Join the COSTHA Annual Forum & Expo from May 2-7, 2027 in Fort Myers, FL, focusing on hazardous materials transportation.
Dates
2–7 May 2027
City / country
Scottsdale, USA
Venue
Luminary Hotel & Co., Autograph Collection
Event overview
The COSTHA Annual Forum & Expo is a premier event dedicated to advancing compliance in hazardous materials transportation. Scheduled for May 2-7, 2027, at Luminary Hotel & Co.
in Fort Myers, FL, the forum features expert speakers, interactive panels, and exhibits showcasing the latest technologies and services in the industry. This event is essential for professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and network with peers and regulators.
COSTHA Annual Forum & Expo takes place in Scottsdale,.
TL;DR
Attendees will gain insights from leading experts and regulators, participate in discussions on emerging trends, and explore innovative solutions for hazardous materials transportation. Dates and Venue: COSTHA Annual Forum & Expo runs from May 2-7, 2027 at Luminary Hotel & Co., Fort Myers, FL. Buyer Authority: Attendees include industry professionals and government regulators involved in hazardous materials. Programme highlight: COSTHA 2027 Forum & Expo...
Exhibiting at the COSTHA Forum provides visibility to key decision-makers in the hazardous materials sector, showcasing your products and services to a targeted audience. Engage directly with potential clients and partners to drive business growth. Meet qualified buyers and partners including Manufacturers of hazardous materials packaging, Logistics service providers specializing in dangerous goods, Regulatory compliance consultants. Position your offer across hazardous.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
2200 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers, FL, 33901
Luminary Hotel & Co., Autograph Collection in Scottsdale typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Luminary Hotel & Co., Autograph Collection in Scottsdale typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Luminary Hotel & Co., Autograph Collection for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
COSTHA Member (Host Hotel Guest)
Non-Member (Host Hotel Guest)
COSTHA Member
Non-Member
Who runs the show
Council on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles, Inc. (COSTHA)
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2026 · Scottsdale
Next edition
Not announced yet
Edition recap
New this edition
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A PDF attendee and speaker list was published on costha.com for the 2026 forum.
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COSTHA maintained a dedicated 2026 meeting schedule page for the May 3-8 Scottsdale edition.
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COSTHA released a Platinum Sponsor Brochure for the 2026 forum.
Impact
COSTHA's most recent completed edition was the 2026 Annual Forum & Expo, listed for May 3–8, 2026, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Official COSTHA pages and third-party event listings identify the 2026 forum as a Scottsdale hazardous-materials transportation event. COSTHA also published a 2026 meeting schedule and an attendee and speaker list PDF for the forum.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Attending COSTHA Annual Forum & Expo on 2027-05-02 to 2027-05-07 in Scottsdale lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.
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ReadPlan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Phoenix Sky Harbor
to venue
by car
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
rideshare (Uber, Lyft)
About 30 minutes off-peak; allow 45-60 minutes during weekday commuter traffic; Main commercial gateway for the Phoenix metro and the practical arrival point for COSTHA delegates. Rideshare and taxi pick-up zones are signposted at each terminal; the PHX Sky Train links terminals
taxi
Metered taxis queue at each terminal; the run into Scottsdale takes roughly 30 minutes off-peak and 45-60 minutes at peak. Confirm live fares.
rental car
Reach the rental centre via the free PHX Sky Train. Free parking is advertised at the Hilton Vacation Club Villa Mirage, La Quinta Inn & Suites Phoenix Scottsdale and Holiday Inn Express Scottsdale North; upscale properties such as The Camby and ADERO charge for parking.
Valley Metro Rail plus bus
Rail does not enter Scottsdale itself, so the final leg is a bus or rideshare along the Scottsdale Road corridor; allow 75-100 minutes with luggage. Confirm live fares and timetables.
walking and hotel shuttle
If you stay at the host property, most forum activities are inside the building; several Scottsdale hotels run courtesy shuttles within a short radius, ask at check-in.
Weather
Early May in Scottsdale is hot, sunny and dry: afternoon highs near 35-37 C (95-99 F) with overnight lows around 18-21 C (65-70 F), and only light, infrequent rain. Move between venues in the morning or after sunset where possible, carry water for midday walks across the resort grounds, and expect heavily air-conditioned session rooms, so a light layer is worth packing even though the outdoor temperature is high.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Mobile coverage in Scottsdale is strong on the major U.S. networks, so an eSIM or travel SIM from a U.S. carrier is the simplest option for international delegates; check that your handset supports U.S. bands before relying on roaming. Venue Wi-Fi typically covers guest rooms and meeting space but is shared during session hours, so download regulatory PDFs and your agenda in advance. U.S. power is 120 V at 60 Hz with Type A/B plugs, so bring a plug adapter and a voltage converter for devices that are not dual voltage.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business dress
Business casual is the norm at U.S. regulatory and compliance conferences: open-collar shirts, jackets optional, and no tie needed for daytime sessions. Add a light layer, since hotel meeting rooms are cooled aggressively against the desert heat.
Tipping and payments
Tipping is expected in U.S. hospitality: 15-20 percent on restaurant bills and a dollar or two per drink at the bar. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, but keep small bills for tips and valet.
Time zone
Arizona stays on Mountain Standard Time all year and does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset against colleagues in New York or Chicago shifts by an hour when they change clocks in spring. Double-check calendar invites from out-of-state colleagues.
Heat and hydration
Early May is dry and very warm. Locals schedule outdoor movement early or late, carry water, and treat shade as a plan rather than an afterthought; hotel pools and shaded terraces are the usual places for informal evening conversation.
Conference etiquette
Sessions in a host-hotel format are informal and questions from the floor are common, particularly on regulatory interpretation. Introduce yourself with company and modal interest, and exchange cards early since many delegates book follow-up meetings during breaks.
Resort and local taxes
Scottsdale hotel bills typically add city and state taxes plus a resort fee at upscale properties, and sales tax applies to most goods. Budget above the quoted room rate and check exactly what your rate includes before comparing hotels.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: PHX
Book into Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX), the only airport in the metro with broad airline service; Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA) has limited routes and sits farther east. The forum opens on Sunday 2 May and closes Friday 7 May 2027, so aim to land by Saturday 1 May or early Sunday, and book a departure on Friday evening or Saturday 8 May. Nonstop domestic service into PHX is extensive; international delegates usually connect through a U.S. hub such as Los Angeles, Dallas-Fort Worth or Chicago, which adds an immigration stop. Fares quoted in this listing are approximate planning bands, confirm live pricing and baggage rules before ticketing.
Check the U.S. Department of State business visa guidance for B-1 visitor status or ESTA eligibility before booking; the B-1 category covers attending conferences, meetings and professional forums in the United States.
Processing: Interview wait times vary by U.S. embassy or consulate; check the current appointment backlog at your local post before planning travel.
The U.S. Department of State B-1 fact sheet sets out allowed business visitor activities; USCIS publishes a separate B-1 temporary business visitor page with conditions of stay.
OfficialFind a stay near the venue with options for every budget.
Check-in (recommended)
2027-05-02
Check-out (recommended)
2027-05-07
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX). Allow road or rail time to Luminary Hotel & Co., Autograph Collection; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: The 2027 forum is a host-hotel event at Luminary Hotel & Co., Autograph Collection, so delegates staying in the block walk to sessions and exhibits without a transfer. From the wider Scottsdale cluster, ADERO Scottsdale Resort, The REMI. and The Camby are a short rideshare or drive away, while the 3-star properties with free parking (Hilton Vacation Club Villa Mirage, La Quinta Inn & Suites Phoenix Scottsdale, Holiday Inn Express Scottsdale North) suit delegates who rent a car. Allow 10-25 minutes by car between outlying Scottsdale hotels and the host property, more at commuter peak, and agree a pickup point with your driver since resort entrances are spread across large grounds.
Ride-hail: Uber and Lyft both operate throughout the Phoenix metro and Scottsdale, with pick-up zones signposted at every PHX terminal. Expect roughly USD 30-55 one way from the airport to the Scottsdale hotel district outside surge periods, and 10-25 minutes for trips between Scottsdale hotels and the host property. Pre-book a scheduled ride for the morning of Monday 3 May, when conference traffic and commuter demand overlap, and confirm the fare in the app before accepting. Figures are approximate, confirm live pricing at travel time.
Public transit: Valley Metro runs the regional bus network and light rail across the Phoenix metro; rail does not enter Scottsdale, so the last leg to the hotel district is a bus along the Scottsdale Road corridor or a short rideshare. From PHX, the free PHX Sky Train connects terminals to the rental car centre and the 44th Street/Washington light rail station. Fares are modest, roughly USD 2 per single ride and USD 4 for an all-day pass, but the journey with luggage takes 75-100 minutes, so most delegates use transit only for evening trips. Scottsdale also runs local trolley routes in the Old Town area. Fares and timetables are approximate, confirm live schedules.
Parking: Delegates staying at the host hotel park in the property garage, with valet and self-park usually priced per night rather than per entry. Across Scottsdale, the 3-star properties in this listing advertise free parking (Hilton Vacation Club Villa Mirage, La Quinta Inn & Suites Phoenix Scottsdale, Holiday Inn Express Scottsdale North), while upscale and resort properties such as The Camby and ADERO charge nightly parking or include it in a resort fee. Rates are approximate; confirm the parking charge when you book and check whether your rate already bundles it.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: May 2027 (early-May forum window, 2-7 May)
Temperature: Afternoon highs typically 35-37 C (95-99 F) with overnight lows around 18-21 C (65-70 F); values are climatological ranges for Scottsdale in early May, confirm the forecast closer to travel
Seasonality: May sits in Scottsdale's dry pre-monsoon stretch: measurable rain is uncommon, humidity stays low and the summer monsoon has not yet started, so expect strong sun and clear skies rather than afternoon storms
Packing: Light breathable business wear, a light jacket or wrap for air-conditioned session rooms, hat, sunglasses and high-SPF sunscreen, a refillable water bottle, comfortable shoes for walking between the host hotel's meeting space and evening venues, plus a plug adapter for 120 V Type A/B outlets
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at COSTHA Annual Forum & Expo usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Confirm U.S. entry paperwork: check passport validity for the full stay, verify ESTA status if you travel under the Visa Waiver Program, or secure a B-1 business visitor visa appointment if your nationality requires one. — Carry a copy of the COSTHA registration confirmation, since border officers may ask the purpose of a business visit. Source: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/business.html
Book the host hotel first, since the reduced registration tiers are tied to host-hotel guests, then compare the 3-star Scottsdale cluster with free parking if you plan to drive from PHX. — Early May is still shoulder season in Scottsdale; request a room away from pool courtyards if you need quiet for early sessions. Source: https://www.google.com/travel/search?q=hotels%20in%20Scottsdale%20AZ%20from%20May%202%20to%20May%207%202027&qs=OAA&gl=us&hl=en&curr=USD
Lock flights into Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) and decide the ground plan: rideshare or taxi for a single traveller, rental car if you are combining the forum with customer visits across the Phoenix metro. — PHX to the Scottsdale hotel district is roughly 30 minutes off-peak and 45-60 minutes in commuter traffic; airport rental cars sit in a separate rental centre reached by the PHX Sky Train. Source: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=Phoenix+Sky+Harbor+%28PHX%29&destination=Luminary+Hotel+%26+Co.%2C+Autograph+Collection%2C+Scottsdale%2C+USA&gl=us&hl=en&curr=USD
Send your regulatory questions ahead to session chairs or the COSTHA office and flag the modal sessions (air, vessel, highway, rail) you cannot miss, because parallel content in a host-hotel format rewards a pre-built agenda. — Bring your current SDS, shipping papers or training matrix if you want informal desk review during networking breaks. Source: https://costha.com/schedule
Pack for dry desert heat plus cold conference rooms: light business wear, a light jacket for air-conditioned session rooms, hat, sunglasses, high-SPF sunscreen and a refillable bottle for the water stations. — U.S. power is 120 V, 60 Hz with Type A/B plugs, so bring a plug adapter and a voltage converter for high-draw devices. Source: https://weatherspark.com/m/2616/5/Average-Weather-in-May-in-Scottsdale-Arizona-United-States
Re-check the organiser schedule page for check-in and badge-pickup hours, download the programme, and confirm your departure transfer so you do not miss the Friday 7 May close. — Sunday arrival lets you collect credentials before the first working session rather than queueing on Monday morning. Source: https://www.costha.com/costha-2027-may-2-7/
Registration and hall orientation at Luminary Hotel & Co., Autograph Collection
Supplier meetings and product demos
Final negotiations and follow-up
COSTHA Annual Forum & Expo registration concourse
Luminary Hotel & Co., Autograph Collection
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Luminary Hotel & Co., Autograph Collection
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
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visitor · COSTHA Member (Host Hotel Guest)
USD 965 / per person
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visitor · Non-Member (Host Hotel Guest)
USD 1040 / per person
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visitor · COSTHA Member
USD 1490 / per person
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visitor · Non-Member
USD 1565 / per person
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
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| visitor_ticket | visitor | COSTHA Member (Host Hotel Guest) | USD 965 / per person | organiser_published | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Non-Member (Host Hotel Guest) | USD 1040 / per person | organiser_published | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | COSTHA Member | USD 1490 / per person | organiser_published | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Non-Member | USD 1565 / per person | organiser_published |
Decision
Use this quick check to decide whether COSTHA Annual Forum & Expo fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus aligns with the official product themes.
Best for
Buyers, researchers, and delegates evaluating the programme and networking value.
Min. budget
$400.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration and travel.
Risks
Limited session times published - confirm agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a clear lead-generation or launch goal for this market.
Best for
Suppliers and brands seeking qualified meetings with the event audience.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, and marketing prep.
Risks
Booth pricing not published in captured sources - confirm with organiser.
skip
Programme, audience, or commercial goals do not match your plan.
Best for
Teams whose category or region fit is weak this edition.
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N/A
Risks
No major risks listed.
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