May 4–7, 2026 31,000+ B2B Attendees
Offshore Technology Conference 2026
Offshore Energy and Oil & Gas • NRG Center (Houston, TX)
8.8 / 10 High Corridor Compression
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Jun 24–25, 2026 4,500+ B2B Attendees
Houston Build Expo 2026
Commercial & Residential Construction • NRG Center (Houston, TX)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
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Annual & Rotating Conventions Hosted at NRG Center
| Convention / Trade Show | Typical Cycle / Dates | Attendance | Halls & Campus Footprint | 10×10 Booth Benchmark | Dossier / Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offshore Technology Conference Manufacturing & Supply Chain Trade Association & Conference Committee • Manufacturing & Supply Chain | 2026-05-04 – 2026-05-07 | 31,000+ B2B Attendees | NRG Center Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (17,500 sq. ft.) | $36–$45/sf (~$8,300 10×10 Est.) | |
| Houston Build Expo Construction & Trades Trade Association & Conference Committee • Construction & Trades | 2026-06-24 – 2026-06-25 | 4,500+ B2B Attendees | NRG Center Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (17,500 sq. ft.) | $32–$44/sf (~$6,550 10×10 Est.) |
Promoter Site-Selection & Hotel Rate Leverage
12-Month NRG 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
Live Dossier-Grounded Logistics & Rate Concierge
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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 @ GRB & NRG: Full-time exhibitor employees may hand-carry personal display items in one trip and assemble inline booths without mandatory union minimums.
NRG Center Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines
NRG Center offers 7,777+ 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 Houston is $185/night lodging and $74/day M&IE.
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