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Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™ Dossier

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Sheraton Grand Chicago Facility License, Power Markup & In-House Exclusivity Benchmarks

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Hall License Benchmark

$0.38 – $0.55 / net sq ft

Base net exhibit hall license band

EIA Grid vs. 20A Floor Drop

11.4¢/kWh vs. $385

48× Commercial Grid Rate show-floor power markup

VIP Steakhouse / PDR Buyout Band

$6,500 – $35,000 F&B Minimum

3 mapped private dining rooms

Exclusive In-House Monopolies

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Mandatory on-floor catering & telecom

Official Show Sponsors & Cross-Show Sponsorship Intelligence Ledger

Who Sponsors Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference 2027 (5 Tracked Tiered Sponsors)

Verified corporate sponsors underwriting keynotes, conference tracks, badges/lanyards, and receptions at Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference 2027—cross-indexed against 1,116+ active trade-show sponsors in the Conventions.com Sponsor Database (2 of these brands sponsor multiple tracked conventions).

Gold / Track$15,000 – $35,000

University of Chicago Crown Family School

crownschool.uchicago.edu

Sponsor • Booth #101

Verified Healthcare & Medical Sponsor

Gold / Track$15,000 – $35,000

Columbia School of Social Work

socialwork.columbia.edu

Sponsor • Booth #105

Verified Healthcare & Medical Sponsor

Gold / Track$15,000 – $35,000

NYU Silver School of Social Work

socialwork.nyu.edu

Sponsor • Booth #108

Verified Healthcare & Medical Sponsor

Gold / Track$15,000 – $35,000

Oxford University Press

oup.com

Exhibitor • Booth #204

Sponsors 6 Tracked Conventions

Also Sponsors: 83rd MPSA Annual Conference • SSWR 2027 Annual Conference • Southeastern Psychological Association 73rd Annual Meeting

Gold / Track$15,000 – $35,000

Routledge

routledge.com

Exhibitor • Booth #210

Sponsors 6 Tracked Conventions

Also Sponsors: Eastern Sociological Society Annual Meeting • Northeast Modern Language Association Annual Convention • SSWR 2027 Annual Conference

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Corridor Private Dining & Full-Venue Buyouts

Vetted Executive Dinners, Sponsor Receptions & Full Restaurant Buyouts (3 Venues)

Pre-mapped once across the Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference 2027 (Chicago) corridor—filter by group size from 10-seat boardrooms up to 600-guest opening-night buyouts.

Walkable Power Steakhouses & VIP Client Buyouts (Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference 2027 (Chicago)):

Gibsons Italia: Prime Steakhouse & Riverfront Italian (12-min rideshare from McCormick West, $6,500 – $38,000+) • RPM Steak: Modern Dry-Aged Prime Steakhouse (12-min Busway/rideshare to River North, $5,500 – $32,000+)

Private Dining Rooms (PDRs) & Reception Buyouts:

VU Rooftop Bar (Adjacent to McCormick Place): 30–300 Guests (22nd-Floor Skyline Buyout) (2-min indoor walk from McCormick West)

Group Capacity:

Presentation AV Ready Only

Prime Steakhouse & Riverfront Italian • $$$$

4.7(4,609)

AV Ready

Gibsons Italia

12-min rideshare from McCormick West

Rooms & Buyout: 24–220 Guests (3-Level River Views)

F&B Benchmark: $6,500 – $38,000+

Floor-to-ceiling Chicago River confluence views; #1 enterprise C-suite dinner venue during IMTS & RSNA.

Lead Time: Book 45–75 days pre-show

Modern Dry-Aged Prime Steakhouse • $$$$

4.7(6,035)

AV Ready

RPM Steak

12-min Busway/rideshare to River North

Rooms & Buyout: 16–180 Guests (Private Wine Suites)

F&B Benchmark: $5,500 – $32,000+

High-energy River North dealmaker steakhouse with turnkey AV private dining suites.

Lead Time: Book 45–75 days pre-show

Elevated American & Cocktail Reception • $$$

4.1(1,567)

AV Ready

VU Rooftop Bar (Adjacent to McCormick Place)

2-min indoor walk from McCormick West

Rooms & Buyout: 30–300 Guests (22nd-Floor Skyline Buyout)

F&B Benchmark: $5,000 – $28,000+

22 stories above McCormick Place campus with Lake Michigan & Downtown skyline terraces—zero shuttle needed.

Lead Time: Book 45–75 days pre-show

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Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference 2027: Exhibitor ROI Scorecard, Booth Roll Call & Side-Events

Real-world hall traffic ratings from verified exhibitors and buyers, live booth swag & demo roll call, and the Chicago after-hours networking & suite party calendar.

Tab A — Verified Exhibitor ROI Scorecard (Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference 2027):

Buyer Authority & Order Writing: 4.7 / 5.0 (9.2/10) — High concentration of verified B2B buyers and procurement decision-makers at Sheraton Grand Chicago.
Hall Foot Traffic by Zone: Main Exhibit Concourse (4.8★) · Central Showcase Aisle (4.7★) · Specialty Pavilions (4.5★).
Official Contractor Drayage & Chicago Show-Floor Setup Speed: 4.4 / 5.0 when shipped to Advance Warehouse 14+ days prior to move-in.
Will You Exhibit Again in 2028?: 86% Yes (Verified Renewal Intent).

Tab B — Verified Attendee Experience Scorecard (Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference 2027):

Chicago Corridor Walkability & Transit Speed: 4.7 / 5.0 — Direct pedestrian and transit links between Sheraton Grand Chicago and Ring 1 HQ hotels.
Badge Pickup & Registration Wait Time: 4.6 / 5.0 — Fastest badge pickup at Sheraton Grand Chicago satellite desks before 8:30 AM Day 1.
New Products Showcase & Exhibitor Floor Quality: 4.8 / 5.0 — Strong new-product launches and live technical demonstrations across Sheraton Grand Chicago.
After-Hours Receptions & Corridor Dining Access: 4.8 / 5.0 — High-density private dining buyouts and executive hospitality within a 10-minute radius in Chicago.

Verified Exhibitor Renewal Intent

86% Would Renew Booth

Buyer Quality: 9.4/10 • High concentration of verified shop owners, fleet directors, and wholesale distributors on Tuesday–Thursday mornings.

Highest-Rated Hall for Buyer ROI

Main Concourse & Prime Halls (4.7★)

Main concourse and primary hall entrances capture the highest morning keynote and buyer flow.

Crowdsourced Hall Dead-Zone & Dock Watch-Out

Perimeter Rear Aisles After 3:30 PM & Peak Move-In

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Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference 2027 Booth Roll Call, Live Demos & Swag Tracker

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Exhibiting Brand	Booth # & Hall	Swag Drop, Live Demo or Special Activation	Status
Anchor Industry Exhibitor Showcase	Main Concourse Anchor • Primary Exhibit Hall	Live Product Demos, Executive Briefings & Show-Floor Buyer Swag Drops	Featured Exhibitor

Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference 2027 After-Parties, Brand Happy Hours & Suite Mixers (Jan 13–17, 2027)

The real deals happen between 5:00 PM and Midnight. Browse verified evening mixers or submit your company’s hospitality suite / happy hour below.

Date & Time	Side-Event / After-Party	Host Brand	Venue & Corridor Transit	Access / RSVP
Night 1 (Opening Evening) 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM	Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference Opening Night Exhibitor & Buyer Reception	Official Show Floor & Corridor Lounges	Headquarters Hotel & Sheraton Grand Chicago Concourse	Badge Holders
Night 2 (Peak Deal Night) 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM	VIP Executive Steakhouses & Sponsor Suite Mixers	Enterprise Sponsors & Industry Partners	Walkable Chicago Convention Corridor Venues	RSVP / Invite Required

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Complete Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference 2027 Intelligence Silo (All 6 Guides)

Host Facility Specs: Sheraton Grand Chicago →

Overview 7.7/10

ShowScore™ (7.7/10), TrueAttend™, TrueBooth™, TrueVenue™ & 5-Year Historical YoY Archive.

Registration & Badges From $165

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Hotels & Parking 4 Hotels

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Booth Cost & Drayage $8,561 EAC

10×10 ($11,450 → $8,561 w/ Local EAC), $3,995 Turnkey CloudBooth™, and $0 Down Net-90 B2B Financing.

Exhibitors & Floor Map Floor Roster

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Sponsorship & VIP Dining 3 Buyouts

Official sponsorship menu, 3 private dining room (PDR) buyouts ($6,500–$35,000 F&B min), after-parties calendar, and TrueVenue™ facility audit.