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# INFORMS Annual Meeting 2026 2026 (Moscone North Convention Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /hotels

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/informs-annual-meeting-2026-1091
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/informs-annual-meeting-2026-1091/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/informs-annual-meeting-2026-1091/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/informs-annual-meeting-2026-1091/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/informs-annual-meeting-2026-1091/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/informs-annual-meeting-2026-1091/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/moscone-north-convention-center-san-francisco

- **Dates:** Nov 1–4, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Moscone North Convention Center (https://conventions.com/venues/moscone-north-convention-center-san-francisco)
- **Attendance:** 6,000+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 333+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official INFORMS Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Software, Cloud & AI • Operations Research and Analytics
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/informs-annual-meeting-2026-1091/hotels

## 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
INFORMS Annual Meeting 2026 brings 6,000+ B2B professionals and buyers in Operations Research and Analytics to Moscone North Convention Center in San Francisco, CA (Nov 1–4, 2026). INFORMS Annual Meeting 2026 appears on the November 2026 calendar, usually hosting over 5,000 professionals in operations research. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Gurobi Optimization, FICO, IBM, SAS Institute.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Gurobi Optimization** (gurobi.com — Platinum / Diamond, $35,000 – $85,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #201
- **FICO** (fico.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #305
- **IBM** (ibm.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #410
- **SAS Institute** (sas.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #112

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Operations Research and Analytics 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 • Operations Research and Analytics Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Gurobi Optimization** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #201) — Operations Research and Analytics): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **FICO** (Gold (Booth #305) — Operations Research and Analytics): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **IBM** (Gold (Booth #410) — Operations Research and Analytics): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **SAS Institute** (Silver (Booth #112) — Operations Research and Analytics): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Hilton San Francisco Union Square** (undefined) — ~$430/nt show week vs. ~$333/nt off-peak (Available)
- **San Francisco Marriott Marquis** (undefined) — ~$410/nt show week vs. ~$313/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hyatt Regency San Francisco** (undefined) — ~$385/nt show week vs. ~$288/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Fairmont San Francisco** (undefined) — ~$385/nt show week vs. ~$288/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Westin St Francis** (undefined) — ~$385/nt show week vs. ~$288/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Palace Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel** (undefined) — ~$385/nt show week vs. ~$288/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **San Francisco Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The San Francisco Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 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 Francisco 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 INFORMS Annual Meeting 2026 in San Francisco?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at INFORMS Annual Meeting 2026 (Moscone North Convention Center, San Francisco) 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 Francisco EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Moscone North Convention Center for INFORMS Annual Meeting 2026?
Moscone North Convention Center is surrounded by 7,155+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Hilton San Francisco Union Square. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for San Francisco is $288/night lodging and $89/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.