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# Michigan IT Symposium 2026 (MotorCity Casino Hotel): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /registration

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/michigan-it-symposium-2026-233
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/michigan-it-symposium-2026-233/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/michigan-it-symposium-2026-233/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/michigan-it-symposium-2026-233/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/michigan-it-symposium-2026-233/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/michigan-it-symposium-2026-233/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/huntington-place-detroit

- **Dates:** May 14–14, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** MotorCity Casino Hotel (https://conventions.com/venues/huntington-place-detroit)
- **Attendance:** 650+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official MITS Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Software, Cloud & AI • Enterprise IT and Cybersecurity
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/michigan-it-symposium-2026-233/registration

## 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
Michigan IT Symposium brings 650+ B2B professionals and buyers in Enterprise IT and Cybersecurity to MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit, MI (May 14–14, 2026). The Michigan IT Symposium is a recurring annual event at the MotorCity Casino Hotel, utilizing the Grand Ballroom for its keynote sessions and vendor exhibit hall. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include CDW-G, Nutanix, Pure Storage, SentinelOne.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **CDW-G** (cdw.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #101
- **Nutanix** (nutanix.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #204
- **Pure Storage** (purestorage.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #305
- **SentinelOne** (sentinelone.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #412

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Enterprise IT and Cybersecurity 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 • Enterprise IT and Cybersecurity Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **CDW-G** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #101) — Enterprise IT and Cybersecurity): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Nutanix** (Gold (Booth #204) — Enterprise IT and Cybersecurity): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Pure Storage** (Silver (Booth #305) — Enterprise IT and Cybersecurity): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **SentinelOne** (Exhibitor (Booth #412) — Enterprise IT and Cybersecurity): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Ctr** (undefined) — ~$350/nt show week vs. ~$260/nt off-peak (Available)
- **MotorCity Casino Hotel** (undefined) — ~$330/nt show week vs. ~$240/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Fort Pontchartrain Detroit-Wyndham Hotel** (undefined) — ~$305/nt show week vs. ~$215/nt off-peak (Available)
- **MGM Grand Detroit** (undefined) — ~$305/nt show week vs. ~$215/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Prime + Proper** (Steak House, $$$$) — 3-min walk / cab on 1145 Griswold St · Capacity: 16–120 Guests (Private Boardrooms & Main Salon) · Min: $4,500 – $25,000+ F&B Min
- **London Chop House** (Steak House, $$$$) — 5-min walk (Murphy Telegraph Building) · Capacity: 20–160 Guests (Wine Cellar PDR & Full Buyout) · Min: $5,500 – $32,000+ F&B Min
- **Sexy Steak** (Steak House, $$$$) — 6-min walk (1942 Grand River Ave) · Capacity: 14–85 Guests (Executive Chef's Room & Terrace) · Min: $3,800 – $18,500+ F&B Min
- **Highlands Detroit** (Restaurant, $$$$) — 7-min walk / cab (400 Renaissance Center Fl 71) · 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 Michigan IT Symposium in Detroit?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Michigan IT Symposium (MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit) 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 Detroit EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near MotorCity Casino Hotel for Michigan IT Symposium?
MotorCity Casino Hotel is surrounded by 2,495+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Ctr. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Detroit 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.