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# Virginia Association of Health Plans Annual Conference 2026 (Hilton Norfolk THE MAIN): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /registration

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

- **Dates:** May 13–15, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Hilton Norfolk THE MAIN (https://conventions.com/venues/norfolk-scope-norfolk)
- **Attendance:** 550+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official VAHP Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Healthcare & Medical • Health Insurance & Managed Care
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/virginia-association-of-health-plans-annual-conference-norfolk/registration

## 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
Virginia Association of Health Plans Annual Conference brings 550+ B2B professionals and buyers in Health Insurance & Managed Care to Hilton Norfolk THE MAIN in Norfolk, VA (May 13–15, 2026). B2B conference for health plan executives and pharmaceutical partners hosted at The Main. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Aetna.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Aetna** (aetna.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #12

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Health Insurance & Managed Care 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 • Health Insurance & Managed Care Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Aetna** (Gold (Booth #12) — Health Insurance & Managed Care): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Norfolk Waterside Marriott** (undefined) — ~$300/nt show week vs. ~$213/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel** (undefined) — ~$280/nt show week vs. ~$193/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hilton Norfolk THE MAIN** (undefined) — ~$250/nt show week vs. ~$168/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Norfolk Prime Chop House & Wine Cellar** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 16–110 Seated PDR • 240 Full Buyout · Min: $4,200 – $21,000 F&B Min
- **Norfolk Scope District Wood-Fired Grill & Terrace** (New American, Seafood & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 35–190 Reception • 320 Full Buyout · Min: $5,500 – $26,000 F&B Min
- **Trattoria & Sommelier Vault (Norfolk Downtown)** (Northern Italian & Private Wine Rooms, $$$) — 5-min walk · Capacity: 12–65 Wine Cellar PDR · Min: $3,000 – $11,500 F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Virginia Association of Health Plans Annual Conference in Norfolk?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Virginia Association of Health Plans Annual Conference (Hilton Norfolk THE MAIN, Norfolk) typically runs $7,400–$8,900 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 Norfolk EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Hilton Norfolk THE MAIN for Virginia Association of Health Plans Annual Conference?
Hilton Norfolk THE MAIN is surrounded by 1,171+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Norfolk Waterside Marriott. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Norfolk is $168/night lodging and $69/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.