Nov 16–20, 2026 38,000+ B2B Attendees
IAAPA Expo 2026
Amusement Parks & Attractions • Orange County Convention Center West Concourse (Orlando, FL)
8.8 / 10 High Corridor Compression
Verified Orange County Convention Center West Concourse Trade Show & Convention Schedule
Upcoming Flagship Events at Orange County Convention Center West Concourse (1 Major Shows Mapped)
Full Annual Convention & Trade Show Directory (1 Verified Shows)
Annual & Rotating Conventions Hosted at Orange County Convention Center West Concourse
| Convention / Trade Show | Typical Cycle / Dates | Attendance | Halls & Campus Footprint | 10×10 Booth Benchmark | Dossier / Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAAPA Expo Orlando B2B Trade & Conference Organizer • Food, Beverage & Hospitality | 2026-11-16 – 2026-11-20 | 38,000+ B2B Attendees | Orange County Convention Center West Concourse Main Exhibit Hall & Breakout Wing | ~$8,450 10×10 All-In |
Promoter Site-Selection & Hotel Rate Leverage
12-Month Orange County Convention Center West Concourse 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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Ask specific operational questions — hand-carry monitor limits, electrical & drayage rates, closest walkable hotels, or 30-person VIP dining buyouts.
Frequently Asked Questions (3)
Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.
FL 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. Orange County Convention Center West Concourse 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.
Orange County Convention Center West Concourse Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines
Orange County Convention Center West Concourse offers 23,427+ 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 Orlando is $198/night lodging and $74/day M&IE.
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