Feb 25–26, 2026 1,200+ B2B Attendees
The Quirk's Event - Houston 2026
Market Research & Data Analytics • Marriott Marquis Houston (Houston, TX)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
Verified Marriott Marquis Houston Trade Show & Convention Schedule
Upcoming Flagship Events at Marriott Marquis Houston (2 Major Shows Mapped)
Feb 4–5, 2026 950+ B2B Attendees
NAPE Business Conference 2026
Energy, Oil & Gas • Marriott Marquis Houston (Houston, TX)
7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
Full Annual Convention & Trade Show Directory (2 Verified Shows)
Annual & Rotating Conventions Hosted at Marriott Marquis Houston
| Convention / Trade Show | Typical Cycle / Dates | Attendance | Halls & Campus Footprint | 10×10 Booth Benchmark | Dossier / Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Quirk's Event - Houston Software, Cloud & AI Trade Association & Conference Committee • Software, Cloud & AI | 2026-02-25 – 2026-02-26 | 1,200+ B2B Attendees | Marriott Marquis Houston Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (16,942 sq. ft.) | $27–$36/sf (~$6,000 10×10 Est.) | |
| NAPE Business Conference Manufacturing & Supply Chain Trade Association & Conference Committee • Manufacturing & Supply Chain | 2026-02-04 – 2026-02-05 | 950+ B2B Attendees | Marriott Marquis Houston Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (16,942 sq. ft.) | $26–$35/sf (~$5,750 10×10 Est.) |
Promoter Site-Selection & Hotel Rate Leverage
12-Month Marriott Marquis Houston 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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TX 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. Texas Right-to-Work Rule @ GRB & NRG: Full-time exhibitor employees may hand-carry personal display items in one trip and assemble inline booths without mandatory union minimums.
Marriott Marquis Houston Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines
Marriott Marquis Houston offers 7,777+ 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 Houston is $189/night lodging and $74/day M&IE.
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Upcoming Houston Conventions
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