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# CASFAA Annual Conference 2026 (Hilton Long Beach): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /sponsorship

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/casfaa-annual-conference-562
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/casfaa-annual-conference-562/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/casfaa-annual-conference-562/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/casfaa-annual-conference-562/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/casfaa-annual-conference-562/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/casfaa-annual-conference-562/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/long-beach-convention-and-entertainment-center-long-beach

- **Dates:** Oct 25–28, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Hilton Long Beach (https://conventions.com/venues/long-beach-convention-and-entertainment-center-long-beach)
- **Attendance:** 650+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official CASFAA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Finance, FinTech & Banking • Higher Education Finance
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/casfaa-annual-conference-562/sponsorship

## 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
CASFAA Annual Conference brings 650+ B2B professionals and buyers in Higher Education Finance to Hilton Long Beach in Long Beach, CA (Oct 25–28, 2026). CASFAA frequently selects the Hilton Long Beach for its Southern California rotation, drawing over 600 financial aid professionals to the property's ballroom facilities. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Sallie Mae, College Ave, Earnest, Citizens Bank.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Sallie Mae** (salliemae.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #1
- **College Ave** (collegeave.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #5
- **Earnest** (earnest.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #8
- **Citizens Bank** (citizensbank.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #12
- **ScholarNet** (myscholarnet.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #15

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Higher Education Finance Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Finance, FinTech & Banking Executive Outlook • Higher Education Finance Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Sallie Mae** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #1) — Higher Education Finance): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **College Ave** (Gold (Booth #5) — Higher Education Finance): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Earnest** (Gold (Booth #8) — Higher Education Finance): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Citizens Bank** (Silver (Booth #12) — Higher Education Finance): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **ScholarNet** (Exhibitor (Booth #15) — Higher Education Finance): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **The Queen Mary** (undefined) — ~$265/nt show week vs. ~$180/nt off-peak (Available)
- **The Westin Long Beach** (undefined) — ~$240/nt show week vs. ~$160/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hilton Long Beach** (undefined) — ~$240/nt show week vs. ~$159/nt off-peak (Available)

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

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Hilton Long Beach for CASFAA Annual Conference?
Hilton Long Beach is surrounded by 1,219+ convention corridor rooms anchored by The Queen Mary. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Long Beach 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.