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# NCPHA Fall Educational Conference 2026 (Sheraton Imperial Hotel-Durham Airport): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/ncpha-fall-educational-conference-543
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/ncpha-fall-educational-conference-543/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/ncpha-fall-educational-conference-543/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/ncpha-fall-educational-conference-543/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/ncpha-fall-educational-conference-543/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/ncpha-fall-educational-conference-543/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/durham-convention-center-and-armory-durham

- **Dates:** Sep 23–25, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Sheraton Imperial Hotel-Durham Airport (https://conventions.com/venues/durham-convention-center-and-armory-durham)
- **Attendance:** 750+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 41+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official NCPHA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Healthcare & Medical • Public Health & Policy
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/ncpha-fall-educational-conference-543

## 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
NCPHA Fall Educational Conference brings 750+ B2B professionals and buyers in Public Health & Policy to Sheraton Imperial Hotel-Durham Airport in Durham, NC (Sep 23–25, 2026). The Sheraton Imperial is a recurring venue for the NCPHA Fall conference, providing the necessary 30,000+ sq ft of meeting space for their plenary sessions and exhibitor hall. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Vaya Health.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina** (bluecrossnc.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #1
- **UnitedHealthcare** (uhc.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #5
- **Aetna** (aetna.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #12
- **Vaya Health** (vayahealth.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #22

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Public Health & Policy 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 • Public Health & Policy Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #1) — Public Health & Policy): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **UnitedHealthcare** (Gold (Booth #5) — Public Health & Policy): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Aetna** (Silver (Booth #12) — Public Health & Policy): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Vaya Health** (Exhibitor (Booth #22) — Public Health & Policy): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Sheraton Imperial Hotel-Durham Airport** (undefined) — ~$350/nt show week vs. ~$260/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Durham Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Durham Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Durham 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 NCPHA Fall Educational Conference in Durham?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at NCPHA Fall Educational Conference (Sheraton Imperial Hotel-Durham Airport, Durham) typically runs $7,400–$8,900 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 Durham EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Sheraton Imperial Hotel-Durham Airport for NCPHA Fall Educational Conference?
Sheraton Imperial Hotel-Durham Airport is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Sheraton Imperial Hotel-Durham Airport. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Durham 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.