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# Philcon 2026 (DoubleTree Cherry Hill Philadelphia): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /sponsorship

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

- **Dates:** Nov 20–22, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** DoubleTree Cherry Hill Philadelphia (https://conventions.com/venues/doubletree-cherry-hill-philadelphia-cherry-hill-nj)
- **Attendance:** 1,200+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 66+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official Philcon Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Software, Cloud & AI • Science Fiction & Technology Arts
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/philcon/sponsorship

## 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
Philcon brings 1,200+ B2B professionals and buyers in Science Fiction & Technology Arts to DoubleTree Cherry Hill Philadelphia in Cherry Hill, NJ (Nov 20–22, 2026). Philcon is the oldest science fiction convention in the world and has utilized the DoubleTree Cherry Hill for its extensive programming and dealer room for several years. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Locus Magazine, NESFA, Wildside Press, Dragonstairs Press.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Locus Magazine** (locusmag.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • N/A
- **NESFA** (nesfa.org — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • N/A
- **Wildside Press** (wildsidepress.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Dealers Room #102
- **Dragonstairs Press** (dragonstairs.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Dealers Room #105

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Science Fiction & Technology Arts 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 • Science Fiction & Technology Arts Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Locus Magazine** (Silver (N/A) — Science Fiction & Technology Arts): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **NESFA** (Silver (N/A) — Science Fiction & Technology Arts): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Wildside Press** (Exhibitor (Dealers Room #102) — Science Fiction & Technology Arts): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Dragonstairs Press** (Exhibitor (Dealers Room #105) — Science Fiction & Technology Arts): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **DoubleTree Cherry Hill Philadelphia** (undefined) — ~$365/nt show week vs. ~$260/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Philcon in Cherry Hill?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Philcon (DoubleTree Cherry Hill Philadelphia, Cherry Hill) 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 Cherry Hill EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near DoubleTree Cherry Hill Philadelphia for Philcon?
DoubleTree Cherry Hill Philadelphia is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by DoubleTree Cherry Hill Philadelphia. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Cherry Hill 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.