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# New Jersey Science Convention 2026 (Princeton Marriott at Forrestal): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /booth-cost

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/nj-science-convention-annual-442
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/nj-science-convention-annual-442/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/nj-science-convention-annual-442/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/nj-science-convention-annual-442/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/nj-science-convention-annual-442/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/nj-science-convention-annual-442/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/princeton-conference-center-princeton

- **Dates:** Oct 20–21, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Princeton Marriott at Forrestal (https://conventions.com/venues/princeton-conference-center-princeton)
- **Attendance:** 950+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 52+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official NJSC Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Healthcare & Medical • Science Education & Life Sciences
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/nj-science-convention-annual-442/booth-cost

## 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
New Jersey Science Convention brings 950+ B2B professionals and buyers in Science Education & Life Sciences to Princeton Marriott at Forrestal in Princeton, NJ (Oct 20–21, 2026). The NJ Science Convention is a long-standing annual event at the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, utilizing the full 38,000 sq ft of meeting space for over 900 educators. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Savvas Learning Company, McGraw Hill, Vernier Science Education, Fisher Science Education.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Savvas Learning Company** (savvas.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #101
- **McGraw Hill** (mheducation.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #204
- **Vernier Science Education** (vernier.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #115
- **Fisher Science Education** (fisheredu.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #312
- **Carolina Biological Supply Company** (carolina.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #405

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Science Education & Life Sciences 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 • Science Education & Life Sciences Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Savvas Learning Company** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #101) — Science Education & Life Sciences): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **McGraw Hill** (Gold (Booth #204) — Science Education & Life Sciences): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Vernier Science Education** (Silver (Booth #115) — Science Education & Life Sciences): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Fisher Science Education** (Exhibitor (Booth #312) — Science Education & Life Sciences): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Carolina Biological Supply Company** (Exhibitor (Booth #405) — Science Education & Life Sciences): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Princeton Marriott at Forrestal** (undefined) — ~$350/nt show week vs. ~$260/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hyatt Regency Princeton** (undefined) — ~$330/nt show week vs. ~$240/nt off-peak (Available)

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

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Princeton Marriott at Forrestal for New Jersey Science Convention?
Princeton Marriott at Forrestal is surrounded by 632+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Princeton Marriott at Forrestal. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Princeton 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.