Apr 6–8, 2026 15,000+ B2B Attendees
Sea-Air-Space Global Maritime Exposition 2026
Defense & Aerospace • Gaylord National Resort & Convention Ctr (National Harbor, MD)
8.8 / 10 High Corridor Compression
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Upcoming Flagship Events at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Ctr (2 Major Shows Mapped)
May 18–20, 2026 3,500+ B2B Attendees
Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2026
Supply Chain Management Software • Gaylord National Resort & Convention Ctr (National Harbor, MD)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
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Annual & Rotating Conventions Hosted at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Ctr
| Convention / Trade Show | Typical Cycle / Dates | Attendance | Halls & Campus Footprint | 10×10 Booth Benchmark | Dossier / Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea-Air-Space Global Maritime Exposition Manufacturing & Supply Chain Trade Association & Conference Committee • Manufacturing & Supply Chain | 2026-04-06 – 2026-04-08 | 15,000+ B2B Attendees | Gaylord National Resort & Convention Ctr Executive Breakout Wing (65 Rooms) (88,993 sq. ft.) | $38–$46/sf (~$8,850 10×10 Est.) | |
| Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo Software, Cloud & AI Trade Association & Conference Committee • Software, Cloud & AI | 2026-05-18 – 2026-05-20 | 3,500+ B2B Attendees | Gaylord National Resort & Convention Ctr Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (106,792 sq. ft.) | $35–$45/sf (~$7,800 10×10 Est.) |
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12-Month Gaylord National Resort & Convention Ctr 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
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National Harbor Union Labor Jurisdiction. Exhibitors may hand-carry small pop-up materials in a single trip without dollies; crated dock freight, forklift drayage, overhead rigging, and electrical distribution route through official facility and show contractors. Gaylord National Resort & Convention Ctr Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Union Jurisdiction): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Ctr Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Ctr offers 2,304+ 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 National Harbor is $189/night lodging and $74/day M&IE.
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