# VAI Resort Upcoming Events & Trade Show Calendar (2026–2027)

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/venues/vai-resort-glendale-az/events
- **Parent Venue Hub:** https://conventions.com/venues/vai-resort-glendale-az
- **VenueScore™:** 8.6/10 (Glendale Right-to-Work State Convention Campus)
- **Address:** Convention & Conference Corridor, Glendale, AZ
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State

Audit 2 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at VAI Resort (Convention & Conference Corridor, Glendale, AZ)—complete with hall assignments, hotel rate compression, and direct links to each show's exhibitor and attendee guide.

## Upcoming Flagship Events & Annual Calendar at VAI Resort (2 Mapped Shows)
- **[The Experience Conference & Exhibition 2027](https://conventions.com/events/the-experience-conference-exhibition-spring)** — Apr 12–14, 2027 | 3,200+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[Arizona Governor's Conference on Tourism 2026](https://conventions.com/events/arizona-governors-conference-on-tourism)** — Jul 13–15, 2026 | 850+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **The Experience Conference & Exhibition** (Manufacturing & Supply Chain Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2027-04-12 – 2027-04-14 | 3,200+ B2B Attendees | VAI Resort Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (31,499 sq. ft.) | $28–$40/sf (~$5,700 10×10 Est.)
- **Arizona Governor's Conference on Tourism** (Food, Beverage & Hospitality Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2026-07-13 – 2026-07-15 | 850+ B2B Attendees | VAI Resort Executive Breakout Wing (1 Rooms) (13,500 sq. ft.) | $29–$40/sf (~$6,050 10×10 Est.)

## 12-Month Compression Matrix
- **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