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# Licensing Expo 2027 (Mandalay Bay Convention Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /booth-cost

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

- **Dates:** Tue May 18 – Thu May 20, 2027 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Mandalay Bay Convention Center (https://conventions.com/venues/mandalay-bay-convention-center-las-vegas)
- **Attendance:** 12,500+ Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 250+ Exhibiting Brands (Official Licensing Expo Exhibitor Directory)
- **Industry:** Retail & Wholesale
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/licensing-expo/booth-cost

## 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
Licensing Expo 2027 convenes brand licensing directors and consumer product executives for seasonal order-writing at Mandalay Bay Convention Center from Tue May 18 to Thu May 20, 2027. Exhibitors face specialized merchandising display requirements while leveraging integrated hospitality suites steps from the main Las Vegas show floor.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **The Walt Disney Company** (thewaltdisneycompany.com — Title / Presenting Sponsor, $300,000 – $500,000): Official Show Presenting Sponsor & Main Stage Keynote
- **Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands and Experiences** (wbd.com — Title / Presenting Sponsor, $250,000 – $450,000): Official Content & Education Track Presenting Sponsor
- **Hasbro** (hasbro.com — Platinum / Diamond Sponsor, $150,000 – $300,000): Diamond Sponsor & Official Networking Lounge
- **Paramount Consumer Products and Experiences** (paramount.com — Platinum / Diamond Sponsor, $120,000 – $280,000): Platinum Sponsor & Official International Pavilion
- **Universal Products & Experiences** (universalproductsandexperiences.com — Platinum / Diamond Sponsor, $120,000 – $280,000): Platinum Sponsor & Official Innovation Showcase
- **Funko** (funko.com — Gold / Track Sponsor, $60,000 – $120,000): Gold Sponsor & Pop Culture & Collectibles Track
- **Mattel** (mattel.com — Gold / Track Sponsor, $75,000 – $150,000): Gold Sponsor & Kids & Family Licensing Track
- **Brand Licensing Europe (Informa Markets)** (brandlicensing.eu — Official Activation / Reception Sponsor, $80,000 – $180,000): Official Opening Welcome Reception Sponsor
- **Licensing International** (licensinginternational.org — Official Activation / Reception Sponsor, $70,000 – $160,000): Official Hosted Buyer Lounge & Wi-Fi Sponsor

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Brands & Agents • Art, Design & Publishing • Character & Entertainment • Gaming & Esports
- **Keynote Tracks:** Licensing University • Sustainability in Licensing • Future of Retail • Global Licensing Trends
- **The Walt Disney Company** (Anchor Exhibitor — Entertainment & Media Licensing): Large Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands and Experiences** (Anchor Exhibitor — Film & TV Licensing): Large Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Hasbro** (Anchor Exhibitor — Toys & Games Licensing): Large Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Paramount Consumer Products and Experiences** (Anchor Exhibitor — Media & Brand Licensing): Large Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Universal Products & Experiences** (Anchor Exhibitor — Film & Theme Park Licensing): Large Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Mattel** (Anchor Exhibitor — Toy & Entertainment Licensing): Large Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Sony Pictures Consumer Products** (Anchor Exhibitor — Film & Television Licensing): Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Crunchyroll** (Anchor Exhibitor — Anime & Manga Licensing): Island Booth / Character & Entertainment
- **Peanuts Worldwide** (Anchor Exhibitor — Classic Character Licensing): Island Booth / Brands & Agents
- **IMG (Endeavor)** (Anchor Exhibitor — Sports & Brand Licensing): Island Booth / Brands & Agents
- **Sanrio** (Anchor Exhibitor — Character Goods Licensing): Island Booth / Character & Entertainment
- **BBC Studios** (Anchor Exhibitor — Television Content Licensing): Standard Booth / Brands & Agents
- **Activision Blizzard Consumer Products Group** (Anchor Exhibitor — Gaming & Esports Licensing): Island Booth / Gaming & Esports
- **MGM (Amazon MGM Studios)** (Anchor Exhibitor — Film & TV Licensing): Standard Booth / Main Hall

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **The Venetian Resort Las Vegas** (undefined) — ~$320/nt show week vs. ~$265/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino** (undefined) — ~$290/nt show week vs. ~$241/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Encore Las Vegas** (undefined) — ~$265/nt show week vs. ~$216/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Fontainebleau Las Vegas** (undefined) — ~$255/nt show week vs. ~$206/nt off-peak (Available)
- **MGM Grand Hotel & Casino** (undefined) — ~$235/nt show week vs. ~$183/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Wynn Las Vegas** (undefined) — ~$220/nt show week vs. ~$162/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Piero's Italian Cuisine** (Classic Executive Italian, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Center Dr · Capacity: 6 Private Rooms (12–90) • 345 Full Buyout · Min: $2,500–$9,500 PDR • $42,000+ Full Buyout
- **Siegel's Bagelmania (Convention Center Flagship)** (NY Deli & Executive Breakfast Buyouts, $$) — 2-min walk adjacent to LVCC West Hall · Capacity: Private Room (20–45) • Patio • 220 Full Buyout · Min: $1,400–$3,800 Breakfast PDR • $15,000+ Buyout
- **Don's Prime (Fontainebleau Las Vegas)** (Prime Steakhouse, $$$$) — 7-min walk / Vegas Loop from LVCC West · Capacity: Private Dining Room (10–24) • 176 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500–$7,500 Board PDR • $48,000+ Buyout
- **Mother Wolf (Fontainebleau Las Vegas)** (Roman Heritage Italian, $$$$) — 7-min walk / Vegas Loop from LVCC West · Capacity: 2 Private Rooms (16–52) • 260 Full Buyout · Min: $4,000–$12,500 PDR • $55,000+ Full Buyout
- **Papi Steak (Fontainebleau Las Vegas)** (High-Energy Steakhouse & Lounge, $$$$) — 7-min walk from LVCC West Hall · Capacity: Private Room (24–70) • 310 Full Reception Buyout · Min: $6,500–$18,000 Semi-Private • $65,000+ Buyout
- **KOMODO (Fontainebleau Las Vegas)** (Southeast Asian & Peking Duck, $$$$) — 7-min walk from LVCC West Hall · Capacity: Private Suites (18–65) • 320 Multi-Level Buyout · Min: $4,500–$15,000 PDR • $60,000+ Full Buyout

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Licensing Expo 2027 held in Las Vegas?
Licensing Expo 2027 is scheduled for Tue May 18 – Thu May 20, 2027 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV (organized by Informa Markets & Licensing International).

### How much does a 10x10 booth cost all-in at Licensing Expo 2027?
A standard 10x10 inline space typically starts around $4,100 – $5,800 Raw, landing near ~$13.2k – $19.5k All-In once drayage, electrical, carpet, and graphics are included. Sourcing turnkey rental displays and 4K monitors from local Las Vegas EAC vendors cuts freight and decorator markups by 35%–50%.

### What are the closest hotels and VIP client dinner buyouts near Mandalay Bay Convention Center?
Book connected or 5-to-10-minute walkable corridor properties before the 30-day housing block cutoff (hotel compression: 8.3 / 10 High Corridor Demand), and reserve private dining rooms for 15–150+ VIP clients at least 45 days ahead.