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# American Evaluation Association Evaluation 2026 2026 (Charlotte Convention Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /registration

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/aea-evaluation-2026-728
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/aea-evaluation-2026-728/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/aea-evaluation-2026-728/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/aea-evaluation-2026-728/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/aea-evaluation-2026-728/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/aea-evaluation-2026-728/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/charlotte-convention-center-charlotte

- **Dates:** Nov 18–20, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Charlotte Convention Center (https://conventions.com/venues/charlotte-convention-center-charlotte)
- **Attendance:** 3,000+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 166+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official AEA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Software, Cloud & AI • Data Analytics & Research
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/aea-evaluation-2026-728/registration

## 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
American Evaluation Association Evaluation 2026 brings 3,000+ B2B professionals and buyers in Data Analytics & Research to Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC (Nov 18–20, 2026). The AEA annual conference is the premier event for evaluation professionals, historically attracting approximately 3,000 attendees to its host convention centers. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Westat, Abt Global, Mathematica, Sage Publishing.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Westat** (westat.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #202
- **Abt Global** (abtglobal.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #305
- **Mathematica** (mathematica.org — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #104
- **Sage Publishing** (sagepub.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #401

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Data Analytics & Research Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Software, Cloud & AI Executive Outlook • Data Analytics & Research Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Westat** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #202) — Data Analytics & Research): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Abt Global** (Gold (Booth #305) — Data Analytics & Research): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Mathematica** (Gold (Booth #104) — Data Analytics & Research): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Sage Publishing** (Exhibitor (Booth #401) — Data Analytics & Research): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Sheraton Charlotte Hotel** (undefined) — ~$350/nt show week vs. ~$260/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Le Meridien Charlotte** (undefined) — ~$330/nt show week vs. ~$240/nt off-peak (Available)
- **The Westin Charlotte** (undefined) — ~$305/nt show week vs. ~$215/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hilton Charlotte Uptown** (undefined) — ~$305/nt show week vs. ~$215/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Charlotte Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Charlotte Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Charlotte Convention District)** (Coastal Italian & Sommelier Cellar, $$$) — 5-min walk · Capacity: 14–65 Wine Cellar PDR · Min: $3,200 – $12,000 F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at American Evaluation Association Evaluation 2026 in Charlotte?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at American Evaluation Association Evaluation 2026 (Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte) 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 Charlotte EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Charlotte Convention Center for American Evaluation Association Evaluation 2026?
Charlotte Convention Center is surrounded by 1,705+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Sheraton Charlotte Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Charlotte is $215/night lodging and $79/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.