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

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/venues/gateway-convention-center-collinsville/events
- **Parent Venue Hub:** https://conventions.com/venues/gateway-convention-center-collinsville
- **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10 (Collinsville Union Jurisdiction Convention Campus)
- **Address:** Downtown Convention Corridor, Collinsville, IL
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction

Audit 1 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at Gateway Convention Center (Downtown Convention Corridor, Collinsville, IL)—complete with hall assignments, hotel rate compression, and direct links to each show's exhibitor and attendee guide.

## Upcoming Flagship Events & Annual Calendar at Gateway Convention Center (1 Mapped Shows)
- **[IPLSA Annual Conference 2026](https://conventions.com/events/iplsa-annual-conference-1498)** — Feb 11–13, 2026 | 650+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **IPLSA Annual Conference** (Collinsville B2B Trade & Conference Organizer) — 2026-02-11 – 2026-02-13 | 650+ B2B Attendees | Gateway Convention Center Main Exhibit Hall & Breakout Wing | ~$11,900 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