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# CADA State Convention 2026 (Town and Country San Diego): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/cada-state-convention-98
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/cada-state-convention-98/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/cada-state-convention-98/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/cada-state-convention-98/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/cada-state-convention-98/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/cada-state-convention-98/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/san-diego-convention-center-san-diego

- **Dates:** Feb 25–28, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Town and Country San Diego (https://conventions.com/venues/san-diego-convention-center-san-diego)
- **Attendance:** 2,500+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 138+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official CADA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Educational Supplies & Student Services
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/cada-state-convention-98

## 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
CADA State Convention brings 2,500+ B2B professionals and buyers in Educational Supplies & Student Services to Town and Country San Diego in San Diego, CA (Feb 25–28, 2026). The CADA State Convention returns to the Town and Country San Diego in 2026, utilizing the full 115,000 sq ft of meeting space for its 2,500+ attendees. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Jostens, Herff Jones, Lifetouch, Varsity Brands.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Jostens** (jostens.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #202
- **Herff Jones** (herffjones.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #101
- **Lifetouch** (lifetouch.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #303
- **Varsity Brands** (varsitybrands.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #404

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Educational Supplies & Student Services Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Manufacturing & Supply Chain Executive Outlook • Educational Supplies & Student Services Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Jostens** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #202) — Educational Supplies & Student Services): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Herff Jones** (Gold (Booth #101) — Educational Supplies & Student Services): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Lifetouch** (Gold (Booth #303) — Educational Supplies & Student Services): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Varsity Brands** (Gold (Booth #404) — Educational Supplies & Student Services): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina** (undefined) — ~$375/nt show week vs. ~$282/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego** (undefined) — ~$355/nt show week vs. ~$262/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Sheraton San Diego Resort** (undefined) — ~$325/nt show week vs. ~$237/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hilton San Diego Bayfront** (undefined) — ~$325/nt show week vs. ~$237/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Town and Country San Diego** (undefined) — ~$325/nt show week vs. ~$237/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Paradise Point** (undefined) — ~$325/nt show week vs. ~$237/nt off-peak (Available)

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

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Town and Country San Diego for CADA State Convention?
Town and Country San Diego is surrounded by 8,722+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for San Diego is $237/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.