Oct 23–24, 2026 1,200+ B2B Attendees
American Academy of Ophthalmology Subspecialty Day 2026
Ophthalmology & Surgery • InterContinental San Francisco (San Francisco, CA)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
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Upcoming Flagship Events at InterContinental San Francisco (2 Major Shows Mapped)
May 18–21, 2026 850+ B2B Attendees
RSA Conference Executive Security Summit 2026
Cybersecurity & Information Technology • InterContinental San Francisco (San Francisco, CA)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
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Annual & Rotating Conventions Hosted at InterContinental San Francisco
| Convention / Trade Show | Typical Cycle / Dates | Attendance | Halls & Campus Footprint | 10×10 Booth Benchmark | Dossier / Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy of Ophthalmology Subspecialty Day Healthcare & Medical Trade Association & Conference Committee • Healthcare & Medical | 2026-10-23 – 2026-10-24 | 1,200+ B2B Attendees | InterContinental San Francisco Executive Breakout Wing (21 Rooms) (10,000 sq. ft.) | $45–$57/sf (~$9,750 10×10 Est.) | |
| RSA Conference Executive Security Summit Software, Cloud & AI Trade Association & Conference Committee • Software, Cloud & AI | 2026-05-18 – 2026-05-21 | 850+ B2B Attendees | InterContinental San Francisco Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (12,000 sq. ft.) | $41–$51/sf (~$9,250 10×10 Est.) |
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12-Month InterContinental San Francisco 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 Francisco 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. Moscone Center Union Rule: Exhibitors may hand-carry one armload of personal items via Howard/4th St pedestrian doors; wheeled carts and dock deliveries require Teamsters Local 85/2785 material handling.
InterContinental San Francisco Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines
InterContinental San Francisco offers 7,155+ 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 Francisco is $189/night lodging and $74/day M&IE.
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