Software, Cloud & AI • Robotics and STEM Education Circuit Hotel Room Blocks, VIP Client Dining Buyouts & GSA Per-Diem Guide
Book walkable hotel room blocks and private VIP client dining buyouts across the software, cloud & ai • robotics and stem education trade show circuit. Compare show-week surge rates ($279–$489/nt (1.9×–2.6× Surge + Resort Fees)) vs. FY2027 GSA caps.
Walkable Software, Cloud & AI • Robotics and STEM Education Circuit HQ Hotels (8)
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Connected / Adjacent • Connected HQ Anchor • San Diego, CA (LionTree Arena)Features 277,055 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312).
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Skybridge / Walk Ring • 4-Min Corridor Walk • San Diego, CA (LionTree Arena)Features 136,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312).
Sheraton San Diego Resort
Skybridge / Walk Ring • 9-Min Corridor Walk • San Diego, CA (LionTree Arena)Features 132,367 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312).
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Per-Diem / Transit Hack • 11-Min Corridor Walk • San Diego, CA (LionTree Arena)Features 126,288 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312).
Town and Country San Diego
Per-Diem / Transit Hack • 13-Min Corridor Walk • San Diego, CA (LionTree Arena)Features 115,697 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312).
Paradise Point
Per-Diem / Transit Hack • 15-Min Corridor Walk • San Diego, CA (LionTree Arena)Features 44,726 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312).
Stony Brook Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel
Connected / Adjacent • Connected HQ Anchor • Stony Brook, NY (Stony Brook Arena)Features 35,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312).
Stony Brook Convention Center Courtyard & Suites
Skybridge / Walk Ring • 4-Min Corridor Walk • Stony Brook, NY (Stony Brook Arena)Features 18,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; resort/destination fees waived via Conventions.com Housing Desk (Sara Chaval · (702) 576-1312).
VIP Private Dining & Steakhouse Buyouts (6)
San Diego Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms
USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar • 3-min walk from Main Registration • San Diego, CA (LionTree Arena)Best For: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout ($4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min) — Soundproof executive boardrooms with built-in 85" 4K displays for C-suite closing dinners.
Tip: 30–60 days prior to show week
The San Diego Social Club & Rooftop Terrace
New American & Craft Cocktails • 4-min walk across Convention Plaza • San Diego, CA (LionTree Arena)Best For: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout ($6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min) — High-energy indoor/outdoor reception terrace ideal for opening-night sponsor mixers.
Tip: 45 days prior to show week
Osteria & Wine Vault (San Diego Convention District)
Coastal Italian & Sommelier Cellar • 5-min walk • San Diego, CA (LionTree Arena)Best For: 14–65 Wine Cellar PDR ($3,200 – $12,000 F&B Min) — Glass-enclosed private wine vault tailored for quiet investor and enterprise buyer dinners.
Tip: 21–45 days out
Stony Brook Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms
USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar • 3-min walk from Main Registration • Stony Brook, NY (Stony Brook Arena)Best For: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout ($4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min) — Soundproof executive boardrooms with built-in 85" 4K displays for C-suite closing dinners.
Tip: 30–60 days prior to show week
The Stony Brook Social Club & Rooftop Terrace
New American & Craft Cocktails • 4-min walk across Convention Plaza • Stony Brook, NY (Stony Brook Arena)Best For: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout ($6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min) — High-energy indoor/outdoor reception terrace ideal for opening-night sponsor mixers.
Tip: 45 days prior to show week
Osteria & Wine Vault (Stony Brook Convention District)
Coastal Italian & Sommelier Cellar • 5-min walk • Stony Brook, NY (Stony Brook Arena)Best For: 14–65 Wine Cellar PDR ($3,200 – $12,000 F&B Min) — Glass-enclosed private wine vault tailored for quiet investor and enterprise buyer dinners.
Tip: 21–45 days out