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# Maryland & Delaware Library Association Joint 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/mla-dla-joint-conference-314
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/mla-dla-joint-conference-314/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/mla-dla-joint-conference-314/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/mla-dla-joint-conference-314/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/mla-dla-joint-conference-314/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/mla-dla-joint-conference-314/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/baltimore-convention-center-baltimore

- **Dates:** May 6–8, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Baltimore Marriott Waterfront (https://conventions.com/venues/baltimore-convention-center-baltimore)
- **Attendance:** 650+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official MLA/DLA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Software, Cloud & AI • Information Science & Digital Archiving
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/mla-dla-joint-conference-314/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 & Delaware Library Association Joint Conference brings 650+ B2B professionals and buyers in Information Science & Digital Archiving to Baltimore Marriott Waterfront in Baltimore, MD (May 6–8, 2026). The MLA/DLA Joint Conference frequently returns to the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront to accommodate its 500+ library professionals and extensive vendor hall. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include EBSCO Information Services, Gale, a Cengage Company, OverDrive, Baker & Taylor.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **EBSCO Information Services** (ebsco.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #10
- **Gale, a Cengage Company** (gale.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #22
- **OverDrive** (overdrive.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #15
- **Baker & Taylor** (baker-taylor.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #34

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Information Science & Digital Archiving 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 • Information Science & Digital Archiving Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **EBSCO Information Services** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #10) — Information Science & Digital Archiving): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Gale, a Cengage Company** (Gold (Booth #22) — Information Science & Digital Archiving): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **OverDrive** (Silver (Booth #15) — Information Science & Digital Archiving): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Baker & Taylor** (Exhibitor (Booth #34) — Information Science & Digital Archiving): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor** (undefined) — ~$350/nt show week vs. ~$260/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Baltimore Marriott Waterfront** (undefined) — ~$330/nt show week vs. ~$240/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor** (undefined) — ~$305/nt show week vs. ~$215/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Baltimore Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Baltimore Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Baltimore 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 Maryland & Delaware Library Association Joint Conference in Baltimore?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Maryland & Delaware Library Association Joint 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 & Delaware Library Association Joint 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 $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.