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# MinneTESOL Conference 2026 2026 (RiverCentre/Roy Wilkins Auditorium/Xcel Energy Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /exhibitors

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/minnetesol-conference-882
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/minnetesol-conference-882/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/minnetesol-conference-882/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/minnetesol-conference-882/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/minnetesol-conference-882/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/minnetesol-conference-882/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/rivercentre-roy-wilkins-auditorium-xcel-energy-center-st-paul

- **Dates:** Nov 19–21, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** RiverCentre/Roy Wilkins Auditorium/Xcel Energy Center (https://conventions.com/venues/rivercentre-roy-wilkins-auditorium-xcel-energy-center-st-paul)
- **Attendance:** 850+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 47+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official MinneTESOL Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Software, Cloud & AI • Educational Technology & Curriculum
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/minnetesol-conference-882/exhibitors

## 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
MinneTESOL Conference 2026 brings 850+ B2B professionals and buyers in Educational Technology & Curriculum to RiverCentre/Roy Wilkins Auditorium/Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN (Nov 19–21, 2026). The MinneTESOL Conference is a multi-day regional event held at the Saint Paul RiverCentre attracting hundreds of educators and administrators. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include National Geographic Learning, Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, Vista Higher Learning.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **National Geographic Learning** (ngl.cengage.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #12
- **Cambridge University Press** (cambridge.org — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #8
- **Oxford University Press** (oup.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #15
- **Vista Higher Learning** (vistahigherlearning.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #22

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Educational Technology & Curriculum 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 • Educational Technology & Curriculum Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **National Geographic Learning** (Gold (Booth #12) — Educational Technology & Curriculum): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Cambridge University Press** (Silver (Booth #8) — Educational Technology & Curriculum): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Oxford University Press** (Exhibitor (Booth #15) — Educational Technology & Curriculum): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Vista Higher Learning** (Exhibitor (Booth #22) — Educational Technology & Curriculum): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

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

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **St. Paul Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The St. Paul Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (St. Paul 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 MinneTESOL Conference 2026 in St. Paul?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at MinneTESOL Conference 2026 (RiverCentre/Roy Wilkins Auditorium/Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul) 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 St. Paul EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near RiverCentre/Roy Wilkins Auditorium/Xcel Energy Center for MinneTESOL Conference 2026?
RiverCentre/Roy Wilkins Auditorium/Xcel Energy Center is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by St. Paul Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for St. Paul 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.