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# MMSDC ACE Awards & Procurement Conference 2026 (MGM Grand Detroit): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /exhibitors

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/mmsdc-ace-awards-conference-589
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/mmsdc-ace-awards-conference-589/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/mmsdc-ace-awards-conference-589/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/mmsdc-ace-awards-conference-589/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/mmsdc-ace-awards-conference-589/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/mmsdc-ace-awards-conference-589/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/huntington-place-detroit

- **Dates:** May 12–13, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** MGM Grand Detroit (https://conventions.com/venues/huntington-place-detroit)
- **Attendance:** 1,000+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 55+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official ACE Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Manufacturing & Supply Chain • Supplier Diversity and Automotive Procurement
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/mmsdc-ace-awards-conference-589/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
MMSDC ACE Awards & Procurement Conference brings 1,000+ B2B professionals and buyers in Supplier Diversity and Automotive Procurement to MGM Grand Detroit in Detroit, MI (May 12–13, 2026). The ACE Awards and Procurement Conference is a signature annual event held at the MGM Grand Detroit, utilizing the Grand Ballroom for its awards dinner and trade fair. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Ford Pro, General Motors, Stellantis, Lear Corporation.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Ford Pro** (ford.com — Title / Presenting, $35,000 – $85,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #101
- **General Motors** (gm.com — Platinum / Diamond, $35,000 – $85,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #102
- **Stellantis** (stellantis.com — Platinum / Diamond, $35,000 – $85,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #103
- **Lear Corporation** (lear.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #204
- **Adient** (adient.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #305
- **Kelly Services** (kellyservices.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #401

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Supplier Diversity and Automotive Procurement Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Manufacturing & Supply Chain Executive Outlook • Supplier Diversity and Automotive Procurement Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Ford Pro** (Title / Presenting (Booth #101) — Supplier Diversity and Automotive Procurement): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **General Motors** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #102) — Supplier Diversity and Automotive Procurement): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Stellantis** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #103) — Supplier Diversity and Automotive Procurement): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Lear Corporation** (Gold (Booth #204) — Supplier Diversity and Automotive Procurement): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Adient** (Silver (Booth #305) — Supplier Diversity and Automotive Procurement): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Kelly Services** (Exhibitor (Booth #401) — Supplier Diversity and Automotive Procurement): 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 MMSDC ACE Awards & Procurement Conference in Detroit?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at MMSDC ACE Awards & Procurement Conference (MGM Grand Detroit, 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 MGM Grand Detroit for MMSDC ACE Awards & Procurement Conference?
MGM Grand Detroit 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.