May 11–13, 2026 3,200+ B2B Attendees
Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2026
Logistics and Operations Technology • Hilton San Diego Bayfront (San Diego, CA)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
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Upcoming Flagship Events at Hilton San Diego Bayfront (2 Major Shows Mapped)
Oct 13–15, 2026 2,500+ B2B Attendees
REimagine! Conference & Expo 2026
Real Estate and Brokerage Services • Hilton San Diego Bayfront (San Diego, CA)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
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Annual & Rotating Conventions Hosted at Hilton San Diego Bayfront
| Convention / Trade Show | Typical Cycle / Dates | Attendance | Halls & Campus Footprint | 10×10 Booth Benchmark | Dossier / Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo Manufacturing & Supply Chain Trade Association & Conference Committee • Manufacturing & Supply Chain | 2026-05-11 – 2026-05-13 | 3,200+ B2B Attendees | Hilton San Diego Bayfront Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (61,200 sq. ft.) | $34–$44/sf (~$7,550 10×10 Est.) | |
| REimagine! Conference & Expo Finance, FinTech & Banking Trade Association & Conference Committee • Finance, FinTech & Banking | 2026-10-13 – 2026-10-15 | 2,500+ B2B Attendees | Hilton San Diego Bayfront Executive Breakout Wing (112 Rooms) (18,943 sq. ft.) | $30–$38/sf (~$7,050 10×10 Est.) |
Promoter Site-Selection & Hotel Rate Leverage
12-Month Hilton San Diego Bayfront 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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San Diego 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. San Diego Convention Center Carry-In Rule: Exhibitors may hand-carry personal pop-up displays or rolling luggage in one trip via Harbor Drive entrances for $0 drayage.
Hilton San Diego Bayfront Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines
Hilton San Diego Bayfront offers 8,722+ 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 San Diego is $189/night lodging and $74/day M&IE.
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