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NEW ORLEANS, LA • 2026–2027 EVENT SCHEDULE & COMPRESSION CALENDAR (7 MAPPED SHOWS)

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Upcoming Events & Trade Show Calendar (2026–2027)

Audit 7 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (Downtown Convention District, New Orleans, LA)—complete with hall assignments, hotel rate compression, and direct links to each show's exhibitor and attendee guide.

VenueScore™ 8.9/10 Right-to-Work State
Address: Downtown Convention District, New Orleans, LA
Airport (MSY): 18 mins ($24–$38 rideshare from MSY)
FY27 GSA Cap: $179/nt • $80/day M&IE
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Verified Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Trade Show & Convention Schedule

Upcoming Flagship Events at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (7 Major Shows Mapped)

Full Annual Convention & Trade Show Directory (3 Verified Shows)

Annual & Rotating Conventions Hosted at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

Convention / Trade Show Typical Cycle / Dates Attendance Halls & Campus Footprint 10×10 Booth Benchmark Dossier / Quotes
ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition
Healthcare & Medical Trade Association & Conference Committee • Healthcare & Medical
2026-12-12 – 2026-12-14 25,000+ B2B Attendees Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Executive Breakout Wing (140 Rooms) (165,000 sq. ft.) $42–$52/sf (~$9,450 10×10 Est.)
NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience
Finance, FinTech & Banking Trade Association & Conference Committee • Finance, FinTech & Banking
2026-11-02 – 2026-11-11 15,000+ B2B Attendees Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (198,000 sq. ft.) $41–$50/sf (~$9,450 10×10 Est.)
The International Workboat Show
Manufacturing & Supply Chain Trade Association & Conference Committee • Manufacturing & Supply Chain
2026-12-02 – 2026-12-04 12,000+ B2B Attendees Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (600,000 sq. ft.) $40–$51/sf (~$8,800 10×10 Est.)
Promoter Site-Selection & Hotel Rate Leverage

12-Month Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Compression & Need-Date Matrix

Peak Months: March–May & September–November • Best Value Window: June–August & Mid-December–January

JAN Peak
Q1 Flagship Trade Show Surge
FEB Peak
High Association & Expo Demand
MAR Peak
Peak Spring Convention Window
APR Moderate
Shoulder Openings Late April
MAY Moderate
Strong Late-May Negotiation Leverage
JUN Value
Summer Value Rates Begin
JUL Value
Maximum Room-Block & Space Concessions
AUG Value
High Availability & Value Pricing
SEP Moderate
Fall Season Kickoff
OCT Peak
Peak Q4 Enterprise Congresses
NOV Moderate
Early Nov Busy; Late Nov Value
DEC Value
Mid-December Corporate Value Window
Live Dossier-Grounded Logistics & Rate Concierge
Grounded on Verified Facility Tariffs, Union Rules & Walk Rings

Ask Anything About Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Specs, Union Rules, Hotels or Buyouts

Ask specific operational questions — hand-carry monitor limits, electrical & drayage rates, closest walkable hotels, or 30-person VIP dining buyouts.

Frequently Asked Questions (3)

Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.

LA Right-to-Work jurisdiction. Full-time exhibitor personnel may hand-carry display materials and self-install standard 10×10 and 20×20 inline booths; independent EAC booth builders and AV crews are permitted with a 30-day advance Certificate of Insurance. Louisiana Right-to-Work Rule @ Morial CC: Exhibitors enjoy right-to-work booth setup flexibility and single-trip personal hand-carry privileges through front concourse doors for $0 drayage.

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center offers 7,268+ convention corridor rooms within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 3 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for New Orleans is $189/night lodging and $74/day M&IE.

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