# Orlando, FL — Flagship City Convention, Subvention & Exhibitor Dossier (2026–2027)

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/cities/orlando
- **CityScore™ Rating:** 9.3 / 10 (#1 East Coast Right-to-Work Mega-Campus Corridor)
- **Primary CVB / Authority:** Visit Orlando & Orange County Convention Center
- **Local Ground Director Desk:** Sara Chaval · National & Orlando Ground Desk · (702) 576-1312 (Operated by ConventionPeople.com — Get your Orlando numbers in 60 seconds — Local Booth, Crew, Master Room Block & VIP Buyout Pricing)
- **Citywide Hall License Range:** $0.30–$0.45 / net sq. ft. (OCCC North/South/West)
- **CVB Subvention & Master Block Rebate:** 50%–100% Hall License Subvention w/ 1,500+ Peak Room Nights in Orlando + $30/nt Master Block Rebate
- **Banquet Tax & Service-Charge Multiplier:** 6.5% Retail Sales Tax + 25% Banquet Service Charge (~33.1% Compounded '++' Multiplier)
- **Hotel Occupancy Tax & Resort Fee Rule:** 12.5% Combined Orlando Hotel Occupancy & Tourism Assessment
- **20A Electrical Drop vs. Commercial Grid:** $315–$420 / 20A Floor Drop vs. 11.6¢/kWh (OUC / Duke Commercial) (42× Markup)
- **Typical 10×10 All-In Booth Benchmark:** ~$8,650 (Save ~$2,450 w/ Local EAC Crew)
- **Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™:** $3,995 Flat (Locally warehoused in Orlando, Net-60 FinTech terms)
- **FY2027 GSA Per-Diem Cap:** $180–$220/nt (Seasonal) Lodging • $74/day M&IE (Show-week corridor average: $259–$369/nt Show Week (Orlando Convention Corridor))
- **Airport Corridor Transfers:** MCO (Orlando International) to Orlando Convention Corridor: ~18 mins ($24–$38 rideshare)
- **24/7 Emergency Trauma Center:** Primary Downtown Level I/II Trauma Center within 10 minutes of Orlando Convention Halls

## 1. Citywide Operational, Labor, Tax & Corridor Master Spec Sheet

| Destination Dimension | Verified Orlando Spec | Promoter & Exhibitor Financial Impact / Rule |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Primary Convention Campuses** | 22+ Major Convention & Resort Campuses in Orlando | Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) • Orange County Convention Center West Concourse • Rosen Shingle Creek • Shingle Creek Conference Centre • Hyatt Regency Orlando • Disney's Coronado Springs Resort • Hilton Bonnet Creek • JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes • Disney's Yacht Club Resort • Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center • Orlando World Center Marriott Convention Resort • Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Convention Resort • Signia by Hilton & Waldorf Astoria Orlando Bonnet Creek • Hyatt Regency Orlando (Skybridge Connected to OCCC) • Loews Sapphire Falls & Royal Pacific Convention Complex • Caribe Royale Orlando All-Suite Resort & Convention Center • Hilton Orlando Skybridge Convention Resort • Rosen Centre Convention Hotel Orlando • Rosen Plaza Hotel & Conference Center • Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts • Mango's Tropical Cafe I-Drive Full-Venue Buyout • Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse I-Drive Buyout |
| **Promoter Hall License & Subvention** | $0.30–$0.45 / net sq. ft. (OCCC North/South/West) | 50%–100% Hall License Subvention w/ 1,500+ Peak Room Nights in Orlando + $30/nt Master Block Rebate |
| **Hotel Inventory & Occupancy Tax** | 23,427+ Verified Convention Hotel Keys across 24 HQ Properties | 12.5% Combined Orlando Hotel Occupancy & Tourism Assessment |
| **Labor Jurisdiction & Union Scale** | $112–$158/hr GSC Floor Rate (Right-to-Work (Exhibitor-Friendly Self-Install)) | $33.50/hr BLS Base Wage vs. $112–$158/hr GSC Floor Rate (Right-to-Work (Exhibitor-Friendly Self-Install)) Official GSC Rate vs. $88–$110/hr Local EAC Crew |
| **Banquet F&B & Tax Multipliers** | 6.5% Retail Sales Tax + 25% Banquet Service Charge (~33.1% Compounded '++' Multiplier) | Save 30%–38% hosting VIP reception buyouts at walkable steakhouses within 5 minutes of Orlando halls |
| **Electrical & Utility Markup** | 11.6¢/kWh (OUC / Duke Commercial) vs. $315–$420 / 20A Floor Drop | 42× markup over state commercial grid • Order 21+ days before move-in to avoid 30% floor surcharge |
| **Airport Airlift & Corridor Transit** | MCO (Orlando International) • ~18 Min Transfer ($24–$38) | MCO (Orlando International) to Orlando Convention Corridor: ~18 mins ($24–$38 rideshare) |
| **Emergency Care & FY27 GSA Per-Diem** | $180–$220/nt (Seasonal) • $74/day M&IE | Primary Downtown Level I/II Trauma Center within 10 minutes of Orlando Convention Halls • Show-week walkable corridor rates: $259–$369/nt Show Week (Orlando Convention Corridor) |

## 2. 4.3× Union Labor & Drayage Markup Receipt (Orlando, FL)

| Trade / Union Local | BLS Median Base Wage | Official GSC Show-Floor Bill Rate | Markup Multiple | Conventions.com Local Crew | Jurisdiction & Self-Install Rule |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Display Carpenter (Booth Build / I&D) (Local Carpenter Scale)** | $31.40 / hr | $118.00 ST / $177.00 OT | 3.8× Markup | $82.00 / hr (Save 31%) | Full-time exhibitor employees may also self-install in Right-to-Work halls |
| **Show-Floor Electrician (Facility Electrical Contractor)** | $34.80 / hr | $128.00 ST / $192.00 OT | 3.7× Markup | $88.00 / hr (Pre-Wired) | Order 20A floor drop before advance deadline to avoid 30% floor surcharge |
| **Material Handling & Drayage (Official GSC Freight Desk)** | $28.50 / hr | $128–$158 / CWT (Right-to-Work Dock Scale) | 4.0× Markup | $0 Drayage w/ $3,995 CloudBooth™ | Locally warehoused in Orlando with direct dock delivery |

## 3. Intra-City Major Convention Campus Comparison (Orlando, FL)

| Campus | Exhibit & Gross Sq. Ft. | Ballrooms & Breakout Rooms | Largest Contiguous Hall | Labor Regime | 10-Min Walkable Rooms | Hall License / F&B Rule | 10×10 All-In |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Orange County Convention Center (OCCC)** | 2,053,820 net exhibit sq. ft. | 479,190 sq. ft. (74 meeting rooms / 232 breakouts + 2,643-seat Chapin Theater) | 1,103,538 sq. ft. (West Concourse Halls WA–WF) | Right-to-Work State | 6,200+ rooms on immediate I-Drive skybridge ring | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,650 |
| **Orange County Convention Center West Concourse** | 1,100,000 sq. ft. | 308,000 sq. ft. (74 configurable breakout rooms) | 300,000 sq. ft. | Right-to-Work State | 23,427+ convention corridor rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,650 |
| **Rosen Shingle Creek** | 524,000 sq. ft. | 146,720 sq. ft. (99 configurable breakout rooms) | 95,000 sq. ft. | Right-to-Work State | 23,427+ convention corridor rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,650 |
| **Shingle Creek Conference Centre** | 524,000 sq. ft. | 146,720 sq. ft. (99 configurable breakout rooms) | 95,000 sq. ft. | Right-to-Work State | 23,427+ convention corridor rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,650 |
| **Hyatt Regency Orlando** | 315,000 sq. ft. | 88,200 sq. ft. (105 configurable breakout rooms) | 54,000 sq. ft. | Right-to-Work State | 23,427+ convention corridor rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,650 |
| **Disney's Coronado Springs Resort** | 220,000 sq. ft. | 61,600 sq. ft. (45 configurable breakout rooms) | 86,000 sq. ft. | Right-to-Work State | 23,427+ convention corridor rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,650 |
| **Hilton Bonnet Creek** | 175,000 sq. ft. | 49,000 sq. ft. (50 configurable breakout rooms) | 35,000 sq. ft. | Right-to-Work State | 23,427+ convention corridor rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,650 |
| **JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes** | 150,000 sq. ft. | 42,000 sq. ft. (40 configurable breakout rooms) | 30,000 sq. ft. | Right-to-Work State | 23,427+ convention corridor rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,650 |
| **Disney's Yacht Club Resort** | 100,000 sq. ft. | 28,000 sq. ft. (21 configurable breakout rooms) | 38,000 sq. ft. | Right-to-Work State | 23,427+ convention corridor rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,650 |
| **Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center** | 178,500 net sq. ft. | 500,000+ sq. ft. (98+ breakout & ballroom suites (1,718 guest rooms)) | 178,500 sq. ft. Florida Exhibition Hall | Right-to-Work State | 1,718 under-one-roof resort rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,650 |
| **Orlando World Center Marriott Convention Resort** | 105,000 sq. ft. Cypress Ballroom | 500,000+ sq. ft. (92+ breakout rooms (2,010 guest rooms)) | 105,000 sq. ft. pillar-free Cypress Ballroom | Right-to-Work State | 2,010 under-one-roof convention resort rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,650 |
| **Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Convention Resort** | 110,500 sq. ft. Pacific & Atlantic Halls | 349,000 sq. ft. (98 meeting suites (2,619 guest rooms incl. Swan Reserve)) | 110,500 sq. ft. Exhibit Hall | Right-to-Work State | 2,619 rooms across Swan, Dolphin & Swan Reserve | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,650 |
| **Signia by Hilton & Waldorf Astoria Orlando Bonnet Creek** | 90,000 sq. ft. Waterside & Bonnet Creek Ballrooms | 285,000+ sq. ft. (75+ meeting suites (1,511 connected luxury rooms)) | 90,000 sq. ft. expanded Waterside Ballroom wing | Right-to-Work State | 1,511 connected Signia & Waldorf Astoria rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,650 |
| **Hyatt Regency Orlando (Skybridge Connected to OCCC)** | 54,600 sq. ft. Regency Ballroom | 315,000 sq. ft. (105 breakout suites (1,641 guest rooms)) | 54,600 sq. ft. Regency Ballroom | Right-to-Work State | 5,200+ I-Drive skybridge & walkable rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,650 |
| **Loews Sapphire Falls & Royal Pacific Convention Complex** | 85,000 sq. ft. Cypress & Kingston Halls | 247,000 sq. ft. (55 meeting suites (2,000 connected rooms)) | 56,000 sq. ft. Kingston Hall | Right-to-Work State | 2,000 connected Loews conference rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,650 |
| **Caribe Royale Orlando All-Suite Resort & Convention Center** | 50,000 sq. ft. Palms Ballroom | 220,000 sq. ft. (58 breakout suites (1,337 suites & villas)) | 50,000 sq. ft. Palms Ballroom + 40,000 sq. ft. Grand Sierra | Right-to-Work State | 1,337 on-site one-bedroom suites | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,650 |
| **Hilton Orlando Skybridge Convention Resort** | 50,000 sq. ft. Orlando Ballroom | 249,000 sq. ft. (45+ breakout suites (1,424 guest rooms)) | 50,000 sq. ft. column-free Orlando Ballroom | Right-to-Work State | 1,424 rooms + climate-controlled skybridge to OCCC South | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,650 |
| **Rosen Centre Convention Hotel Orlando** | 35,000 sq. ft. Grand Ballroom | 150,000 sq. ft. (35 meeting rooms (1,334 guest rooms)) | 35,000 sq. ft. Grand Ballroom | Right-to-Work State | 1,334 rooms directly connected to OCCC West Concourse | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,650 |
| **Rosen Plaza Hotel & Conference Center** | 26,000 sq. ft. Grand Ballroom | 60,000 sq. ft. (22 breakout rooms (800 guest rooms)) | 26,000 sq. ft. Grand Ballroom | Right-to-Work State | 800 rooms adjacent to Pointe Orlando & OCCC West | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,650 |
| **Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts** | 32,000 sq. ft. Seneff Plaza & Lobbies | 95,000 sq. ft. (4 performance halls & VIP donor lounges) | 2,700-seat Walt Disney Theater | Right-to-Work State | 2,400+ Downtown Orlando hotel rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,650 |
| **Mango's Tropical Cafe I-Drive Full-Venue Buyout** | 55,000 sq. ft. Multi-Level Supper Club | 55,000 sq. ft. (6 private VIP suites & rooftop Veranda) | 55,000 sq. ft. multi-deck reception showcase | Right-to-Work State | 8,500+ International Drive corridor hotel rooms | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,650 |
| **Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse I-Drive Buyout** | 18,500 sq. ft. Two-Story Steakhouse & Patio | 18,500 sq. ft. (7 private boardroom & wine-cellar dining suites) | 550-guest full-restaurant convention buyout | Right-to-Work State | 4 mins north of OCCC West Concourse | $0.34–$0.50/net sf (Subvention Eligible) | $8,650 |
| **Orange County Convention Center** | 2,100,000 sq. ft. | 74 Meeting & Breakout Rooms | 1,100,000 sq. ft. | Right-to-Work (Exhibitor-Friendly Self-Install) | 23,427+ Verified Convention Hotel Keys across 24 HQ Properties | $0.30–$0.45 / net sq. ft. (OCCC North/South/West) | $8,650 |
| **Caribe Royale Orlando** | 260,000 sq. ft. | 58 Breakout Rooms | 50,000 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+33.1% '++' Load) | 1,337 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,353 |
| **Hilton Orlando** | 249,000 sq. ft. | 71 Breakout Rooms | 49,128 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+33.1% '++' Load) | 1,424 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,353 |
| **Signia by Hilton Orlando - Walt Disney** | 231,000 sq. ft. | 70 Breakout Rooms | 27,300 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+33.1% '++' Load) | 1,009 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,353 |
| **Rosen Centre Hotel** | 162,000 sq. ft. | 35 Breakout Rooms | 35,000 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+33.1% '++' Load) | 1,334 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,353 |
| **JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes** | 152,019 sq. ft. | 54 Breakout Rooms | 29,666 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+33.1% '++' Load) | 998 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,353 |
| **Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal** | 131,729 sq. ft. | 15 Breakout Rooms | 41,503 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+33.1% '++' Load) | 1,000 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,353 |
| **Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal** | 115,000 sq. ft. | 18 Breakout Rooms | 40,894 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+33.1% '++' Load) | 1,000 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,353 |
| **DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park** | 82,659 sq. ft. | 40 Breakout Rooms | 18,669 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+33.1% '++' Load) | 1,042 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,353 |
| **Renaissance Orlando at Seaworld** | 80,856 sq. ft. | 41 Breakout Rooms | 36,288 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+33.1% '++' Load) | 781 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,353 |
| **Conrad Orlando** | 65,000 sq. ft. | 56 Breakout Rooms | 15,159 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+33.1% '++' Load) | 433 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,353 |
| **Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort** | 65,000 sq. ft. | 28 Breakout Rooms | 24,960 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+33.1% '++' Load) | 815 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,353 |
| **Rosen Plaza Hotel** | 60,000 sq. ft. | 22 Breakout Rooms | 25,984 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+33.1% '++' Load) | 800 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,353 |
| **The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes** | 51,148 sq. ft. | 19 Breakout Rooms | 15,696 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+33.1% '++' Load) | 582 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,353 |
| **JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort** | 50,669 sq. ft. | 19 Breakout Rooms | 21,966 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+33.1% '++' Load) | 516 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,353 |
| **The Florida Hotel & Conference** | 50,000 sq. ft. | 1 Breakout Rooms | 9,980 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+33.1% '++' Load) | 511 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,353 |
| **Orlando World Center Marriott** | 50,000 sq. ft. | 104 Breakout Rooms | 105,000 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+33.1% '++' Load) | 2,009 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,353 |
| **Wyndham Grand Orlando Rst, Bonnet Creek** | 50,000 sq. ft. | 20 Breakout Rooms | 7,950 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+33.1% '++' Load) | 400 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,353 |
| **Wyndham Orlando Resort** | 50,000 sq. ft. | 32 Breakout Rooms | 18,480 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+33.1% '++' Load) | 613 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,353 |
| **Hyatt Regency Orlando Intl Airport** | 42,000 sq. ft. | 32 Breakout Rooms | 10,612 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+33.1% '++' Load) | 445 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,353 |
| **Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal** | 42,000 sq. ft. | 8 Breakout Rooms | 15,040 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+33.1% '++' Load) | 750 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,353 |
| **Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa** | 31,829 sq. ft. | 15 Breakout Rooms | 15,163 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+33.1% '++' Load) | 2,000 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,353 |
| **Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort** | 30,056 sq. ft. | 15 Breakout Rooms | 6,786 sq. ft. Ballroom | In-House Banquet & AV (+33.1% '++' Load) | 486 In-House Rooms | $0 Rental Waived w/ Master Block & F&B Min | $7,353 |

## 4. Multi-City Competitor Site-Selection Matrix

| City | Labor & Scale | Self-Install Rule | Hall License & Subvention | Hotel & Banquet Tax | 20A Electrical Drop | Walkable Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Las Vegas, NV** | NV Union Contracts • $148–$225/hr GSC (vs. $34.18 BLS) | Pop-Up Only (<100 sf) • Strict Teamsters 631 Dock | $0.37–$0.55/sf (LVCC) or $0 w/ Resort Block | 13.38% Room Tax + $48 Resort Fee • 33.4% BEO Load | $385–$445 (48× Grid) | 150,000+ Rooms (48,500+ Connected) |
| **Phoenix, AZ** | AZ Right-to-Work • $108–$134/hr GSC (vs. $31.40 BLS) | Full Self-Install & Hand-Carry Allowed | $0.32–$0.48/sf (50%–100% CVB Subvention) | 12.57% Room Tax ($0 Resort Fee) • 33.6% BEO Load | $295–$385 (42× Grid) | 6,000+ Copper Square Walkable Rooms |
| **Orlando, FL** | FL Right-to-Work • $104–$128/hr GSC | Full Self-Install Allowed (Up to 300+ sf) | $0.30–$0.45/sf (Visit Orlando Subvention) | 12.50% Room Tax + $38 Resort Fee • 32.5% BEO Load | $285–$365 (41× Grid) | 12,500+ I-Drive Walkable (130,000 Metro) |
| **Chicago, IL** | Strict Multi-Union • $168–$245/hr GSC | 30-Min Limit (<300 sf) • Mandatory Union Rigging | $0.42–$0.62/sf (MPEA Incentive Eligible) | 17.40% Room Tax • 36.75% Banquet BEO Load | $395–$495 (51× Grid) | 6,200+ McCormick Campus (44,000 Loop) |

## 5. Mapped Orlando Trade Shows & 12-Month Surge Calendar (51 Shows)

- **AAPD Comprehensive Review of Pediatric Dentistry 2026** (Jan 23–25, 2026) — Renaissance Orlando at Seaworld • 650+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/aapd-comprehensive-review-of-pediatric-dentistry-orlando
- **NATE UNITE 2026 2026** (Feb 23–26, 2026) — Rosen Shingle Creek • 2,500+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/nate-unite-2026-1103
- **Catersource + The Special Event 2026** (Mar 3–6, 2026) — Shingle Creek Conference Centre • 8,000+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/catersource-the-special-event-orlando
- **Pediatric Emergency Medicine Assembly 2026** (Mar 23–26, 2026) — Disney's Yacht Club Resort • 850+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/pediatric-emergency-medicine-assembly-acep-1223
- **Nareit REITwise: Law, Accounting & Finance Conference 2026** (Mar 24–26, 2026) — JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes • 1,100+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/nareit-reitwise-law-accounting-finance-conference-orlando
- **SHRM Talent Conference & Expo 2026** (Apr 19–22, 2026) — Disney's Coronado Springs Resort • 2,000+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/shrm-talent-conference-expo-orlando
- **NAPA 401(k) Summit 2026** (Apr 26–28, 2026) — JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes • 2,200+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/napa-401k-summit-62
- **Microsoft 365 Conference 2026** (May 5–7, 2026) — Disney's Coronado Springs Resort • 3,000+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/microsoft-365-conference-orlando
- **Zoholics Orlando 2026** (May 12–14, 2026) — Hyatt Regency Orlando • 2,000+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/zoholics-orlando-1073
- **AACE Annual Meeting 2026 2026** (May 14–16, 2026) — Hyatt Regency Orlando • 2,800+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/aace-annual-meeting-18
- **FAHU Annual Symposium 2026** (May 20–22, 2026) — Wyndham Orlando Resort • 550+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/fahu-annual-symposium-orlando
- **FSBA/FADSS Annual Joint Conference 2026** (Jun 2–5, 2026) — Signia by Hilton Orlando - Walt Disney • 750+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/fsba-fadss-annual-joint-conference-36
- **NACE 2026 Conference & Expo 2026** (Jun 3–5, 2026) — Hyatt Regency Orlando • 2,200+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/nace-annual-conference-18
- **Masters in Ophthalmology 2026** (Jun 5–7, 2026) — Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort • 750+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/masters-in-ophthalmology-2026-248
- **Masters in Ophthalmology Annual Meeting 2026** (Jun 5–7, 2026) — JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort • 650+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/fso-masters-in-ophthalmology-312
- **Florida Association of Special Districts Annual Conference 2026** (Jun 8–11, 2026) — Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa • 525+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/fasd-annual-conference-537
- **FAIA Convention & Education Symposium 2026** (Jun 10–12, 2026) — Caribe Royale Orlando • 1,800+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/faia-convention-and-education-symposium-28
- **FASA Summer Conference 2026** (Jun 15–17, 2026) — Rosen Plaza Hotel • 1,000+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/fasa-summer-conference-270
- **Florida Association of School Administrators Summer Conference 2026** (Jun 15–18, 2026) — Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort • 950+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/florida-association-of-school-administrators-summer-conference-orlando
- **Florida Dental Convention 2026** (Jun 25–27, 2026) — Rosen Shingle Creek • 6,500+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/florida-dental-convention-orlando
- **FEFPA Summer Conference 2026** (Jul 8–10, 2026) — Caribe Royale Orlando • 750+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/fefpa-summer-conference-28
- **FSAE Annual Conference 2026** (Jul 15–17, 2026) — Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal • 600+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/fsae-annual-conference-orlando
- **FAPSC Annual Conference 2026** (Jul 22–24, 2026) — The Florida Hotel & Conference • 550+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/fapsc-annual-conference-320
- **FSHP Annual Meeting 2026** (Jul 24–26, 2026) — JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort • 1,100+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/fshp-annual-meeting-312
- **Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists Annual Meeting 2026** (Aug 6–9, 2026) — Renaissance Orlando at Seaworld • 1,500+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/florida-society-of-health-system-pharmacists-annual-meeting-orlando
- **Florida Festivals & Events Association Annual Convention 2026** (Aug 18–20, 2026) — DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park • 550+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/ffea-annual-convention-172
- **Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo 2026** (Aug 19–20, 2026) — Orlando World Center Marriott • 3,500+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/florida-realtors-convention-expo-328
- **HR Florida Conference & Expo 2026** (Aug 30 – Sep 2, 2026) — Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal • 2,500+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/hr-florida-conference-expo-orlando
- **AICPA & CIMA National Conference on Banks & Savings Institutions 2026** (Sep 21–23, 2026) — Hilton Bonnet Creek • 1,200+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/aicpa-cima-national-conference-banks-savings-institutions-1070
- **FIADA Annual Convention & Expo 2026** (Oct 11–13, 2026) — The Florida Hotel & Conference • 700+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/fiada-annual-convention-expo-320
- **Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo Executive Track 2026** (Oct 19–22, 2026) — Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal • 1,500+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/gartner-it-symposium-xpo-executive-track-orlando
- **FSNA Annual Conference & Expo 2026** (Oct 22–24, 2026) — Rosen Plaza Hotel • 1,200+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/fsna-annual-conference-270
- **Florida Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Annual Meeting 2026** (Oct 23–25, 2026) — Wyndham Grand Orlando Rst, Bonnet Creek • 550+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/fana-annual-meeting-333
- **IAAPA Expo 2026** (November 17–20, 2026) — Orange County Convention Center (North/South Concourses) • 42,500+ Attendees • 9.1 / 10 I-Drive Skybridge Sold Out Early Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/iaapa-expo-orlando
- **Surf Expo 2027** (January 6–8, 2027) — Orange County Convention Center (West Concourse) • 26,000+ Attendees • 8.4 / 10 Winter Wholesale Surge Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/surf-expo-orlando
- **VMX Veterinary Expo 2027** (January 16–20, 2027) — Orange County Convention Center (South Concourse) • 27,500+ Attendees • 8.8 / 10 South Concourse Hotel Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/akc-vmx-veterinary-expo-orlando
- **PGA Show 2027** (January 26–29, 2027) — Orange County Convention Center (West Concourse) • 31,500+ Attendees • 8.8 / 10 High I-Drive West Demand Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/pga-show-orlando
- **Florida Educational Facilities Planners' Association Winter Conference 2027** (Feb 1–4, 2027) — Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal • 750+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/fefpa-winter-conference-80
- **AAAE/SC-AAAE Airport Finance & Administration Conference 2027** (Feb 7–9, 2027) — Hyatt Regency Orlando Intl Airport • 500+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/aaae-airport-finance-administration-conference-400
- **HIMSS Global Health 2027** (Spring 2027 Cycle • Orlando Rotation) — Orange County Convention Center (OCCC West & North/South Concourses) • 35,000+ Health Execs • 8.8 / 10 High (International Drive Corridor) Surge • $44.00 – $52.00/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/himss
- **HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition 2027** (Mar 8–11, 2027) — Orange County Convention Center • 35,000+ B2B Attendees • 8.8 / 10 High Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/himss-global-health
- **Internal Medicine for Primary Care 2027** (Mar 11–14, 2027) — Disney's Yacht Club Resort • 650+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/internal-medicine-for-primary-care-mer-1223
- **Barron's Advisor 100 Summit 2027** (Mar 22–24, 2027) — The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes • 550+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/barrons-advisor-100-summit-309
- **NPE: The Plastics Show 2027** (May 3–7, 2027) — Orange County Convention Center (Full Campus — West + North/South) • 55,000+ Attendees • 9.6 / 10 Full OCCC Campus Buyout Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/npe-plastics-show-orlando
- **Premiere Orlando 2027** (May 29–31, 2027) — Orange County Convention Center (West Building) • 55,000+ Attendees • 8.9 / 10 I-Drive Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/premiere-orlando-beauty-show
- **Florida Association of Code Enforcement Annual Conference 2027** (Jun 7–11, 2027) — DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park • 650+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/face-annual-conference-172
- **Florida Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting 2027 2027** (Jun 11–13, 2027) — Conrad Orlando • 850+ B2B Attendees • 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/fsa-annual-meeting-241
- **InfoComm Orlando 2027** (June 16–18, 2027) — Orange County Convention Center (West Concourse) • 30,500+ Attendees • 8.6 / 10 High I-Drive Demand Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/infocomm-orlando
- **GSX (Global Security Exchange) 2027** (September 20–22, 2027) — Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) • 18,000+ Attendees • 8.6 / 10 GWCC Corridor Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/asis-gsx-global-security-exchange
- **Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2027** (October 18–21, 2027) — Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort Campus • 9,500+ Attendees • 9.4 / 10 C-Suite Resort Compression Surge • $42–$58/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/gartner-it-symposium-xpo-orlando
- **IAAPA Expo** (2026-11-16 – 2026-11-20) — Orange County Convention Center West Concourse • 38,000+ B2B Attendees (JEV 90/100) • 1.9× Surge • $34–$48/sf (~$8,650 10×10 All-In) — https://conventions.com/events/iaapa-expo-orlando-1611