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# Current Concepts in Ophthalmology 2026 (The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/current-concepts-in-ophthalmology
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/current-concepts-in-ophthalmology/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/current-concepts-in-ophthalmology/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/current-concepts-in-ophthalmology/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/current-concepts-in-ophthalmology/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/current-concepts-in-ophthalmology/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/the-royal-sonesta-chase-park-plaza-st-louis-mo

- **Dates:** Dec 4–5, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza (https://conventions.com/venues/the-royal-sonesta-chase-park-plaza-st-louis-mo)
- **Attendance:** 550+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official CCO Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Healthcare & Medical • Ophthalmology & Vision Science
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/current-concepts-in-ophthalmology

## 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
Current Concepts in Ophthalmology brings 550+ B2B professionals and buyers in Ophthalmology & Vision Science to The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza in St Louis, MO (Dec 4–5, 2026). This annual symposium is a fixture at the Chase Park Plaza, utilizing the extensive meeting space for clinical sessions and a dedicated exhibitor hall for medical device manufacturers. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Alcon, Bausch + Lomb, Zeiss, Genentech.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Alcon** (alcon.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Ballroom Booth #1
- **Bausch + Lomb** (bausch.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Ballroom Booth #4
- **Zeiss** (zeiss.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Ballroom Booth #12
- **Genentech** (gene.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Ballroom Booth #15
- **Regeneron** (regeneron.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Ballroom Booth #22

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Ophthalmology & Vision Science Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Healthcare & Medical Executive Outlook • Ophthalmology & Vision Science Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Alcon** (Platinum / Diamond (Ballroom Booth #1) — Ophthalmology & Vision Science): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Bausch + Lomb** (Gold (Ballroom Booth #4) — Ophthalmology & Vision Science): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Zeiss** (Gold (Ballroom Booth #12) — Ophthalmology & Vision Science): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Genentech** (Silver (Ballroom Booth #15) — Ophthalmology & Vision Science): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Regeneron** (Exhibitor (Ballroom Booth #22) — Ophthalmology & Vision Science): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch** (undefined) — ~$365/nt show week vs. ~$260/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Marriott St. Louis Grand** (undefined) — ~$320/nt show week vs. ~$228/nt off-peak (Available)
- **St Louis Union Station Hotel Curio** (undefined) — ~$305/nt show week vs. ~$218/nt off-peak (Available)
- **The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza** (undefined) — ~$285/nt show week vs. ~$199/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hilton St Louis at the Ballpark** (undefined) — ~$275/nt show week vs. ~$185/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Renaissance St Louis Hotel Airport** (undefined) — ~$255/nt show week vs. ~$163/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Hamilton's Urban Steakhouse & Bourbon Bar** (Steak House, $$$$) — 3-min walk / cab on 2101 Chouteau Ave · Capacity: 16–120 Guests (Private Boardrooms & Main Salon) · Min: $4,500 – $25,000+ F&B Min
- **Carmine's Steak House** (Steak House, $$$$) — 5-min walk (20 S 4th St) · Capacity: 20–160 Guests (Wine Cellar PDR & Full Buyout) · Min: $5,500 – $32,000+ F&B Min
- **The Capital Grille** (Fine Dining Restaurant, $$$$) — 6-min walk (101 S Hanley Rd Ste 120) · Capacity: 14–85 Guests (Executive Chef's Room & Terrace) · Min: $3,800 – $18,500+ F&B Min
- **The Tenderloin Room** (Steak House, $$$$) — 7-min walk / cab (232 Kingshighway Blvd) · Capacity: 30–250 Guests (Two-Story Reception & Full Buyout) · Min: $6,500 – $38,000+ F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Current Concepts in Ophthalmology in St Louis?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Current Concepts in Ophthalmology (The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza, St Louis) 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 St Louis EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza for Current Concepts in Ophthalmology?
The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza is surrounded by 3,856+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for St Louis is $189/night lodging and $74/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.