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# AAEP Annual Convention 2026 (Mandalay Bay Convention Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /exhibitors

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/aaep-equine-practitioners-convention-las-vegas
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/aaep-equine-practitioners-convention-las-vegas/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/aaep-equine-practitioners-convention-las-vegas/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/aaep-equine-practitioners-convention-las-vegas/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/aaep-equine-practitioners-convention-las-vegas/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/aaep-equine-practitioners-convention-las-vegas/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/mandalay-bay-convention-center-las-vegas

- **Dates:** December 6–10, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Mandalay Bay Convention Center (https://conventions.com/venues/mandalay-bay-convention-center-las-vegas)
- **Attendance:** 5,200+ Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 200+ Exhibiting Brands (Official AAEP Exhibitor Portal)
- **Industry:** Healthcare & Medical Tech
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/aaep-equine-practitioners-convention-las-vegas/exhibitors

## Proprietary Zestimate & ShowScore™ Benchmarks
- **ShowScore™:** 9.2/10 · **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10
- **TrueAttend™ (4-Day Attendee Estimate):** $1,541 all-in ($50 early-bird badge + 3 nights walkable hotel at $342/nt out-the-door + $340 round-trip airfare + $125 airport/monorail/Loop transfers)
- **Corridor Surge™ Index:** 5.3/10 (+106% citywide surge — $342–$412/nt show week vs. $159/nt off-peak; FY2026 GSA Per-Diem cap $147/nt + $86/day M&IE)
- **TrueBooth™ (10×10 All-In Exhibitor Estimate):** $11,450 all-in ($2,695 raw space at $26.95/sq ft member / $39.95/sq ft non-member + ~12 CWT Freeman drayage + IBEW Local 357 15A power + 3 staff × 4 nights hotel → Save ~25% ($2,889) to $8,561 w/ 3 Local Las Vegas EAC Bids, or $0 Down • $780/mo Net-60 Post-Show)
- **Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™:** $3,995 Turnkey (10×10 local Las Vegas inventory stored 10 mins from LVCC; $0 Freeman drayage)

## Executive Summary
Securing raw footprint at Mandalay Bay Convention Center for December 6–10, 2026 demands rigorous budgeting, as union drayage, utility drops, and hotel room-block attrition fees can quickly double base square-footage costs. Exhibiting finance teams must lock freight manifests before 30-day advance tariff cutoffs to shield total 2026 ROI.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **IDEXX Laboratories** (idexx.com — Title / Presenting Sponsor, $150,000 – $350,000): Official Convention Wi-Fi & Mobile App Sponsor
- **Zoetis** (zoetis.com — Title / Presenting Sponsor, $150,000 – $350,000): Opening Keynote & Main Stage Presenting Sponsor
- **Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health** (boehringer-ingelheim.com — Platinum / Diamond Sponsor, $75,000 – $149,999): Scientific Program & Education Tracks Sponsor
- **Elanco Animal Health** (elanco.com — Platinum / Diamond Sponsor, $75,000 – $149,999): Innovation Showcase & Startup Pavilion
- **Merck Animal Health** (merck-animal-health.com — Platinum / Diamond Sponsor, $75,000 – $149,999): Exhibitor Welcome Reception & Networking Event
- **Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging** (hallmarq.net — Gold / Track Sponsor, $30,000 – $74,999): Diagnostic Imaging & Technology Track Sponsor
- **PulseVet** (pulsevet.com — Gold / Track Sponsor, $30,000 – $74,999): Equine Lameness & Rehabilitation Track Sponsor
- **Nestlé Purina / Purina Animal Nutrition** (purina.com — Official Activation / Reception Sponsor, $20,000 – $49,999): Attendee Refreshment & Coffee Break Sponsor
- **Sound Technologies (a VCA Company)** (soundvet.com — Official Activation / Reception Sponsor, $20,000 – $49,999): Official Badge & Lanyard Underwriter

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Veterinary Pharmaceuticals & Supplies • Diagnostic Imaging & Equipment • Practice Management & Technology • Equine Nutrition & Supplements
- **Keynote Tracks:** Cutting-Edge Equine Diagnostics • Advances in Equine Surgery • Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation • Business & Practice Management for Equine Vets
- **Zoetis** (Headline Sponsor — Animal health pharmaceuticals): Large Island Booth & Sponsored Sessions
- **Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health** (Anchor Exhibitor — Equine vaccines & therapeutics): Main Hall Island Booth
- **IDEXX Laboratories** (Pavilion Leader — Veterinary diagnostics & IT): Diagnostic Imaging Zone Booth
- **Merck Animal Health** (Anchor Exhibitor — Pharmaceuticals & health solutions): Main Hall Island Booth
- **Sound Technologies (a VCA Company)** (Pavilion Leader — Veterinary imaging equipment): Diagnostic Imaging Zone Booth
- **Platinum Performance** (Anchor Exhibitor — Equine nutritional supplements): Main Hall Booth
- **Dechra Veterinary Products** (Anchor Exhibitor — Equine pharmaceuticals): Main Hall Booth
- **PulseVet** (Keynote Brand — Shockwave therapy systems): Sports Medicine Zone Booth & Demo
- **Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging** (Pavilion Leader — Standing equine MRI): Diagnostic Imaging Zone Booth
- **Nutrena (Cargill Animal Nutrition)** (Anchor Exhibitor — Equine feed & nutrition): Main Hall Booth
- **VetBlue** (Anchor Exhibitor — Veterinary practice software): Practice Management Zone Booth
- **Jorgensen Laboratories** (Anchor Exhibitor — Veterinary instruments & supplies): Main Hall Booth
- **Wedgewood Pharmacy** (Anchor Exhibitor — Compounded veterinary medications): Main Hall Booth
- **Equinosis** (Keynote Brand — Lameness detection systems): Sports Medicine Zone Booth & Demo

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **The Venetian Resort Las Vegas** (undefined) — ~$495/nt show week vs. ~$265/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino** (undefined) — ~$450/nt show week vs. ~$241/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Encore Las Vegas** (undefined) — ~$405/nt show week vs. ~$216/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Fontainebleau Las Vegas** (undefined) — ~$395/nt show week vs. ~$206/nt off-peak (Available)
- **MGM Grand Hotel & Casino** (undefined) — ~$365/nt show week vs. ~$183/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Wynn Las Vegas** (undefined) — ~$340/nt show week vs. ~$162/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Piero's Italian Cuisine** (Classic Executive Italian, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Center Dr · Capacity: 6 Private Rooms (12–90) • 345 Full Buyout · Min: $2,500–$9,500 PDR • $42,000+ Full Buyout
- **Siegel's Bagelmania (Convention Center Flagship)** (NY Deli & Executive Breakfast Buyouts, $$) — 2-min walk adjacent to LVCC West Hall · Capacity: Private Room (20–45) • Patio • 220 Full Buyout · Min: $1,400–$3,800 Breakfast PDR • $15,000+ Buyout
- **Don's Prime (Fontainebleau Las Vegas)** (Prime Steakhouse, $$$$) — 7-min walk / Vegas Loop from LVCC West · Capacity: Private Dining Room (10–24) • 176 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500–$7,500 Board PDR • $48,000+ Buyout
- **Mother Wolf (Fontainebleau Las Vegas)** (Roman Heritage Italian, $$$$) — 7-min walk / Vegas Loop from LVCC West · Capacity: 2 Private Rooms (16–52) • 260 Full Buyout · Min: $4,000–$12,500 PDR • $55,000+ Full Buyout
- **Papi Steak (Fontainebleau Las Vegas)** (High-Energy Steakhouse & Lounge, $$$$) — 7-min walk from LVCC West Hall · Capacity: Private Room (24–70) • 310 Full Reception Buyout · Min: $6,500–$18,000 Semi-Private • $65,000+ Buyout
- **KOMODO (Fontainebleau Las Vegas)** (Southeast Asian & Peking Duck, $$$$) — 7-min walk from LVCC West Hall · Capacity: Private Suites (18–65) • 320 Multi-Level Buyout · Min: $4,500–$15,000 PDR • $60,000+ Full Buyout

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is AAEP Annual Convention 2026 in Las Vegas?
AAEP Annual Convention 2026 takes place December 6–10, 2026 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, drawing 5,200+ industry participants.

### Can exhibitors still book rush printing, 4K monitors, or booth staff for AAEP Annual Convention?
Yes. Pre-vetted Las Vegas convention corridor suppliers offer 24-hour rush tension-fabric graphics, retractable banners, 55"–85" 4K monitor/LED wall deliveries, and local W-2 badge-scanning ambassadors without cross-country air-freight fees.

### What are the best walkable hotels for AAEP Annual Convention at Mandalay Bay Convention Center?
Book connected or 5-to-10-minute walkable corridor properties around Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Remember to factor Las Vegas's 13.38% hotel tax and $45–$55/night resort fees against the $191 federal GSA lodging benchmark.