Jan 20–22, 2026 14,000+ B2B Attendees
International Roofing Expo 2026
Roofing and Exteriors • Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center (Dallas, TX)
8.8 / 10 High Corridor Compression
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Upcoming Flagship Events at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center (7 Major Shows Mapped)
March 2027 (Dallas Rotational Hub) 19,500+ Attendees
DistribuTECH 2027
Transmission, Distribution, Grid Modernization & Utility AI Conference
8.7 / 10 Omni Dallas Skybridge Sold Out
November 13–15, 2027 18,500+ Attendees
AHA Scientific Sessions 2027
American Heart Association Global Cardiovascular Science & MedTech Congress
8.9 / 10 Downtown Dallas Hotel Surge
February 16–18, 2027 17,500+ Attendees
International Roofing Expo 2027
IRE Commercial & Residential Roofing, Solar & Exterior Construction Show
8.7 / 10 Contractor & Exhibitor Block Surge
April 2027 17,500+ Attendees
MRO Americas 2027
Aviation Week Commercial Airline Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Exhibition
8.6 / 10 High Corporate Hospitality Spend
March 8–11, 2027 15,000+ Attendees
VERTICON Dallas 2027
VAI Global Vertical Aviation, Rotorcraft & eVTOL Trade Show (formerly HELI-EXPO)
8.5 / 10 High Executive Suite Demand
November 9–11, 2027 13,500+ Attendees
PSP/Deck Expo Dallas 2027
International Pool, Spa, Patio & Outdoor Living Trade Exposition
8.2 / 10 Downtown Corridor Compression
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Annual & Rotating Conventions Hosted at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
| Convention / Trade Show | Typical Cycle / Dates | Attendance | Halls & Campus Footprint | 10×10 Booth Benchmark | Dossier / Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Roofing Expo Construction & Trades Trade Association & Conference Committee • Construction & Trades | 2026-01-20 – 2026-01-22 | 14,000+ B2B Attendees | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Executive Breakout Wing (88 Rooms) (150,000 sq. ft.) | $38–$50/sf (~$7,900 10×10 Est.) |
Promoter Site-Selection & Hotel Rate Leverage
12-Month Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention 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
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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 @ KBHCCD: Exhibitors enjoy open-shop flexibility—company staff can erect booths of any size and hand-carry display cases via public lobbies for $0 drayage.
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center offers 8,245+ 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 Dallas is $192/night lodging and $74/day M&IE.
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