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# AEA Professional Development Conference 2026 (Statehouse Convention Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /registration

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

- **Dates:** Nov 5–6, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Statehouse Convention Center (https://conventions.com/venues/statehouse-convention-center-little-rock)
- **Attendance:** 2,500+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 138+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official AEA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Software, Cloud & AI • EdTech & Professional Development
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/arkansas-education-association-professional-development-conf/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
AEA Professional Development Conference brings 2,500+ B2B professionals and buyers in EdTech & Professional Development to Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, AR (Nov 5–6, 2026). The AEA Professional Development Conference is a staple at the Statehouse Convention Center, attracting thousands of educators from across the state for workshops and exhibits. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Horace Mann, NEA Member Benefits, California Casualty, Renaissance.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Horace Mann** (horacemann.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #10
- **NEA Member Benefits** (neamb.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Booth #15
- **California Casualty** (calcas.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #42
- **Renaissance** (renaissance.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #55

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** EdTech & Professional Development 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 • EdTech & Professional Development Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Horace Mann** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #10) — EdTech & Professional Development): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **NEA Member Benefits** (Gold (Booth #15) — EdTech & Professional Development): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **California Casualty** (Exhibitor (Booth #42) — EdTech & Professional Development): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Renaissance** (Exhibitor (Booth #55) — EdTech & Professional Development): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Little Rock Marriott** (undefined) — ~$305/nt show week vs. ~$209/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Sonny Williams' Steak Room** (Steak House, $$$) — 3-min walk / cab (500 President Clinton Ave #1) · Capacity: 16–120 Guests (Private Boardrooms & Main Salon) · Min: $4,500 – $24,000+ F&B Min
- **Cache** (American Restaurant, $$$) — 5-min walk (425 President Clinton Ave) · Capacity: 20–160 Guests (Wine Cellar PDR & Full Buyout) · Min: $5,500 – $30,000+ F&B Min
- **Arthur's Prime Steakhouse** (Steak House, $$$$) — 6-min walk (16100 Chenal Pkwy) · Capacity: 14–85 Guests (Executive Chef's Room & Terrace) · Min: $3,800 – $18,500+ F&B Min
- **Brave New Restaurant** (American Restaurant, $$$) — 7-min walk / cab (2300 Cottondale Ln #105) · Capacity: 30–220 Guests (Reception & Full Buyout) · Min: $6,000 – $35,000+ F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at AEA Professional Development Conference in Little Rock?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at AEA Professional Development Conference (Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock) 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 Little Rock EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Statehouse Convention Center for AEA Professional Development Conference?
Statehouse Convention Center is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Little Rock Marriott. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Little Rock 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.