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# Maryland Association of Counties Winter Conference 2026 (Baltimore Marriott Waterfront): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /hotels

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

- **Dates:** Dec 9–11, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Baltimore Marriott Waterfront (https://conventions.com/venues/baltimore-marriott-waterfront-baltimore-md)
- **Attendance:** 1,100+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 61+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official MACo Winter Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Finance, FinTech & Banking • Public Sector Finance & Government Operations
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/maco-winter-conference-baltimore/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
Maryland Association of Counties Winter Conference brings 1,100+ B2B professionals and buyers in Public Sector Finance & Government Operations to Baltimore Marriott Waterfront in Baltimore, MD (Dec 9–11, 2026). The MACo Winter Conference is a staple at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, utilizing the entire Grand Ballroom and Harborside meeting spaces for over 1,000 attendees. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include BGE (An Exelon Company), Comcast NBCUniversal, Cigna Healthcare, Motorola Solutions.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **BGE (An Exelon Company)** (bge.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #301
- **Comcast NBCUniversal** (comcast.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • N/A
- **Cigna Healthcare** (cigna.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #205
- **Motorola Solutions** (motorolasolutions.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #412
- **Johnson Controls** (johnsoncontrols.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #114

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Public Sector Finance & Government Operations Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Finance, FinTech & Banking Executive Outlook • Public Sector Finance & Government Operations Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **BGE (An Exelon Company)** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #301) — Public Sector Finance & Government Operations): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Comcast NBCUniversal** (Platinum / Diamond (N/A) — Public Sector Finance & Government Operations): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Cigna Healthcare** (Gold (Booth #205) — Public Sector Finance & Government Operations): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Motorola Solutions** (Silver (Booth #412) — Public Sector Finance & Government Operations): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Johnson Controls** (Exhibitor (Booth #114) — Public Sector Finance & Government Operations): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor** (undefined) — ~$360/nt show week vs. ~$257/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Baltimore Marriott Waterfront** (undefined) — ~$315/nt show week vs. ~$226/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor** (undefined) — ~$300/nt show week vs. ~$214/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **The Ruxton Steakhouse** (Steak House, $$$$) — 3-min walk / cab on 720 Aliceanna St · Capacity: 16–120 Guests (Private Boardrooms & Main Salon) · Min: $4,500 – $25,000+ F&B Min
- **Charleston** (Fine Dining Restaurant, $$$$) — 5-min walk (1000 Lancaster St) · Capacity: 20–160 Guests (Wine Cellar PDR & Full Buyout) · Min: $5,500 – $32,000+ F&B Min
- **The Prime Rib** (Steak House, $$$$) — 6-min walk (1101 N Calvert St) · Capacity: 14–85 Guests (Executive Chef's Room & Terrace) · Min: $3,800 – $18,500+ F&B Min
- **The Bygone** (American Restaurant, $$$$) — 7-min walk / cab (400 International Drive 29th floor) · Capacity: 30–250 Guests (Two-Story Reception & Full Buyout) · Min: $6,500 – $38,000+ F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Maryland Association of Counties Winter Conference in Baltimore?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Maryland Association of Counties Winter Conference (Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, Baltimore) 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 Baltimore EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Baltimore Marriott Waterfront for Maryland Association of Counties Winter Conference?
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront is surrounded by 1,995+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Baltimore 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.