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# The International Workboat Show 2026 (Ernest N. Morial Convention Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /registration

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

- **Dates:** Dec 2–4, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (https://conventions.com/venues/ernest-n-morial-convention-center-new-orleans)
- **Attendance:** 12,000+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 666+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official IWBS Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Maritime & Commercial Marine
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/international-workboat-show/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
The International Workboat Show brings 12,000+ B2B professionals and buyers in Maritime & Commercial Marine to Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA (Dec 2–4, 2026). The International Workboat Show is a massive maritime trade show occupying Halls B through G at the New Orleans convention center. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Caterpillar, Cummins, John Deere, ZF Group.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Caterpillar** (caterpillar.com — Gold, $35,000 – $85,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #2801
- **Cummins** (cummins.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #2411
- **John Deere** (deere.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #2115
- **ZF Group** (zf.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #1845
- **Furuno** (furuno.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #3221

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Maritime & Commercial Marine 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 • Maritime & Commercial Marine Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Caterpillar** (Gold (Booth #2801) — Maritime & Commercial Marine): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Cummins** (Exhibitor (Booth #2411) — Maritime & Commercial Marine): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **John Deere** (Exhibitor (Booth #2115) — Maritime & Commercial Marine): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **ZF Group** (Exhibitor (Booth #1845) — Maritime & Commercial Marine): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Furuno** (Exhibitor (Booth #3221) — Maritime & Commercial Marine): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Hilton New Orleans Riverside** (undefined) — ~$360/nt show week vs. ~$169/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **Omni Riverfront Hotel New Orleans** (undefined) — ~$350/nt show week vs. ~$165/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District** (undefined) — ~$355/nt show week vs. ~$169/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **Loews New Orleans Hotel** (undefined) — ~$375/nt show week vs. ~$179/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Emeril's** (Refined Contemporary Creole, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Morial Halls D–F · Capacity: 14–120 Guests (Wine Room & Salon) · Min: $5,500 – $28,000+
- **Cochon & Calcasieu Private Events** (Elevated Cajun & Wood-Fired, $$$) — 3-min walk from Morial Hall E · Capacity: 20–180 Guests (Dedicated Calcasieu Lofts) · Min: $4,000 – $22,000+
- **Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse** (USDA Prime Steaks & Creole Classics, $$$$) — 6-min rideshare / 14-min walk · Capacity: 18–160 Guests · Min: $4,800 – $25,000+

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at The International Workboat Show in New Orleans?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at The International Workboat Show (Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans) typically runs $7,400–$8,900 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 New Orleans EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for The International Workboat Show?
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is surrounded by 7,268+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Hyatt Regency New Orleans. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for New Orleans 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.