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# Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association Summer Conference 2026 (Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /sponsorship

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

- **Dates:** Aug 17–19, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot (https://conventions.com/venues/minneapolis-event-centers-minneapolis)
- **Attendance:** 550+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official MMUA Summer Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Construction & Trades • Public Utilities & Energy Management
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/minnesota-municipal-utilities-association-summer-conference-minneapolis/sponsorship

## 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
Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association Summer Conference brings 550+ B2B professionals and buyers in Public Utilities & Energy Management to Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot in Minneapolis, MN (Aug 17–19, 2026). The Depot is a long-standing host for MMUA's professional development and legislative updates for municipal utility leaders. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Border States.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Border States** (borderstates.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Table 12

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Public Utilities & Energy Management Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Construction & Trades Executive Outlook • Public Utilities & Energy Management Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Border States** (Gold (Table 12) — Public Utilities & Energy Management): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Hyatt Regency Minneapolis** (undefined) — ~$350/nt show week vs. ~$260/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hilton Minneapolis** (undefined) — ~$330/nt show week vs. ~$240/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot** (undefined) — ~$305/nt show week vs. ~$215/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Minneapolis Marriott City Center** (undefined) — ~$305/nt show week vs. ~$215/nt off-peak (Available)
- **The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown** (undefined) — ~$305/nt show week vs. ~$215/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Murray's** (Steak House, $$$$) — 3-min walk / cab on 26 South 6th St · Capacity: 16–120 Guests (Private Boardrooms & Main Salon) · Min: $4,500 – $25,000+ F&B Min
- **The Butcher's Tale** (Restaurant, $$$$) — 5-min walk (1121 Hennepin Ave) · Capacity: 20–160 Guests (Wine Cellar PDR & Full Buyout) · Min: $5,500 – $32,000+ F&B Min
- **The Capital Grille** (Fine Dining Restaurant, $$$$) — 6-min walk (801 Hennepin Ave) · Capacity: 14–85 Guests (Executive Chef's Room & Terrace) · Min: $3,800 – $18,500+ F&B Min
- **P.S. Steak** (Steak House, $$$$) — 7-min walk / cab (510 Groveland Ave) · 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 Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association Summer Conference in Minneapolis?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association Summer Conference (Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot, Minneapolis) 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 Minneapolis EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot for Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association Summer Conference?
Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot is surrounded by 2,750+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Hyatt Regency Minneapolis. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Minneapolis 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.