Jan 14–16, 2027 7,000+ B2B Attendees
Abilities Expo Los Angeles 2027
Assistive Technology & Mobility Solutions • Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center (Long Beach, CA)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
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Upcoming Flagship Events at Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center (6 Major Shows Mapped)
Nov 6–12, 2026 2,500+ B2B Attendees
IAEM 74th Annual Conference & EMEX 2026
Emergency Management & Public Safety Technology • Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center (Long Beach, CA)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
May 6–8, 2026 1,000+ B2B Attendees
SCAG Regional Conference & General Assembly 2026
Regional Planning & Infrastructure • The Westin Long Beach (Long Beach, CA)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
Feb 12–14, 2027 750+ B2B Attendees
NAWCC Pacific Coast Regional 2027
Precision Instruments & Horology • The Queen Mary (Long Beach, CA)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
Mar 22–24, 2027 650+ B2B Attendees
CAHF Spring Advocacy & Education Conference 2027
Long-Term Care & Nursing • The Westin Long Beach (Long Beach, CA)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
Oct 25–28, 2026 650+ B2B Attendees
CASFAA Annual Conference 2026
Higher Education Finance • Hilton Long Beach (Long Beach, CA)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
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Annual & Rotating Conventions Hosted at Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center
| Convention / Trade Show | Typical Cycle / Dates | Attendance | Halls & Campus Footprint | 10×10 Booth Benchmark | Dossier / Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilities Expo Los Angeles Long Beach B2B Trade & Conference Organizer • Healthcare & Medical | 2027-01-14 – 2027-01-16 | 7,000+ B2B Attendees | Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center Main Exhibit Hall & Breakout Wing | ~$11,900 10×10 All-In | |
| IAEM 74th Annual Conference & EMEX Long Beach B2B Trade & Conference Organizer • Software, Cloud & AI | 2026-11-06 – 2026-11-12 | 2,500+ B2B Attendees | Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center Main Exhibit Hall & Breakout Wing | ~$11,900 10×10 All-In |
Promoter Site-Selection & Hotel Rate Leverage
12-Month Long Beach Convention and Entertainment 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
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Long Beach 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. Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center 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.
Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines
Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center offers 1,219+ 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 Long Beach is $135/night lodging and $64/day M&IE.
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Other Long Beach Convention & Buyout Venues
All Venues →- San Jose Convention Center550,000 sq. ft. • Union Jurisdiction
- San Mateo County Event Center195,000 sq. ft. • Union Jurisdiction
- Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center25,000 sq. ft. • Union Jurisdiction
- Santa Clara Convention Center302,000 sq. ft. • Union Jurisdiction
- Santa Fe Station Hotel and Casino10,000 sq. ft. Centennial Ballroom • Flexible Resort Hybrid
- Savannah International Trade and Convention Center330,000 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
Upcoming Long Beach Conventions
Full Calendar →- Sault Ste. Marie Home & Outdoor Show 2026Apr 17–19, 2026 • 1,500+ B2B Attendees
- Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation Annual Educational Conference 2026Aug 24–26, 2026 • 750+ B2B Attendees
- South Carolina Bar Annual Convention 2027Jan 21–24, 2027 • 1,200+ B2B Attendees
- South Carolina Engineering Conference & Trade Show 2026Jun 4–6, 2026 • 650+ B2B Attendees
- South Carolina Fire-Rescue Conference 2026Jul 6–11, 2026 • 2,800+ B2B Attendees
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