# Laurie Auditorium — Specialty Pharmacy & Infusion Therapy Meeting 2027 — Healthcare & Medical Conference & Exhibition at Laurie Auditorium (San Antonio, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/laurie-auditorium-san-antonio-specialty-pharmacy-infusion-therapy-meeting-2027
- **Dates:** May 18–20, 2027 (2027-05-18 to 2027-05-20)
- **Host Facility:** Laurie Auditorium (San Antonio, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/laurie-auditorium-san-antonio
- **Organizer:** National Specialty Pharmacy Alliance (San Antonio Chapter) (https://www.trinity.edu/directory/spaces-places/laurie-auditorium)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals | B2B Conference & Trade Show
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** San Antonio Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $149/night Lodging | $74/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** National Specialty Pharmacy Alliance (San Antonio Chapter) Official Housing Desk (trinity.edu, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
Produced by National Specialty, 2027's Specialty Pharmacy connects housed at San Antonio's Auditorium Laurie (San, TX) each MAY (18–20). Sector Healthcare planners leverage Residence blocks and Prime dinners, while strategic administrators confirm sessions, symposiums, SAT transfers, CommonWealth meetups, and integrated Baptist coordination.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** May 18–20, 2027
- **Host Venue:** Laurie Auditorium (San Antonio, TX)
- **Format:** Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 78205):** 8.25% combined
- **TX Commercial Power:** 8.96¢/kWh (2026-08)
## Audience Composition
## Arrival, Badge Pickup & Floor Timing
- **Airport & Badge Strategy:** Check GSA FY2027 per-diem rates and ground transit options into the San Antonio, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: May 18–20, 2027 at Laurie Auditorium.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Laurie Auditorium Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels (San Antonio)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ranch Motel & Leisure Club | ≈23 min walk (0.86 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Aztec Hotel, San Antonio, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel | ≈7 min rideshare (2.8 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection | ≈8 min rideshare (3.18 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Holiday Inn San Antonio Seaworld by IHG | ≈29 min rideshare (11.96 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas | ≈29 min rideshare (12.0 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hilton Vacation Club Eilan Resort & Spa San Antonio | ≈30 min rideshare (12.58 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
## Exhibitor Building Services vs. Open-Market Local Suppliers
| Service | Facility Policy | Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Savings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical, Compressed Air & Ceiling Rigging | Exclusive Building Service | Per official exhibitor service kit | Exclusive Laurie Auditorium authorized contractor | Order before advance deadline |
| Dock-to-Booth Freight Handling (Drayage) | Exclusive Building Service | Per show decorator rate sheet | Hand-carry rules vary by show |  |
| Booth AV, Monitors & Exhibit Builds (EAC) | Independent Suppliers Permitted | Official contractor show kit | Independent San Antonio EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood | Steak House () | ≈6 min drive (2.65 mi) • 219 E Houston St #275, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA |  |  | No |
| The Palm - San Antonio | Steak House () | ≈6 min drive (2.65 mi) • 233 E Houston St Ste 100, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA |  |  | No |
| Brenner's on the River Walk | Restaurant () | ≈7 min drive (2.78 mi) • 215 Losoya St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA |  |  | No |
| Biga - San Antonio Riverwalk Restaurant | American Restaurant () | ≈7 min drive (2.88 mi) • 203 S St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA |  |  | No |
| Blü Prime Steakhouse | Restaurant () | ≈24 min drive (10.13 mi) • 1818 N Loop 1604 W Ste 101, San Antonio, TX 78248, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Laurie Auditorium — Specialty Pharmacy & Infusion Therapy Meeting 2027 held?
Laurie Auditorium — Specialty Pharmacy & Infusion Therapy Meeting 2027 is scheduled for May 18–20, 2027 at Laurie Auditorium in San Antonio, TX, organized by National Specialty Pharmacy Alliance (San Antonio Chapter).
*Source: Laurie Auditorium — Specialty Pharmacy & Infusion Therapy Meeting Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in San Antonio, TX?
Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $24.12/hr for carpenters, $27.85/hr for electricians, and $26.40/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in San Antonio (ZIP 78205) is 8.25%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in San Antonio via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in San Antonio, TX include La Flor Escondida: Hard Rock Cafe San Antonio's Selena Speakeasy at Hard Rock Cafe - San Antonio (2026-05-01), Halloween at Hard Rock Cafe! at Hard Rock Cafe - San Antonio (2026-10-30), San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves at Frost Bank Center (2026-10-31). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Baptist Medical Center ((210) 297-7000).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*