# MD&M West 2027 — Medical Design & Manufacturing West (+ ATX, WestPack & Plastec West)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/mdm-west-medtech-anaheim
- **Dates:** February 2–4, 2027 (2027-02-02 to 2027-02-04)
- **Host Facility:** Anaheim Convention Center (Halls A–E) (Anaheim, CA)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/anaheim-convention-center
- **Organizer:** Informa Markets Engineering (https://www.mdmwest.com)
- **Attendance & Format:** 22,000+ Attendees | Verified Industry & B2B Trade Professionals | 5-in-1 Engineering Trade Show
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction
- **Hotel Compression Index:** 8.7 / 10 Strong Katella Business Demand
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $206/night Lodging | $86/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** Informa Markets Engineering Official Housing Desk (mdmwest.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
<strong>MD&M West 2027</strong> (Medical Design & Manufacturing West (+ ATX, WestPack & Plastec West)) convenes <strong>22,000+</strong> industry buyers, engineers, and executives at <strong>Anaheim Convention Center (Halls A–E)</strong> in Anaheim, CA (February 2–4, 2027). Compare walkable Anaheim corridor hotels with live wholesale rates, private steakhouse buyouts, 30-day advance utility cutoffs, and local 3-bid booth & AV suppliers.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Confirmed Dates:** February 2–4, 2027
- **Audited Scale:** 22,000+ Attendees
- **Host Campus:** Anaheim Convention Center (Halls A–E)
- **Market:** Anaheim, CA
- **10x10 Booth Benchmark:** $3,800 Raw → ~$11.5k–$16.4k All-In
- **Advance Utility Cutoff:** 30 Days Pre-Show (Save 30%–35%)
## Audience Composition
- **Enterprise Buyers, Operators & Decision Makers:** 46%
- **VPs, Directors & Technical Department Heads:** 28%
- **Exhibiting Manufacturers, SaaS & Solution Partners:** 18%
- **Analysts, Media & Channel Distributors:** 8%
## Arrival, Badge Pickup & Floor Timing
- **Airport & Badge Strategy:** Book walkable or skybridge-connected Anaheim headquarters hotels 60+ days out and pick up badges the afternoon prior to opening day to bypass Day-1 morning registration lines.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Day 1–2 Main Exhibition Hours (9:30 AM – 4:30 PM) & Evening Anaheim Corridor Client Buyout Dinners.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Anaheim Convention Center Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Union Jurisdiction): 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 (Anaheim)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hilton Anaheim | Steps Across Grand Plaza (90 Seconds) | ~$445/nt | ~$189/nt | Limited (<15%) | 1,574 |
| Anaheim Marriott | Steps Across Grand Plaza to ACC North | ~$460/nt | ~$195/nt | Limited (<15%) | 1,030 |
| The Westin Anaheim Resort | 3-Min Walk Across Katella Ave | ~$525/nt | ~$239/nt | Limited (<15%) | 618 |
| JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort | 8-Min Walk Along Katella Ave | ~$500/nt | ~$225/nt | Available | 466 |
## Exhibitor Building Services vs. Open-Market Local Suppliers
| Service | Facility Policy | Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Savings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical Drops, Compressed Air & Overhead Rigging | Exclusive Building Service | $245 – $1,390+ per drop | Exclusive Facility Utility | Order 30d Early (Save 30%) |
| 4K Booth Monitors (55"–85"), LED Video Walls & Keynote AV | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $1,750 – $6,400 / show | $475 – $2,050 (Local Anaheim EAC AV) | Save 55% – 70% |
| Custom Booth Build, Turnkey Rentals & Booth I&D Labor | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $22,000 – $60,000 (Official Turnkey) | $11,800 – $34,000 (Local Anaheim Builders) | Save 35% – 48% |
| 24hr Local Rush Print, Backlit SEG Graphics & Hotel Delivery | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $390+ signage + CWT dock drayage | $145 – $1,150 Delivered in Anaheim | Save 60% + $0 Drayage |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Ranch Restaurant | Farm-to-Table Prime Steakhouse ($$$$) | 6-min rideshare east on Ball/Katella | 14–160 Guests (Wine Cellar & Private Suites) | $5,000 – $30,000+ | Yes |
| Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (Westin Anaheim) | Prime Steakhouse & 100 Wines ($$$$) | 3-min walk from ACC Arena & Hall D | 16–120 Guests | $4,500 – $24,000+ | Yes |
| Morton's The Steakhouse Anaheim | USDA Prime Steakhouse ($$$$) | 4-min walk from Anaheim Marriott & Hall A | 16–140 Guests (AV Boardrooms) | $4,200 – $22,000+ | Yes |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### Where is MD&M West 2027 held and what are the dates?
MD&M West 2027 takes place February 2–4, 2027 at Anaheim Convention Center (Halls A–E) in Anaheim, CA, organized by Informa Markets Engineering.
*Source: MD&M West Official Schedule*
### How can exhibitors reduce 10x10 and 20x20 booth costs at MD&M West?
Submit electrical, internet, and rigging orders before the 30-day advance deadline to avoid 30%–40% floor penalties, and source 4K monitors, rush print, and turnkey rental booths from local Anaheim suppliers to bypass cross-country LTL drayage.
*Source: Conventions.com Exhibitor Cost Audit*