AAAS Annual Meeting 2026
Scientific Research & Technology • Washington Hilton (Washington, DC)
Audit 2 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at Washington Hilton (Convention & Conference Corridor, Washington, DC)—complete with hall assignments, hotel rate compression, and direct links to each show's exhibitor and attendee guide.
Scientific Research & Technology • Washington Hilton (Washington, DC)
Public Policy & Federal Advocacy • Washington Hilton (Washington, DC)
| Convention / Trade Show | Typical Cycle / Dates | Attendance | Halls & Campus Footprint | 10×10 Booth Benchmark | Dossier / Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAAS Annual Meeting Software, Cloud & AI Trade Association & Conference Committee • Software, Cloud & AI | 2026-02-12 – 2026-02-15 | 5,000+ B2B Attendees | Washington Hilton Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (36,000 sq. ft.) | $39–$49/sf (~$8,700 10×10 Est.) | |
| NACo Legislative Conference Finance, FinTech & Banking Trade Association & Conference Committee • Finance, FinTech & Banking | 2026-02-21 – 2026-02-25 | 2,500+ B2B Attendees | Washington Hilton Main Exhibit Hall A–C (Contiguous Span) (36,000 sq. ft.) | $37–$48/sf (~$7,950 10×10 Est.) |
Peak Months: March–May & September–November • Best Value Window: June–August & Mid-December–January
Ask specific operational questions — hand-carry monitor limits, electrical & drayage rates, closest walkable hotels, or 30-person VIP dining buyouts.
Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.
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.
Washington Hilton 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 $189/night lodging and $74/day M&IE.
Peak compression months are March–May & September–November (recommended lead time: 12–24 months prior to move-in). Best value negotiation window: June–August & Mid-December–January.