Apr 25–28, 2026 3,000+ B2B Attendees
NACDS Annual Meeting 2026
Pharmaceutical Retail & Supply Chain • JW Marriott Phx Desert Ridge Resort& Spa (Phoenix, AZ)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
Verified JW Marriott Phx Desert Ridge Resort& Spa Trade Show & Convention Schedule
Upcoming Flagship Events at JW Marriott Phx Desert Ridge Resort& Spa (3 Major Shows Mapped)
Apr 12–14, 2026 2,200+ B2B Attendees
NAPA 401(k) Summit 2026
Retirement Planning & Wealth Management • JW Marriott Phx Desert Ridge Resort& Spa (Phoenix, AZ)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
Apr 14–17, 2027 1,600+ B2B Attendees
AACD Annual Scientific Session 2027
Cosmetic Dentistry & Oral Health • JW Marriott Phx Desert Ridge Resort& Spa (Phoenix, AZ)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
Full Annual Convention & Trade Show Directory (3 Verified Shows)
Annual & Rotating Conventions Hosted at JW Marriott Phx Desert Ridge Resort& Spa
| Convention / Trade Show | Typical Cycle / Dates | Attendance | Halls & Campus Footprint | 10×10 Booth Benchmark | Dossier / Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NACDS Annual Meeting Healthcare & Medical Trade Association & Conference Committee • Healthcare & Medical | 2026-04-25 – 2026-04-28 | 3,000+ B2B Attendees | JW Marriott Phx Desert Ridge Resort& Spa Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (17,228 sq. ft.) | $26–$34/sf (~$5,350 10×10 Est.) | |
| NAPA 401(k) Summit Finance, FinTech & Banking Trade Association & Conference Committee • Finance, FinTech & Banking | 2026-04-12 – 2026-04-14 | 2,200+ B2B Attendees | JW Marriott Phx Desert Ridge Resort& Spa Executive Breakout Wing (13 Rooms) (14,357 sq. ft.) | $26–$34/sf (~$5,700 10×10 Est.) | |
| AACD Annual Scientific Session Dental & Orthodontics Trade Association & Conference Committee • Dental & Orthodontics | 2027-04-14 – 2027-04-17 | 1,600+ B2B Attendees | JW Marriott Phx Desert Ridge Resort& Spa Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (33,218 sq. ft.) | $26–$36/sf (~$5,400 10×10 Est.) |
Promoter Site-Selection & Hotel Rate Leverage
12-Month JW Marriott Phx Desert Ridge Resort& Spa 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
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AZ 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. Arizona Right-to-Work Rule @ Phoenix CC: Exhibitors enjoy full right-to-work booth setup flexibility and single-trip personal hand-carry privileges through 3rd St concourse doors.
JW Marriott Phx Desert Ridge Resort& Spa Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines
JW Marriott Phx Desert Ridge Resort& Spa offers 6,130+ 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 Phoenix is $189/night lodging and $74/day M&IE.
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