Mar 19–22, 2026 3,500+ B2B Attendees
FIRST Robotics San Diego Regional 2026
Robotics and STEM Education • LionTree Arena (San Diego, CA)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
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Upcoming Flagship Events at LionTree Arena (3 Major Shows Mapped)
Oct 14–14, 2026 2,000+ B2B Attendees
UC San Diego Science & Technology Career Fair 2026
Engineering and Technology Recruitment • LionTree Arena (San Diego, CA)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
May 16–17, 2026 1,200+ B2B Attendees
Triton Gaming Expo 2026
Gaming and Esports • LionTree Arena (San Diego, CA)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
Full Annual Convention & Trade Show Directory (3 Verified Shows)
Annual & Rotating Conventions Hosted at LionTree Arena
| Convention / Trade Show | Typical Cycle / Dates | Attendance | Halls & Campus Footprint | 10×10 Booth Benchmark | Dossier / Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST Robotics San Diego Regional Software, Cloud & AI Trade Association & Conference Committee • Software, Cloud & AI | 2026-03-19 – 2026-03-22 | 3,500+ B2B Attendees | LionTree Arena Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (20,000 sq. ft.) | $42–$53/sf (~$9,250 10×10 Est.) | |
| UC San Diego Science & Technology Career Fair Software, Cloud & AI Trade Association & Conference Committee • Software, Cloud & AI | 2026-10-14 – 2026-10-14 | 2,000+ B2B Attendees | LionTree Arena Executive Breakout Wing (2 Rooms) (10,000 sq. ft.) | $39–$49/sf (~$8,650 10×10 Est.) | |
| Triton Gaming Expo Software, Cloud & AI Trade Association & Conference Committee • Software, Cloud & AI | 2026-05-16 – 2026-05-17 | 1,200+ B2B Attendees | LionTree Arena Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (12,000 sq. ft.) | $38–$47/sf (~$8,800 10×10 Est.) |
Promoter Site-Selection & Hotel Rate Leverage
12-Month LionTree Arena 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
Live Dossier-Grounded Logistics & Rate Concierge
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San Diego Union Labor Jurisdiction. Exhibitors may hand-carry small pop-up materials in a single trip without dollies; crated dock freight, forklift drayage, overhead rigging, and electrical distribution route through official facility and show contractors. San Diego Convention Center Carry-In Rule: Exhibitors may hand-carry personal pop-up displays or rolling luggage in one trip via Harbor Drive entrances for $0 drayage.
LionTree Arena Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines
LionTree Arena offers 8,722+ 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 San Diego is $237/night lodging and $79/day M&IE.
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