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# Minnesota Social Service Association Annual Training Conference & Expo 2026 (InterContinental St Paul Riverfront): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /registration

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

- **Dates:** Mar 11–13, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** InterContinental St Paul Riverfront (https://conventions.com/venues/intercontinental-st-paul-riverfront-st-paul-mn)
- **Attendance:** 3,200+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 177+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official MSSA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Healthcare & Medical • Social Work & Human Services
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/mssa-annual-training-conference/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
Minnesota Social Service Association Annual Training Conference & Expo brings 3,200+ B2B professionals and buyers in Social Work & Human Services to InterContinental St Paul Riverfront in St Paul, MN (Mar 11–13, 2026). While the main expo is at the RiverCentre, the InterContinental St Paul Riverfront acts as the primary headquarters hotel and host for major breakout tracks and evening receptions for over 3,000 participants. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Medica, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Mayo Clinic, Ucare.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Medica** (medica.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Ballroom Booth #12
- **Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota** (bluecrossmn.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Ballroom Booth #14
- **Mayo Clinic** (mayoclinic.org — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • N/A
- **Ucare** (ucare.org — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Ballroom Booth #45
- **Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation** (hazeldenbettyford.org — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #108

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Social Work & Human Services Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Healthcare & Medical Executive Outlook • Social Work & Human Services Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Medica** (Platinum / Diamond (Ballroom Booth #12) — Social Work & Human Services): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota** (Platinum / Diamond (Ballroom Booth #14) — Social Work & Human Services): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Mayo Clinic** (Gold (N/A) — Social Work & Human Services): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Ucare** (Silver (Ballroom Booth #45) — Social Work & Human Services): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation** (Exhibitor (Booth #108) — Social Work & Human Services): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **InterContinental St Paul Riverfront** (undefined) — ~$360/nt show week vs. ~$255/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 Social Service Association Annual Training Conference & Expo in St Paul?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Minnesota Social Service Association Annual Training Conference & Expo (InterContinental St Paul Riverfront, 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 InterContinental St Paul Riverfront for Minnesota Social Service Association Annual Training Conference & Expo?
InterContinental St Paul Riverfront is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by InterContinental St Paul Riverfront. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for St Paul is $189/night lodging and $74/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.