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# ALDA Annual Session 2026 (Sheraton Birmingham Hotel): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide

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

- **Dates:** Jun 11–14, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Sheraton Birmingham Hotel (https://conventions.com/venues/birmingham-jefferson-convention-complex-birmingham)
- **Attendance:** 1,200+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 66+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official ALDA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Dental & Orthodontics • Clinical Dentistry and Practice Management
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/alda-annual-session-birmingham

## 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
ALDA Annual Session brings 1,200+ B2B professionals and buyers in Clinical Dentistry and Practice Management to Sheraton Birmingham Hotel in Birmingham, AL (Jun 11–14, 2026). The ALDA Annual Session is the primary B2B trade show for Alabama dental professionals, featuring a dedicated exhibit hall for clinical equipment vendors. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama** (bcbsal.org — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #202

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Clinical Dentistry and Practice Management Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Dental & Orthodontics Executive Outlook • Clinical Dentistry and Practice Management Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama** (Gold (Booth #202) — Hospital Administration): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Sheraton Birmingham Hotel** (undefined) — ~$265/nt show week vs. ~$180/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Htl** (undefined) — ~$240/nt show week vs. ~$160/nt off-peak (Available)
- **The Westin Birmingham** (undefined) — ~$240/nt show week vs. ~$159/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Birmingham Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Birmingham Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Birmingham 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 ALDA Annual Session in Birmingham?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at ALDA Annual Session (Sheraton Birmingham Hotel, Birmingham) 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 Birmingham EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Sheraton Birmingham Hotel for ALDA Annual Session?
Sheraton Birmingham Hotel is surrounded by 1,382+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Sheraton Birmingham Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Birmingham is $135/night lodging and $64/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.