Oct 22–24, 2026 1,200+ B2B Attendees
Southern Medical Association Annual Assembly 2026
Multi-Specialty Medicine • Marriott Marquis (Atlanta, GA)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
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Upcoming Flagship Events at Marriott Marquis (1 Major Shows Mapped)
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Annual & Rotating Conventions Hosted at Marriott Marquis
| Convention / Trade Show | Typical Cycle / Dates | Attendance | Halls & Campus Footprint | 10×10 Booth Benchmark | Dossier / Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Medical Association Annual Assembly Healthcare & Medical Trade Association & Conference Committee • Healthcare & Medical | 2026-10-22 – 2026-10-24 | 1,200+ B2B Attendees | Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (23,287 sq. ft.) | $28–$39/sf (~$5,850 10×10 Est.) |
Promoter Site-Selection & Hotel Rate Leverage
12-Month Marriott Marquis 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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GA 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. Georgia Right-to-Work Rule @ GWCC: Full-time exhibitor employees may assemble booths of any size and hand-carry personal luggage/pop-up kits via main concourses for $0 drayage.
Marriott Marquis Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines
Marriott Marquis offers 11,651+ 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 Atlanta is $194/night lodging and $74/day M&IE.
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