# Aloft Marriott Austin — Specialty Pharmacy & Infusion Therapy Meeting 2026 — Healthcare & Medical Conference & Exhibition at Aloft by Marriott Austin Airport (Austin, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/aloft-by-marriott-austin-airport-specialty-pharmacy-infusion-therapy-meeting
- **Dates:** Dec 8–10, 2026 (2026-12-08 to 2026-12-10)
- **Host Facility:** Aloft by Marriott Austin Airport (Austin, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/aloft-by-marriott-austin-airport-austin
- **Organizer:** National Specialty Pharmacy Alliance (Austin Chapter) (https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/auspa-aloft-austin-airport/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals | B2B Conference & Trade Show
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Austin Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $184/night Lodging | $80/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** National Specialty Pharmacy Alliance (Austin Chapter) Official Housing Desk (marriott.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
National Specialty Pharmacy Alliance (Austin Chapter) stages Aloft Marriott Austin — Specialty Pharmacy & Infusion Therapy Meeting (2026) inside Aloft by Marriott Austin Airport at 8000 E Ben White Blvd in Austin, TX across Dec 8–10, 2026. Planning for Aloft Marriott Austin — Specialty Pharmacy & Infusion Therapy Meeting (Healthcare & Medical) incorporates ZIP 78701's 8.25% tax rate, $26.75/hr carpentry and $30.14/hr electrical OEWS averages, plus walkable meetings at Steiner Ranch Steakhouse and Hilton Austin.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** Dec 8–10, 2026
- **Host Venue:** Aloft by Marriott Austin Airport (Austin, TX)
- **Format:** Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 78701):** 8.25% combined
- **TX Commercial Power:** 8.96¢/kWh (2026-08)
## Audience Composition
## Arrival, Badge Pickup & Floor Timing
- **Airport & Badge Strategy:** Check GSA FY2027 per-diem rates and ground transit options into the Austin, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: Dec 8–10, 2026 at Aloft by Marriott Austin Airport.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Aloft by Marriott Austin Airport Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels (Austin)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Webber East | ≈8 min rideshare (3.29 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Outsite Austin - Travis Heights | ≈9 min rideshare (3.57 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Fairmont Austin Hotel | ≈10 min rideshare (4.14 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hilton Austin | ≈10 min rideshare (4.28 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Four Seasons Hotel Austin | ≈10 min rideshare (4.31 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hotel Viata | ≈24 min rideshare (10.1 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
## Exhibitor Building Services vs. Open-Market Local Suppliers
| Service | Facility Policy | Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Savings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical, Compressed Air & Ceiling Rigging | Exclusive Building Service | Per official exhibitor service kit | Exclusive Aloft by Marriott Austin Airport authorized contractor | Order before advance deadline |
| Dock-to-Booth Freight Handling (Drayage) | Exclusive Building Service | Per show decorator rate sheet | Hand-carry rules vary by show |  |
| Booth AV, Monitors & Exhibit Builds (EAC) | Independent Suppliers Permitted | Official contractor show kit | Independent Austin EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| J-Prime Steakhouse | Restaurant () | ≈11 min drive (4.4 mi) • 301 Brazos St ste 150, Corner of, San Jacinto Blvd and 3rd, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
| Dean's Italian Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈11 min drive (4.47 mi) • 110 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
| III Forks Prime Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈11 min drive (4.61 mi) • 111 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
| BOA Steakhouse | Restaurant () | ≈11 min drive (4.79 mi) • 300 W 6th St #100, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
| The Guest House | American Restaurant () | ≈11 min drive (4.79 mi) • 110 San Antonio St Ste R140, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Aloft Marriott Austin — Specialty Pharmacy & Infusion Therapy Meeting 2026 held?
Aloft Marriott Austin — Specialty Pharmacy & Infusion Therapy Meeting 2026 is scheduled for Dec 8–10, 2026 at Aloft by Marriott Austin Airport in Austin, TX, organized by National Specialty Pharmacy Alliance (Austin Chapter).
*Source: Aloft Marriott Austin — Specialty Pharmacy & Infusion Therapy Meeting Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Austin, TX?
Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $26.75/hr for carpenters, $30.14/hr for electricians, and $29.20/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Austin (ZIP 78701) is 8.25%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Austin via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Austin, TX include Mr. Fantasy - Sexy Saturday Nights Tour at Scoot Inn (2026-10-31), Kennedy Ryon: The Can We Evolve? Tour at Antone's Nightclub (2026-10-31), Gospel Brunch: The Levites at Stubb's Indoors (2026-11-01). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas ((512) 324-7000).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*