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# Seafood Expo North America 2026 (Massachusetts Convention Center Authority): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /hotels

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

- **Dates:** Mar 15–17, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (https://conventions.com/venues/massachusetts-convention-center-authority-boston)
- **Attendance:** 22,000+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 1,000+ Exhibiting Companies (Official Seafood Expo North America Exhibitor Portal)
- **Industry:** Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Seafood Processing & Supply Chain
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/seafood-expo-north-america-boston/hotels

## 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
Seafood Expo North America brings 22,000+ B2B professionals and buyers in Seafood Processing & Supply Chain to Massachusetts Convention Center Authority in Boston, MA (Mar 15–17, 2026). SENA is the largest seafood trade exposition in North America, serving B2B buyers from retail, foodservice, and processing sectors. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Trident Seafoods, Thai Union, Marel, High Liner Foods.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **AquaBounty Technologies** (aquabounty.com — Title / Presenting Sponsor, $150,000 – $350,000): Official Sustainable Aquaculture Presenting Sponsor
- **Marel** (marel.com — Title / Presenting Sponsor, $150,000 – $350,000): Official Technology & Processing Solutions Presenting Sponsor
- **Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI)** (alaskaseafood.org — Platinum / Diamond Sponsor, $75,000 – $149,999): Official Wild Alaska Seafood Promotion Partner
- **Innovasea** (innovasea.com — Platinum / Diamond Sponsor, $75,000 – $149,999): Official Aquaculture Intelligence & Monitoring Sponsor
- **National Fisheries Institute (NFI)** (nfi.org — Platinum / Diamond Sponsor, $75,000 – $149,999): Official Industry Advocacy & Education Partner
- **High Liner Foods** (highlinerfoods.com — Gold / Track Sponsor, $30,000 – $74,999): Official Frozen Seafood Solutions Track Sponsor
- **Trace Register** (traceregister.com — Gold / Track Sponsor, $30,000 – $74,999): Official Seafood Traceability & Supply Chain Track Sponsor
- **Gorton's Seafood** (gortons.com — Official Activation / Reception Sponsor, $15,000 – $29,999): Official Opening Welcome Reception Sponsor
- **Thai Union Group** (thaiunion.com — Official Activation / Reception Sponsor, $15,000 – $29,999): Official Hosted Buyer Lounge Sponsor

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Aquaculture Pavilion • International Pavilions • New Product Showcase • Processing & Packaging Zone
- **Keynote Tracks:** Seafood Market Trends & Forecasts • Sustainable Seafood & Traceability • Aquaculture Innovation & Technology • Retail & Foodservice Strategies
- **High Liner Foods** (Anchor Exhibitor — Frozen Seafood Products): Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Thai Union Group** (Anchor Exhibitor — Global Seafood Supplier): Large Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Marel** (Pavilion Leader — Seafood Processing Equipment): Processing & Packaging Zone Anchor
- **AquaBounty Technologies** (Keynote Brand — Aquaculture Biotechnology): Aquaculture Pavilion & Conference Speaker
- **National Fisheries Institute (NFI)** (Headline Sponsor — Seafood Industry Association): Platinum Sponsor & Networking Lounge
- **Sysco Corporation** (Anchor Exhibitor — Foodservice Distributor): Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Gorton's Seafood** (Anchor Exhibitor — Retail Frozen Seafood): Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Marine Harvest (Mowi)** (Anchor Exhibitor — Atlantic Salmon Producer): Large Island Booth / Main Hall
- **Innovasea** (Pavilion Leader — Aquaculture Technology Solutions): Aquaculture Pavilion Anchor
- **Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI)** (Headline Sponsor — Wild Alaska Seafood Promotion): Gold Sponsor & Alaska Pavilion
- **Blount Fine Foods** (Anchor Exhibitor — Prepared Seafood Meals): Standard Booth / Main Hall
- **Icelandic Group** (Anchor Exhibitor — North Atlantic Seafood): International Pavilion Anchor
- **Trace Register** (Keynote Brand — Seafood Traceability Software): Technology Showcase & Conference Speaker
- **Rubicon Resources** (Anchor Exhibitor — Frozen Shrimp & Seafood): Standard Booth / Main Hall

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **The Westin Boston Seaport District** (undefined) — ~$550/nt show week vs. ~$269/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport** (undefined) — ~$560/nt show week vs. ~$279/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **Renaissance Boston Seaport Hotel** (undefined) — ~$510/nt show week vs. ~$249/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **Seaport Hotel Boston** (undefined) — ~$500/nt show week vs. ~$239/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Mooo.... Seaport** (Luxury Boutique Beef Wellington & Prime Steakhouse, $$$$) — 6-min walk on Seaport Blvd · Capacity: 12–110 Guests (3 Wine-Vault Private Rooms) · Min: $6,000 – $35,000+
- **Ocean Prime Boston Seaport** (New England Seafood & Prime Steaks, $$$$) — 6-min walk on Pier 4 Blvd · Capacity: 16–150 Guests · Min: $5,500 – $30,000+
- **Legal Harborside (3-Floor Waterfront)** (Iconic Boston Lobster, Oysters & Harbor Rooftop, $$$) — 7-min walk to Liberty Wharf · Capacity: 25–300 Guests (3rd-Floor Retractable Glass Roof) · Min: $6,500 – $40,000+

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Seafood Expo North America in Boston?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Seafood Expo North America (Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, Boston) 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 Boston EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Massachusetts Convention Center Authority for Seafood Expo North America?
Massachusetts Convention Center Authority is surrounded by 7,030+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Boston is $282/night lodging and $84/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.