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# BC Library Conference 2026 (Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /registration

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/bc-library-conference-615
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/bc-library-conference-615/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/bc-library-conference-615/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/bc-library-conference-615/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/bc-library-conference-615/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/bc-library-conference-615/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/greater-richmond-convention-center-richmond

- **Dates:** Apr 15–17, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel (https://conventions.com/venues/greater-richmond-convention-center-richmond)
- **Attendance:** 650+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official BCLA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Software, Cloud & AI • Information Management & Educational Technology
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/bc-library-conference-615/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
BC Library Conference brings 650+ B2B professionals and buyers in Information Management & Educational Technology to Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond, BC (Apr 15–17, 2026). The BC Library Association frequently utilizes the Sheraton Vancouver Airport's 36,000 sq ft of space for its annual conference, drawing over 600 delegates and utilizing the Elmbridge and Minoru ballrooms. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Library Services Centre, Whitehots Intelligent Library Solutions, United Library Services, CVS Midwest Tape.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Library Services Centre** (lsc.on.ca — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #102
- **Whitehots Intelligent Library Solutions** (whitehots.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #205
- **United Library Services** (uls.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #301
- **CVS Midwest Tape** (midwesttape.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #412

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Information Management & Educational Technology 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 • Information Management & Educational Technology Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Library Services Centre** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #102) — Information Management & Educational Technology): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Whitehots Intelligent Library Solutions** (Gold (Booth #205) — Information Management & Educational Technology): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **United Library Services** (Silver (Booth #301) — Information Management & Educational Technology): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **CVS Midwest Tape** (Exhibitor (Booth #412) — Information Management & Educational Technology): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel** (undefined) — ~$300/nt show week vs. ~$213/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Richmond Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Richmond Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Richmond 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 BC Library Conference in Richmond?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at BC Library Conference (Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, Richmond) typically runs $10,200–$12,800 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 Richmond EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel for BC Library Conference?
Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Richmond is $168/night lodging and $69/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.