 650+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **GameStop Managers Conference** (Frisco B2B Trade & Conference Organizer) — 2026-08-24 – 2026-08-27 | 3,500+ B2B Attendees | Ford Center at the Star Main Exhibit Hall & Breakout Wing | ~$8,450 10×10 All-In

## 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