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The heart, the knife & the bone issue · 2027

Cardiology, surgical & orthopedic conferences 2027: heart, OR, spine & jointsScrubbed in. Ready to be shown.

Cardiology, surgical and orthopedic conferences 2027 in the U.S., 30 events in one guide. The largest are ACC.27 (April 10–12, George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston; 15,190 in-person attendees at ACC.26, per ACC), AHA Scientific Sessions (November 5–8, Boston; 12,700+ attendees in 2025, per AHA) and the AAOS Annual Meeting (exhibits March 3–5, Venetian, Las Vegas). Most societies sell floor by the square foot, $40 inline at AAOS in 2027 and $48 at AHA in 2026, and islands come with height, see-through and FDA status-sign rules.

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01 THE TOP 10

Biggest cardiology, surgical and orthopedic meetings in the U.S. Ten meetings. Where the specialists gather.

Ordered by each society’s most recent published attendance. Cardiology leads: ACC.27, the AHA Sessions and Heart Rhythm hold the top three, the ACS Clinical Congress leads surgery and AAOS leads orthopedics.

  1. Three physicians in white coats with stethoscopes talking in a modern clinic loungeACC Annual Scientific Session & Expo (ACC.27)April 2027 · Houston15,190 in-person attendees at ACC.26 in 2026, per ACC
  2. The Boston Convention and Exhibition Center building in the Seaport district of BostonAHA Scientific SessionsNovember 2027 · Boston12,700+ total attendees at Scientific Sessions 2025, per AHA
  3. Two clinicians in blue scrubs and masks reviewing data at a workstation in a clinic roomHeart Rhythm 2027 (Heart Rhythm Society Annual Meeting)May 2027 · San Francisco10,573 attendees at Heart Rhythm 2026, per HRS
  4. Overhead view of two surgeons in caps and gowns working with clamps over sterile drapesACS Clinical CongressOctober 2027 · San Diego10,559 in-person registrants at Clinical Congress 2025, per ACS
  5. Aerial view of the Mississippi River curving past downtown New Orleans buildingsATS International ConferenceMay 2027 · New Orleans10,004 audited attendees at ATS 2026, per ATS
  6. Woman physician in a white coat standing in an imaging control room beside monitorsTCT (Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics)October 2027 · San Francisco10,000+ attendees, per CRF’s TCT 2026 prospectus
  7. Gowned and masked clinician standing beside an instrument table and monitoring equipmentANESTHESIOLOGY (ASA Annual Meeting)October 2027 · Boston10,000 attendees cited on ASA’s exhibit page (updated 2022), per ASA
  8. Instructor holding a resuscitation bag beside an airway training model while trainees in white coats watchCHEST Annual MeetingOctober 2028 · Denver7,271 professional attendees at CHEST 2025, per CHEST
  9. Woman doctor in a white coat holding up a knee X-ray film and studying itAAOS Annual MeetingMarch 2027 · Las Vegas6,964 medical attendees plus 6,456 industry attendees in 2026, per AAOS
  10. Exterior of the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston, TexasInternational Stroke ConferenceFebruary 2027 · Houston6,700+ total attendees at ISC 2026, per AHA

Ranked by the most recent figure each organizer publishes; most count 2025 or 2026 meetings, ASA cites a figure on a page last updated in 2022, and AAOS counts medical and industry attendees apart, so read each number with its label. AORN, NASS and SAGES are not ranked because they publish no comparable total. Sources: ACC Annual Scientific Session & Expo · AHA Scientific Sessions · Heart Rhythm 2027 · ACS Clinical Congress · ATS International Conference · TCT · ANESTHESIOLOGY · CHEST Annual Meeting · AAOS Annual Meeting · International Stroke Conference.

The lookbookScrubs & steel 2027

Surgeons trust hands, not slogans.

A cardiologist, a spine surgeon and an OR director all decide the same way: they watch who holds the device and how. Plan the booth around steady hands, good light and a clear field.

Two surgeons in gowns, caps and masks working side by side beside an instrument table
01Under the lamp, mid-case.
Dark-haired doctor in a white coat over a black shirt, turned in profile against a dark backdrop
02The consultant, in profile.
Two surgeons in blue gowns and caps working under a pair of bright surgical lamps in a dim room
03Two lamps, one field.
Surgeon in teal scrubs and a mask reading a tablet beneath a large surgical light
04Checking the list before incision.

Design for two hands and one observer.

From the booth tips on this page
Surgeon in a patterned blue cap and mask looking down at the field, lit in cool blue
05A patterned cap, bowed in focus.
Athlete resting a bent knee in low light, hands wrapped in black training wraps
06Back on court, brace on.
Two surgeons in caps, masks and gowns of pink and blue working under a ceiling light
07The team, gowned and gloved.
Black and white photo of a surgeon in magnifying loupes and a cap at work in an operating room
08Loupes down, hands steady.

02 THIRTY MEETINGS ACROSS THE HEART, THE OR AND THE SKELETON

U.S. cardiology, surgery, spine and orthopedic events Which room holds your surgeons?

Three clinical worlds share this guide. Heart, lung and vascular: ACC.27, AHA Scientific Sessions, TCT, Heart Rhythm, SCAI, the International Stroke Conference, STS, AATS, SVS VAM, VIVA, VEITHsymposium, THT, ASE, ATS and CHEST. Surgery and the OR: ACS Clinical Congress, SAGES, AANS, CNS, AORN, HSPA, ANESTHESIOLOGY, ASMBS, AAGL and Plastic Surgery The Meeting. Orthopedics: AAOS, NASS, AANA, ASSH and OMTEC. Filter by month, region or city and save the ones that fit.

Each profile lists dates, city and venue, who attends, who exhibits, which companies it suits, what to know before you sign, and a link to the society or organizer.

Trade shows & expos21

Society expos: big halls beside the sessions.

Floor time
Three to four exhibit days at convention centers in Houston, Boston, San Diego, Las Vegas and San Francisco
How you exhibit
Inline booths and islands at ACC.27, AHA, TCT, Heart Rhythm, AAOS, ACS, SAGES, AANS, AORN, NASS and ANESTHESIOLOGY
Budget
Higher: union labor, drayage, rigging, power and medical-meeting hotels, plus suites and hands-on labs sold apart
Best for
Launching a device, meeting many specialists in one place and running hands-on demos for a crowd
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Conferences & summits9

Symposia: the podium with a compact hall.

Floor time
Exhibit hours between sessions, often in a resort or hotel such as the New York Hilton, the Bellagio or the Diplomat Beach Resort
How you exhibit
Tabletops, small inlines and sponsor packages at VEITHsymposium, VIVA, THT, SCAI, AAGL, ASMBS, AANA, ASSH and HSPA
Budget
Lower for the build: graphics, a counter and a demo case that travel in crates
Best for
Focused audiences, key opinion leaders and companies with one procedure to show
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Popular cities

Jan282027Heart, lung & vascular Purple guide

STS Annual Meeting

San Diego, California · WestConsider it if you sell to cardiothoracic surgeons, the people who choose your product.
Event: January 28–31, 2027 · Exhibits: January 28–30, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: January 28–31, 2027 · Exhibits: January 28–30, 2027 · San Diego Convention Center · San Diego, California

Typical audience

Cardiothoracic surgeons, residents and perioperative team members.

Exhibitor types

Cardiac and thoracic surgical device, valve, perfusion and surgical robotics companies.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell to cardiothoracic surgeons, the people who choose your product.

Good to know

The 2027 floor plan links the main stage, exhibit hall, e-poster area and spotlight theaters with an open walkway, and the meeting is pre-cleared as compliant with the MedTech Europe code.

Feb92027Heart, lung & vascular Purple guide

International Stroke Conference

Houston, Texas · SouthConsider it if you sell thrombectomy, neurovascular, stroke imaging or telestroke products.
Event: February 9–12, 2027 · Exhibits: February 10–11, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: February 9–12, 2027 · Exhibits: February 10–11, 2027 · George R. Brown Convention Center · Houston, Texas

Typical audience

Stroke neurologists, neurointerventionalists, emergency physicians, stroke nurses and researchers.

Exhibitor types

Neurovascular device, stroke imaging, telestroke and pharma companies.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell thrombectomy, neurovascular, stroke imaging or telestroke products.

Good to know

AHA warns of fraudulent sites posing as official ISC registration and exhibit websites, so book only through AHA-authorized vendors.

Mar32027Orthopedics & spine Purple guide

AAOS Annual Meeting

Las Vegas, Nevada · WestConsider it if you sell implants, surgical tools, robotics or services to orthopaedic surgeons and practices.
Event: March 3–6, 2027 · Exhibits: March 3–5, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: March 3–6, 2027 · Exhibits: March 3–5, 2027 · Venetian Convention and Expo Center · Las Vegas, Nevada

Typical audience

Orthopaedic surgeons, residents, physician assistants, nurses and practice administrators.

Exhibitor types

Implant and instrument makers, biologics, robotics and navigation companies, imaging, software and practice-service vendors.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell implants, surgical tools, robotics or services to orthopaedic surgeons and practices.

Good to know

First-time companies must pass an AAOS company review before booking, and the application requires a 50% deposit.

By the numbers
AAOS 2027 prospectus: 180,000+ net sq ft of exhibit space, 600+ exhibiting companies, 450+ educational sessions.
Booth & eligibility
AAOS 2027 per net sq ft: linear inline 10x10 $40, linear corner 10x10 $42, island 20x20 or larger $40. 50% deposit must accompany the application. Applying with the deposit by Jul 30 earned 2 priority points and a place in the initial assignment round; island booths (20x20+) picked space in real-time appointments Aug 19-Sep 4; balance due Nov 5. Cancellation Jul 31-Nov 5: AAOS keeps 50%; from Nov 6: 100%. 2 more priority points for booking in the official onPeak block. Booth install must start by 3 p.m. Mar 2 or the contract is deemed cancelled. Exhibit hall hours: Wed-Thu 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
For new brands
Companies that have not exhibited before must complete the AAOS Company Review Process before applying. 2027 booth applications opened May 7, 2026.
Apr62027Surgery & the OR Purple guide

SAGES Annual Meeting

Las Vegas, Nevada · WestConsider it if you sell minimally invasive, endoscopic or robotic surgery technology.
Event: April 6–9, 2027 · Exhibits: April 6–8, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: April 6–9, 2027 · Exhibits: April 6–8, 2027 · Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas · Las Vegas, Nevada

Typical audience

Gastrointestinal, endoscopic, minimally invasive and robotic surgeons, plus surgical residents and fellows.

Exhibitor types

Laparoscopic, endoscopic, robotic, energy and imaging device companies.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell minimally invasive, endoscopic or robotic surgery technology.

Good to know

The exhibit hall opens with an evening reception on April 6 and then runs only two full days, April 7 and 8.

Apr92027Surgery & the OR Purple guide

AANS Annual Scientific Meeting

San Diego, California · WestConsider it if you sell spine, cranial or other neurosurgical technology and want time with academic and private-practice…
Event: April 9–12, 2027 · Exhibits: April 9–11, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: April 9–12, 2027 · Exhibits: April 9–11, 2027 · San Diego Convention Center · San Diego, California

Typical audience

Neurosurgeons, neurosurgery residents and fellows, and allied health professionals, about 16% from outside the U.S.

Exhibitor types

Spine, cranial, neuro-navigation, neurovascular, functional neurosurgery and imaging companies.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell spine, cranial or other neurosurgical technology and want time with academic and private-practice neurosurgeons.

Good to know

The hall opens only Friday evening, all day Saturday and Sunday until 2:30 pm, and any company meeting at the hotel, convention center or offsite needs prior AANS approval.

Apr102027Heart, lung & vascular Purple guide

ACC Annual Scientific Session & Expo (ACC.27)

Houston, Texas · SouthConsider it if you sell cardiovascular devices, imaging or software and want broad reach across general and subspecialty…
Event: April 10–12, 2027 · Exhibits: April 10–12, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: April 10–12, 2027 · Exhibits: April 10–12, 2027 · George R. Brown Convention Center · Houston, Texas

Typical audience

Cardiologists, cardiovascular team members, fellows and researchers from the U.S. and abroad, joined in 2027 by the World Heart Federation's World Congress of Cardiology.

Exhibitor types

Device, diagnostics, imaging, pharma and digital health companies serving cardiovascular care.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell cardiovascular devices, imaging or software and want broad reach across general and subspecialty cardiology in one hall.

Good to know

Expo runs only three days (April 10–12) with move-in starting April 6, and booth placement follows ACC priority points with onsite selection for the next year held during the expo.

By the numbers
15,000+ attendees and 250+ exhibitors (ACC.27 site, figures not year-labeled)
Booth & eligibility
Priority points (ACC.26 rules, based on ACC.25 activity): 2 points per 100 sq ft of exhibit, ExpoSuite and Interactive Learning Lab space; 1 point per $1,500 in promotional, advertising and other categories. Priority-window applications handled in point order; after March 31, first come, first served. Onsite booth selection for ACC.27 took place during the ACC.26 expo. ACC.27 rates not published in pages read.
Co-located with
World Heart Federation World Congress of Cardiology (held together with ACC.27)
Future dates
ACC.28: April 1–3, 2028, Chicago; ACC.29: March 10–12, 2029, Atlanta
Apr102027Surgery & the OR Purple guide

AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · NortheastConsider it if your buyers are OR nurses and perioperative leaders who choose or influence supply and equipment purchases.
Event: April 10–13, 2027 · Exhibits: April 11–13, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: April 10–13, 2027 · Exhibits: April 11–13, 2027 · Pennsylvania Convention Center · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Typical audience

Perioperative nurses, OR directors and managers, and other surgical services staff from hospitals and outpatient centers.

Exhibitor types

OR equipment, surgical supply, infection prevention, sterile processing, staffing and perioperative software companies.

A good choice if…

Consider it if your buyers are OR nurses and perioperative leaders who choose or influence supply and equipment purchases.

Good to know

AORN advertises 13 exclusive Expo Hall hours across the event.

By the numbers
Attendee profile on AORN exhibitor page: 79% influence buying decisions, 43% hold director/manager/leadership roles, 15% work in outpatient settings, 23% are 40 or younger. No total attendance or exhibitor count published.
Booth & eligibility
Rates not published online; prospectus by request from AORN Expo sales (MCI). 13 exclusive Expo Hall hours.
For new brands
Ambulatory Hub with sponsorship options; in-booth education offered.
Co-located with
AORN Leadership Summit is linked from the Expo site (no co-location details posted).
May12027Heart, lung & vascular Purple guide

AATS Annual Meeting

Los Angeles, California · WestConsider it if you sell to academic cardiothoracic surgery programs.
Event: May 1–4, 2027 · Exhibits: May 1–3, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: May 1–4, 2027 · Exhibits: May 1–3, 2027 · Los Angeles Convention Center · Los Angeles, California

Typical audience

Cardiothoracic surgeons, academic surgeons and trainees.

Exhibitor types

Cardiac and thoracic surgical device, valve and surgical technology companies.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell to academic cardiothoracic surgery programs.

Good to know

AATS does not publish booth rates; pricing and attendee demographics come from the industry team at industry@aats.org.

May132027Heart, lung & vascular Purple guide

Heart Rhythm 2027 (Heart Rhythm Society Annual Meeting)

San Francisco, California · WestConsider it if your product serves arrhythmia diagnosis, ablation, implantable devices or remote monitoring.
Event: May 13–16, 2027 · Exhibits: May 14–16, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: May 13–16, 2027 · Exhibits: May 14–16, 2027 · Moscone Center (North and South) · San Francisco, California

Typical audience

Electrophysiologists, cardiologists, allied professionals and researchers in heart rhythm care.

Exhibitor types

Electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management, mapping, ablation, monitoring and wearable companies.

A good choice if…

Consider it if your product serves arrhythmia diagnosis, ablation, implantable devices or remote monitoring.

Good to know

The priority point exhibit and tech suite application deadline was September 10, 2026, so later applicants are placed after priority-point holders.

By the numbers
Heart Rhythm 2026 (Chicago): 10,573 attendees, 82 countries, 150+ exhibitors; HRS cites 7,200+ scientific attendees and 10,000+ total participants
Booth & eligibility
Priority point exhibit and tech suite application deadline: September 10, 2026 (passed)
Co-located with
Heart Rhythm Gala, May 15, 2027
May142027Heart, lung & vascular Purple guide

ATS International Conference

New Orleans, Louisiana · SouthConsider it if your product serves pulmonary or critical care medicine and you want researchers and clinicians in one place.
Event: May 14–19, 2027 · Exhibits: May 16–18, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: May 14–19, 2027 · Exhibits: May 16–18, 2027 · Ernest N. Morial Convention Center · New Orleans, Louisiana

Typical audience

Pulmonary, critical care and sleep physicians, researchers, respiratory therapists and nurses.

Exhibitor types

Respiratory device, diagnostics, critical care and pharma companies.

A good choice if…

Consider it if your product serves pulmonary or critical care medicine and you want researchers and clinicians in one place.

Good to know

Exhibitors with 400 sq ft or more who cancel after the February 5, 2027 final payment date must keep the space and lounge it at their own expense.

Jun22027Heart, lung & vascular Purple guide

SVS Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM27)

San Diego, California · WestConsider it if you sell to vascular surgeons and want them in one hall for two days.
Event: June 2–5, 2027 · Exhibits: June 3–4, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: June 2–5, 2027 · Exhibits: June 3–4, 2027 · San Diego Convention Center · San Diego, California

Typical audience

Vascular surgeons, trainees, vascular nurses and allied vascular professionals.

Exhibitor types

Vascular and endovascular device, imaging and vein care companies.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell to vascular surgeons and want them in one hall for two days.

Good to know

The exhibit hall is open only two full days, and exhibitors who break SVS guidelines risk losing priority points.

Jun42027Heart, lung & vascular Purple guide

ASE Scientific Sessions

Tampa, Florida · SouthConsider it if you sell echo systems, cardiac ultrasound software or imaging AI.
Event: June 4–6, 2027 · Exhibits: June 4–6, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: June 4–6, 2027 · Exhibits: June 4–6, 2027 · Tampa Convention Center · Tampa, Florida

Typical audience

Echocardiographers, cardiologists, cardiac sonographers and researchers.

Exhibitor types

Ultrasound system, cardiac imaging software and AI companies.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell echo systems, cardiac ultrasound software or imaging AI.

Good to know

The 2027 program puts extra weight on structural heart imaging, so echo and structural heart products fit the audience.

Jun82027Orthopedics & spine Purple guide

OMTEC (Orthopaedic Manufacturing & Technology Exposition and Conference)

Rosemont, Illinois · MidwestConsider it if your customers are orthopedic implant and instrument makers and you want them in one room.
Event: June 8–10, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: June 8–10, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Donald E. Stephens Convention Center · Rosemont, Illinois

Typical audience

Orthopedic OEM engineers, executives, sourcing and supply chain staff, from about 80 OEM companies each year.

Exhibitor types

About 215 suppliers to orthopedic OEMs: machining, additive manufacturing, materials, coatings, sterilization and product development firms.

A good choice if…

Consider it if your customers are orthopedic implant and instrument makers and you want them in one room.

Good to know

Exhibitor applications need approval, some capability categories may be capped, and early teardown is not permitted.

By the numbers
215+ exhibitors; about 1,400 total attendees, including 300 to 350 OEM professionals from about 80 OEM companies each year
Booth & eligibility
OMTEC 2027 packages: 10x10 $5,500; 10x20 $11,000; 20x20 $22,000 (carpet, sign, pipe and drape, 5 staff badges per 100 sq ft, pre- and post-show lists, meals and education included; no furnishings). Paid in full by January 15, 2027; 50% refund on cancellations before February 1, 2027, none after. Inline back wall max 8 ft; 20x20 displays need approval by March 31, 2027.
Co-located with
Tech Center and Think Tank on the floor, in-booth presentations, OMTEC Excellence Awards.
Sep162027Surgery & the OR Purple guide

Plastic Surgery The Meeting (ASPS)

Baltimore, Maryland · SouthConsider it if you sell aesthetic or reconstructive products to plastic surgeons and their practices.
Event: September 16–19, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: September 16–19, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Baltimore, Maryland

Typical audience

Plastic surgeons, residents, fellows, medical students, allied health staff and practice office professionals.

Exhibitor types

Breast implant, aesthetic device, injectable, biologics, wound care and practice software companies.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell aesthetic or reconstructive products to plastic surgeons and their practices.

Good to know

Injectables, lasers, energy treatments and any live subject need ASPS Development Committee approval, a $2,500 fee, a host-state licensed provider overseen by a board-certified ASPS member, on-label use and no sedation (2026 rules).

Sep222027Orthopedics & spine Purple guide

NASS Annual Meeting

Boston, Massachusetts · NortheastConsider it if you sell spinal implants, biologics, enabling technology or non-surgical spine care products.
Event: September 22–25, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: September 22–25, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) · Boston, Massachusetts

Typical audience

Spine surgeons, physiatrists, pain specialists, physical therapists and researchers who treat spine conditions.

Exhibitor types

Spinal implant and instrument makers, biologics, navigation and robotics companies, and spine care service providers.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell spinal implants, biologics, enabling technology or non-surgical spine care products.

Good to know

Booth space is assigned by priority points, and the 2026 priority deadline fell in late March, about six months before the show.

By the numbers
NASS has more than 8,000 members (2026 prospectus). No attendance or exhibitor counts on the pages read.
Booth & eligibility
Booth space assigned by priority points; for 2026 the priority point booth assignment deadline was March 27, 2026. No published rate per sq ft found on open pages (pricing is in the application).
For new brands
'Potential New Exhibitors' form for companies that have not exhibited before; no formal startup pavilion described.
Co-located with
NASS also runs Spine Across the Sea (July 25–29, 2027, Maui, Hawaii), a separate meeting.
Future dates
2026 meeting ran October 14–17, 2026 in San Antonio. 2027: September 22–25, Boston.
Oct152027Surgery & the OR Purple guide

ANESTHESIOLOGY (ASA Annual Meeting)

Boston, Massachusetts · NortheastConsider it if you sell airway, monitoring, infusion or other anesthesia products and services.
Event: October 15–19, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: October 15–19, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) · Boston, Massachusetts

Typical audience

Physician anesthesiologists, anesthesia residents, care team members and anesthesia practice leaders.

Exhibitor types

Airway management, monitoring, infusion, anesthesia workstation, pain management, drug and practice management companies.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell airway, monitoring, infusion or other anesthesia products and services.

Good to know

ASA's 2026 terms allow only normal sales presentations describing products and their functions in exhibit booths, and bar exhibitors from running or sponsoring independent education during the meeting week.

By the numbers
ASA corporate support page (last updated 2022) cites 10,000 attendees at ANESTHESIOLOGY. Audience about 73% physician anesthesiologists.
Booth & eligibility
Standard space $51/sq ft, premium $54.50/sq ft, $300 per open corner; 10x10 includes two exhibitor badges; extra exhibitor badges $110 early (through Aug 18) or $170 (Aug 19–Oct 15). Rates shown on the current annual meeting exhibit page, year not labeled. Sales run by Tradeshow Logic.
Co-located with
ASA ADVANCE (anesthesia business event) is separate: Jan 22–24, 2027, Washington, DC area.
Oct162027Surgery & the OR Purple guide

ACS Clinical Congress

San Diego, California · WestConsider it if you sell products used across general surgery and several subspecialties and want one hall that reaches…
Event: October 16–19, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: October 16–19, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · San Diego, California

Typical audience

General surgeons and surgical subspecialists, plus residents, fellows and medical students, from the U.S. and abroad.

Exhibitor types

Surgical device, robotics, endoscopy, biologics and instrument makers, along with surgical staffing, publishing and software firms.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell products used across general surgery and several subspecialties and want one hall that reaches all of them.

Good to know

ACS limits exhibitors to companies whose products and services are directly relevant to surgical practice.

Booth & eligibility
2026 rates: in-line $44.50/sq ft, corner $45.50/sq ft, island $42.50/sq ft, non-profit $24.00/sq ft (in-line only). Booths up to 399 sq ft include carpet, 3' side rail, 8' back drape and ID sign; 400 sq ft and larger order their own flooring. Four staff badges per 10x10, extra badges $50. 2026 hall: 3 days (Sept 27–29, Washington, DC). Sales run by Tradeshow Logic.
Future dates
2028: Oct 21–24, Boston
Oct182027Heart, lung & vascular Purple guide

TCT (Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics)

San Francisco, California · WestConsider it if you sell catheter-based, structural heart or cath lab products and want to reach interventional teams.
Event: October 18–21, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: October 18–21, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · San Francisco, California

Typical audience

Interventional cardiologists, structural heart teams, cardiac surgeons, fellows and researchers.

Exhibitor types

Interventional, structural heart, imaging and vascular device companies.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell catheter-based, structural heart or cath lab products and want to reach interventional teams.

Good to know

Every TCT island must be at least 40% see-through above four feet, counting walls, furniture and hanging signs, with solid walls capped at 15 feet; each foot over cost 10 Priority Points (2026 rules).

By the numbers
100+ exhibitors (TCT 2026 exhibit page)
Future dates
TCT 2027: October 18–21, 2027, San Francisco
Oct232027Surgery & the OR Purple guide

CNS Annual Meeting

Phoenix, Arizona · WestConsider it if you sell neurosurgical or spine products and want a fall meeting to pair with the spring AANS show.
Event: October 23–27, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: October 23–27, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Phoenix, Arizona

Typical audience

Neurosurgeons, neurosurgery residents and fellows, and neurosurgical care teams.

Exhibitor types

Spine, cranial, neurovascular, navigation, robotics and neuromonitoring companies.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell neurosurgical or spine products and want a fall meeting to pair with the spring AANS show.

Good to know

Any device lacking FDA approval for the displayed use, or not on the U.S. market, needs a visible sign near the device and on graphics depicting it, with set wording for pending 510(k)/PMA and investigational devices (2026 rules).

Nov52027Heart, lung & vascular Purple guide

AHA Scientific Sessions

Boston, Massachusetts · NortheastConsider it if you want to reach clinicians and researchers across cardiology who come to the hall looking for new products.
Event: November 5–8, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: November 5–8, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) · Boston, Massachusetts

Typical audience

Cardiologists, cardiovascular scientists, nurses and other cardiovascular professionals; AHA reports roughly half of professional attendees are physicians.

Exhibitor types

Cardiovascular device, diagnostics, pharma, imaging and digital health companies in the Science & Technology Hall.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you want to reach clinicians and researchers across cardiology who come to the hall looking for new products.

Good to know

Island structures may reach 20 feet but must stay 40 percent see-through from the floor to at least 8 feet, and AHA reviews diagrams for islands of 400 square feet or more (2026 guidelines).

By the numbers
2025: 12,700+ total attendees, 10,400+ professional attendees (49% physicians, 23% scientists); 81% of attendees visit the exhibit hall (2024 data)
Booth & eligibility
2026: $48 per sq ft; public service rate $30 per sq ft
For new brands
AHA publishes a first-time exhibitor list each year on its Sessions hub
Oct82028Heart, lung & vascular Purple guide

CHEST Annual Meeting

Denver, Colorado · WestConsider it if you sell pulmonary, critical care or sleep products.
Event: October 8–11, 2028 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: October 8–11, 2028 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Denver, Colorado

Typical audience

Pulmonologists, critical care and sleep medicine physicians, respiratory therapists and advanced practice providers.

Exhibitor types

Respiratory, critical care, sleep, interventional pulmonology and pharma companies.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell pulmonary, critical care or sleep products.

Good to know

Booth space is sold first come, first served, and the hall closes at 2:30 p.m. MT on October 21.

03 THE PODIUM FIRST. THE HALL BETWEEN SESSIONS.

Cardiovascular, surgical and orthopedic symposia with exhibits 2026–2027 Smaller halls. Operators in the aisle.

VEITHsymposium, VIVA, THT, SCAI, AAGL, ASMBS, AANA, ASSH and HSPA put the people who run the procedure next to a compact exhibit floor, often in a resort or hotel ballroom. Space comes as a tabletop, a small inline or a sponsor package, so the build travels light. Each card spells out how to exhibit.

Conferences & summits 9 conferences
Nov132026Surgery & the OR Coming soon Exhibit hall alongside sessions

AAGL Global Congress on MIGS

Boston, Massachusetts · NortheastConsider it if you sell minimally invasive gynecologic surgery devices.
November 13–16, 2026

When & where November 13–16, 2026 · Hynes Convention Center · Boston, Massachusetts

Typical audience

Gynecologic surgeons focused on minimally invasive and robotic surgery, plus fellows, residents and OR staff.

Exhibitor types

Laparoscopic, hysteroscopic, robotic, energy and uterine device companies.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell minimally invasive gynecologic surgery devices.

Good to know

AAGL has not posted exhibit hall hours or booth rates outside its exhibitor prospectus PDF.

Nov172026Heart, lung & vascular Coming soon Exhibits in hotel promenades and pavilions

VEITHsymposium

New York, New York · NortheastConsider it if your product serves vascular surgery or endovascular repair and you want face time with surgeons over five…
November 17–21, 2026

When & where November 17–21, 2026 · New York Hilton Midtown · New York, New York

Typical audience

Vascular surgeons, interventional specialists and other vascular care physicians.

Exhibitor types

Endovascular, aortic, peripheral and venous device companies.

A good choice if…

Consider it if your product serves vascular surgery or endovascular repair and you want face time with surgeons over five days.

Good to know

Exhibits are spread across hotel floors: 2nd floor spaces run November 17–20, and Saturday exhibiting on the 3rd floor is optional.

Feb222027Heart, lung & vascular Exhibit area alongside sessions

THT (Technology and Heart Failure Therapeutics)

Boston, Massachusetts · NortheastConsider it if you have a heart failure device in development and want time with clinicians, investors and regulators.
February 22–24, 2027

When & where February 22–24, 2027 · Boston, Massachusetts

Typical audience

Heart failure cardiologists, device innovators, investors and regulators.

Exhibitor types

Heart failure device, monitoring and early-stage medtech companies.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you have a heart failure device in development and want time with clinicians, investors and regulators.

Good to know

THT is a CRF meeting focused on early-stage heart failure technology, so the exhibit area is small compared with TCT.

Apr242027Surgery & the OR Two-day expo alongside sessions Purple guide

HSPA Annual Conference & Expo

Columbus, Ohio · MidwestConsider it if you sell sterilization, reprocessing or instrument management products.
Event: April 24–27, 2027 · Exhibits: April 26–27, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: April 24–27, 2027 · Exhibits: April 26–27, 2027 · Greater Columbus Convention Center · Columbus, Ohio

Typical audience

Sterile processing technicians, supervisors, managers and educators from hospitals and surgery centers.

Exhibitor types

Sterilization, decontamination, instrument tracking, tray and container, and endoscope reprocessing companies.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell sterilization, reprocessing or instrument management products.

Good to know

HSPA has required companies to exhibit in the expo before they can buy sponsorship or advertising.

May22027Heart, lung & vascular Exhibit hall alongside sessions

SCAI Scientific Sessions

Fort Lauderdale, Florida · SouthConsider it if you want a focused audience of interventional cardiologists in a smaller setting than TCT or ACC.
May 2–4, 2027

When & where May 2–4, 2027 · Broward County Convention Center · Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Typical audience

Interventional cardiologists, cath lab teams and fellows.

Exhibitor types

Interventional cardiology, structural heart, peripheral and cath lab device companies.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you want a focused audience of interventional cardiologists in a smaller setting than TCT or ACC.

Good to know

SCAI moved to a new Sunday–Tuesday schedule for 2027, and exhibiting is sold as one of its industry sponsorship options.

May132027Orthopedics & spine Hotel exhibit hall alongside sessions

AANA Annual Meeting

Hollywood, Florida · SouthConsider it if you sell arthroscopic instruments, sports medicine implants or soft tissue repair products.
May 13–15, 2027

When & where May 13–15, 2027 · Diplomat Beach Resort · Hollywood, Florida

Typical audience

Orthopaedic surgeons who specialize in arthroscopy and sports medicine.

Exhibitor types

Arthroscopy systems, sports medicine implant, soft tissue repair and biologics companies.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell arthroscopic instruments, sports medicine implants or soft tissue repair products.

Good to know

The meeting is held in a resort hotel, so exhibit space is limited.

Jun272027Surgery & the OR Exhibit hall alongside sessions

ASMBS Annual Meeting

Orlando, Florida · SouthConsider it if you sell to bariatric surgery programs and their care teams.
June 27–July 1, 2027 (exhibit hall dates not yet published)

When & where June 27–July 1, 2027 (exhibit hall dates not yet published) · Orlando, Florida

Typical audience

Bariatric and metabolic surgeons and integrated health staff such as nurses, dietitians and program coordinators.

Exhibitor types

Bariatric surgical device, stapling, endoscopy, nutrition, obesity drug and program management companies.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell to bariatric surgery programs and their care teams.

Good to know

ASMBS has not posted 2027 exhibit hall hours or booth rates on its industry page.

Sep262027Heart, lung & vascular Hotel exhibit hall alongside sessions

VIVA (Vascular InterVentional Advances)

Las Vegas, Nevada · WestConsider it if you sell peripheral or venous devices and want time with multidisciplinary vascular specialists.
September 26–29, 2027 (The VEINS: September 25–26)

When & where September 26–29, 2027 (The VEINS: September 25–26) · Bellagio Las Vegas · Las Vegas, Nevada

Typical audience

Vascular specialists including interventional cardiologists, vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists and vascular medicine physicians.

Exhibitor types

Peripheral vascular, venous and endovascular device companies.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell peripheral or venous devices and want time with multidisciplinary vascular specialists.

Good to know

VIVA is held in a hotel conference space, and The VEINS runs first, so exhibitor schedules span both meetings.

Oct72027Orthopedics & spine Exhibit hall alongside sessions

ASSH Annual Meeting

San Antonio, Texas · SouthConsider it if you sell implants, instruments or therapy products for the hand, wrist or elbow.
Exhibits: October 7–8, 2027 · Meeting: October 7–9 (early programs from October 5)

When & where Exhibits: October 7–8, 2027 · Meeting: October 7–9 (early programs from October 5) · Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center · San Antonio, Texas

Typical audience

Hand and upper-extremity surgeons from orthopaedic, plastic and general surgery, plus hand therapists.

Exhibitor types

Hand and wrist implant makers, small-bone fixation companies, biologics and therapy product suppliers.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell implants, instruments or therapy products for the hand, wrist or elbow.

Good to know

The exhibit floor is open only two days.

04 BY CITY

Cardiology, surgical and orthopedic meetings by city Plan by city. One crate, several halls.

Boston hosts five of the meetings in this guide, from AAGL in November 2026 to the AHA Sessions in November 2027, and San Diego hosts four. Las Vegas, Houston and San Francisco each hold two or three. Two meetings in one city can share a crate and a flight.

Surgical team in green gowns around a table under a single lamp in a darkened operating room

Surgeons and cardiologists talk about complications and pricing only behind a door.

Why the suite earns its square feet

05 THE YEAR, CASE BY CASE

Cardiology, surgery and orthopedic conference calendar 2026–2027 Twelve months, booked like an OR schedule.

AAGL in Boston and VEITHsymposium in New York close November 2026. STS opens 2027 in San Diego in January, the International Stroke Conference and THT follow in February and AAOS fills the Venetian in early March. April is the busiest stretch: SAGES, AANS, ACC.27 and AORN start within five days of each other. May brings AATS, SCAI, AANA, Heart Rhythm and ATS, June runs SVS VAM, ASE, OMTEC and ASMBS, and the fall belongs to ASPS, NASS, VIVA, ASSH, ANESTHESIOLOGY, ACS, TCT, CNS and AHA.

Conference marks conferences & summits. Everything else is a trade show.

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November 2027

October 2028

Selling abroad? Three fairs to watch.

The international medical fairs U.S. device makers plan around: MEDICA in Düsseldorf in November, WHX Dubai in January and Hospitalar in São Paulo in May. These fairs are left out of the U.S. counts on this page.

International cardiology, surgery & orthopedics trade shows
ShowNext datesWhereHow often
MEDICA ↗One of the world’s largest medical trade fairs, covering devices, diagnostics, lab, IT and hospital equipment.November 16–19, 2026Düsseldorf, GermanyAnnual, November
WHX Dubai (formerly Arab Health) ↗A large Middle East healthcare trade event, for buyers and distributors across the Gulf, Africa and South Asia.January 25–28, 2027Dubai, United Arab EmiratesAnnual, January
Hospitalar ↗A major Latin American healthcare trade fair, with hospital equipment, devices and services.May 18–21, 2027São Paulo, BrazilAnnual

06 BUILT AROUND THE BENCH MODEL

Cardiology, surgical and orthopedic booth ideas Put the device in a hand. Keep the aisle clear.

Surgeons and cardiologists decide with their hands: they want to hold the instrument, run the console and see the implant under good light. Here are real booths we built for an orthopaedic implant maker, a surgical navigation company, a medical imaging firm, a pump maker and a precision metals supplier, and what fits each booth size.

Pixee Medical island booth by Purple Exhibits with an LED-edged glowing frame, navy towers and a white cube hanging sign01 / THE LIT FRAME

Pixee Medical · Purple Exhibits

A glowing frame around the demo.

An LED-edged frame wraps the island so the knee navigation demo reads from far down the hall, navy towers carry the product names, and a white cube hangs above the aisle so visitors find the booth from the entrance.

Tipmed orthopaedics booth by Purple Exhibits with lit glass showcases of instruments, backlit posters and a round table02 / THE IMPLANT GALLERY

Tipmed · Purple Exhibits

Implants under glass, at eye level.

Lit glass cases line the walls with instruments and implants on glass shelves, backlit posters explain each system, and a round table with white chairs in the middle turns a corner booth into a consultation room.

Moncad inline booth by Purple Exhibits with three wall screens, purple armchairs, tall tables and a sofa03 / THE READING WALL

Moncad · Purple Exhibits

Three screens. One seat for every screen.

A white back wall holds three screens with the imaging products, purple armchairs and tall tables sit in front of them, and a sofa at the side gives a clinician somewhere to stay for the second demo.

Gotec island booth by Purple Exhibits in royal blue and white with pumps on lit shelves and a round hanging sign04 / THE PRECISION SHELF

Gotec · Purple Exhibits

Small parts, big walls.

Royal blue and white walls frame small pumps on lit shelves at hand height, a round hanging sign marks the island, and a counter at the corner keeps the conversation close to the hardware.

IMS inline booth by Purple Exhibits with backlit shelves of cast and machined parts, a screen and a white counter05 / THE SUPPLIER’S SAMPLE WALL

IMS · Purple Exhibits

Let the parts speak for the process.

Backlit shelves show cast and machined components in rows, a screen runs the factory story, and a white counter and two chairs make room for an OEM engineer to talk tolerances.

Scaled to the procedure

What fits in each cardiology, surgical or orthopedic booth size.

The bench10×20

200 sq ft. One device, one bench model, one real conversation.

In the space
A back wall with the indication and one outcome, a demo bench at working height with power, a lit case for the implant or catheter, lockable storage and two or three staff.
Best for
One device family at ACC.27, ISC, ASE, AATS or AORN, and companies past a startup kiosk.
Good to know
ACC.27 and AAOS keep inline displays at 8 feet with a 4-foot limit up front, so the tallest graphics go on the back wall.

The double scrub10×30

300 sq ft, usually inline. Two stations side by side.

In the space
Two demo stations, one per procedure or one per buyer, a back wall with the platform story, a standing table and storage for the instrument trays.
Best for
Companies showing a disposable and a capital system, or the surgeon view and the OR-team view.
Good to know
Label each station by the step it covers, such as access or closure, so visitors choose their own line.

The hybrid room20×20

400 sq ft, an island open on all sides.

In the space
A console or robot on one face, bench models on two, a walled meeting space or hanging sign where the society allows it, and four to eight staff.
Best for
Structural heart and rhythm platforms at TCT and Heart Rhythm, robotics at AAOS and SAGES.
Good to know
At ACC.27 only islands of 400 sq ft or more may build walled rooms, and AHA and TCT islands must stay 40% see-through, so the room is drawn before the graphics.

The training center20×30+

600 sq ft and up. A skills lab on the show floor.

In the space
Several hands-on stations, a theater for case presentations, a meeting room, storage for consoles and a hanging sign.
Best for
Companies with several product lines and scheduled training at ACC.27, AAOS, NASS or the AHA Sessions.
Good to know
Rigged signs need the society’s approval: AAOS island signs top out at 25 feet and TCT hanging signs at 25 feet. Lock the drawings early.

A good clinical booth works like a well-run OR: one clear purpose at the door, the device under strong light at hand height, room for two people to work side by side and a quiet corner for the conversation about cost and evidence. We’ll plan the bench, the screens and the sightlines together. Get a fixed proposal

07 WHO HOLDS THE INSTRUMENT

Pick the clinical team you sell to Every specialty scrubs in at its own meeting.

An interventional cardiologist, a spine surgeon, an OR director and a sterile processing lead each judge a device on different terms. Cardiologists and cath lab teams fill ACC.27, AHA, TCT, SCAI and Heart Rhythm; surgeons by specialty fill ACS, SAGES, AANS, CNS, STS and AATS; orthopedic teams fill AAOS, NASS, AANA and ASSH; perioperative nurses, reprocessing teams and anesthesiologists fill AORN, HSPA and ANESTHESIOLOGY.

Smiling clinician in a pale blue headscarf and blue scrub tunic, arms folded, against a light studio wall

Cardiologists, cath lab & rhythm teams

For interventional, structural heart, electrophysiology, imaging and heart failure companies selling to cardiologists, cath lab nurses and technologists at ACC.27, AHA Scientific Sessions, TCT, SCAI, Heart Rhythm, THT and ASE.

What mattersTrial data they can quote to colleagues, a console or simulator they can run themselves, a clear FDA status, and a seat away from the aisle for the case they want to discuss.

Three surgeons in masks, caps and gowns standing together under operating room lights

Surgeons by specialty

For energy, stapling, robotics, visualization, implant and biologics companies selling to general, thoracic, vascular, neuro, bariatric, gynecologic and plastic surgeons at ACS Clinical Congress, SAGES, STS, AATS, AANS, CNS, SVS VAM, ASMBS, AAGL and ASPS.

What mattersTime with the instrument on a bench model, a clinician who can answer technique questions, and a training path after the meeting.

Older man in a tank top pushing up on an orange medicine ball during strength training in a gym

Orthopedic, spine & sports medicine teams

For implant, navigation, robotics, biologics, bracing and rehab companies selling to orthopedic surgeons, physician assistants and practice leaders at AAOS, NASS, AANA and ASSH, and for suppliers meeting orthopedic OEM engineers at OMTEC.

What mattersImplants they can hold under good light, the instrument set laid out in order, a robotic or navigation demo they can drive, and outcomes data on paper.

Healthcare worker in a blue gown, cap, mask and glasses with gloved hands clasped in a clinic

OR nurses, sterile processing & anesthesia

For OR equipment, reprocessing, infection prevention, positioning, monitoring and airway companies selling to perioperative nurses and OR directors at AORN, to sterile processing teams at HSPA, and to anesthesiologists at ANESTHESIOLOGY.

What mattersHow the product fits the workflow, cleaning and reprocessing instructions, training hours, and a contact for the value analysis committee.

08 EVERY DEVICE STARTED ON A BENCH

Cardiology, surgical and orthopedic events for medtech startups Your first booth. Your first surgeon who asks for a trial.

Young device companies usually enter through a pitch competition, a turnkey kiosk or an innovation pavilion before they take an island. Here is how each route works at TCT, AAOS, NASS, SAGES, AHA and the International Stroke Conference, with the organizer’s source for every rule.

Interventional cardiology

TCT (Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics)

How to get in

  • CRF sells inline booths up to 10×30 and islands from 20×20; a 10×20 inline cost $42,500 in space alone in 2026.
  • A product without FDA approval must be marked on the booth as display only and not approved for U.S. use.

Programs for startups

  • Emerging Technology packages for private, pre-revenue cardiovascular startups with no regulatory approvals: a branded AI Pavilion kiosk cost $15,500 in 2026.
  • TCT Shark Tank: CRF’s device pitch competition for coronary, endovascular and structural heart inventors, in its 13th year in 2026.

TCT startup opportunities ↗ TCT Shark Tank ↗

Orthopaedics

AAOS Annual Meeting

How to get in

  • Companies that have not exhibited before complete the AAOS Company Review Process before they can apply.
  • A 50% deposit goes in with the application; booking in the official onPeak hotel block earns 2 priority points.
  • Booth installation must start by 3 p.m. on March 2, 2027, or AAOS treats the contract as cancelled.

AAOS 2027 prospectus ↗ AAOS dates & deadlines ↗

Spine

NASS Annual Meeting

How to get in

  • Companies new to NASS start with its Potential New Exhibitors form.
  • Business Suites along the edge of the 2026 floor were open even to companies whose product was not ready for a booth display.

Programs for startups

  • Spine Venture Village: a startup area of the Technical Exhibition; in 2026 NASS picked 24 applicants for a $3,500 turnkey kiosk package.

NASS Spine Venture Village ↗ NASS show-floor options ↗

Minimally invasive surgery

SAGES Annual Meeting

How to get in

  • Technology Suites inside the exhibit hall run from $7,725 for a 10×10 to $30,900 for a 20×20 in 2027, first come, first served.

Programs for startups

  • SAGES Shark Tank 2027, run with Varia Ventures: applications October 2 to December 4, 2026, semi-finals in Houston on February 19, 2027 and the final at the meeting.

SAGES Shark Tank 2027 ↗ SAGES 2027 prospectus ↗

Cardiology & digital heart

AHA Scientific Sessions

How to get in

  • AHA prices space by the square foot with no island or corner premium ($48 per sq ft in 2026).

Programs for startups

  • Health Innovation Pavilion: AHA’s AI and digital health area, home to the Health Tech Competition; 2026 turnkey space ran from a $6,500 pod to a $16,250 10×20.
  • New Exhibitor Recognition Program: in 2026, 20 percent off advertising and a floor decal at the booth for companies new to Sessions.

AHA Health Innovation Pavilion ↗ AHA first-time exhibitors ↗

Rules, prices and dates are the latest each organizer published, with the year shown. Startup kiosks and pitch slots are limited, so apply when the window opens.

MAKE IT A CASE, NOT A CLAIM

A lesion crossed.
A joint balanced.
A reason to book the trial.

The headline stops them. A bench model they can work on, a screen with the one outcome their department tracks, and a quiet table a few steps away give a cardiologist, a surgeon or an OR director a reason to ask for an evaluation.

Plan a booth that earns the trial
Two LED surgical light heads on ceiling arms, seen from the operating table
Light the field.
Black and white pile of steel surgical clamps, trays and sterilization containers
Lay out the set.
Empty operating suite with a surgical microscope, ceiling booms and a draped table
Set up the suite.

09 LET’S GET YOU THROUGH THE EXHIBITS COMMITTEE

How to exhibit at a cardiology, surgical or orthopedic meeting Hand them the device. Label it right first.

Society meetings run on strict booth rules: FDA status signs, see-through islands, giveaway limits and photo bans. Here they are in pieces, from the bench demo to the follow-up with the value analysis committee.

01THE BENCHLet them work the device.
  • Bring the model, not the patient: AAOS bans live or human tissue in any booth and lets imaging equipment be shown but never run with radiation, so plan bench models and simulators.
  • Book the room for hands-on time: STS sells 10×10 Show Floor Suites at $6,500, SAGES sells Technology Suites from $7,725, and Heart Rhythm runs Hands-On Training Sessions at $30,000 per block in 2027.
  • Show the camera view: A screen above the bench lets the people behind see what the hands are doing.
02THE SIGNPrint the FDA status before you print the logo.

AAOS asks for a clearance-status sign near any product not FDA approved for the use shown, in letters at least 1/8 inch high, and on any graphic that shows it. TCT asks companies without FDA approval to mark the product display only and not approved for U.S. use. ACS wants the status right beside the device.

  • List every device: Note its status before the graphics are designed.
  • Put it on the graphic too: Status lines go on the wall art, not only on a table card.
03THE HEIGHTDraw the island to the society’s rules.
  • See-through islands: AHA and TCT islands must stay 40% see-through; TCT island structures stop at 15 feet.
  • Hanging signs: ACC.27 and AHA allow them only over islands of 20×20 or more; AAOS island signs reach 25 feet to the top.
  • Inline limits: ACC.27 and AAOS keep inlines at 8 feet, with displays over 4 feet set 5 feet back from the aisle.
04THE GIVEAWAYHand out education, not merchandise.

AAOS allows giveaways under $100 that are educational and usable in practice, and bans t-shirts, hats, lanyards and tote bags. TCT keeps items at $25 or less unless CRF approves in writing and bans raffles. ACC.27 follows the CMSS Code and asks exhibitors to register items by March 9, 2027. ACS token gifts must fit a pocket.

05THE SUITEClose the door for the second conversation.
  • ACC.27: ExpoSuites at $55 per sq ft, and alcohol only inside them.
  • Heart Rhythm: Tech Suites at $48 per sq ft, new in Hall F for San Francisco.
  • AANS and ISC: Expo Suites from $5,000 for a 10×10 at AANS and Business Suites from $5,500 at ISC in 2027.

Surgeons and cardiologists talk about complications and pricing only behind a door.

06THE CALENDARHold the April week now.
  • One week, four meetings: SAGES (Las Vegas), AANS (San Diego), ACC.27 (Houston) and AORN (Philadelphia) all start between April 6 and April 10, 2027.
  • AAOS: Booth installation must start by 3 p.m. on March 2, 2027 or AAOS treats the contract as cancelled.
  • SAGES Shark Tank: Applications close December 4, 2026.
  • OMTEC: Booth packages are paid in full by January 15, 2027.
07THE FREIGHT & LABORBuild close to the hall.
  • Start from the warehouse deadline: The general contractor at each hall fixes a date for freight at its advance warehouse. A Purple build runs 30 to 45 days, so the schedule is drawn backward from there.
  • Two shops: We build in our Fishkill, NY shop and our Las Vegas shop, which sits in the same city as AAOS, SAGES and VIVA.
  • Know the labor rules: AAOS lists labor at $169 per hour straight time in 2027. Your project manager runs the install with the labor each hall requires, and we design to keep those hours short.
  • Ship heavy gear early: Consoles and robots need crates, insurance and a planned dock slot.
08THE FOLLOW-UPSend the evidence before the trip home.

Scan every badge with notes: specialty, procedure volume, the device they use now, the hospital and who sits on its value analysis committee. Send the clinical summary, the instructions for use, the reprocessing guide and a trial or training offer within days.

Tag each lead as a physician, an OR or cath lab leader, a nurse, a reprocessing lead or a distributor. Hospital purchases move through evaluation and committee review, so measure trials opened, not only badges scanned.

THE VALUE ANALYSIS FILE

Answer the committee before it meets.

Surgeons and cardiologists start the request; a hospital committee decides. Have this file ready on paper and as a short digital pack, so the second meeting starts with answers.

New to the terms? See the glossary

CASE # OR-01STATUS: READY

  • 1× One-page summary with the indication and FDA status
  • 1× Instructions for use and contraindications
  • 1× Clinical data and published studies you can share
  • 1× Cleaning, sterilization and reprocessing guide
  • 1× Training plan for physicians, nurses and techs
  • 1× Case coverage and field support hours
  • 1× Capital, disposable and service pricing model
  • 1× Contract and purchasing channel details
  • 1× Inventory, consignment and loaner set options
  • 1× References at comparable hospitals
  • 1× Trial or evaluation agreement ready to sign
  • 1× One clear next step + U.S. contact

READY

10 THE COST OF A CASE, THE COST OF A BOOTH

Cardiology, surgical and orthopedic meeting budget & ROI Price the floor. Then price the evaluation it opens.

Let’s put numbers on it. Enter your full meeting budget and your own deal economics to see what breaking even could look like, from a single surgeon trial to a hospital system contract.

Budget beyond the floor rate.

Space & presence
Floor space, suites, learning labs or hands-on sessions, design, graphics, lit cases, demo benches, flooring, furniture and lighting.
Getting there
Crating for consoles and robots, freight, material handling, installation, rigging, dismantle and storage between meetings.
Running the booth
Electrical, internet, lead capture, cleaning, bench models and disposables for demos, and any symposium or dinner.
Your people & follow-through
Sales, clinical specialists and physician faculty time, travel, meeting hotels and post-meeting trials.

Ask for line-item quotes and set aside a contingency. Suites, learning labs, hands-on sessions and symposia often weigh as much as the booth at ACC.27, Heart Rhythm and AAOS. Read these groups as a planning list, not as a quote.

THE EXHIBIT MATH

Let’s do the math.

An example to get you started. Change the numbers to fit your company.

Use gross profit over the contract you expect, not list price. Hospital device decisions often pass through a trial and a value analysis review, so pick one evaluation period (for example, 12 or 24 months) for every input.

36%
of the average exhibit budget goes to floor space; the rest is services, travel, design, shipping and promotion. CEIR, How the Exhibit Dollar Is Spent (2012), via TSNN ↗
81%
of AHA Scientific Sessions attendees visit the exhibit hall (2024 data). AHA exhibitor FAQs ↗
79%
of AORN Expo attendees influence buying decisions, and 43% hold director, manager or leadership roles. AORN why exhibit ↗

Where the exhibit dollar goes.

Average share of exhibitor spending by category.

  • Exhibit space 36%
  • Show services 17%
  • Travel & entertainment 14%
  • Exhibit design 11%
  • Shipping 10%
  • Promotion 6%
  • Lead management 4%
  • Staff training & other 2%

Source: CEIR, How the Exhibit Dollar Is Spent (2012), via TSNN ↗ Medtech exhibitors usually add demo equipment freight, insurance, electrical work and clinical staff time on top.

Real booth prices, published.

What medical societies and organizers list for space. Most price by the square foot; add the exhibit, freight, labor, electrical and travel.

ShowPublished priceSource
AAOS Annual Meeting2027$40/sq ft inline · $42 corner · $40 islandSource ↗
ASA ANESTHESIOLOGYCurrent rate card$51/sq ft standard · $54.50 premium · $300 per open cornerSource ↗
CHEST Annual Meeting2026$50/sq ft inline · $52 corner · islands $50 + $200 per cornerSource ↗
AHA Scientific Sessions2026$48/sq ft · public service rate $30/sq ftSource ↗
ACS Clinical Congress2026$44.50/sq ft in-line · $45.50 corner · $42.50 islandSource ↗
SVS Vascular Annual Meeting2026$4,200 per 100 sq ft inline · $4,500 island · $125 per cornerSource ↗
OMTEC2027 packages10×20 $11,000 · 20×20 $22,000, with meals, education and attendee listsSource ↗

Cath lab, OR or ortho hall? Five meetings, side by side.

ACC.27 vs. AHA Scientific Sessions vs. TCT vs. AAOS vs. the ACS Clinical Congress: the five U.S. meetings that span the heart, the operating room and the skeleton, compared on what each society publishes.

Comparison of five U.S. cardiology, surgical and orthopedic meetings for 2027
TopicACC.27AHA Scientific SessionsTCTAAOS Annual MeetingACS Clinical Congress
Who attendsInterventional and general cardiologists, imaging and rhythm teams; 15,190 in-person attendees at ACC.26, per ACCCardiologists, cardiovascular scientists and care teams; 12,700+ total attendees in 2025, 49% physicians, per AHAInterventional and structural heart physicians, cath lab staff, investors; 10,000+ attendees, per CRF’s 2026 prospectusOrthopaedic surgeons by subspecialty, residents, PAs and administrators; 6,964 medical and 6,456 industry attendees in 2026General surgeons and subspecialists, residents and students; 10,559 in-person registrants in 2025, per ACS
Who exhibitsCardiovascular device, imaging and drug companies; 274 exhibiting companies at ACC.26Device, drug and digital heart companies, plus the Health Innovation PavilionCoronary, structural heart, endovascular and imaging companies; 100+ exhibitors in 2026Implant, robotics, biologics and practice companies; 584 exhibiting companies in 2026Surgical device, energy, robotics and practice companies; 160+ exhibiting companies in 2025
When & whereApril 10–12, 2027, George R. Brown Convention Center, HoustonNovember 5–8, 2027, Menino Convention & Exhibition Center, BostonOctober 18–21, 2027, San FranciscoExhibits March 3–5, 2027, Venetian Convention & Expo Center, Las VegasOctober 16–19, 2027, San Diego
What space costs$50 per sq ft, no peninsulas; ExpoSuites $55 (2027)$48 per sq ft, no island or corner premium (2026)10×20 inline $42,500 and 20×20 island $58,000 in space alone (2026)$40 per sq ft inline and island, $42 corner (2027)$44.50 per sq ft inline, $42.50 island (2026)
Rules to plan forWalled rooms only in islands of 400 sq ft or more; giveaways registered by March 9, 2027Islands stay 40% see-through; unapproved devices marked display onlyIslands 40% see-through and 15 feet tall; no raffles, items $25 or lessNo tissue and no live imaging; FDA status signs; install by 3 p.m. March 2Exhibits Committee approves products; drawings every year; no floor photography

Figures are the latest each society published, with the year shown. Space prices exclude build, freight, labor and services.

Second lookTrace, tray & bone

Trace. Tray. Bone. Then the trial.

An ECG strip, a set laid out in order, a model a surgeon can turn in a hand: the details a clinical team weighs before agreeing to an evaluation.

Surgeons in blue caps and masks seen through a ring of surgical lights from the table
09Seen from the ring of light.
Close-up of an ECG machine printing a heart rhythm strip on pink grid paper
10Rhythm on paper.
Anatomical skeleton model showing the skull, spine and rib cage against a teal wall
11The frame on teal.
Black and white close-up of a human hand holding the hand of a skeleton model
12A hand in a hand.
Pair of surgical magnifying loupes held up in front of a bright clinic room
13Magnified, held up.

11 ROUNDS. QUESTIONS WELCOME.

Cardiology, surgical and orthopedic conference FAQ Clinical questions. Sourced answers.

Stethoscope with a silver chest piece lying across a bright blue surface
Ask it before the hall opens.

What is the largest cardiology conference in the U.S.?

ACC.27, the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session & Expo, with 15,190 in-person attendees and 274 exhibiting companies at ACC.26 in 2026, per ACC. The AHA Scientific Sessions follow with 12,700+ total attendees in 2025, and Heart Rhythm counted 10,573 attendees in 2026.

When and where is ACC.27?

ACC.27 runs April 10–12, 2027 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. ACC sells booth space at $50 per square foot in 2027 with no peninsulas, and ExpoSuites at $55 per square foot.

When is AHA Scientific Sessions 2027?

November 5–8, 2027 at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston. AHA charged $48 per square foot in 2026 with no extra charge for islands or corners, and 74% of 2025 attendees visited the exhibit hall, per its prospectus.

Where is TCT 2027, and what does a booth cost?

TCT 2027 runs October 18–21, 2027 in San Francisco. In 2026 CRF listed a 10×20 inline at $42,500 and a 20×20 island at $58,000 for space alone, and islands must stay 40% see-through.

What are the AAOS 2027 dates, and how much is exhibit space?

The AAOS Annual Meeting runs March 3–6, 2027 with exhibits March 3–5 at the Venetian Convention & Expo Center in Las Vegas. The 2027 prospectus lists $40 per square foot inline and island and $42 for corners. Installation must start by 3 p.m. on March 2, 2027.

Which is the biggest orthopedic meeting?

The AAOS Annual Meeting. AAOS counted 6,964 professional medical attendees, 6,456 industry attendees and 584 exhibiting companies on 186,200 square feet in 2026. Spine has its own meeting at NASS, arthroscopy at AANA and hand surgery at ASSH.

ACC.27 or TCT: which suits an interventional device?

TCT if your buyers are the people who run the cath lab: it is CRF’s meeting for interventional and structural heart medicine, with Training Pavilions and Shark Tank. ACC.27 if you sell across cardiology, from imaging to heart failure, to a broader room of 15,190 attendees (2026 count).

AORN or the ACS Clinical Congress for an OR product?

AORN if perioperative nurses and OR leaders choose the product: 79% of attendees influence buying, per AORN, and the 2027 Expo Hall lists 300+ exhibitors in Philadelphia, April 10–13. The ACS Clinical Congress if surgeons choose it: 10,559 in-person registrants in 2025, meeting October 16–19, 2027 in San Diego.

Which surgical meetings are in Las Vegas in 2027?

Three in this guide: AAOS at the Venetian in March, the SAGES Annual Meeting with exhibits April 6–8, and VIVA at the Bellagio September 26–29. Purple builds in its own Las Vegas shop, in the same city.

Which cardiology and surgery meetings are in Boston?

Five: AAGL (November 13–16, 2026 at the Hynes), THT (February 22–24, 2027), the NASS Annual Meeting (September 22–25, 2027), ANESTHESIOLOGY (October 15–19, 2027) and the AHA Scientific Sessions (November 5–8, 2027), the last two at the Menino Convention & Exhibition Center.

Can we show a device that is not FDA cleared at these meetings?

Usually yes, with a status sign. AAOS requires a clearance-status sign near the product and on any graphic of it, TCT asks for a display-only, not approved for U.S. use statement, and AHA asks unapproved devices to be marked for display and education only.

Can we run hands-on demos on tissue or live imaging at AAOS?

No. AAOS bans live or human tissue in any booth, and imaging equipment may be shown but never run with ionizing or non-ionizing radiation. Bench models, synthetic bones and simulators are the usual route.

What giveaways are allowed at cardiology and orthopedic meetings?

Educational items, kept small. AAOS allows items under $100 that are usable in practice and bans t-shirts, hats, lanyards and tote bags; TCT keeps items at $25 or less and bans raffles; ACC.27 follows the CMSS Code and asks for registration by March 9, 2027.

Do these meetings sell private meeting rooms on the floor?

Most do. ACC.27 ExpoSuites cost $55 per square foot (2027), Heart Rhythm Tech Suites $48 per square foot, STS Show Floor Suites $6,500 for a 10×10 and SAGES Technology Suites $7,725 to $30,900 (2027 rates).

Are there startup programs at cardiology and surgical meetings?

Yes. TCT sells Emerging Technology packages to pre-revenue cardiovascular startups (a $15,500 AI Pavilion kiosk in 2026), NASS ran a $3,500 Spine Venture Village kiosk in 2026, SAGES runs a Shark Tank with applications closing December 4, 2026, and the ISC Innovation Zone sells 10×10 turnkey booths from $6,500 for 2027.

When are the busiest weeks for surgical and cardiology meetings in 2027?

Early April: SAGES, AANS, ACC.27 and AORN all start between April 6 and April 10, 2027 in four different cities. Mid-May (AATS, SCAI, AANA, Heart Rhythm, ATS) and October (ASSH, ANESTHESIOLOGY, ACS, TCT, CNS) are close behind.

What booth size should a device company start with at ACC.27 or AAOS?

A 10×20 inline works for one device family with a bench demo. Move to a 20×20 island when you need a walled meeting room or a hanging sign: at ACC.27 only islands of 400 square feet or more may build walled rooms, and hanging signs need a 20×20 island.

Which meeting reaches sterile processing teams?

The HSPA Annual Conference & Expo, April 24–27, 2027 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. HSPA counted 1,417 attendees at its 2026 conference in Baltimore, across sterile processing roles.

12 SPEAK FLUENT CATH LAB AND OR

Cardiology, surgery and orthopedics glossary The words on the case board.

PCI, TAVR, ablation, arthroplasty, SPD, CNOR. The terms cardiologists, surgeons, perioperative nurses and exhibit managers use every day, in plain English.

Show all 22 terms

Heart & vessels

PCI
Percutaneous coronary intervention: opening a narrowed heart artery through a catheter, usually with a balloon and a stent. The core procedure behind most cath lab products at TCT and SCAI.
Structural heart
Catheter treatment of the heart’s valves and walls rather than its arteries, such as valve replacement or closing a hole between chambers.
TAVR
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement: a new aortic valve delivered through a blood vessel instead of open-heart surgery.
Electrophysiology (EP)
The cardiology subspecialty for heart rhythm problems. EP doctors place pacemakers and defibrillators and run ablations; they are the core audience at Heart Rhythm.
Ablation
A procedure that scars or isolates small areas of heart tissue with heat, cold or pulsed energy to stop an abnormal rhythm.
Echocardiography
Ultrasound imaging of the heart. Sonographers and echo physicians meet at the ASE Scientific Sessions.
Endovascular
Treatment from inside the blood vessels, such as stents for leg arteries or aneurysm repair, the focus of VIVA, VEITHsymposium and much of SVS VAM.

The operating room

Cath lab
The catheterization laboratory: an imaging-equipped procedure room where cardiologists work through catheters instead of incisions.
Hybrid OR
An operating room with built-in imaging, so a surgeon and an interventionalist can work in one session.
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS)
Surgery through small ports with a camera and long instruments, the subject of SAGES and AAGL.
Sterile processing (SPD)
The hospital department that cleans, inspects, packs and sterilizes reusable instruments between cases; its staff gather at HSPA.
Perioperative nurse
A nurse who works before, during and after surgery. Many hold the CNOR credential, and their leaders shape OR purchasing at AORN.
Instrument tray
The organized set of tools for one procedure, packed and sterilized together; how a tray is laid out matters to surgeons and SPD alike.

Bone & joint

Arthroplasty
Joint replacement, most often of the hip or knee, and a large share of the AAOS floor.
Arthroscopy
Joint surgery through a small camera and tiny incisions, common in sports medicine and the focus of AANA.
Navigation & robotics
Systems that track instruments and implants against the patient’s anatomy during surgery; often the largest demos at AAOS and NASS.
OEM
In orthopedics, the implant company that sells under its own name; OMTEC is where its engineers meet machining, coating and packaging suppliers.

On the show floor

FDA status sign
A label beside a device not cleared or approved for the use shown. AAOS asks for letters at least 1/8 inch high, on the product and on any graphic of it.
See-through rule
A limit on how solid an island may be. AHA and TCT islands must stay 40% open so neighbors stay visible.
CMSS Code
The Council of Medical Specialty Societies code for dealings with companies; ACC and AAN use it to keep exhibitor giveaways modest and educational.
Show floor suite
A lockable hard-wall room on the exhibit floor for hands-on training or private meetings, sold apart from booth space at STS, SAGES, ACC.27 and Heart Rhythm.
Shark Tank
A pitch competition where device inventors present to an expert panel; TCT and SAGES both run one for startups.

12 MORE MEDICAL GUIDES

More medical device meeting guides Other specialties. Same plan.

Purple builds for the whole medical calendar. The guides below cover the other parts of it.

Modern empty operating room with a table, monitors and ceiling equipment in pale blue

YOUR DEVICE. YOUR SPECIALISTS. YOUR ROOM.

Ready when your device is. We’ll build the room for the device.

From the FDA status line on the first graphic to the suite where a surgeon agrees to a trial, let’s create a cardiology, surgical or orthopedic booth that puts the device in their hands, follows each society’s rules and keeps the aisle clear. Fixed proposals, 30 to 45 day builds and a Purple project manager at your side on the floor.

Let’s plan your clinical booth
How we put this guide together, sources and photo credits

Researched and written by the Purple Exhibits team. Updated November 9, 2026. Show dates, venues, prices and rules come from each organizer’s published pages, linked on every show card. Fit notes, booth ideas and planning tools are our editorial guidance from building booths for cardiology, surgery & orthopedics exhibitors. Listings are not paid placements. The guide covers U.S. business-to-business events plus selected international shows.

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