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# Maryland Association of Counties Summer Conference 2026 (Roland E. Powell 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/maco-summer-conference-1510
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/maco-summer-conference-1510/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/maco-summer-conference-1510/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/maco-summer-conference-1510/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/maco-summer-conference-1510/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/maco-summer-conference-1510/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/roland-e-powell-convention-center-ocean

- **Dates:** Aug 12–15, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Roland E. Powell Convention Center (https://conventions.com/venues/roland-e-powell-convention-center-ocean)
- **Attendance:** 3,000+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 166+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official MACo Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Software, Cloud & AI • Government Technology & Public Policy
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/maco-summer-conference-1510/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
Maryland Association of Counties Summer Conference brings 3,000+ B2B professionals and buyers in Government Technology & Public Policy to Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, MD (Aug 12–15, 2026). The MACo Summer Conference is the premier event for Maryland local government, utilizing the entire Roland E. Powell Convention Center for over 3,000 attendees. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include BGE (An Exelon Company), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Comcast NBCUniversal, Cigna Healthcare.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **BGE (An Exelon Company)** (bge.com — Title / Presenting, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #1
- **CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield** (carefirst.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #10
- **Comcast NBCUniversal** (comcast.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #22
- **Cigna Healthcare** (cigna.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #35
- **Amazon Web Services** (aws.amazon.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #402

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Government Technology & Public Policy 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 • Government Technology & Public Policy Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **BGE (An Exelon Company)** (Title / Presenting (Booth #1) — Government Technology & Public Policy): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #10) — Government Technology & Public Policy): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Comcast NBCUniversal** (Gold (Booth #22) — Government Technology & Public Policy): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Cigna Healthcare** (Silver (Booth #35) — Government Technology & Public Policy): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Amazon Web Services** (Exhibitor (Booth #402) — Government Technology & Public Policy): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Ocean City Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel** (undefined) — ~$350/nt show week vs. ~$260/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Ocean City Convention Center Courtyard & Suites** (undefined) — ~$330/nt show week vs. ~$240/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Ocean City Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Ocean City Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Ocean City 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 Maryland Association of Counties Summer Conference in Ocean City?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Maryland Association of Counties Summer Conference (Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City) 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 Ocean City EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Roland E. Powell Convention Center for Maryland Association of Counties Summer Conference?
Roland E. Powell Convention Center is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Ocean City Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Ocean City is $215/night lodging and $79/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.