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# Society for Neuroscience Annual Convention 2026 (Walter E. Washington Convention Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /booth-cost

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/society-for-neuroscience-annual-meeting-2026-916
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/society-for-neuroscience-annual-meeting-2026-916/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/society-for-neuroscience-annual-meeting-2026-916/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/society-for-neuroscience-annual-meeting-2026-916/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/society-for-neuroscience-annual-meeting-2026-916/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/society-for-neuroscience-annual-meeting-2026-916/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/walter-e-washington-convention-center-washington

- **Dates:** Nov 14–18, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Walter E. Washington Convention Center (https://conventions.com/venues/walter-e-washington-convention-center-washington)
- **Attendance:** 30,000+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 1,666+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official SfN Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Healthcare & Medical • Neuroscience & Research
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/society-for-neuroscience-annual-meeting-2026-916/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
Society for Neuroscience Annual Convention brings 30,000+ B2B professionals and buyers in Neuroscience & Research to Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC (Nov 14–18, 2026). The Society for Neuroscience annual meeting is one of the largest medical conventions in the world, typically drawing over 25,000 attendees to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Bruker, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Zeiss, Nikon Instruments.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Bruker** (bruker.com — Gold, $100,000 – $250,000): Island Exhibitor • Booth #1600
- **Thermo Fisher Scientific** (thermofisher.com — Platinum / Diamond, $100,000 – $250,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #1500
- **Zeiss** (zeiss.com — Platinum / Diamond, $100,000 – $250,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #1200
- **Nikon Instruments** (nikoninstruments.com — Gold, $35,000 – $85,000): Exhibitor • Booth #800
- **Leica Microsystems** (leica-microsystems.com — Gold, $35,000 – $85,000): Exhibitor • Booth #1000
- **Bio-Rad Laboratories** (bio-rad.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #2204

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Neuroscience & Research 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 • Neuroscience & Research Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Bruker** (Gold (Booth #1600) — Neuroscience & Research): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Thermo Fisher Scientific** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #1500) — Neuroscience & Research): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Zeiss** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #1200) — Neuroscience & Research): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Nikon Instruments** (Gold (Booth #800) — Neuroscience & Research): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Leica Microsystems** (Gold (Booth #1000) — Neuroscience & Research): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Bio-Rad Laboratories** (Silver (Booth #2204) — Neuroscience & Research): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Marriott Marquis Washington, DC** (undefined) — ~$535/nt show week vs. ~$269/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **Conrad Washington, DC (CityCenterDC)** (undefined) — ~$710/nt show week vs. ~$379/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **The Westin DC Downtown** (undefined) — ~$485/nt show week vs. ~$245/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **Grand Hyatt Washington** (undefined) — ~$460/nt show week vs. ~$229/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab** (Prime Steaks & Florida Stone Crab, $$$$) — 5-min cab / 10-min walk near White House · Capacity: 16–180 Guests (Upstairs Gigabit AV Salons) · Min: $5,500 – $35,000+
- **RPM Italian (Mt. Vernon Triangle)** (Upscale Handcrafted Pasta & Prime Steaks, $$$$) — 3-min walk east on K St from WEWCC · Capacity: 14–150 Guests · Min: $5,000 – $28,000+
- **Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse (CityCenterDC)** (Two-Story Prime Steakhouse, $$$$) — 4-min walk to CityCenterDC · Capacity: 16–200 Guests (Eagle's Nest & Wine Rooms) · Min: $5,500 – $32,000+

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Society for Neuroscience Annual Convention in Washington?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Society for Neuroscience Annual Convention (Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington) 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 Washington EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Walter E. Washington Convention Center for Society for Neuroscience Annual Convention?
Walter E. Washington Convention Center is surrounded by 6,436+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Washington Hilton. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Washington is $276/night lodging and $89/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.