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Endocrinology & Diabetes • Hyatt Regency Orlando (Orlando, FL)
May 14–16, 2026AACE Annual Meeting 2027 Dates & Waitlist Open (2027 Cycle)Hyatt Regency Orlando • Orlando, FL By American Association of Clinical EndocrinologyNeed Tickets? • Official site ↗
Verified B2B Trade, Professional & Industry Attendees Only (500+ Scale)Right-to-Work State Hotel Demand: 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression155+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors ↓ 5 Official Show Sponsors ↓
Historical Archive & YoY Attendance Trend (2022–2026): Evergreen canonical dossier tracking AACE Annual Meeting attendance, booth rates, and walkable hotel surge across 2022–2027.
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Good to Know Verified AACE Annual Meeting 2026 Operational & Travel Highlights
Show Hours & Setup:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Main Exhibit Floor
Move-In: May 12–May 13 • Teardown: May 16
Airport & Transit:
22 mins ($28–$44 rideshare from INTL) • Walkable Corridor
7 Walkable Corridor Hotels
Scale & Badge Tiers:
2,800+ B2B Attendees
Verified B2B Trade, Professional & Industry Attendees Only (500+ Scale) (Trade Registration Required)
Contractor & Labor:
Freeman / Official GC • Right-to-Work State
Adv. Warehouse: Apr 9–May 4 • Direct: May 11–May 13
Show-Week Climate:
88°F Avg High / 69°F Low • 24% Rain Probability (NOAA May Normal)
Trauma: Orlando Regional Medical Center Level I Trauma (8.4 mi)
👤 For Attendees Corridor Surge™: +68%
TrueAttend™ 3-Day Trip Estimate
$1,376 est. all-in / attendee
Attendee Score
7.8/10

Includes trade badge, 2 nights at a walkable hotel (with $35/nt I-Drive resort fee & 12.5% Orange County tax unbundled), round-trip domestic airfare, and MCO airport & i-ride trolley / airport ground transfers.

Trade Buyer Badge (Early/Adv): $165
2 Nights Walkable Hotel (Out-the-Door): $806 ($403/nt)
Avg. Round-Trip Domestic Flight: $340
MCO Airport + I-Ride Trolley / Airport Ground: $65
Corridor Rate vs. GSA Per-Diem ($145/nt): $403/nt Show vs. $145 Off-Peak
🏗️ For Exhibitors • Receipt Check Save ~25% ($2,889) w/ 3 EAC Bids
TrueBooth™ All-In 10×10 Estimate:
$11,450 → $8,561 w/ Local EAC
Exhibitor ROI:
7.7/10
10×10 Raw Space ($26.95/sf): $2,695
Est. Freeman / Official GC Drayage (~12 CWT): $1,850
FL Right-to-Work Power (15A) + Labor + Carpet: $2,305
Turnkey Booth Build + 3 Staff Hotel: $4,600
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7.7 / 10 VenueScore™ 7.6/10
Sponsor Gravity
7.6/10

TrueVenue™ Facility & Hospitality Receipt Check for promoters, corporate buyout planners, and title sponsors at Hyatt Regency Orlando:

TrueVenue™ Hall License Benchmark: $0.38 – $0.55 / net sq ft
Grid Power (EIA) vs. 20A Floor Drop: 11.4¢/kWh vs. $385 (48× Commercial Grid Rate)
Private Dining / PDR Buyout Band: $6,500 – $35,000 F&B Minimum
Exclusive In-House Monopolies: •
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Key Details

Event Dates:
May 14–16, 2026
Verified Scale:
2,800+ B2B Attendees
Host Facility:
Hyatt Regency Orlando (Orlando, FL)
10x10 Booth Benchmark (Est.):
$11,450 Est. All-In → $8,561 w/ Local EAC (Save ~25% / $2,889)
FY26/27 GSA Lodging Cap:
$189/nt Lodging • $74/day M&IE
Tracked Sponsors:
5 Verified Corporate Sponsors
Confirmed Dates: May 14–16, 2026 (2,800+ B2B Attendees)
Host Facility: Hyatt Regency Orlando (Orlando, FL)
Labor & Drayage Regime: Right-to-Work State
10x10 Booth (Raw → All-In): $11,450 Est. All-In → $8,561 w/ Local EAC (Save ~25% / $2,889)
Badge / Access Tier: Verified B2B Trade, Professional & Industry Attendees Only (500+ Scale)
FY2026 GSA Per-Diem Cap: $145/night lodging • $80/day M&IE
Walkable Hotel Ring: 7 Connected & Walk-Ring Hotels (7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression Compression)
Client Dining Buyouts: 12 Private Dining & Reception Venues Mapped

About This Event

AACE Annual Meeting 2026 brings 2,800+ B2B professionals and buyers in Endocrinology & Diabetes to Hyatt Regency Orlando in Orlando, FL (May 14–16, 2026). The AACE 2026 Annual Meeting is officially scheduled to take place at the Hyatt Regency Orlando from May 14-16, 2026. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Abbott, Dexcom, Eli Lilly and Company, Novo Nordisk.

Who Attends

2,800+ B2B Attendees
VP / Director Buyers & Decision-Makers (Endocrinology & Diabetes)54%
Operations, Engineering & Technical Evaluators28%
Corporate Sponsors, Exhibitors & Solution Providers18%
Attendee Travel, Parking & Arrival Snapshot

Essential Trip Planning Benchmarks for AACE Annual Meeting

Airport Arrival & Badges

Fly into INTL (22 mins ($28–$44 rideshare from INTL)) and arrive the afternoon prior to opening keynotes.

Peak Show-Floor Hours

Day 1 & Day 2 of May 14–16, 2026 (highest buyer floor density).

Facility Parking & Clearance:

Hyatt Regency Orlando Main Convention Garage & Surface Lot: $15 – $28 / day — 7' 0" Garage • Unlimited Surface Lot (1–4 min walk to main registration concourse).

Per-Diem & Floor Attire

Federal GSA Benchmark: $145/nt Lodging • $80/day M&IE. Smart business casual with cushioned footwear.

Hall-to-Category & Closest Hotel Navigation Matrix

AACE Annual Meeting 2026 Hall-by-Hall Layout: Which Hall Is Your Industry In?

Because walking across Hyatt Regency Orlando can add 15–25 minutes to your morning commute, match your hotel and freight marshaling yard directly to the specific hall housing your Healthcare & Medical • Endocrinology & Diabetes sector.

Match My Hall to Closest Hotel →
Hall / Zone Net Space & Clear Ceiling Assigned Industry Sectors & Pavilions Closest Walkable Hotels (Door-to-Hall) Corridor Transit & ROI Pulse
Hyatt Regency Orlando Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span)
54,638 sq. ft.
Ceiling: 28' 0" – 32' 0"
Healthcare & Medical • Endocrinology & Diabetes Anchor OEM Islands, Flagship Pavilions & Main Registration Concourse (Exhibit Hall) Hyatt Regency Orlando (Skybridge Connected) (3 min • Covered Skybridge Direct to OCCC West) • Hilton Orlando (Skybridge Connected) (4 min • Covered Skybridge to North/South Concourse)
350 lbs / sq. ft. heavy industrial slab slab • 90' × 90' clear-span steel truss grid • Cap: N/A theater / N/A banquet
4.8★ Anchor Island Traffic
Hyatt Regency Orlando Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary
56,700 sq. ft.
Ceiling: 24' 0"
Keynote General Sessions, C-Suite Panels, Awards Banquets & VIP Summits (Ballroom) Hilton Orlando (Skybridge Connected) (5 min • Covered Skybridge to North/South Concourse) • Rosen Centre Hotel (Skybridge Connected) (6 min • Covered Skybridge + No Resort Fee Policy)
150 lbs / sq. ft. slab • 100% Pillarless grid • Cap: N/A theater / N/A banquet
4.8★ Executive & Keynote Hub
Hyatt Regency Orlando Executive Breakout Wing (99 Rooms)
47,250 sq. ft.
Ceiling: 14' 0" – 16' 0"
Specialized Component Suppliers, International Pavilions & High-Growth Tech Pods (Meeting Wing) Rosen Centre Hotel (Skybridge Connected) (7 min • Covered Skybridge + No Resort Fee Policy) • Rosen Plaza Hotel (Adjacent Pointe Orlando) (8 min • 6-Min Walk to OCCC West + Pointe Orlando)
100 lbs / sq. ft. slab • Pillarless airwall pods grid • Cap: N/A theater / N/A banquet
4.6★ High-Density Pavilion
Venue-Corridor Walk-Ring, Hotels & Buyout Dining Graph

Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (12) & Local Suppliers

Select your target exhibit hall below to recalculate door-to-door walking minutes, skybridge or transit connections, and nearby buyout restaurants.

Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark
$145/nt Lodging • $80/day M&IE
Target Hall:
Map Layers:
Interactive OpenStreetMap Walk-Ring & Transit Explorer
Hotel Property & Transit AccessCommute to OCCC West ConcourseShow Rate vs. Off-PeakBlock StatusRoom & Block Inquiry
Hyatt Regency Orlando (Skybridge Connected)
Hyatt Regency Orlando (Skybridge Connected)Covered Skybridge Direct to OCCC West

Climate-protected pedestrian skybridge connects directly into OCCC West Concourse; 315,000 sq. ft. of on-site hospitality suites.

4 min (~320m) to OCCC West Concourse
~$375/nt
Off-peak: $189/nt
Limited (<15%)
Rosen Centre Hotel (Skybridge Connected)
Rosen Centre Hotel (Skybridge Connected)Covered Skybridge + No Resort Fee Policy

Direct skybridge to OCCC West Concourse with executive VIP suites and transparent corporate group billing.

4 min (~320m) to OCCC West Concourse
~$305/nt
Off-peak: $155/nt
Available
Rosen Plaza Hotel (Adjacent Pointe Orlando)
Rosen Plaza Hotel (Adjacent Pointe Orlando)6-Min Walk to OCCC West + Pointe Orlando

Sits directly between OCCC West Concourse and Pointe Orlando's private dining restaurants—zero shuttle dependence.

6 min (~480m) to OCCC West Concourse
~$265/nt
Off-peak: $135/nt
Available
Hilton Orlando (Skybridge Connected)
Hilton Orlando (Skybridge Connected)Covered Skybridge to North/South Concourse

Premier headquarters hotel for OCCC North/South events via dedicated covered walkway; resort lawn handles 500+ guest outdoor receptions.

11 min (~880m) to OCCC West Concourse• 5 min (~400m) to OCCC North / South Concourse
~$360/nt
Off-peak: $179/nt
Limited (<15%)
Rosen Shingle Creek (Executive Golf & Suite Resort)
Rosen Shingle Creek (Executive Golf & Suite Resort)5-Min Universal Blvd Drive to North/South

Minutes east of OCCC North/South without I-Drive traffic; favored for C-suite board retreats and A Land Remembered steakhouse dinners.

12 min (~960m) to OCCC West Concourse• 8 min (~640m) to OCCC North / South Concourse
~$330/nt
Off-peak: $175/nt
Overflow Block Open
DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld (Group Value Block)
DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld (Group Value Block)4-Min I-Ride Trolley / Shuttle to OCCCPer-Diem Friendly

1,000+ room campus offering reliable sub-$198 GSA Per-Diem exhibitor team blocks 1 mile south of OCCC.

12 min (~960m) to OCCC West Concourse• 11 min (~880m) to OCCC North / South Concourse
~$205/nt
Off-peak: $112/nt
Available
Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center (Per-Diem Value)
Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center (Per-Diem Value)9-Min Walk to OCCC North/South + Free BreakfastPer-Diem Friendly

Fits comfortably under Orlando's $198/nt peak GSA Per-Diem cap while keeping booth staff within walking distance of North/South halls.

14 min (~1120m) to OCCC West Concourse• 9 min (~720m) to OCCC North / South Concourse
~$195/nt
Off-peak: $109/nt
Available
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Audience & Buyer Fit

Who Should Attend AACE Annual Meeting (And Who Can Skip It)

High-Value Fit For
  • Enterprise B2B sales teams, solution providers, and OEMs targeting Endocrinology & Diabetes buyers.
  • Sponsors seeking high-intent executive deal suites and private dining buyouts near Hyatt Regency Orlando.
Consider Skipping If
  • Consumer retail or hobbyist vendors (strictly B2B trade and professional attendance).
Citywide Compression & Overlap Orlando Hub →

Concurrent Orlando Conventions

No overlapping citywide events recorded for these dates yet.

Exhibitor List Intelligence, Anchor Sponsors & Keynote Tracks

Who Exhibits & Sponsors at AACE Annual Meeting (155+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors)

Benchmark notable anchor exhibitors, headline sponsors, floor pavilions, and keynote tracks at Hyatt Regency Orlando before locking booth space or off-floor client activations.

Primary Show-Floor Pavilions & Product Zones
Endocrinology & Diabetes Solutions PavilionEnterprise Software, Automation & AI ZoneNew Product Innovation & Demo StageExecutive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
Signature Keynote & Executive Conference Tracks
2026–2027 Healthcare & Medical Executive OutlookEndocrinology & Diabetes Operations, Procurement & ROIRegulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks

Abbott

Platinum / Diamond (Booth #602)
Endocrinology & Diabetes
Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor

Dexcom

Platinum / Diamond (Booth #510)
Endocrinology & Diabetes
Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor

Eli Lilly and Company

Gold (Booth #404)
Endocrinology & Diabetes
Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

Novo Nordisk

Gold (Booth #312)
Endocrinology & Diabetes
Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

Medtronic

Exhibitor (Booth #208)
Endocrinology & Diabetes
Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
Floorplan System: Official AACE Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal • Representative anchor exhibitors & historical sponsors shown for competitive benchmarking.
Official AACE Annual Meeting Portal
Penalty Cutoff & Advance Rate Calendar

AACE Annual Meeting 2026 Exhibitor Deadlines, Advance Warehouse Windows & Penalty Cutoffs

Order floor utilities, submit independent EAC insurance certificates, and deliver advance warehouse freight before these AACE Annual Meeting cutoff dates to avoid 30%–50% show-manual penalty surcharges.

Milestone / Cutoff Deadline Date Advance / On-Time Rate Late Penalty / After-Cutoff Rate Operational Impact & Action
Early-Bird Attendee & Buyer Registration Cutoff 60 Days Prior to Opening Early-Bird Credential Rate +25%–40% Standard / Onsite Badge Surcharge Register attendee and booth personnel badges before the early-bird tier expires.
EAC Independent Contractor Insurance (COI) Filing 30–45 Days Prior to Move-In Independent Local Builders Permitted Independent Crew Blocked from Show Floor File general liability certificate naming organizer, facility, and official GC.
Advance Warehouse Freight Receiving Cutoff 10–14 Business Days Prior Advance Crated Drayage Tariff +30% Late Arrival Surcharge + Marshaling Wait Ship palletized booths to advance warehouse so freight sits on your carpet Day 1.
Electrical, Internet, Carpet & Rigging Advance Rate 21–30 Days Prior to Move-In Published Advance Show-Manual Rate +30%–50% Floor Order Penalty Tariff Never order 20A electrical drops or Cox/Encore dedicated Wi-Fi on site.
Exhibitor Cost & Operations Snapshot

AACE Annual Meeting Booth Budget & Local Procurement Benchmarks

10x10 Booth (Raw → All-In)
$11,450 Est. All-In → $8,561 w/ Local EAC (Save ~25% / $2,889)
Advance Order Cutoff
30–45 Days Out (Save 30–35%)
Independent Local Suppliers
Save 50%–75% on AV, Print & Build
Labor & Housing Registry
Right-to-Work State • Orlando Convention Housing Desk
All-In Exhibitor Budget Model

AACE Annual Meeting 2026 Exhibitor Cost Calculator

Organizer prospectuses quote raw floor space only. Model freight drayage, electrical/rigging labor, local Orlando turnkey rentals, and staff travel below.

3. Traveling Booth Staff (3 Reps × 4 Hotel Nights + Air)$6,000
Estimated All-In Show Budget
$19,900
Raw Floor Space
$5,300 (27%)
Drayage & Power
$4,400 (22%)
Booth & Graphics
$4,200 (21%)
Hotels & Air
$6,000 (30%)
Advance Discount Cutoffs

90-Day Procurement & Cutoff Schedule

Ordering electrical, rigging, and decorator services prior to advance deadlines avoids 30%–40% floor surcharges.

T-75 Days Out
Adjacent Hotel Block Window Tightens

Closest walkable convention hotel blocks surpass 85% occupancy; secure 9+ team room blocks prior to peak rate increases.

T-45 Days Out
30%–35% Advance Decorator & Electrical Cutoff

Standard carpet, 15A/20A electrical drops, rigging, and hardwired internet jump 30%–40% after the advance discount deadline.

T-30 Days Out
Advance Freight Warehouse & Private Dining Lock

Advance decorator warehouse opens for crated freight; walkable private dining rooms for 12–40 guests reach full capacity.

T-3 Days Out
Targeted Freight Move-In & Local Rush Window

Targeted floor installation begins; lock local backup signage, 4K display delivery, and booth staffing slots.

54 Pre-Screened Orlando Event & Booth Suppliers

Local Orlando Exhibitor Supplier Directory (AACE Annual Meeting 2026)

Compare local market pricing against show-manual rates. Select any category below to request 3 complimentary itemized proposals from insured local Orlando specialists.

3-Bid Side-by-Side Comparison
Average Turnaround: Under 3 Business Hours
Between-Show Orlando Crate & Pallet Storage

Exhibiting in Orlando again within 6 months? Store booth crates locally from $249/mo vs. $4,200+ in round-trip LTL freight.

International Exhibitor Turnkey Desk

Traveling internationally? Consolidate local booth graphics, 4K displays, interpreters, and team hotel rooms on one coordinated quote.

10 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Audio Visual & LED Rentals

Save 45%–70% vs. in-house hotel AV & show-kit 4K monitor/LED wall rentals

Typical Scope: $1,800 – $60,000
Vetted roster: Revolution Productions Services, aXis Production and Events +8 more
10 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Custom Exhibit & Booth Builders

Save 35%–50% via local EAC custom booth builders & turnkey I&D crews

Typical Scope: $8,000 – $95,000
Vetted roster: Orlando Exhibit Rentals, Trade Show Exhibit Co +8 more
10 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Trade Show Freight, Crate Storage & Sprinters

Direct advance-warehouse freight, crate storage & executive Sprinter shuttle loops

Typical Scope: $1,500 – $18,000
Vetted roster: Express Freight Inc - Warehouse, Top Spin Trade Show Logistics +8 more
10 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Rush Large-Format Print, Banners & Swag

Same-day 24hr corridor tension fabric backdrops, retractable banners & promo kits

Typical Scope: $450 – $12,000
Vetted roster: Banner Printing of Orlando Catalogs-Large Format Printing-Convention Printing, FASTSIGNS of Orlando-South/Convention Center +8 more
8 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Booth Staffing, Brand Ambassadors & Interpreters

Local W-2 badge scanners, technical interpreters & hospitality hosts (zero airfare)

Typical Scope: $1,800 – $15,000
Vetted roster: Kinetic Events Staffing, Orlando Event Staffing +6 more
8 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

DMC, VIP Buyouts & Executive Catering

Turnkey VIP reception buyouts, private steakhouse dinners & hospitality suites

Typical Scope: $8,500 – $140,000
Vetted roster: Elite Destination Management Florida, CSI DMC | Orlando +6 more
Inherited Facility & Show-Manual Procurement Policy

Exclusive Building Services vs. Open-Market Supplier Rules (AACE Annual Meeting)

Florida Right-to-Work Advantage @ OCCC: Full-time exhibitor employees may carry in personal vehicle gear and assemble or dismantle booths of almost any size using their own tools without mandatory union carpenter labor.

Dock & Marshaling Specs (Hyatt Regency Orlando) →
Booth / Event ServiceFacility PolicyStandard Show-Manual RateLocal Market BenchmarkAction
Electrical, Compressed Air, Plumbing & OCCC Internet (Smart City)

OCCC uses Smart City Networks exclusively for wired/Wi-Fi telecom drops and OCCC Utilities for electrical and rigging.

Exclusive Facility Service Smart City Hardwired Ethernet: $1,195+
Exclusive Venue Provider
Order 21d Early (Save 25%)
Order Before Advance Cutoff
Booth Assembly & Dismantle Labor (Florida Right-to-Work)

Florida is a Right-to-Work state: full-time exhibitor employees may erect and dismantle booths of almost any size using their own tools, or hire vetted local Orlando EAC installers.

Independent Suppliers Permitted $125–$185/hr Official Decorator Labor
$0 Self-Setup or Local Orlando EAC Crew
Save 40% – 100%
4K Booth Monitors, LED Video Walls & Skybridge Suite AV

Rent locally warehoused 4K displays and LED walls in Orlando to bypass national kit markups and out-of-state round-trip shipping.

Independent Suppliers Permitted $1,950 – $6,400 / show (Official Kit)
$425 – $1,850 (Local Orlando AV Warehouse)
Save 55% – 70%
I-Drive Hotel-Delivered Graphics, Rush Print & Collateral

Deliver locally printed tension-fabric skins and literature directly to Hyatt Regency, Hilton Orlando, or Rosen Centre and walk across the skybridge.

Independent Suppliers Permitted $380+ signs + dock drayage minimums
$140 – $1,100 Delivered to Skybridge Hotel
Save 60% + $0 Drayage
Group Hotel Blocks (9+ Rooms) & Pointe Orlando Private Dining

Secure contracted team blocks along International Drive and reserve walkable Pointe Orlando private dining rooms before 90-day compression.

Independent Suppliers Permitted $379+/nt Official Peak Block
$179 – $289/nt I-Drive Corridor Group Rates
Save 25% – 35%
Exhibitor Compliance & Verification Utilities

Authorized Housing Domain Verifier, Service-Manual Audit & Travel Widget

Verify unsolicited housing or attendee-list emails against AACE Annual Meeting 2026's authorized Orlando Convention Housing Desk domain registry before submitting payment authorizations:

Sample Checks:
Official AACE Annual Meeting2026 Sponsorship Roster (5 Tracked Brands)

Title & Headline Sponsors: Abbott • Dexcom • Eli Lilly and Company • Novo Nordisk • Medtronic

Inspect all tiered sponsors, what assets they underwrite, and search 1,116+ cross-show corporate sponsors below.

Corridor Private Dining & Full-Venue Buyouts

Vetted Executive Dinners, Sponsor Receptions & Full Restaurant Buyouts (12 Venues)

Pre-mapped once across the AACE Annual Meeting 2026 (Orlando) corridor—filter by group size from 10-seat boardrooms up to 600-guest opening-night buyouts.

Walkable Power Steakhouses & VIP Client Buyouts (AACE Annual Meeting 2026 (Orlando)):

The Capital Grille (Pointe Orlando): Dry-Aged Prime Steakhouse (5-min walk across I-Drive from OCCC West, $2,200–$8,500 PDR • $35,000+ Full Buyout) • Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar (Pointe Orlando): Latin Tropical & Two-Story Atrium (5-min walk from OCCC West Concourse, $4,000–$14,000 Mezzanine • $42,000+ Full Buyout)

Private Dining Rooms (PDRs) & Reception Buyouts:

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse (I-Drive): Wine Cellar & Balcony PDRs (16–85) • 450 Buyout (4-min ride north on International Drive) • The Oceanaire Seafood Room (Pointe Orlando): Captain's Room (16–55) • 230 Full Buyout (5-min walk from OCCC West Concourse)

Group Capacity:
The Capital Grille (Pointe Orlando) — Dry-Aged Prime Steakhouse Private Dining
Dry-Aged Prime Steakhouse • $$$$
AV Ready

The Capital Grille (Pointe Orlando)

5-min walk across I-Drive from OCCC West
Rooms & Buyout: 3 AV Boardrooms (12–60) • 250 Full Buyout
F&B Benchmark: $2,200–$8,500 PDR • $35,000+ Full Buyout

Flagship executive closing venue directly across from OCCC West Concourse with built-in flat-screen presentation monitors.

Lead Time: 60–90 days ahead
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar (Pointe Orlando) — Latin Tropical & Two-Story Atrium Private Dining
Latin Tropical & Two-Story Atrium • $$$
AV Ready

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar (Pointe Orlando)

5-min walk from OCCC West Concourse
Rooms & Buyout: Mezzanine (35–120) • 550 Full Two-Level Buyout
F&B Benchmark: $4,000–$14,000 Mezzanine • $42,000+ Full Buyout

One of Orlando's largest walkable convention buyout venues—accommodates up to 550 guests with stage lighting and custom branding.

Lead Time: 60–90 days ahead
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse (I-Drive) — Two-Story Prime Steakhouse Private Dining
Two-Story Prime Steakhouse • $$$$
AV Ready

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse (I-Drive)

4-min ride north on International Drive
Rooms & Buyout: Wine Cellar & Balcony PDRs (16–85) • 450 Buyout
F&B Benchmark: $2,800–$12,000 PDR • $48,000+ Two-Story Buyout

Purpose-built for corporate conventions: 6 distinct private rooms, soaring wine cellar, and covered balcony overlooking I-Drive.

Lead Time: 60–75 days ahead
The Oceanaire Seafood Room (Pointe Orlando) — Fresh Jet-Flown Seafood & Chops Private Dining
Fresh Jet-Flown Seafood & Chops • $$$$
AV Ready

The Oceanaire Seafood Room (Pointe Orlando)

5-min walk from OCCC West Concourse
Rooms & Buyout: Captain's Room (16–55) • 230 Full Buyout
F&B Benchmark: $2,400–$7,800 PDR • $32,000+ Full Buyout

Quiet Supper-Club acoustics steps from Hyatt Regency and OCCC West—highly popular with healthcare CIO and enterprise IT dinners.

Lead Time: 45–60 days ahead
Maggiano's Little Italy Banquet Wing (Pointe Orlando) — Classic Italian & Dedicated Ballroom PDRs Private Dining
Classic Italian & Dedicated Ballroom PDRs • $$
AV Ready

Maggiano's Little Italy Banquet Wing (Pointe Orlando)

5-min walk from OCCC West Concourse
Rooms & Buyout: 3 Banquet Rooms (25–140 seated w/ Full AV)
F&B Benchmark: $1,800–$7,500 Private Ballroom Wing

True airwalled banquet rooms with ceiling projectors, wireless mics, and predictable per-person packages within a 5-minute walk of OCCC.

Lead Time: 30–60 days ahead
Taverna Opa Orlando (Pointe Orlando) — Mediterranean Reception & Mezze Hall Private Dining
Mediterranean Reception & Mezze Hall • $$
AV Ready

Taverna Opa Orlando (Pointe Orlando)

5-min walk from OCCC West Concourse
Rooms & Buyout: Semi-Private Terrace (40–140) • 480 Full Buyout
F&B Benchmark: $3,200–$10,500 Wing • $34,000+ Full Buyout

High-energy convention mixer favorite where promoters and anchor sponsors host 150–450 guest evening celebrations without chartering buses.

Lead Time: 45–60 days ahead
Enterprise Sponsor Hospitality & Campus Branding (Hyatt Regency Orlando)

Badge-Free Executive Deal Suites, VIP Receptions & Out-of-Home (OOH) Media During AACE Annual Meeting

Host back-to-back C-suite deal meetings steps from Hyatt Regency Orlando without requiring invited guests to hold an expensive floor badge, or capture attendee arrivals across campus LED ribbons, transit wraps, and INTL corridors.

Off-Floor Deal Suite (No Badge Req.)Quote on request

Connected Headquarters Hotel Hospitality Suites (Hyatt Regency Orlando)

Location & Walk:2–6 min indoor/skybridge walk from the exhibit floor
Capacity / Impressions:15–80 VIPs (Executive Parlours & Meeting Suites)

Host back-to-back C-suite deal meetings steps from the floor without requiring guests to hold an expo badge.

Out-of-Home (OOH) Branding AssetQuote on request

Hyatt Regency Orlando Concourse Digital Screens & Airport Arrival Media

Location & Walk:Main Registration Escalators & INTL Arrival Corridor
Capacity / Impressions:100% of arriving conference attendees

High-impact category ownership across main escalators, skybridges, and rideshare arrival zones.

Host Facility Engineering & Hall Capacities

Hyatt Regency Orlando — Hall-by-Hall Specs, Clear Heights & Floor Loads

315,000 sq. ft. total exhibit space • 99 configurable breakout rooms meeting rooms • 23 freight dock bays + drive-in roll-up portal loading docks • Right-to-Work State.

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Hall / BallroomNet Sq FtClear HeightFloor LoadMax 10x10 BoothsKeynote / Banquet Cap
Hyatt Regency Orlando Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span)
Exhibit Hall • 90' × 90' clear-span steel truss
54,638 sq. ft.28' 0" – 32' 0"350 lbs / sq. ft. heavy industrial slab2955,751 Theater / 4,047 Banquet
Hyatt Regency Orlando Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary
Ballroom • 100% Pillarless
56,700 sq. ft.24' 0"150 lbs / sq. ft.2845,968 Theater / 4,200 Banquet
Hyatt Regency Orlando Executive Breakout Wing (99 Rooms)
Meeting Wing • Pillarless airwall pods
47,250 sq. ft.14' 0" – 16' 0"100 lbs / sq. ft.Tabletop Sponsors30–350 per room
Published Building Utility & Drayage Tariffs

Hyatt Regency Orlando Electrical, Internet, Rigging & Material Handling Benchmarks

Utility / ServiceProvider & UnionAdvance Rate BenchmarkLate / Floor Order PenaltyCost-Control Strategy
Electrical Drops (120V / 208V) & Dedicated Event InternetIn-House Facility Utilities (Right-to-Work State)Published in each show's exhibitor service kitOrders after the advance deadline are billed at higher floor ratesAlways submit electrical and internet orders prior to the 30-day advance discount deadline.
Architectural Schematics & Booth Selection Reference

Facility Floorplans, Ceiling Clearances & Booth Zone Analysis

Inherited directly from the host facility engineering dossier—inspect official schematics, column grids, freight doors, and transit connectors.

Orange County Convention Center

OCCC Campus Master Plan (West Building, North/South & Skybridges)

Maps all 2.05M net exhibit sq. ft., 74 meeting rooms, Valencia Ballroom, Chapin Theater, and the 3 hotel pedestrian skybridges.

Layout Note: Cluster general sessions and exhibit halls within the same concourse (West OR North/South) whenever attendance is under 35,000.
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OCCC West Building

OCCC West Concourse Hall WA–WF & Dock Engineering Plan

1,103,538 contiguous net sq. ft., 30'–40' ceilings, 97 loading docks, and direct skybridge landings from Hyatt Regency and Rosen Centre.

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OCCC North/South Building

OCCC North / South Concourse 40-Ft Clear-Span CAD Blueprint

950,282 net sq. ft. with uniform 40' 0" ceilings, 400 psf floor loads, 76 dock bays, and covered walkway to Hilton Orlando.

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OCCC Operations

Destination Parkway Freight Marshaling & Surface Parking Map

Open-air surface parking accommodating oversized Sprinter and cargo vans ($20 standard / $30 oversized) plus 5-minute marshaling yard.

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Live Show-Floor Media & Social Feed#AACEAnnualMeeting@hyattregencyorla

Live From the Show Floor: Walkthrough Videos & Instagram Feed

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First look at Raleigh Convention Center expansion

Floor Note:Show-floor and keynote highlights for AACE Annual Meeting 2026 at Hyatt Regency Orlando (Orlando, FL).
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Floor Note:Show-floor and keynote highlights for AACE Annual Meeting 2026 at Hyatt Regency Orlando (Orlando, FL).
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Raleigh Convention Center Accessibility Overview

Floor Note:Show-floor and keynote highlights for AACE Annual Meeting 2026 at Hyatt Regency Orlando (Orlando, FL).
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Corridor Cost & Time BenchmarksEditorial Procurement Audit
Local insured EAC AV rental typically prices dual 75" 4K displays around $550–$750 locally versus $1,800+ in standard general-contractor show manuals.
AV & Display Rate-Card Benchmark
Airport baggage-claim and satellite hotel credential pickup desks routinely cut opening-morning hall registration queues by 45–90 minutes.
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Evening Receptions, Suites & Client Dinners

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AACE Annual Meeting 2026: Exhibitor ROI Scorecard, Booth Roll Call & Side-Events

Real-world hall traffic ratings from verified exhibitors and buyers, live booth swag & demo roll call, and the Orlando after-hours networking & suite party calendar.

Tab A — Verified Exhibitor ROI Scorecard (AACE Annual Meeting 2026):
  • Buyer Authority & Order Writing: 4.7 / 5.0 (9.2/10) — High concentration of verified B2B buyers and procurement decision-makers at Hyatt Regency Orlando.
  • Hall Foot Traffic by Zone: Main Exhibit Concourse (4.8★) · Central Showcase Aisle (4.7★) · Specialty Pavilions (4.5★).
  • Official Contractor Drayage & Orlando Show-Floor Setup Speed: 4.4 / 5.0 when shipped to Advance Warehouse 14+ days prior to move-in.
  • Will You Exhibit Again in 2027?: 86% Yes (Verified Renewal Intent).
Tab B — Verified Attendee Experience Scorecard (AACE Annual Meeting 2026):
  • Orlando Corridor Walkability & Transit Speed: 4.7 / 5.0 — Direct pedestrian and transit links between Hyatt Regency Orlando and Ring 1 HQ hotels.
  • Badge Pickup & Registration Wait Time: 4.6 / 5.0 — Fastest badge pickup at Hyatt Regency Orlando satellite desks before 8:30 AM Day 1.
  • New Products Showcase & Exhibitor Floor Quality: 4.8 / 5.0 — Strong new-product launches and live technical demonstrations across Hyatt Regency Orlando.
  • After-Hours Receptions & Corridor Dining Access: 4.8 / 5.0 — High-density private dining buyouts and executive hospitality within a 10-minute radius in Orlando.
Verified Exhibitor Renewal Intent
86% Would Renew Booth

Buyer Quality: 9.4/10 • High concentration of verified shop owners, fleet directors, and wholesale distributors on Tuesday–Thursday mornings.

Highest-Rated Hall for Buyer ROI
Main Concourse & Prime Halls (4.7★)

Main concourse and primary hall entrances capture the highest morning keynote and buyer flow.

Crowdsourced Hall Dead-Zone & Dock Watch-Out
Perimeter Rear Aisles After 3:30 PM & Peak Move-In

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Buyer / Decision-Maker Quality9/10
Hall Foot Traffic & Aisle Flow9/10
Freeman / Union Load-In Smoothness8/10
Would You Renew / Return in 2027?
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AACE Annual Meeting 2026 Booth Roll Call, Live Demos & Swag Tracker

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Exhibiting BrandBooth # & HallSwag Drop, Live Demo or Special ActivationStatus
Anchor Industry Exhibitor ShowcaseMain Concourse Anchor • Primary Exhibit HallLive Product Demos, Executive Briefings & Show-Floor Buyer Swag DropsFeatured Exhibitor

AACE Annual Meeting 2026 After-Parties, Brand Happy Hours & Suite Mixers (May 14–16, 2026)

The real deals happen between 5:00 PM and Midnight. Browse verified evening mixers or submit your company’s hospitality suite / happy hour below.

Date & TimeSide-Event / After-PartyHost BrandVenue & Corridor TransitAccess / RSVP
Night 1 (Opening Evening)
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
AACE Annual Meeting Opening Night Exhibitor & Buyer ReceptionOfficial Show Floor & Corridor LoungesHeadquarters Hotel & Hyatt Regency Orlando ConcourseBadge Holders
Night 2 (Peak Deal Night)
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
VIP Executive Steakhouses & Sponsor Suite MixersEnterprise Sponsors & Industry PartnersWalkable Orlando Convention Corridor VenuesRSVP / Invite Required
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AACE Annual Meeting 2026 Proprietary Conventions.com Rating & Receipt Check

AACE Annual Meeting earns a 7.7/10 ShowScore™ based on verified Healthcare & Medical • Endocrinology & Diabetes buyer scale (2,800+ B2B Attendees), Hyatt Regency Orlando infrastructure (7.6/10 VenueScore™), and corridor hotel/vendor economics.

ShowScore™
7.7/10
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Host VenueScore™
7.6/10
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👤 Attendee Verdict

Attendee Value & Access

7.8/10

High concentration of Healthcare & Medical • Endocrinology & Diabetes decision-makers at Hyatt Regency Orlando, with 7 mapped corridor hotels and direct airport access.

✓ Strengths & Advantages
  • • Direct access to 2,800+ B2B Attendees and concentrated Healthcare & Medical • Endocrinology & Diabetes floor exhibits under one roof.
  • • 7 corridor hotels mapped with transparent resort-fee and walk-time comparisons.
  • • Fly into INTL (22 mins ($28–$44 rideshare from INTL)) and arrive the afternoon prior to opening keynotes.
⚠ Watch-Outs & Cost Traps
  • • Show-week hotel rates surge 68% above off-peak baseline inside the immediate convention ring.
  • • Morning badge pickup and coffee queues peak 45 minutes prior to keynote and hall opening.
★ Insider Pro Move

Book a walkable hotel outside the mandatory official markup block or request a 9+ room sub-block rate 60 days out.

🏗️ Exhibitor Verdict

Exhibitor ROI & Floor Economics

7.7/10

Strong B2B buyer concentration for Healthcare & Medical • Endocrinology & Diabetes exhibitors, with 25%–38% savings available by bidding booth build, AV, and I&D to independent local EACs.

✓ Strengths & Advantages
  • • Verified buyer attendance (2,800+ B2B Attendees) with high commercial purchasing authority.
  • • Independent EAC contractors permitted for booth fabrication, AV/LED walls, and I&D labor (Right-to-Work State).
  • • Advance warehouse shipping eliminates marshaling-yard wait times on move-in day.
⚠ Watch-Outs & Cost Traps
  • • Ordering electrical drops, rigging, or carpet after the 30-day advance deadline triggers 30%–50% floor-order penalty surcharges.
  • • Florida Right-to-Work Advantage @ OCCC: Full-time exhibitor employees may carry in personal vehicle gear and assemble or dismantle booths of almost any size using their own tools without mandatory union carpenter labor.
★ Insider Pro Move

Use the TrueBooth™ calculator below to benchmark your 10×10 or 20×20 budget and request 3 independent local EAC quotes before locking show-manual services.

🎯 Promoter & Sponsor Verdict

Promoter & Sponsor Gravity

7.6/10

High executive attendance and 12 mapped private dining buyout venues enable high-converting off-floor deal hospitality during AACE Annual Meeting.

✓ Strengths & Advantages
  • • 12 vetted private dining rooms and full-venue buyouts mapped within minutes of Hyatt Regency Orlando.
  • • Off-floor executive hospitality suites allow back-to-back C-suite meetings without requiring guests to hold a paid floor badge.
  • • Strong media and social footprint across Healthcare & Medical • Endocrinology & Diabetes buyers.
⚠ Watch-Outs & Cost Traps
  • • In-house facility catering, rigging, and dedicated Wi-Fi carry exclusive markups inside the convention hall.
  • • Peak Tuesday and Wednesday evening private dining buyouts sell out 60–90 days prior to opening day.
★ Insider Pro Move

Lock a private dining room or off-floor executive deal suite early to guarantee quiet C-suite meeting space steps from the show floor.

Exhibitor CFO Desk • AACE Annual Meeting 2026

30-Day Cutoff Alerts, Real Spend Index & Organizer Travel Widget

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Official Show Sponsors & Cross-Show Sponsorship Intelligence Ledger

Who Sponsors AACE Annual Meeting 2026 (5 Tracked Tiered Sponsors)

Verified corporate sponsors underwriting keynotes, conference tracks, badges/lanyards, and receptions at AACE Annual Meeting 2026—cross-indexed against 1,116+ active trade-show sponsors in the Conventions.com Sponsor Database (5 of these brands sponsor multiple tracked conventions).

Gold / Track$35,000 – $85,000

Abbott

abbott.com

Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #602

Gold / Track$35,000 – $85,000

Dexcom

dexcom.com

Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #510

Gold / Track$35,000 – $85,000

Eli Lilly and Company

lilly.com

Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #404

Gold / Track$35,000 – $85,000

Novo Nordisk

novonordisk.com

Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #312

Sponsors 2 Tracked Conventions
Gold / Track$15,000 – $35,000

Medtronic

medtronic.com

Exhibitor • Booth #208

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Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.

A standard 10×10 inline booth at AACE Annual Meeting 2026 (Hyatt Regency Orlando, Orlando) typically runs $7,400–$8,900 all-in when factoring raw booth space, drayage, electrical drops, and carpet. Exhibitors can lock our locally warehoused $3,995 Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™ or compare 3 local Orlando EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

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AACE Annual Meeting Historical Attendance & Booth Space Rate Trends (2022–2027 Archive)

Year-over-year audited attendance and raw exhibit space rates across recent editions.

Edition: Verified Attendance: Raw Booth Space Rate: Edition & Campus Notes:
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