Oct 20–21, 2026 550+ B2B Attendees
Georgia Tech Applied Research Forum 2026
Applied Engineering & Cybersecurity • GTRI Conference Center (Atlanta, GA)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
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| Convention / Trade Show | Typical Cycle / Dates | Attendance | Halls & Campus Footprint | 10×10 Booth Benchmark | Dossier / Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Tech Applied Research Forum Atlanta B2B Trade & Conference Organizer • Software, Cloud & AI | 2026-10-20 – 2026-10-21 | 550+ B2B Attendees | GTRI Conference Center Main Exhibit Hall & Breakout Wing | ~$8,450 10×10 All-In |
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Peak Months: March–May & September–November • Best Value Window: June–August & Mid-December–January
JAN Peak
Q1 Flagship Trade Show Surge
FEB Peak
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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
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GA 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. GTRI Conference Center Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
GTRI Conference Center Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines
GTRI Conference Center offers 11,651+ 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 Atlanta is $194/night lodging and $74/day M&IE.
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Upcoming Atlanta Conventions
Full Calendar →- California Society of CPAs Education Foundation Conference 2026May 12–14, 2026 • 550+ B2B Attendees
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- California Special Districts Association Annual Conference 2026Aug 24–27, 2026 • 950+ B2B Attendees
- California State Association of Counties Legislative Conference 2026May 12–14, 2026 • 850+ B2B Attendees
- CalSNA Annual Conference 2026Nov 5–8, 2026 • 1,200+ B2B Attendees
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