Oct 12–14, 2026 33,000+ B2B Attendees
AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026
Defense & Aerospace • Marriott Marquis Washington DC (Washington, DC)
8.8 / 10 High Corridor Compression
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Mar 12–16, 2027 18,000+ B2B Attendees
American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting 2027
Dermatology • Marriott Marquis Washington DC (Washington, DC)
8.8 / 10 High Corridor Compression
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Annual & Rotating Conventions Hosted at Marriott Marquis Washington DC
| Convention / Trade Show | Typical Cycle / Dates | Attendance | Halls & Campus Footprint | 10×10 Booth Benchmark | Dossier / Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition Manufacturing & Supply Chain Trade Association & Conference Committee • Manufacturing & Supply Chain | 2026-10-12 – 2026-10-14 | 33,000+ B2B Attendees | Marriott Marquis Washington DC Executive Breakout Wing (80 Rooms) (15,071 sq. ft.) | $41–$51/sf (~$9,150 10×10 Est.) | |
| American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting Healthcare & Medical Trade Association & Conference Committee • Healthcare & Medical | 2027-03-12 – 2027-03-16 | 18,000+ B2B Attendees | Marriott Marquis Washington DC Executive Breakout Wing (80 Rooms) (15,071 sq. ft.) | $41–$52/sf (~$9,000 10×10 Est.) |
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12-Month Marriott Marquis Washington DC 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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Washington 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. Walter E. Washington CC Union Rule: One exhibitor may hand-carry personal display materials in a single trip via Mt. Vernon Place main doors (no wheeled carts/dollies); dock freight uses union material handling.
Marriott Marquis Washington DC Exhibitor & Operations Guidelines
Marriott Marquis Washington DC offers 6,436+ 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 Washington is $276/night lodging and $89/day M&IE.
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