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# 2026 Economic Outlook Conference 2026 (The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /hotels

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

- **Dates:** Feb 20–20, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel (https://conventions.com/venues/the-woodlands-waterway-marriott-hotel-the-woodlands-tx)
- **Attendance:** 850+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 47+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official EOC Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Finance, FinTech & Banking • Regional Economic Development
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/woodlands-economic-outlook-conference/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
2026 Economic Outlook Conference brings 850+ B2B professionals and buyers in Regional Economic Development to The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel in The Woodlands, TX (Feb 20–20, 2026). This premier business event is held annually in the Town Center Ballroom of the Woodlands Waterway Marriott, typically hosting over 800 local business leaders. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Woodforest National Bank, The Howard Hughes Corporation, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, Entergy Texas.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Woodforest National Bank** (woodforest.com — Title / Presenting, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Lobby Display A
- **The Howard Hughes Corporation** (howardhughes.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Lobby Display B
- **Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center** (memorialhermann.org — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #12
- **Entergy Texas** (entergy.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Booth #5

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Regional Economic Development Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Finance, FinTech & Banking Executive Outlook • Regional Economic Development Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Woodforest National Bank** (Title / Presenting (Lobby Display A) — Regional Economic Development): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **The Howard Hughes Corporation** (Platinum / Diamond (Lobby Display B) — Regional Economic Development): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #12) — Regional Economic Development): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Entergy Texas** (Gold (Booth #5) — Regional Economic Development): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel** (undefined) — ~$355/nt show week vs. ~$253/nt off-peak (Available)
- **The Woodlands Resort, Curio Collection** (undefined) — ~$330/nt show week vs. ~$238/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at 2026 Economic Outlook Conference in The Woodlands?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at 2026 Economic Outlook Conference (The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel, The Woodlands) 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 The Woodlands EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel for 2026 Economic Outlook Conference?
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel is surrounded by 750+ convention corridor rooms anchored by The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for The Woodlands is $189/night lodging and $74/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.