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# Virginia Library Association Annual Conference 2027 (Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/vla-annual-conference-2027-376
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/vla-annual-conference-2027-376/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/vla-annual-conference-2027-376/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/vla-annual-conference-2027-376/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/vla-annual-conference-2027-376/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/vla-annual-conference-2027-376/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/norfolk-scope-norfolk

- **Dates:** Oct 20–22, 2027 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel (https://conventions.com/venues/norfolk-scope-norfolk)
- **Attendance:** 750+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 41+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official VLA Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Software, Cloud & AI • Information Science and Digital Archiving
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/vla-annual-conference-2027-376

## 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 Library Association Annual Conference brings 750+ B2B professionals and buyers in Information Science and Digital Archiving to Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel in Norfolk, VA (Oct 20–22, 2027). The VLA Annual Conference utilizes the full 44,366 sq ft of meeting space at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside for its multi-track sessions and exhibitor hall. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include EBSCO Information Services, Gale, a Cengage Company, ProQuest, Baker & Taylor.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **EBSCO Information Services** (ebsco.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #12
- **Gale, a Cengage Company** (gale.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #15
- **ProQuest** (proquest.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #18
- **Baker & Taylor** (baker-taylor.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #22

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Information Science and Digital Archiving 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 • Information Science and Digital Archiving Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **EBSCO Information Services** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #12) — Information Science and Digital Archiving): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Gale, a Cengage Company** (Gold (Booth #15) — Information Science and Digital Archiving): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **ProQuest** (Silver (Booth #18) — Information Science and Digital Archiving): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Baker & Taylor** (Exhibitor (Booth #22) — Information Science and Digital Archiving): 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 Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Norfolk Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Norfolk Convention District)** (Coastal Italian & Sommelier Cellar, $$$) — 5-min walk · Capacity: 14–65 Wine Cellar PDR · Min: $3,200 – $12,000 F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Virginia Library Association Annual Conference in Norfolk?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Virginia Library Association Annual Conference (Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, 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 Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel for Virginia Library Association Annual Conference?
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel 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.