Surgeons & clinicians
For devices that belong in the OR, the cath lab, the imaging suite or the clinic.
What mattersOutcomes data, ease of use and how the device fits the procedure.
EVIDENCE. ACCESS. THE RIGHT ROOM.
Medical device trade shows & conferences 2026–2027Precise devices. Clear conversations.
You bring the device and the evidence. We’ll help you find the right meeting, the right clinicians and buyers, and a booth built for demonstration, from the first hands-on moment to the value analysis follow-up.
01 FULL GUIDES FOR THE BIG MEETINGS
Medical device trade show guides 2027 64 big medtech shows. A full guide for each.
Every show below has its own Purple guide: dates, hall and venue rules, booth sizes with all-in prices, key deadlines, travel and a proposal form. Pick a show to open its guide.
Jan 282027Cardio & vascularSTS Annual MeetingSan Diego · WestOpen the show guide 
Feb 92027Cardio & vascularInternational Stroke ConferenceHouston · SouthOpen the show guide 
Feb 92027Design & manufacturingMD&M WestAnaheim · WestOpen the show guide 
Mar 32027Orthopaedics & spineAAOS Annual MeetingLas Vegas · WestOpen the show guide 
Mar 142027Digital health & hospital techViVENashville · SouthOpen the show guide 
Mar 192027Specialty careAAD Annual MeetingSan Francisco · WestOpen the show guide 
Mar 202027Imaging & radiologySIR Annual Scientific MeetingLos Angeles · WestOpen the show guide 
Mar 232027Specialty careMedtradeFort Worth · SouthOpen the show guide 
Apr 22027Specialty careASCRS Annual Meeting (Cataract & Refractive Surgery)San Diego · WestOpen the show guide 
Apr 42027Lab & diagnosticsAACR Annual MeetingOrlando · SouthOpen the show guide 
Apr 62027Digital health & hospital techHIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition (HIMSS27)Chicago · MidwestOpen the show guide 
Apr 62027Surgical & ORSAGES Annual MeetingLas Vegas · WestOpen the show guide 
Apr 72027Specialty careAAA Annual Convention (American Academy of Audiology)St. Louis · MidwestOpen the show guide 
Apr 82027Specialty careAOTA INSPIRE Annual Conference & ExpoBoston · NortheastOpen the show guide 
Apr 92027Surgical & ORAANS Annual Scientific MeetingSan Diego · WestOpen the show guide 
Apr 102027Cardio & vascularACC Annual Scientific Session & Expo (ACC.27)Houston · SouthOpen the show guide 
Apr 102027Surgical & ORAORN Global Surgical Conference & ExpoPhiladelphia · NortheastOpen the show guide 
Apr 152027Specialty careACP Internal Medicine MeetingLos Angeles · WestOpen the show guide 
Apr 152027Specialty careASLMS Annual ConferenceDallas · SouthOpen the show guide 
Apr 242027Surgical & ORHSPA Annual Conference & ExpoColumbus · MidwestOpen the show guide 
May 12027Specialty careAAN Annual MeetingWashington · SouthOpen the show guide 
May 12027Cardio & vascularAATS Annual MeetingLos Angeles · WestOpen the show guide 
May 22027Specialty careAACN National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (NTI)Indianapolis · MidwestOpen the show guide 
May 22027Specialty careARVO Annual MeetingSan Diego · WestOpen the show guide 
May 112027Design & manufacturingMEDevice BostonBoston · NortheastOpen the show guide 
May 132027Cardio & vascularHeart Rhythm 2027 (Heart Rhythm Society Annual Meeting)San Francisco · WestOpen the show guide 
May 142027Cardio & vascularATS International ConferenceNew Orleans · SouthOpen the show guide 
May 152027Specialty careDigestive Disease Week (DDW)Washington · SouthOpen the show guide 
May 192027Design & manufacturingMD&M EastNew York · NortheastOpen the show guide 
May 212027Specialty careACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific MeetingLos Angeles · WestOpen the show guide 
May 212027Specialty careAUA Annual MeetingSan Diego · WestOpen the show guide 
Jun 22027Cardio & vascularSVS Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM27)San Diego · WestOpen the show guide 
Jun 42027Digital health & hospital techAAMI eXchangeFort Lauderdale · SouthOpen the show guide 
Jun 42027Cardio & vascularASE Scientific SessionsTampa · SouthOpen the show guide 
Jun 52027Specialty careASCO Annual MeetingChicago · MidwestOpen the show guide 
Jun 52027Imaging & radiologySNMMI Annual MeetingWashington · SouthOpen the show guide 
Jun 82027Orthopaedics & spineOMTEC (Orthopaedic Manufacturing & Technology Exposition and Conference)Rosemont · MidwestOpen the show guide 
Jun 142027Specialty careAPIC Annual Conference & ExpositionLos Angeles · WestOpen the show guide 
Jun 152027Specialty careAANP National ConferenceNew Orleans · SouthOpen the show guide 
Jun 162027Specialty careOptometry's Meeting (AOA Congress)Boston · NortheastOpen the show guide 
Jun 162027Specialty careWHX Miami (World Health Expo Miami, formerly FIME)Miami Beach · SouthOpen the show guide 
Jun 182027Specialty careADA Scientific SessionsWashington · SouthOpen the show guide 
Jun 212027Specialty careNATA Clinical Symposia & AT ExpoNew Orleans · SouthOpen the show guide 
Jul 272027Lab & diagnosticsADLM Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab ExpoChicago · MidwestOpen the show guide 
Aug 62027Specialty careADCES Annual Conference (ADCES27)Denver · WestOpen the show guide 
Sep 162027Surgical & ORPlastic Surgery The Meeting (ASPS)Baltimore · SouthOpen the show guide 
Sep 182027Specialty careAAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPONew Orleans · SouthOpen the show guide 
Sep 182027Imaging & radiologyASTRO Annual MeetingChicago · MidwestOpen the show guide 
Sep 222027Orthopaedics & spineNASS Annual MeetingBoston · NortheastOpen the show guide 
Oct 152027Surgical & ORANESTHESIOLOGY (ASA Annual Meeting)Boston · NortheastOpen the show guide 
Oct 162027Surgical & ORACS Clinical CongressSan Diego · WestOpen the show guide 
Oct 172027Digital health & hospital techHLTH USALas Vegas · WestOpen the show guide 
Oct 182027Cardio & vascularTCT (Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics)San Francisco · WestOpen the show guide 
Oct 232027Surgical & ORCNS Annual MeetingPhoenix · WestOpen the show guide 
Oct 252027Specialty careACEP Scientific AssemblyBoston · NortheastOpen the show guide 
Oct 272027Specialty careASN Kidney WeekSan Diego · WestOpen the show guide 
Nov 52027Cardio & vascularAHA Scientific SessionsBoston · NortheastOpen the show guide 
Nov 92027Lab & diagnosticsAMP Annual Meeting & ExpoBaltimore · SouthOpen the show guide 
Nov 122027Specialty careAAO Annual Meeting (American Academy of Ophthalmology)Las Vegas · WestOpen the show guide 
Nov 142027Imaging & radiologyRSNA Annual MeetingChicago · MidwestOpen the show guide 
Apr 192028Design & manufacturingMD&M SouthCharlotte · SouthOpen the show guide 
Oct 82028Cardio & vascularCHEST Annual MeetingDenver · WestOpen the show guide 
TBADesign & manufacturingMD&M MidwestLocation not confirmed yetOpen the show guide 
TBADesign & manufacturingMEDevice Silicon ValleyLocation not confirmed yetOpen the show guide 02 EVERY DEVICE HAS ITS DECISION MAKERS
Choose the right medical device show audience Know who decides. Meet them where they learn.
A surgeon, a value analysis committee and an OEM engineer judge a device on very different evidence. Choose the people you need in front of you, and we’ll help you narrow the field.
Hospital buyers & value analysis
For products that must clear supply chain, IT and a value analysis committee.
What mattersEvidence, total cost, contract status and integration.
Engineers & R&D
For suppliers of components, materials, testing and contract manufacturing.
What mattersSpecifications, quality systems and capacity.
Distributors & partners
For companies looking for dealers, distribution partners and specialty channels.
What mattersMargin, territory, training and dependable supply.
03 A CLEAN SPACE FOR A CLEAR CASE
Medical device trade show booth ideas Your device. In plain view.
Clinicians want to see the device, hold it and ask hard questions. Here’s real-world inspiration from medtech companies we’ve built for, and what fits in every booth size.
01 / THE SAMPLEOptinova · Purple Exhibits
Let engineers touch the product.
Backlit walls show the tubing range, while a counter of samples and a high table give engineers something to hold and a place to talk specs.
02 / THE SHOWCASETipmed · Purple Exhibits
Every implant in clear view.
Lit glass cases put orthopaedic implants and instruments at eye level, with backlit product panels and a bright seating area for meetings.
03 / THE SYSTEMAMRAD Medical · Purple Exhibits
Show the real equipment.
An open island frames full-size X-ray equipment under a hanging sign, so visitors can walk up to the system and the workstation.
04 PICK YOUR NEXT ROUND
U.S. medical device trade shows & conferences Where will your device be next?
Explore U.S. medical device trade shows and clinical meetings & summits, from surgery, cardiology and imaging to orthopaedics, diagnostics, digital health and medtech manufacturing. Search, filter, compare and save the ones that fit your company.
Every profile includes dates, city and venue, the audience, who exhibits, company fit, what’s good to know before booking, and a direct link to the organizer.
Built around the exhibit hall.
- Floor time
- Usually two to four days of exhibit hours
- How you exhibit
- Booths from a 10×20 inline to a full island
- Budget
- Higher: space, build, freight, labor, electrical and housing
- Best for
- Hands-on demos, launches and meeting many clinicians or buyers
Built around sessions and partnering.
- Floor time
- A few hours to a few days, often between sessions
- How you exhibit
- Hall booths, hotel exhibit areas, sponsor showcases or tabletops
- Budget
- Lower: compact displays that travel and set up fast
- Best for
- Focused specialist audiences, investors and partners
Popular cities
Dec122026Specialty careASH Annual Meeting and Exposition
New Orleans, Louisiana · SouthDecember 12–15, 2026
When & where December 12–15, 2026 · Ernest N. Morial Convention Center · New Orleans, Louisiana
Typical audience
Hematologists and other health care professionals in blood disorders and blood cancers, with more than 26,000 attendees expected.
Exhibitor types
Pharmaceutical companies, medical suppliers, diagnostic and research companies, publishers, and nonprofits.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you make diagnostics, lab instruments, or devices used in hematology and blood cancer care.
Good to know
Booth reservations go through the ASH exhibit site run by SPARGO, and exhibitors follow the published 2026 Exhibitor Rules and Regulations.
Jan282027Cardio & vascular Purple guideSTS Annual Meeting
San Diego, California · WestEvent: 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.
Feb92027Cardio & vascular Purple guideInternational Stroke Conference
Houston, Texas · SouthEvent: 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.
Feb92027Design & manufacturing Purple guideMD&M West
Formerly Informa Markets Engineering WestAnaheim, California · WestEvent: February 9–11, 2027 · Exhibits: February 9–11, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: February 9–11, 2027 · Exhibits: February 9–11, 2027 · Anaheim Convention Center · Anaheim, California
Typical audience
Medical device engineers, R&D, manufacturing, quality and sourcing staff from OEMs, plus buyers from the automation, packaging and plastics sectors that share the floor.
Exhibitor types
Contract manufacturers, component and materials suppliers, automation, packaging, plastics and design-services firms.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell parts, materials, equipment or outsourced services to medical device makers and want the biggest single U.S. supplier floor of the year.
Good to know
No one under 18 is allowed in the expo halls, and booth payments run 30%, 60% and then 100% due six months before the show.
- By the numbers
- 1,700+ exhibitors, 13,800+ attendees, 319,000+ sq ft show floor, 43 countries (organizer homepage, latest edition).
- Booth & eligibility
- Pricing not published (contact sales). Payment schedule: 30% due 12 to 9 months out, 60% due 9 to 6 months out, 100% due 6 months before the show; cancellation liability follows the same 30/60/100% steps. Up to 10 badges per 10x10.
- Co-located with
- Five sectors on one floor (MedTech, Automation, Packaging, Design & Manufacturing, Plastics); MedTech Conference, SPE/MPD MiniTec, Sustainable Manufacturing Conference, Leadership Summit, IOPP Fundamentals of Medical Device Packaging, Magic of Medtech Zone.
Mar32027Orthopaedics & spine Purple guideAAOS Annual Meeting
Las Vegas, Nevada · WestEvent: 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.
Mar142027Digital health & hospital tech Purple guideViVE
Nashville, Tennessee · SouthEvent: March 14–17, 2027 · Exhibits: March 15–17, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: March 14–17, 2027 · Exhibits: March 15–17, 2027 · Music City Center · Nashville, Tennessee
Typical audience
Digital health executives from health systems, payers, and health tech companies.
Exhibitor types
Health tech, AI, IT services and consulting companies, sold as sponsorships.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell digital health or IT solutions to provider and payer executives.
Good to know
Show floor presence is sold through sponsorship packages rather than standard booth space.
Mar192027Specialty care Purple guideAAD Annual Meeting
San Francisco, California · WestEvent: March 19–23, 2027 · Exhibits: March 19–21, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: March 19–23, 2027 · Exhibits: March 19–21, 2027 · Moscone Center · San Francisco, California
Typical audience
Dermatologists, dermatology residents, PAs and NPs, and dermatology practice staff.
Exhibitor types
Device and laser makers, pharmaceutical companies, skin care and cosmetics brands, publishers, and practice service vendors.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you make energy-based, imaging, or diagnostic devices used in dermatology practices.
Good to know
Live demonstrations of devices that require a medical license are not allowed on live subjects; simulations must keep equipment off with "Simulation Only" signage.
- By the numbers
- 2026 meeting (Denver): 20,111 total registrants, including 9,168 medical personnel and 7,748 exhibitor personnel; more than 300 exhibiting companies expected in 2027
- Booth & eligibility
- 2027: $46.00/sq ft; $61.00/sq ft for premium linear booths. Four exhibitor badges per 100 sq ft. Payment: 25% deposit by May 27, 2026, second 25% by Sept 23, 2026, full payment by Dec 9, 2026; applications after Dec 9, 2026 pay 100% within 15 business days of invoice. Priority points: 1 per Annual Meeting booth participation, 1 per Innovation Academy participation, 1 per 100 sq ft purchased; Dec 1 cutoff; booth selection appointments held onsite at the prior meeting. Priority space application deadline Oct 23, 2026; after that, first-come, first-served.
- For new brands
- First-time exhibitors (or those absent 3+ years) go through a review: company profile, Articles of Incorporation or W9, product literature, and FDA filing status documentation
Mar202027Imaging & radiology Purple guideSIR Annual Scientific Meeting
Los Angeles, California · WestEvent: March 20–24, 2027 · Exhibits: March 21–23, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: March 20–24, 2027 · Exhibits: March 21–23, 2027 · Los Angeles Convention Center · Los Angeles, California
Typical audience
Interventional radiologists, IR trainees, nurses and technologists who perform image-guided procedures.
Exhibitor types
Makers of catheters, embolics, ablation systems, stents, imaging and navigation tools used in interventional radiology.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell devices or imaging tools used in image-guided, minimally invasive procedures.
Good to know
Exhibit space, workshops and sponsorships are sold through the SIR exhibitor marketplace and handled by SIR corporate relations staff.
Mar232027Specialty care Purple guideMedtrade
Fort Worth, Texas · SouthEvent: March 23–25, 2027 · Exhibits: March 24–25, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: March 23–25, 2027 · Exhibits: March 24–25, 2027 · Fort Worth Convention Center · Fort Worth, Texas
Typical audience
Home medical equipment providers, home health agencies, DMEPOS dealers, distributors, and pharmacies.
Exhibitor types
DMEPOS manufacturers of mobility, respiratory, complex rehab, and home care products, plus billing and software vendors.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you make home medical equipment or supplies and sell through HME dealers and providers.
Good to know
The expo floor is open only two days, March 24–25.
- By the numbers
- Organizer states hundreds of DMEPOS manufacturers and thousands of DMEPOS providers attend each year; no exact counts published. Organizer survey: about 2 in 3 attendees said seeing a product at the show was more influential than other channels.
- Booth & eligibility
- Rates are in the 2027 prospectus (not public on the site). First-time exhibitors complete a 'New to Medtrade' form; returning exhibitors book through their account executive. Exhibitors can upgrade to the conference.
- For new brands
- New Product Pavilion on the expo floor (no 2027 deadline published). 2026 added CRT Live, a show-floor feature for complex rehab and mobility products.
- Co-located with
- AAHomecare policy programming and Stand Up for Homecare reception run with the show.
Apr22027Specialty care Purple guideASCRS Annual Meeting (Cataract & Refractive Surgery)
San Diego, California · WestEvent: April 2–5, 2027 · Exhibits: April 2–4, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: April 2–5, 2027 · Exhibits: April 2–4, 2027 · San Diego Convention Center · San Diego, California
Typical audience
Cataract, refractive and anterior segment surgeons, plus ophthalmic administrators and staff through the ASOA program.
Exhibitor types
Intraocular lens, laser, diagnostic, surgical instrument, pharmaceutical and practice management companies.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell cataract, refractive or anterior segment products and want a spring ophthalmology show.
Good to know
ASCRS names onPeak as the only endorsed housing vendor for exhibitors.
Apr42027Lab & diagnostics Purple guideAACR Annual Meeting
Orlando, Florida · SouthExhibits: April 4–6, 2027 · Meeting: April 2–7, 2027Show guide
When & where Exhibits: April 4–6, 2027 · Meeting: April 2–7, 2027 · Orange County Convention Center · Orlando, Florida
Typical audience
Laboratory cancer researchers, clinical investigators, and translational scientists from academia and industry worldwide.
Exhibitor types
Life science tools, diagnostics, lab equipment, reagent, and biopharma companies serving cancer research.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell research tools, diagnostic platforms, or lab technology to cancer research labs.
Good to know
Companies that have never exhibited at the AACR Annual Meeting go through an Exhibits Committee approval review, and their chosen booth is held during that review.
Apr62027Digital health & hospital tech Purple guideHIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition (HIMSS27)
Chicago, Illinois · MidwestExhibits: April 6–8, 2027 · Conference: April 5–8 (preconference April 5)Show guide
When & where Exhibits: April 6–8, 2027 · Conference: April 5–8 (preconference April 5) · McCormick Place · Chicago, Illinois
Typical audience
Health system CIOs and IT leaders, clinicians and nurses, payers, government officials and investors.
Exhibitor types
Health IT, EHR, AI, cybersecurity, interoperability and connected device companies.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell software, data or connected technology to hospitals and health systems.
Good to know
The exhibit hall is open three days and closes at 2 p.m. on the final day.
- By the numbers
- 600+ education sessions (HIMSS27); attendee and exhibitor counts not shown on the official pages.
- Booth & eligibility
- Pricing in the HIMSS27 Exhibitor Prospectus, available only by request form (salesinfo@himssconference.com).
- For new brands
- Startup Park (new) and a First-Time Exhibitors Pavilion; other pavilions: AI, Business Operations, Cybersecurity Command Center, Government Connections Plaza, International, Interop+Smart Experience, Patient Experience & Wellness.
- Co-located with
- Preconference forums (April 5), Executive Summit.
Apr62027Surgical & OR Purple guideSAGES Annual Meeting
Las Vegas, Nevada · WestEvent: 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.
Apr72027Specialty care Purple guideAAA Annual Convention (American Academy of Audiology)
St. Louis, Missouri · MidwestEvent: April 7–10, 2027 · Exhibits: April 7–9, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: April 7–10, 2027 · Exhibits: April 7–9, 2027 · America's Center Convention Complex · St. Louis, Missouri
Typical audience
Audiologists, hearing scientists, students, and hearing care practice owners.
Exhibitor types
Hearing aid makers, diagnostic audiology equipment, cochlear implant, and practice service companies.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell hearing or balance devices, diagnostic equipment, or audiology practice tools.
Good to know
The expo hall is open only parts of three days and closes a day before the convention ends.
Apr82027Specialty care Purple guideAOTA INSPIRE Annual Conference & Expo
Boston, Massachusetts · NortheastEvent: April 8–10, 2027 · Exhibits: April 8–10, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: April 8–10, 2027 · Exhibits: April 8–10, 2027 · Thomas Michael Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) · Boston, Massachusetts
Typical audience
Occupational therapists, OT assistants, students, and educators.
Exhibitor types
More than 280 companies selling adaptive equipment, rehab devices, assessment tools, software, and education programs.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell adaptive, rehab, or daily-living products that occupational therapists recommend.
Good to know
The expo closes at 2:00 pm on the final day, April 10, with move-out right after.
Apr92027Surgical & OR Purple guideAANS Annual Scientific Meeting
San Diego, California · WestEvent: 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.
Apr102027Cardio & vascular Purple guideACC Annual Scientific Session & Expo (ACC.27)
Houston, Texas · SouthEvent: 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
Apr102027Surgical & OR Purple guideAORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · NortheastEvent: 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).
Apr152027Specialty care Purple guideACP Internal Medicine Meeting
Los Angeles, California · WestEvent: April 15–17, 2027 · Exhibits: April 15–17, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: April 15–17, 2027 · Exhibits: April 15–17, 2027 · Los Angeles Convention Center · Los Angeles, California
Typical audience
Outpatient internists and primary care physicians, hospitalists and subspecialists, plus residents, fellows and medical students.
Exhibitor types
Companies selling to internists: diagnostics, devices, digital health, pharmaceuticals and practice tools.
A good choice if…
Consider it if your buyer is the internist or primary care physician, in the clinic or the hospital.
Good to know
ACP schedules unopposed exhibit hours and serves lunch in the hall on Thursday and Friday, so plan staffing around three daily peaks.
May12027Specialty care Purple guideAAN Annual Meeting
Washington, District of Columbia · SouthEvent: May 1–5, 2027 · Exhibits: May 2–5, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: May 1–5, 2027 · Exhibits: May 2–5, 2027 · Walter E. Washington Convention Center · Washington, District of Columbia
Typical audience
Neurologists, neurology residents, neuroscience researchers, and neurology care teams.
Exhibitor types
Pharmaceutical companies, neurodiagnostic and neuromodulation device makers, and neurology practice service vendors.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you make EEG, EMG, neuromodulation, or other neurology devices.
Good to know
Exhibit space, sponsorships, and advertising are all applied for through the AAN online sales portal, and booth costs vary by booth size.
May12027Cardio & vascular Purple guideAATS Annual Meeting
Los Angeles, California · WestEvent: 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.
May22027Specialty care Purple guideAACN National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (NTI)
Indianapolis, Indiana · MidwestEvent: May 2–5, 2027 · Exhibits: May 4–5, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: May 2–5, 2027 · Exhibits: May 4–5, 2027 · Indiana Convention Center · Indianapolis, Indiana
Typical audience
Critical care, progressive care, and acute care nurses, plus nurse managers and educators.
Exhibitor types
More than 300 companies showing equipment, devices, supplies, pharmaceuticals, technology, and nursing career programs.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell ICU or acute care devices and want hands-on time with the nurses who use them.
Good to know
The exhibit hall is open only two days, May 4–5, inside a four-day meeting.
May22027Specialty care Purple guideARVO Annual Meeting
San Diego, California · WestEvent: May 2–6, 2027 · Exhibits: May 2–5, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: May 2–6, 2027 · Exhibits: May 2–5, 2027 · San Diego Convention Center · San Diego, California
Typical audience
Eye and vision researchers, clinician scientists and surgeons, and industry R&D and trial sponsors.
Exhibitor types
Ophthalmic imaging and diagnostic instrument makers, research equipment and lab suppliers, and companies recruiting trial sites.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell research instruments, ophthalmic imaging or tools for vision science.
Good to know
ARVO is a science meeting first; traffic peaks between lectures and poster sessions.
May112027Design & manufacturing Purple guideMEDevice Boston
Formerly BIOMEDevice BostonBoston, Massachusetts · NortheastEvent: May 11–12, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide
When & where Event: May 11–12, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) · Boston, Massachusetts
Typical audience
Engineers, R&D leaders, executives and consultants on active medical device projects, mostly from New England.
Exhibitor types
R&D and design services, 3D printing, assembly and automation, materials and adhesives, and component suppliers.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you want face time with New England device engineers who have current projects and buying authority.
Good to know
Innovation Showcase entries are open only to contracted exhibitors with products launched in the past 12 months, and prototypes are excluded.
- By the numbers
- 1,500+ anticipated attendees; 73% from New England; 17+ top medtech OEMs represented; 7 in 10 attendees have purchasing power
- Booth & eligibility
- Packages (basic 6-ft draped table, Professional 10x20 with lead retrieval and Hosted Buyer Program, Premium with theater speaking slot); prices not published.
- For new brands
- Innovation Showcase: free, up to 3 products per contracted exhibitor, launched within 12 months, no prototypes, new company launches not eligible (2026 deadline August 19, 2026; 2027 deadline not posted).
- Co-located with
- Day 0 MedTech Connect, Franklin Visionary Awards Luncheon, Leadership Summit, hands-on workshops.
May132027Cardio & vascular Purple guideHeart Rhythm 2027 (Heart Rhythm Society Annual Meeting)
San Francisco, California · WestEvent: 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
May142027Cardio & vascular Purple guideATS International Conference
New Orleans, Louisiana · SouthEvent: 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.
May152027Specialty care Purple guideDigestive Disease Week (DDW)
Washington, District of Columbia · SouthEvent: May 15–18, 2027 · Exhibits: May 16–18, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: May 15–18, 2027 · Exhibits: May 16–18, 2027 · Walter E. Washington Convention Center · Washington, District of Columbia
Typical audience
Gastroenterologists, hepatologists, endoscopists, GI surgeons, and researchers from the AASLD, AGA, ASGE, and SSAT communities.
Exhibitor types
Endoscopy and GI device makers, diagnostics companies, pharmaceutical firms, and GI practice service vendors.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you make endoscopy, GI diagnostic, or digestive disease treatment devices.
Good to know
Exhibitors must offer professional GI products or services, and booth space is assigned only after Show Management approves the application.
- By the numbers
- 14,000+ annual attendance (ddw.org DDW by the Numbers)
- Booth & eligibility
- 2027 rates not posted publicly (booking via mapyourshow). Priority points set booth selection order: continuous exhibiting (3), 1 per 100 sq ft, 2 per $2,000 sponsorship, 10 for on-time payment, plus housing; ties go to longest consecutive participation. Payment: applications by Oct 30, 2026 due Oct 30, 2026; Oct 31, 2026 to Apr 15, 2027 due within 30 business days. Cancellation: 50% from Oct 31, 2026, 100% from Jan 9, 2027. For reference, 2025 rates were $36/sq ft inline, $41/sq ft island.
- For new brands
- No dedicated startup program; first-time exhibitors apply through the booth sales site, and "Start-Up Company" is a product category
- Co-located with
- DDW is jointly sponsored by AASLD, AGA, ASGE, and SSAT
May192027Design & manufacturing Purple guideMD&M East
Formerly Informa Markets Engineering EastNew York, New York · NortheastEvent: May 19–20, 2027 · Exhibits: May 19–20, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: May 19–20, 2027 · Exhibits: May 19–20, 2027 · Jacob K. Javits Convention Center · New York, New York
Typical audience
East Coast engineers and manufacturing staff across medtech, automation, packaging, design and manufacturing, plastics and quality.
Exhibitor types
Suppliers of components, contract manufacturing, automation, packaging, plastics and quality equipment.
A good choice if…
Consider it if your buyers are East Coast device and pharma-packaging manufacturers and a two-day regional show fits your budget.
Good to know
The expo floor is open only two days, closing at 4 p.m. on day one and 3 p.m. on day two.
May212027Specialty care Purple guideAUA Annual Meeting
San Diego, California · WestEvent: May 21–24, 2027 · Exhibits: May 21–23, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: May 21–24, 2027 · Exhibits: May 21–23, 2027 · San Diego Convention Center · San Diego, California
Typical audience
Urologists, urology residents, advanced practice providers, and urology practice staff, with 9,947 professionals in 2025 and about 9,000 in 2026.
Exhibitor types
Urology device, robotics, imaging, and lab companies plus pharmaceutical and practice service vendors.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you make urologic surgical, endoscopic, imaging, or diagnostic devices.
Good to know
The Science & Technology Hall is open three days, May 21–23, while education continues on May 24.
- By the numbers
- Professional attendance: 9,947 (2025, Las Vegas), about 9,000 (2026, Washington, D.C.; page shows 9,008 and 9,088), 7,885 (2024); average 98 leads per exhibiting company and 22,009 total leads in 2026
- Booth & eligibility
- 2027: in-line $45.50/sq ft (100 sq ft minimum), island $46.50/sq ft (400 sq ft minimum); Business Suites from $10,000 (100 sq ft standard) to $25,000 (400 sq ft select); five exhibitor badges per 100 sq ft; exhibiting earns 2027 priority points. Space selection opened July 31, 2026.
- For new brands
- Emerging Corner: turnkey 10x10 for companies that have never exhibited at AUA, have operated under 3 years (or flagship urology product on market under 1 year), and have not merged with a current or former AUA exhibitor; includes table, chairs, basic electrical, a pre-conference attendee list, and 5 registrations. New exhibitors (first time or absent five consecutive years) also get signage and guide/app recognition.
Jun22027Cardio & vascular Purple guideSVS Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM27)
San Diego, California · WestEvent: 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.
Jun42027Digital health & hospital tech Purple guideAAMI eXchange
Fort Lauderdale, Florida · SouthEvent: June 4–7, 2027 · Exhibits: June 4–6, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: June 4–7, 2027 · Exhibits: June 4–6, 2027 · Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Typical audience
Healthcare technology management staff: biomedical and clinical engineers, BMETs, dental technology staff, HTM leaders and cybersecurity and IT staff.
Exhibitor types
Medical equipment service, CMMS and asset tracking, cybersecurity, test equipment, sterilization, imaging and monitoring companies.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell equipment service, parts, software or support to hospital biomed and clinical engineering teams.
Good to know
Booth selection order follows a priority point program, and the 50% deposit becomes non-refundable after November 20, 2026.
- Booth & eligibility
- Per 100 sq ft: one full conference registration and three Expo Plus staff badges. Priority points: 5 for corporate membership, 5 per year exhibited in the last five, 1 per 100 sq ft, 1 per $1,000 sponsorship. Cancellation: free through November 20, 2026; 50% deposit forfeited November 21, 2026 to January 29, 2027; full fee after January 29, 2027. Per-sq-ft rate not shown.
- For new brands
- Start-Up Row: $1,750 turnkey kiosk for companies in business under 3 years that have never exhibited; includes one conference registration and 2 priority points; eligible for two years. Dental Pavilion returns in 2027.
Jun42027Cardio & vascular Purple guideASE Scientific Sessions
Tampa, Florida · SouthEvent: 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.
Jun52027Specialty care Purple guideASCO Annual Meeting
Chicago, Illinois · MidwestExhibits: June 5–7, 2027 · Meeting: June 4–8, 2027Show guide
When & where Exhibits: June 5–7, 2027 · Meeting: June 4–8, 2027 · McCormick Place · Chicago, Illinois
Typical audience
Medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists, oncology nurses, researchers, and other cancer care professionals from around the world.
Exhibitor types
Pharmaceutical and biotech companies, diagnostics and precision oncology firms, device makers, and oncology practice service providers.
A good choice if…
Consider it if your device, diagnostic, or service is used in cancer diagnosis, treatment, or oncology practice operations.
Good to know
Booth space selection order follows ASCO priority points, with points for the 2027 cycle accrued April 2026 to March 2027.
- By the numbers
- More than 35,000 health care professionals and over 450 organizations exhibiting (2027 Exhibit at ASCO page); the SPARGO sales site states more than 42,000 attendees and 400+ exhibitors
- Booth & eligibility
- 2027: inline $106.00/sq ft, island $121.00/sq ft, corner premium $600 per open corner; inline includes 8' back drape and 3' side rails. Booth selection by priority points (2027 cycle accrued April 2026 to March 2027).
Jun52027Imaging & radiology Purple guideSNMMI Annual Meeting
Washington, District of Columbia · SouthEvent: June 5–8, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide
When & where Event: June 5–8, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Walter E. Washington Convention Center · Washington, District of Columbia
Typical audience
Nuclear medicine physicians, molecular imaging scientists, radiopharmacists and nuclear medicine technologists.
Exhibitor types
PET and SPECT scanner makers, radiopharmaceutical and theranostics companies, isotope suppliers, and imaging software firms.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell PET/SPECT systems, radiopharmaceuticals, theranostics or nuclear medicine software.
Good to know
Exhibit and sponsorship details for 2027 are not yet posted on the SNMMI meeting site.
Jun82027Orthopaedics & spine Purple guideOMTEC (Orthopaedic Manufacturing & Technology Exposition and Conference)
Rosemont, Illinois · MidwestEvent: 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.
Jun142027Specialty care Purple guideAPIC Annual Conference & Exposition
Los Angeles, California · WestEvent: June 14–16, 2027 · Exhibits: June 14–16, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: June 14–16, 2027 · Exhibits: June 14–16, 2027 · Los Angeles Convention Center · Los Angeles, California
Typical audience
Infection preventionists, epidemiologists, and infection control staff from hospitals, long-term care, and public health.
Exhibitor types
Makers of disinfection systems, hand hygiene products, PPE, sterilization and surveillance software, and other infection prevention products.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell products or software that help hospitals prevent infections and want direct time with the people who choose them.
Good to know
A non-refundable 50% deposit is due with applications through March 1, 2027, and booths must be paid in full by that date.
- By the numbers
- More than 2,150 attendees expected in 2027; APIC25 had 2,129 in-person attendees, 98% domestic. APIC's exhibitor help site says the conference typically has more than 270 exhibitors.
- Booth & eligibility
- 2027 rates: commercial linear $36.50/sq ft (about $3,650 per 10x10); corner premium $36.50/sq ft + $450; two-corner premium + $900; commercial islands $44.50/sq ft. Non-refundable 50% deposit with application through March 1, 2027; full payment due March 1, 2027; after that, 100% with application. Sponsorship earns 5 priority points per $1,000 toward next year's booth selection. Exhibit hall open June 14–15, 11:00 am–2:00 pm, and June 16, 9:00–10:30 am; move-in June 12–13.
- Future dates
- APIC28: June 19–21, 2028, Columbus, Ohio, Greater Columbus Convention Center
Jun152027Specialty care Purple guideAANP National Conference
New Orleans, Louisiana · SouthEvent: June 15–19, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide
When & where Event: June 15–19, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · New Orleans, Louisiana
Typical audience
Nurse practitioners from primary care, acute care, and specialty practices.
Exhibitor types
Pharmaceutical, diagnostic, device, and practice service companies, plus NP employers.
A good choice if…
Consider it if your product is prescribed, ordered, or recommended by nurse practitioners.
Good to know
AANP sells exhibit hall booth space only to organizations it selects.
Jun162027Specialty care Purple guideOptometry's Meeting (AOA Congress)
Boston, Massachusetts · NortheastEvent: June 16–19, 2027 · Exhibits: June 16–18, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: June 16–19, 2027 · Exhibits: June 16–18, 2027 · Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) · Boston, Massachusetts
Typical audience
Practice-owning optometrists, paraoptometric and practice staff, and optometry students and new graduates.
Exhibitor types
Eyewear, contact lens, diagnostic equipment, practice software and vision therapy companies.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell to optometry practices and want the AOA and AOSA audience in one hall.
Good to know
The exhibit floor, Eye Care Square, closes a day before the meeting ends.
Jun162027Specialty care Purple guideWHX Miami (World Health Expo Miami, formerly FIME)
Formerly FIMEMiami Beach, Florida · SouthEvent: June 16–18, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide
When & where Event: June 16–18, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Miami Beach Convention Center · Miami Beach, Florida
Typical audience
Distributors, hospital buyers and healthcare professionals from the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean, from 120+ countries.
Exhibitor types
1,300+ manufacturers of medical equipment, devices and supplies from 60+ countries, many in national pavilions.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you want distributors and buyers for Latin America and the Caribbean as well as the U.S.
Good to know
Much of the exhibitor base is international, and the show offers shell scheme and space-only stands like European fairs.
Jun182027Specialty care Purple guideADA Scientific Sessions
Washington, District of Columbia · SouthEvent: June 18–21, 2027 · Exhibits: June 18–21, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: June 18–21, 2027 · Exhibits: June 18–21, 2027 · Walter E. Washington Convention Center · Washington, District of Columbia
Typical audience
Endocrinologists, diabetes researchers, primary care clinicians, diabetes educators, and other diabetes care professionals.
Exhibitor types
Insulin delivery and CGM device makers, pharmaceutical companies, digital diabetes platforms, and diagnostics firms.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you make insulin pumps, glucose monitors, or other diabetes devices and digital tools.
Good to know
Applications submitted on or after March 1, 2027 require 100% payment up front, and the application window closes June 11, 2027.
- By the numbers
- More than 8,000 in-person professionals at the 2026 Scientific Sessions; ADA states the meeting annually welcomes over 12,000 researchers and clinicians
- Booth & eligibility
- 2027: standard inline $42.50/sq ft, island $47.50/sq ft, non-profit $24.50/sq ft (non-profit corner $25.50), standard corner $200 premium. 50% deposit with applications on or before Feb 28, 2027; full payment due March 1, 2027; applications accepted until June 11, 2027. Exhibiting earns priority points toward 2028 space selection. In-hall Business Meeting Suites $10,000 per 20x20.
Jun212027Specialty care Purple guideNATA Clinical Symposia & AT Expo
New Orleans, Louisiana · SouthEvent: June 21–24, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide
When & where Event: June 21–24, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center · New Orleans, Louisiana
Typical audience
Athletic trainers from schools, colleges, pro sports, clinics, industry, and the military.
Exhibitor types
Companies selling sports medicine supplies, taping and bracing, rehab and therapy devices, hydration, and athletic training software.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell injury care, rehab, or sports medicine products used by athletic trainers.
Good to know
Exhibit and sponsor space for 2027 starts through an interest form on the NATA convention site.
Jul272027Lab & diagnostics Purple guideADLM Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo
Formerly AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab ExpoChicago, Illinois · MidwestExpo: July 27–29, 2027 · Meeting: July 25–29, 2027Show guide
When & where Expo: July 27–29, 2027 · Meeting: July 25–29, 2027 · McCormick Place · Chicago, Illinois
Typical audience
Clinical laboratory directors, lab scientists, pathologists, and IVD purchasing decision makers from the U.S. and abroad.
Exhibitor types
In vitro diagnostics makers, lab instrument and automation companies, reagent and consumables suppliers, and lab software vendors.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell diagnostic tests, analyzers, lab automation, or lab informatics to hospital and reference labs.
Good to know
The expo runs three days (Tuesday to Thursday) inside a five-day meeting, so plan staffing around the July 27–29 floor days.
- By the numbers
- 700+ exhibitors covering 200+ product categories (2027 expo page); more than 20,000 decision makers and influencers from the IVD marketplace expected (ADLM 2027 exhibitor portal)
- For new brands
- Disruptive Tech Zone on the expo floor showcases Disruptive Technology Award competition finalists and semifinalists presenting new diagnostic tools; 2027 application deadline not published
- Future dates
- 2028: July 23–27, McCormick Place, Chicago; 2029: July 22–26, Anaheim Convention Center; 2030: July 28–August 1, McCormick Place, Chicago
Sep162027Surgical & OR Purple guidePlastic Surgery The Meeting (ASPS)
Baltimore, Maryland · SouthEvent: 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).
Sep182027Specialty care Purple guideAAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO
New Orleans, Louisiana · SouthEvent: September 18–21, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide
When & where Event: September 18–21, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · New Orleans, Louisiana
Typical audience
Otolaryngologists and head and neck surgeons, plus residents, audiologists and other ENT care team members.
Exhibitor types
ENT surgical instrument, robotics, imaging, sinus, hearing, sleep and diagnostics companies.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell sinus, head and neck, hearing or sleep products to ENT practices.
Good to know
AAO-HNSF's 2026 meeting policy bans photography and videography in the OTO EXPO and of presenters' slides.
Sep182027Imaging & radiology Purple guideASTRO Annual Meeting
Chicago, Illinois · MidwestEvent: September 18–22, 2027 · Exhibits: September 19–21, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: September 18–22, 2027 · Exhibits: September 19–21, 2027 · McCormick Place West · Chicago, Illinois
Typical audience
Radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists and oncology nurses.
Exhibitor types
Linear accelerator and proton therapy makers, treatment planning and oncology software firms, immobilization, dosimetry and QA suppliers.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell radiation therapy equipment, planning software or QA tools to cancer centers.
Good to know
Booth placement follows a priority point system, and ASTRO can deduct 250 points from next year's selection for rule violations.
- Booth & eligibility
- ASTRO 2026 rates: $47/sq ft for corporate members, $49/sq ft for non-members; corners +$500, islands +$2,000; second-level space $21.50/sq ft; minimum 10x10. Booth placement uses a priority point system that ASTRO calls a guideline that does not guarantee a location; rule violations can cost 250 priority points against the next year's booth selection. 2026 booths of 400 sq ft or more had to submit renderings by Aug 20. 2027 booth reservation details were not yet posted. Exhibit hall 2027: Sun-Tue, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. CT, McCormick Place West Hall F.
- Future dates
- 2028 (70th): Oct 21–25; 2029 (71st): Oct 6–10; 2030 (72nd): Sep 21–25
Sep222027Orthopaedics & spine Purple guideNASS Annual Meeting
Boston, Massachusetts · NortheastEvent: 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.
Oct152027Surgical & OR Purple guideANESTHESIOLOGY (ASA Annual Meeting)
Boston, Massachusetts · NortheastEvent: 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.
Oct162027Surgical & OR Purple guideACS Clinical Congress
San Diego, California · WestEvent: 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
Oct172027Digital health & hospital tech Purple guideHLTH USA
Las Vegas, Nevada · WestEvent: October 17–20, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide
When & where Event: October 17–20, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Las Vegas, Nevada
Typical audience
Health system, payer, pharma, government and health tech executives, including 4,400+ C-suite attendees.
Exhibitor types
950+ sponsors and exhibitors: health tech, AI, pharma, payers, consultancies and startups.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell innovation or technology into healthcare and want meetings with senior executives.
Good to know
Every 10×20 inline gets a 7.75-foot white back wall and 7.79-by-5-foot plexiglass side panels that cannot be removed, with an 8-foot cap and branding facing inward (2026 rules).
Oct182027Cardio & vascular Purple guideTCT (Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics)
San Francisco, California · WestEvent: 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
Oct232027Surgical & OR Purple guideCNS Annual Meeting
Phoenix, Arizona · WestEvent: 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).
Oct252027Specialty care Purple guideACEP Scientific Assembly
Boston, Massachusetts · NortheastEvent: October 25–28, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide
When & where Event: October 25–28, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) · Boston, Massachusetts
Typical audience
Emergency physicians, residents, PAs, NPs, and emergency department leaders.
Exhibitor types
More than 250 companies at the 2026 meeting, including emergency department devices, ultrasound, airway, staffing, and software.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell products used in emergency departments or services aimed at emergency physicians.
Good to know
ACEP bars products such as TENS units, red light therapy, and massage guns from the exhibit floor, and drugs and devices shown must meet FDA standards.
- By the numbers
- More than 250 exhibiting companies at ACEP26 (Chicago).
- Booth & eligibility
- ACEP26 rates: 10x10 in-line $3,700; 10x10 corner $4,200; premium in-line $4,200; premium corner $4,700; 20x20 island $16,000; 20x30 $24,000; 20x40 $32,000; 20x50 $60,000; non-profit in-line $2,500 (30 booths). Rules: 50% deposit for applications more than 215 days out, full payment 190 days out; ACEP26 cancellation by March 2 carried a 50% penalty, no refunds after. Priority points from sponsorship drive booth placement. In-line display limit 48 in. in front 5 ft, 8 ft at rear; island max 20 ft, hanging signs to 24 ft.
- Future dates
- ACEP28: Sept. 17–20, 2028, Las Vegas
Oct272027Specialty care Purple guideASN Kidney Week
San Diego, California · WestEvent: October 27–31, 2027 · Exhibits: October 28–30, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: October 27–31, 2027 · Exhibits: October 28–30, 2027 · San Diego Convention Center · San Diego, California
Typical audience
Nephrologists, kidney researchers, fellows, and dialysis and transplant professionals, with 11,981 attendees in 2025.
Exhibitor types
Dialysis equipment makers, pharmaceutical companies, diagnostics firms, and kidney care service providers.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you make dialysis, renal diagnostic, or kidney care devices.
Good to know
Giveaways must be educational and worth $10 or less, with tote bags, pens and water bottles named as banned, and contests of any kind are prohibited (2026 rules).
Nov52027Cardio & vascular Purple guideAHA Scientific Sessions
Boston, Massachusetts · NortheastEvent: 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
Nov92027Lab & diagnostics Purple guideAMP Annual Meeting & Expo
Baltimore, Maryland · SouthEvent: November 9–13, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide
When & where Event: November 9–13, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Baltimore, Maryland
Typical audience
Molecular pathologists, lab directors, and molecular diagnostics scientists and technologists.
Exhibitor types
Molecular diagnostics, sequencing, PCR, bioinformatics, and lab instrument companies.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell molecular testing platforms, assays, or bioinformatics to clinical molecular labs.
Good to know
AMP caps island structures at 16 feet and hanging signs at 20 feet, and every island files a layout drawing with signage and entrances; in 2026 it was due August 3.
Nov122027Specialty care Purple guideAAO Annual Meeting (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
Las Vegas, Nevada · WestEvent: November 12–15, 2027 · Exhibits: November 13–15, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: November 12–15, 2027 · Exhibits: November 13–15, 2027 · Venetian Expo · Las Vegas, Nevada
Typical audience
Ophthalmologists across subspecialties, plus practice managers, ophthalmic nurses and technicians.
Exhibitor types
Ophthalmic diagnostic, surgical, laser, lens, pharmaceutical and practice software companies.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell eye care devices or drugs and want to reach ophthalmologists across all subspecialties.
Good to know
Booth location is assigned by priority points earned over the prior three years, and 2027 rankings use 2024 to 2026 points.
- Booth & eligibility
- Priority points (rolling three years; 2027 uses 2024–2026): 1 point per 100 sq ft; 2 points for paying in full with the application; 2 points for using 95–100% of the Expovision room block; 2 points for completing the exhibitor survey; 1 point per $5,000 of Academy/Foundation sponsorship or advertising, no cap. 2024 prospectus listed $3,900 per 10x10 linear and $39/net sq ft for islands (older rates). AAO 2027 exhibit information to be posted in early 2027.
- For new brands
- New Exhibiting Companies page: first-time companies submit information for review before exhibiting.
- Co-located with
- Subspecialty Day (Nov 12–13, 2027) and AAOE Practice Management / AAOP Clinical Teams programs run within the meeting.
- Future dates
- 2028: Oct 13–16 (Expo Oct 14–16), Chicago, McCormick Place; 2029: Oct 19–22 (Expo Oct 20–22), Orlando, OCCC
Nov142027Imaging & radiology Purple guideRSNA Annual Meeting
Chicago, Illinois · MidwestEvent: November 14–18, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide
When & where Event: November 14–18, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · McCormick Place · Chicago, Illinois
Typical audience
Radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, radiologic technologists and imaging administrators from the U.S. and abroad.
Exhibitor types
Imaging equipment makers, AI and informatics software companies, contrast and accessory suppliers, and service providers across radiology.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell imaging hardware, radiology AI or informatics, or anything a radiology department buys.
Good to know
RSNA measures sound from any adjacent aisle and fines $1,000 per decibel over 80 on a second violation, then cuts power on a third (2026 rules).
- Booth & eligibility
- RSNA 2026 rates per sq ft: exhibit space $41.25, premium inline $45.25, second level $20.75, contiguous aisle $20.75, First-Time Exhibitor Pavilion $46.25; corners $700 each. Payment: 25% deposit Jan 1, second 25% Apr 1, balance Jul 1. Cancellation: no penalty through Dec 31; 25% of rent Jan 1-Mar 31, 50% Apr 1-Jun 30, 100% from Jul 1. Priority points (feed next year's space selection): 10 points for contracting during onsite selection and paying in full by Dec 31; 2 points each for on-time first deposit, second deposit and final balance; 4 points for booking hotel rooms through the RSNA housing system by the early deadline (Dec 5, 2025) and 4 more by Oct 26, 2026 (staff rooms must go through RSNA housing). Exhibitors must book a minimum of 5 room nights per 100 sq ft. Space for the next year is selected onsite: at an assigned appointment, RSNA Exhibition Services picks the booth from the exhibitor's predetermined preferences. RSNA holds an Oct 21, 2026 webinar on RSNA 2027 space selection and the 2027 Technical Exhibits Priority Point System. Booth designs due Aug 31 (inline exempt); exhibit space application deadline Oct 31, 2026. Technical Exhibits open Sunday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- For new brands
- First-Time Exhibitor Pavilion ($46.25/sq ft in 2026); AI Showcase and Startup Showcase with designated space in the Technical Exhibits (no pricing or deadlines posted).
- Future dates
- 2027: Nov 14–18 (exhibits Nov 14–17); 2028: Nov 26–30; 2029: Nov 11–15; 2030: Dec 1–5; 2031: Nov 16–20; 2032: Nov 28–Dec 2; all McCormick Place, Chicago
Apr192028Design & manufacturing Purple guideMD&M South
Formerly Informa Markets Engineering SouthCharlotte, North Carolina · SouthEvent: April 19–20, 2028 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide
When & where Event: April 19–20, 2028 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Charlotte Convention Center · Charlotte, North Carolina
Typical audience
Southeast manufacturing engineers and managers in medtech, automation, packaging, plastics and powder and bulk solids.
Exhibitor types
Regional suppliers of components, automation, packaging, plastics processing and contract manufacturing.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell into the Carolinas and Southeast manufacturing base and want a smaller regional floor.
Good to know
The show runs every other year, so there is no 2027 edition.
Oct82028Cardio & vascular Purple guideCHEST Annual Meeting
Denver, Colorado · WestEvent: 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.
NextTBAwatchlistDesign & manufacturing Dates not confirmed yet Purple guideMD&M Midwest
Formerly MD&M MinneapolisLocation not confirmed yet (2026 edition: Minneapolis)2027 dates not confirmed yet · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide
When & where 2027 dates not confirmed yet · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Location not confirmed yet (2026 edition: Minneapolis)
Typical audience
Upper Midwest medtech, automation, design and manufacturing, plastics and packaging engineers and managers.
Exhibitor types
About 575 suppliers of components, contract manufacturing, automation, plastics and packaging.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell to the Minnesota medical device cluster and want a two-day regional floor.
Good to know
Expo hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on day one and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on day two.
NextTBAwatchlistDesign & manufacturing Dates not confirmed yet Purple guideMEDevice Silicon Valley
Formerly BIOMEDevice San JoseLocation not confirmed yet (2026 edition: Santa Clara)2027 dates not confirmed yet · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide
When & where 2027 dates not confirmed yet · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Location not confirmed yet (2026 edition: Santa Clara)
Typical audience
Bay Area medtech engineers, startup founders and product teams.
Exhibitor types
About 140 design, prototyping, component and contract manufacturing suppliers.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell to early-stage and venture-backed device companies in Silicon Valley.
Good to know
It is a small show, with 140+ exhibitors and 1,500+ attendees listed by the organizer.
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05 SMALLER ROOMS. SHARPER FOCUS.
Medical device conferences & summits 2026–2027 Fewer aisles. Deeper case reviews.
These meetings put sessions, partnering and peer discussion first. Exhibiting usually means a hall alongside sessions, a hotel exhibit area, a sponsor showcase or tabletops, so budgets are smaller and the audience is narrower and often more specialized. Each card says what exhibiting looks like there.
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Nov52026Orthopaedics & spine Coming soon Exhibit hall alongside sessionsAAHKS Annual Meeting
Grapevine, Texas · SouthNovember 5–8, 2026
When & where November 5–8, 2026 · Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center · Grapevine, Texas
Typical audience
Hip and knee replacement surgeons, fellows and arthroplasty care teams.
Exhibitor types
Joint replacement implant makers, robotics and navigation companies, and arthroplasty-focused software and service firms.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell products used in hip or knee replacement.
Good to know
AAHKS warns exhibitors that outside housing companies and attendee-list sellers contacting them are not affiliated with the meeting.
Nov132026Surgical & OR Coming soon Exhibit hall alongside sessionsAAGL Global Congress on MIGS
Boston, Massachusetts · NortheastNovember 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.
Nov172026Cardio & vascular Coming soon Exhibits in hotel promenades and pavilionsVEITHsymposium
New York, New York · NortheastNovember 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.
Feb222027Cardio & vascular Exhibit area alongside sessionsTHT (Technology and Heart Failure Therapeutics)
Boston, Massachusetts · NortheastFebruary 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.
Mar152027Design & manufacturing Sponsor showcase and partneringLSI USA Emerging Medtech Summit
Dana Point, California · WestMarch 15–19, 2027
When & where March 15–19, 2027 · Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach · Dana Point, California
Typical audience
Medtech startup founders, investors and strategic partners from large device companies.
Exhibitor types
Presenting startups, investors and sponsors rather than a traditional booth floor.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you are an emerging medtech company raising money or looking for strategic partners.
Good to know
It is a curated partnering and investment event held at a resort, not a booth-driven trade show.
Mar302027Design & manufacturing Tabletop exhibits for sponsorsDesign of Medical Devices Conference (DMD)
Minneapolis, Minnesota · MidwestExhibits: March 30–31, 2027 · Conference: March 29–31 (Innovation Workshop March 29)
When & where Exhibits: March 30–31, 2027 · Conference: March 29–31 (Innovation Workshop March 29) · McNamara Alumni Center, University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, Minnesota
Typical audience
Device engineers, researchers, clinicians, founders, investors and students from the Minnesota medtech community.
Exhibitor types
Sponsors with five-foot or ten-foot exhibit spaces, mostly design, testing, consulting and supplier firms.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you want a low-cost tabletop presence with Minnesota device engineers and startups.
Good to know
Exhibit space comes only with a sponsorship package, starting at $5,000 for a five-foot space.
Apr152027Specialty care Exhibit hall alongside sessions Purple guideASLMS Annual Conference
Dallas, Texas · SouthEvent: April 15–18, 2027 · Exhibits: April 15–17, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: April 15–18, 2027 · Exhibits: April 15–17, 2027 · Hilton Anatole · Dallas, Texas
Typical audience
Dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and other clinicians and researchers who use lasers and energy-based devices.
Exhibitor types
Makers of medical and aesthetic lasers, energy-based devices, and related accessories.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you make laser or energy-based devices and want to reach physicians who buy and use them.
Good to know
Exhibits close April 17, a day before the conference ends.
Apr242027Surgical & OR Two-day expo alongside sessions Purple guideHSPA Annual Conference & Expo
Columbus, Ohio · MidwestEvent: 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.
Apr302027Imaging & radiology Hotel exhibit area alongside sessionsThe Ultrasound Event (AIUM Annual Convention)
Formerly AIUM Annual Convention (UltraCon)Chicago, Illinois · MidwestApril 30–May 3, 2027
When & where April 30–May 3, 2027 · Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile · Chicago, Illinois
Typical audience
Physicians, sonographers and scientists who use or research medical ultrasound across specialties.
Exhibitor types
Ultrasound system makers, point-of-care ultrasound companies, probe and accessory suppliers, and training and simulation vendors.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell ultrasound systems, point-of-care devices or sonography training tools.
Good to know
Exhibiting is sold as part of AIUM partnership packages alongside sponsorship and branding.
May22027Imaging & radiology Hotel exhibit hall alongside sessionsARRS Annual Meeting
Denver, Colorado · WestMay 2–5, 2027
When & where May 2–5, 2027 · Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel · Denver, Colorado
Typical audience
Practicing radiologists, radiology residents and fellows focused on continuing education.
Exhibitor types
Imaging equipment and software companies, radiology AI vendors, publishers and recruiters.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you want time with practicing radiologists in a smaller, education-focused setting.
Good to know
The meeting is held in a hotel, so exhibit space is limited compared with convention-center shows.
May22027Cardio & vascular Exhibit hall alongside sessionsSCAI Scientific Sessions
Fort Lauderdale, Florida · SouthMay 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.
May132027Orthopaedics & spine Hotel exhibit hall alongside sessionsAANA Annual Meeting
Hollywood, Florida · SouthMay 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.
May212027Specialty care Exhibit hall alongside sessions Purple guideACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting
Los Angeles, California · WestEvent: May 21–23, 2027 · Exhibits: May 21–22, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: May 21–23, 2027 · Exhibits: May 21–22, 2027 · Los Angeles Convention Center · Los Angeles, California
Typical audience
Obstetrician-gynecologists, residents, and women's health clinicians.
Exhibitor types
Makers of OB/GYN devices, fetal monitoring, imaging, contraception, pharmaceuticals, and practice services.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell devices or services for obstetrics, gynecology, or women's health practices.
Good to know
Exhibit and sponsor bookings for 2027 run through ACOG's ACOG27 exhibitor portal.
Jun22027Design & manufacturing Expo floor alongside sessionsDeviceTalks Boston
Boston, Massachusetts · NortheastJune 2–3, 2027
When & where June 2–3, 2027 · John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center · Boston, Massachusetts
Typical audience
Medical device engineers, executives and product leaders, mostly from the Northeast.
Exhibitor types
Engineering, contract manufacturing, software, regulatory and component suppliers to device makers.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you want a conference-style event with an expo floor and the co-located Robotics Summit & Expo crowd.
Good to know
It is a two-day event built around talks, with an engineering theater on the expo floor.
Jun272027Surgical & OR Exhibit hall alongside sessionsASMBS Annual Meeting
Orlando, Florida · SouthJune 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.
Jul252027Imaging & radiology Exhibit hall alongside sessionsAAPM Annual Meeting & Exhibition
Columbus, Ohio · MidwestExhibits: July 25–27, 2027 · Meeting: July 25–28
When & where Exhibits: July 25–27, 2027 · Meeting: July 25–28 · Greater Columbus Convention Center · Columbus, Ohio
Typical audience
Medical physicists working in radiation therapy, diagnostic imaging and nuclear medicine, plus physics trainees.
Exhibitor types
Radiation therapy and imaging equipment makers, QA and dosimetry vendors, phantom and detector suppliers, and physics software companies.
A good choice if…
Consider it if your product is bought, tested or commissioned by medical physicists.
Good to know
Exhibitor applications closed August 26, 2026, space assignments are published November 18, 2026, and full booth payment is due April 7, 2027.
Jul252027Imaging & radiology Exhibit hall alongside sessionsAHRA Annual Meeting
San Jose, California · WestJuly 25–28, 2027
When & where July 25–28, 2027 · San Jose Convention Center · San Jose, California
Typical audience
Medical imaging directors, managers and administrators who run radiology departments and imaging centers.
Exhibitor types
Imaging equipment makers, RIS/PACS and workflow software firms, service and staffing companies, and radiation safety suppliers.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell to the people who manage imaging budgets and operations rather than to radiologists.
Good to know
AHRA runs an Innovation Showcase that opens just before the conference, with an award decided by attendee votes.
Aug62027Specialty care Exhibit hall alongside sessions Purple guideADCES Annual Conference (ADCES27)
Denver, Colorado · WestEvent: August 6–9, 2027 · Exhibits: August 6–8, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: August 6–9, 2027 · Exhibits: August 6–8, 2027 · Colorado Convention Center · Denver, Colorado
Typical audience
Diabetes care and education specialists, nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists who train patients on diabetes management and devices.
Exhibitor types
Diabetes device and CGM makers, pharmaceutical companies, and diabetes technology and education vendors.
A good choice if…
Consider it if your diabetes device depends on the educators who onboard and train patients.
Good to know
ADCES runs a separate Diabetes Technology Conference in Chicago each year, so pick the event that matches your goal.
Sep192027Design & manufacturing Exhibit hall alongside sessionsRAPS Convergence
Minneapolis, Minnesota · MidwestSeptember 19–21, 2027 (preconference workshops September 18–19)
When & where September 19–21, 2027 (preconference workshops September 18–19) · Minneapolis Convention Center · Minneapolis, Minnesota
Typical audience
Regulatory affairs professionals from medical device, pharma and biotech companies, plus regulators and consultants.
Exhibitor types
Regulatory consultancies, CROs, software and publishing vendors, and testing labs.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell regulatory, quality or submission services to device and drug makers.
Good to know
Preconference workshops run September 18–19, ahead of the main program.
Sep262027Cardio & vascular Hotel exhibit hall alongside sessionsVIVA (Vascular InterVentional Advances)
Las Vegas, Nevada · WestSeptember 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.
Oct32027Design & manufacturing Medtech Campus exhibit hall alongside sessions and partneringThe MedTech Conference (AdvaMed)
San Francisco, California · WestOctober 3–6, 2027
When & where October 3–6, 2027 · San Francisco, California
Typical audience
Medtech executives, investors, policymakers, startups and service providers from 1,800+ companies and 40+ countries.
Exhibitor types
Medtech companies, service providers and suppliers, plus startups in the Innovation Pavilion.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you want to meet medtech executives, investors and partners rather than run a big product display.
Good to know
In 2026 the exhibit hall closed at 12:30 p.m. on the final day, and 1:1 partnering messages were limited to All Access registrants and exhibitors.
- By the numbers
- 4,000+ leaders from 1,800+ companies and 40+ countries (2026); 185+ presenting companies; 100+ education sessions
- Booth & eligibility
- Booth rates not published on the site; exhibitor inquiries go through a form.
- For new brands
- Innovation Pavilion: turnkey kiosk with storage and All-Access registration for selected startups; 2026 applications closed (waitlist by email). Also Start-Up Pitch Competition and MedTech Innovator.
- Co-located with
- Affiliated events, Medtech Campus, NextGen HQ, Tech in Motion Hub, partnering program.
- Future dates
- 2027: Oct 3–6, San Francisco, Moscone Center; 2028: Sept 24–27, Boston, Menino Convention & Exhibition Center; 2029: Oct 9–12, Toronto, Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Oct72027Orthopaedics & spine Exhibit hall alongside sessionsASSH Annual Meeting
San Antonio, Texas · SouthExhibits: 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.
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06 EVERY SPECIALTY HAS ITS OWN MEETING
Medical device trade shows by category Shows by specialty: find your service line.
The best medtech show is the one your clinicians and buyers already attend. Start with the specialty that uses your device.
Surgical & operating room trade shows
10 showsSurgical instruments, energy devices, robotics, anesthesia, sterile processing and OR equipment meet surgeons, perioperative nurses, anesthesiologists and sterile processing teams.
Booth tipBring the instrument tray, not just the poster: surgeons and OR nurses judge feel, fit and reprocessing.
AAGL Global Congress on MIGSSAGES Annual MeetingAANS Annual Scientific MeetingAORN Global Surgical Conference & ExpoHSPA Annual Conference & ExpoASMBS Annual MeetingPlastic Surgery The Meeting (ASPS)ANESTHESIOLOGY (ASA Annual Meeting)ACS Clinical CongressCNS Annual Meeting
Cardiology & vascular device shows
15 showsInterventional, structural heart, electrophysiology, vascular, respiratory and heart failure devices meet cardiologists, surgeons, cath lab teams and researchers.
Booth tipShow the device on a heart or vessel model and have the trial data one tap away.
VEITHsymposiumSTS Annual MeetingInternational Stroke ConferenceTHT (Technology and Heart Failure Therapeutics)ACC Annual Scientific Session & Expo (ACC.27)AATS Annual MeetingSCAI Scientific SessionsHeart Rhythm 2027 (Heart Rhythm Society Annual Meeting)ATS International ConferenceSVS Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM27)ASE Scientific SessionsVIVA (Vascular InterVentional Advances)TCT (Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics)AHA Scientific SessionsCHEST Annual Meeting
Medical imaging & radiology trade shows
8 showsMRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, radiation oncology and imaging AI meet radiologists, physicists, technologists and imaging administrators.
Booth tipPlan rigging, power and floor load for heavy systems early, and label anything not yet cleared.
SIR Annual Scientific MeetingThe Ultrasound Event (AIUM Annual Convention)ARRS Annual MeetingSNMMI Annual MeetingAAPM Annual Meeting & ExhibitionAHRA Annual MeetingASTRO Annual MeetingRSNA Annual Meeting
Orthopaedic & spine device shows
6 showsImplants, instruments, biologics, navigation and robotics meet orthopaedic and spine surgeons, plus the OEM engineers who source from orthopaedic suppliers.
Booth tipLet surgeons handle the implant and instruments; glass cases are for the aisle, hands-on is for the conversation.
AAHKS Annual MeetingAAOS Annual MeetingAANA Annual MeetingOMTEC (Orthopaedic Manufacturing & Technology Exposition and Conference)NASS Annual MeetingASSH Annual Meeting
Clinical lab & diagnostics shows
3 showsIVD analyzers, molecular diagnostics, pathology and lab automation meet lab directors, pathologists, researchers and diagnostics buyers.
Booth tipShow the workflow: sample in, result out, and what it means for lab staff time.
AACR Annual MeetingADLM Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab ExpoAMP Annual Meeting & Expo
Health IT, digital health & hospital technology shows
4 showsSoftware, connected devices, AI, cybersecurity and healthcare technology management meet CIOs, clinical engineers, IT leaders and investors.
Booth tipDemo on a hard-wired line with a real workflow, and have your security and integration answers ready.
ViVEHIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition (HIMSS27)AAMI eXchangeHLTH USA
Medtech design, manufacturing & industry shows
11 showsContract manufacturers, components, materials, tubing, packaging, testing and regulatory services meet OEM engineers, sourcing teams and medtech executives.
Booth tipLead with capability and quality: samples engineers can hold, certifications and capacity.
MD&M WestLSI USA Emerging Medtech SummitDesign of Medical Devices Conference (DMD)MEDevice BostonMD&M EastDeviceTalks BostonRAPS ConvergenceThe MedTech Conference (AdvaMed)MD&M SouthMD&M MidwestMEDevice Silicon Valley
Specialty medical meetings & trade shows
26 showsUrology, dermatology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, oncology, diabetes, emergency medicine, home medical equipment and more, each with its own meeting and buyers.
Booth tipSpecialty meetings are small worlds: speak the specialty’s language and know its key procedures.
ASH Annual Meeting and ExpositionAAD Annual MeetingMedtradeASCRS Annual Meeting (Cataract & Refractive Surgery)AAA Annual Convention (American Academy of Audiology)AOTA INSPIRE Annual Conference & ExpoACP Internal Medicine MeetingASLMS Annual ConferenceAAN Annual MeetingAACN National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (NTI)ARVO Annual MeetingDigestive Disease Week (DDW)ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific MeetingAUA Annual MeetingASCO Annual MeetingAPIC Annual Conference & ExpositionAANP National ConferenceOptometry's Meeting (AOA Congress)WHX Miami (World Health Expo Miami, formerly FIME)ADA Scientific SessionsNATA Clinical Symposia & AT ExpoADCES Annual Conference (ADCES27)AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPOACEP Scientific AssemblyASN Kidney WeekAAO Annual Meeting (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
The big five, head to head.
RSNA vs. AAOS vs. ACC.27 vs. MD&M West vs. The MedTech Conference.
| Topic | RSNA Annual Meeting | AAOS Annual Meeting | ACC.27 | MD&M West | The MedTech Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who attends | Radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists, technologists and imaging administrators | Orthopaedic surgeons, residents, physician assistants, nurses and practice administrators; 600+ exhibiting companies | Cardiologists and cardiovascular teams; 15,000+ attendees and 250+ exhibitors | OEM engineers, R&D, quality and sourcing staff; 1,700+ exhibitors and 13,800+ attendees | Medtech executives, investors and policymakers; 4,000+ leaders from 1,800+ companies |
| When & where | November 14–18, 2027 (exhibits close Nov 17), McCormick Place, Chicago | Exhibits March 3–5, 2027, Venetian Convention & Expo Center, Las Vegas | April 10–12, 2027, George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston | February 9–11, 2027, Anaheim Convention Center | October 3–6, 2027, San Francisco |
| How you get space | Priority points; next year’s booth is picked onsite from your preferences | Company review for newcomers, 50% deposit with the application, priority points | Priority points; next year’s booth is selected onsite during the expo | Through sales; payments run 30%, 60%, then 100% six months out | Inquiry form; booth rates not published |
| Startup route | First-Time Exhibitor Pavilion, AI Showcase and Startup Showcase | No dedicated startup pavilion published | No startup pavilion published | No startup pavilion published; Magic of Medtech Zone on the floor | Innovation Pavilion kiosks for selected startups; Start-Up Pitch Competition |
| Watch out for | Unlabeled investigational devices are removed; 5 room nights per 100 sq ft through RSNA housing | Install must start by 3 p.m. March 2 or the contract is cancelled | Three-day expo with move-in from April 6 | No one under 18 in the expo halls | Hall closes at 12:30 p.m. on the final day |
Editorial summary from the organizer pages linked in each profile and in “Your first show”. Requirements come from each organizer’s published pages.
Looking for an old show name?
Several medtech shows have been renamed or rebranded. Here’s where they went.
AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab ExpoADLM Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab ExpoFIMEWHX MiamiArab HealthWHX DubaiMEDLAB Middle EastWHX Labs DubaiBIOMEDevice BostonMEDevice BostonBIOMEDevice San JoseMEDevice Silicon ValleyMD&M MinneapolisMD&M MidwestInforma Markets Engineering WestMD&M WestInforma Markets Engineering EastMD&M EastInforma Markets Engineering SouthMD&M SouthAIUM Annual Convention (UltraCon)The Ultrasound Event
07 THE YEAR, ON SCHEDULE
Medical device trade show calendar 2026–2027 The season, month by month.
Plan the year like an OR schedule. Every dated U.S. show in this guide, in order, so you can see busy months, back-to-back meetings and the windows you’ll need for design, freight, approvals and follow-up.
Conference marks conferences & summits. Everything else is a trade show.
November 2026
- AAHKS Annual MeetingGrapevine · Conference
- AAGL Global Congress on MIGSBoston · Conference
- VEITHsymposiumNew York · Conference
December 2026
- ASH Annual Meeting and ExpositionNew Orleans
January 2027
- STS Annual MeetingSan Diego
February 2027
- International Stroke ConferenceHouston
- MD&M WestAnaheim
- THT (Technology and Heart Failure Therapeutics)Boston · Conference
March 2027
- AAOS Annual MeetingLas Vegas
- ViVENashville
- LSI USA Emerging Medtech SummitDana Point · Conference
- AAD Annual MeetingSan Francisco
- SIR Annual Scientific MeetingLos Angeles
- MedtradeFort Worth
- Design of Medical Devices Conference (DMD)Minneapolis · Conference
April 2027
- ASCRS Annual Meeting (Cataract & Refractive Surgery)San Diego
- AACR Annual MeetingOrlando
- HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition (HIMSS27)Chicago
- SAGES Annual MeetingLas Vegas
- AAA Annual Convention (American Academy of Audiology)St. Louis
- AOTA INSPIRE Annual Conference & ExpoBoston
- AANS Annual Scientific MeetingSan Diego
- ACC Annual Scientific Session & Expo (ACC.27)Houston
- AORN Global Surgical Conference & ExpoPhiladelphia
- ACP Internal Medicine MeetingLos Angeles
- ASLMS Annual ConferenceDallas · Conference
- HSPA Annual Conference & ExpoColumbus · Conference
- The Ultrasound Event (AIUM Annual Convention)Chicago · Conference
May 2027
- AAN Annual MeetingWashington
- AATS Annual MeetingLos Angeles
- AACN National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (NTI)Indianapolis
- ARRS Annual MeetingDenver · Conference
- ARVO Annual MeetingSan Diego
- SCAI Scientific SessionsFort Lauderdale · Conference
- MEDevice BostonBoston
- AANA Annual MeetingHollywood · Conference
- Heart Rhythm 2027 (Heart Rhythm Society Annual Meeting)San Francisco
- ATS International ConferenceNew Orleans
- Digestive Disease Week (DDW)Washington
- MD&M EastNew York
- ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific MeetingLos Angeles · Conference
- AUA Annual MeetingSan Diego
June 2027
- DeviceTalks BostonBoston · Conference
- SVS Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM27)San Diego
- AAMI eXchangeFort Lauderdale
- ASE Scientific SessionsTampa
- ASCO Annual MeetingChicago
- SNMMI Annual MeetingWashington
- OMTEC (Orthopaedic Manufacturing & Technology Exposition and Conference)Rosemont
- APIC Annual Conference & ExpositionLos Angeles
- AANP National ConferenceNew Orleans
- Optometry's Meeting (AOA Congress)Boston
- WHX Miami (World Health Expo Miami, formerly FIME)Miami Beach
- ADA Scientific SessionsWashington
- NATA Clinical Symposia & AT ExpoNew Orleans
- ASMBS Annual MeetingOrlando · Conference
July 2027
- AAPM Annual Meeting & ExhibitionColumbus · Conference
- AHRA Annual MeetingSan Jose · Conference
- ADLM Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab ExpoChicago
August 2027
- ADCES Annual Conference (ADCES27)Denver · Conference
September 2027
- Plastic Surgery The Meeting (ASPS)Baltimore
- AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPONew Orleans
- ASTRO Annual MeetingChicago
- RAPS ConvergenceMinneapolis · Conference
- NASS Annual MeetingBoston
- VIVA (Vascular InterVentional Advances)Las Vegas · Conference
October 2027
- The MedTech Conference (AdvaMed)San Francisco · Conference
- ASSH Annual MeetingSan Antonio · Conference
- ANESTHESIOLOGY (ASA Annual Meeting)Boston
- ACS Clinical CongressSan Diego
- HLTH USALas Vegas
- TCT (Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics)San Francisco
- CNS Annual MeetingPhoenix
- ACEP Scientific AssemblyBoston
- ASN Kidney WeekSan Diego
November 2027
- AHA Scientific SessionsBoston
- AMP Annual Meeting & ExpoBaltimore
- AAO Annual Meeting (American Academy of Ophthalmology)Las Vegas
- RSNA Annual MeetingChicago
April 2028
- MD&M SouthCharlotte
October 2028
- CHEST Annual MeetingDenver
On the watchlist next dates TBA
Trade shows by monthJanuary 2027February 2027March 2027April 2027May 2027June 2027July 2027August 2027September 2027October 2027November 2027April 2028October 2028
Trade shows by cityBostonNew YorkNew OrleansSan DiegoHoustonAnaheimLas VegasNashvilleSan FranciscoLos AngelesOrlandoChicagoPhiladelphiaColumbusWashingtonIndianapolisDenverTampaRosemontMiami BeachSan Antonio
Going global? Shows worth knowing.
Major international medical device trade shows that U.S. manufacturers, distributors and suppliers watch. Some run twice a year or in alternate years, so plan around the rotation. International shows are not included in the U.S. directory counts.
| Show | Next dates | Where | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMEF (China International Medical Equipment Fair) ↗A major Chinese medical equipment fair, with an autumn edition and a spring edition in Shanghai each April. | October 21–24, 2026 (autumn edition) | Beijing, China | Twice a year |
| MEDICA ↗One of the world’s largest medical trade fairs, covering devices, diagnostics, lab, IT and hospital equipment. | November 16–19, 2026 | Düsseldorf, Germany | Annual, November |
| COMPAMED ↗The supplier fair for medical manufacturing: components, materials, microtechnology and contract services, alongside MEDICA in Halls 8a and 8b. | November 16–19, 2026 | Düsseldorf, Germany | Annual, 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, 2027 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Annual, January |
| Hospitalar ↗A major Latin American healthcare trade fair, with hospital equipment, devices and services. | May 18–21, 2027 | São Paulo, Brazil | Annual |
| Medical Fair Thailand ↗A Southeast Asian medical and healthcare trade fair, alternating years with Medical Fair Asia in Singapore. | September 8–10, 2027 | Bangkok, Thailand | Odd years |
08 EVERY ESTABLISHED DEVICE HAD A FIRST SHOW
Medical device trade shows for startups & first-time exhibitors Your first show. Your way in.
The big medical meetings aren’t first-come, first-served. Many review new companies first and assign space by priority points, and several have a cheaper, curated route for startups. Here’s how to get in, with the source for every rule.
Deadlines coming up
- RSNA webinar on RSNA 2027 space selection and the 2027 Technical Exhibits Priority Point System ↗
- AAD 2027: priority space application deadline; first-come, first-served after ↗
- RSNA: last date to earn 4 priority points by booking staff hotel rooms through RSNA housing ↗
- RSNA: exhibit space application deadline ↗
- DDW 2027: cancellation penalty of 50% begins (100% from January 9, 2027) ↗
- AAOS 2027: booth balance due; AAOS keeps 100% on cancellations from November 6 ↗
RSNA Annual Meeting
How to get in
- Booth space is assigned by priority points, earned by paying deposits on time, contracting at onsite selection and booking staff rooms through RSNA housing.
- Exhibitors must book at least 5 room nights per 100 sq ft through the RSNA housing system.
- Devices awaiting FDA clearance or approval, or marketed only outside the U.S., must be labeled as such or RSNA removes them from the hall.
Programs for startups
- First-Time Exhibitor Pavilion: $46.25/sq ft in 2026.
- AI Showcase and Startup Showcase: designated areas in the Technical Exhibits.
The MedTech Conference (AdvaMed)
How to get in
- Booth rates are not published; exhibitors start with an inquiry form.
- The 2026 edition runs in Boston; 2027 moves to San Francisco, October 3–6, at Moscone Center.
Programs for startups
- Innovation Pavilion: a turnkey kiosk with storage and All-Access registration for selected startups. 2026 applications are closed.
- Start-Up Pitch Competition and MedTech Innovator showcases run at the conference.
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.
HIMSS27
How to get in
- Pricing sits in the HIMSS27 Exhibitor Prospectus, available by request from HIMSS sales.
Programs for startups
- Startup Park: new for HIMSS27.
- First-Time Exhibitors Pavilion, plus topic pavilions for AI, cybersecurity, interoperability and patient experience.
AAMI eXchange
How to get in
- Priority points come from corporate membership, years exhibited, square footage and sponsorship.
- Cancellation is free through November 20, 2026; the 50% deposit is forfeited after that.
Programs for startups
- Start-Up Row: $1,750 turnkey kiosk for companies under three years old that have never exhibited. It includes one conference registration and 2 priority points, and a company stays eligible for two years.
AUA Annual Meeting
How to get in
- In-line space starts at 100 sq ft and islands at 400 sq ft; space selection opened July 31, 2026.
Programs for startups
- Emerging Corner: a turnkey booth for companies under three years old (or with a flagship urology product on the market under one year) that have never exhibited at AUA. It includes table, chairs, basic electrical, a pre-conference attendee list and five registrations.
Design of Medical Devices Conference (DMD)
How to get in
- Exhibit space comes with sponsorship, from $5,000 for a 5-ft space.
Programs for startups
- Great Medtech Pitch Competition: applications close December 29, 2026.
- Student Design Showcase: deadline January 15, 2027.
MEDevice Boston
How to get in
- Booth packages run from a draped table to a Professional 10×20 with lead retrieval and the Hosted Buyer Program; prices come from sales.
Programs for startups
- Innovation Showcase: free for contracted exhibitors, up to three products launched in the last 12 months. Prototypes and new company launches are not eligible.
ADLM Clinical Lab Expo
How to get in
- The 2027 expo lists 700+ exhibitors across 200+ product categories.
Programs for startups
- Disruptive Tech Zone: a floor area for Disruptive Technology Award finalists and semifinalists presenting new diagnostic tools.
WHX Miami
How to get in
- The former FIME show, aimed at buyers and distributors across the Americas.
Programs for startups
- Xcelerate: a start-up competition with a Future X stage on the show floor.
HLTH USA & ViVE
How to get in
- Built around meetings with health systems, payers and investors as much as booths.
Programs for startups
- Investor Connect: one-to-one meetings between startups and investors.
AAD Annual Meeting
How to get in
- First-time exhibitors, and companies absent three or more years, go through a review: company profile, Articles of Incorporation or W9, product literature and FDA filing status documentation.
- The priority space application deadline is October 23, 2026.
Prices and rules are the latest the organizers published; some rate cards still show earlier years. Startup kiosks and pavilions are small and often sell out, so apply as soon as a program opens.
MAKE IT A CASE, NOT JUST A DISPLAY
A device.
A demonstration.
A reason to follow up.
The device gets them to stop. A clear demonstration, honest evidence and a calm conversation give them a reason to bring it back to their team.
Plan a demo that works
09 LET’S GET YOU SHOW-READY
How to exhibit at a medical device trade show Follow the protocol. Leave room for the conversation.
Medtech exhibiting has more rules than most industries. Let’s break it into manageable pieces: the demo, the code, the label, the freight, the team, the experts, the leads and the follow-up.
01THE DEMOPlan demos that are safe and powered.
- Power: List every device’s voltage, amperage and plug type, and order electrical by the contractor’s discount deadline. Order 24-hour power for anything that must stay on overnight.
- Live use: Rules vary by show. RSNA allows live scanning only with an FDA-cleared device, a qualified health care professional and a signed Live Scanning Form; AAD 2027 bars live demonstrations on live subjects for devices that need a medical license to operate.
- Simulation: Use models, simulators and phantoms where live use is limited, and mark equipment that stays off with “Simulation Only” signs where the show asks for it.
- Gases and cylinders: These need fire marshal approval; Anaheim, for example, asks for two weeks’ notice and safety data sheets.
- Flow: Keep watchers inside your space, with an accessible approach and a clear path for staff.
02THE CODEKeep hospitality inside the AdvaMed Code.
Under the AdvaMed Code of Ethics, branded promotional items for health care professionals are out, even of minimal value, along with gifts such as cookies, wine, flowers and gift cards. Meals and refreshments must be modest and secondary to the business or educational purpose, and entertainment for clinicians is not allowed. Educational items that benefit patients are allowed.
Open Payments adds a reporting layer: buffet snacks and coffee open to all conference participants are exempt, but meals for select attendees, such as a plated booth dinner or an invitation-only reception, are not.
03THE LABELLabel investigational devices clearly.
Federal rules require an investigational device to carry a caution label stating that it is limited by federal law to investigational use, and bar sponsors from promoting or test marketing it before FDA approval. Shows enforce their own versions: RSNA requires devices awaiting clearance (IDE, PMA or 510(k) pending), or marketed only outside the U.S., to be clearly labeled, or they are removed from the hall.
Label the device itself, its graphics and any screen it appears on, and brief every staff member on what can and cannot be said about it.
04THE FREIGHTShip and insure capital equipment.
- Route: Choose between the advance warehouse and direct delivery on your target date, and budget drayage by weight.
- Crates: Use reusable crates with tilt and shock indicators, and put a packing list with serial numbers in every one.
- Insurance: Insure equipment in transit and on the floor, and have your certificate of insurance ready for the show and venue.
- Big systems: Imaging systems are often shown non-operating or in mobile units; RSNA places vans and trailers in 15-ft or 20-ft spaces near the freight doors.
- People: Have your own staff receive, inspect and repack equipment at move-in and move-out.
05THE TEAMStaff with clinical specialists.
Pair clinical specialists who can run the device with account managers who can discuss contracts, and have someone who can answer regulatory and reimbursement questions accurately. Brief everyone on cleared indications and the AdvaMed Code.
Read the badge rules early: RSNA does not allow companies to register clinicians as exhibitor staff, and many meetings cap badges per 100 sq ft.
06THE EXPERTSPlan meetings with key opinion leaders.
- Book ahead: Schedule meetings with KOLs and target accounts four to six weeks out, around their session times.
- Stay compliant: Speaker and consulting arrangements follow your compliance team’s process, and meals follow the AdvaMed Code and Open Payments rules.
- Respect the meeting: ASA bars exhibitors from holding their own educational events in the host city during the meeting; AANS requires approval for company meetings at the hotel or offsite.
- Use the official routes: In-booth education, industry theaters and business suites, where the society sells them.
07THE LEADSCapture leads, not patient data.
Collect business details: name, role, facility, department, buying role, timing and the agreed next step. Booth forms are for business contacts, so train staff not to record patient information a clinician mentions in conversation, and ask permission before adding anyone to marketing lists.
Tag each lead as clinician, supply chain, administrator or engineer so follow-up reaches the right person with the right material.
08THE FOLLOW-UPFollow up for value analysis.
A clinician’s interest starts a hospital purchase. Most new products go through a value analysis committee that weighs clinical evidence, total cost and contract status, and capital equipment follows the hospital’s budget cycle.
Send each clinician a short evidence summary they can take to the committee, ask who in supply chain should see it, and send the buyer kit below the same week. Track opportunities over the real buying cycle, which can run many months.
THE BUYER KIT
Your case file for every buyer.
Hospital buyers and committees decide on documents. Have this ready as a one-page summary and a short digital kit, so the next step is easy to approve.
New to the terms? See the glossaryCASE # BUYER-KITROOM: YOURS
- 1× FDA clearance or approval status
- 1× Cleared indications for use
- 1× UDI and product codes for every SKU
- 1× Instructions for use (IFU)
- 1× Clinical evidence summary
- 1× Pricing model: capital, disposable or subscription
- 1× GPO contract status
- 1× Reimbursement and coding notes
- 1× Reprocessing and sterilization details
- 1× Training and in-service plan
- 1× Service, warranty and support terms
- 1× One clear next step + contact
READY FOR REVIEW
10 THE VITALS BEHIND THE BOOTH
Medical device trade show budget & ROI Clear goals. Well-planned numbers.
Let’s put numbers behind the plan. Add your full show budget and your own account economics to see what breaking even could look like over a realistic hospital buying cycle.
Budget beyond the square footage.
- Space & presence
- Booth space, design, graphics, demo stations, furniture and displays.
- Getting there
- Equipment freight, crating, insurance, material handling, installation, dismantle, storage and travel.
- Running the booth
- Electrical, internet, rigging, cleaning, models and simulators, and compliant refreshments.
- Your people & follow-through
- Clinical specialists’ time, training, housing, lead capture, meeting outreach and post-show evaluations.
Get itemized quotes and an explicit contingency. These categories are a planning checklist, not a price estimate.
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.
| Show | Published price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| RSNA Annual Meeting2026 | $41.25/sq ft standard · $45.25 premium inline · First-Time Exhibitor Pavilion $46.25 · $700 per corner | Source ↗ |
| ASCO Annual Meeting2027 | $106/sq ft inline · $121/sq ft island · $600 per open corner | Source ↗ |
| AAOS Annual Meeting2027 | $40/sq ft inline · $42 corner · $40 island | Source ↗ |
| ASA ANESTHESIOLOGYCurrent rate card | $51/sq ft standard · $54.50 premium · $300 per open corner | Source ↗ |
| CHEST Annual Meeting2026 | $50/sq ft inline · $52 corner · islands $50 + $200 per corner | Source ↗ |
| AHA Scientific Sessions2026 | $48/sq ft · public service rate $30/sq ft | Source ↗ |
| ASTRO Annual Meeting2026 | $47/sq ft members · $49 non-members · corner +$500 · island +$2,000 | Source ↗ |
| AAD Annual Meeting2027 | $46/sq ft · $61/sq ft premium linear | Source ↗ |
| AUA Annual Meeting2027 | $45.50/sq ft in-line · $46.50/sq ft island | Source ↗ |
| ACS Clinical Congress2026 | $44.50/sq ft in-line · $45.50 corner · $42.50 island | Source ↗ |
| ADA Scientific Sessions2027 | $42.50/sq ft inline · $47.50/sq ft island · $200 corner premium | Source ↗ |
| ASN Kidney Week2026 | $40/sq ft inline · $48/sq ft island · $200 corner | Source ↗ |
| APIC Annual Conference2027 | $36.50/sq ft linear · $44.50/sq ft island · corner +$450 | Source ↗ |
| SVS Vascular Annual Meeting2026 | $4,200 per 100 sq ft inline · $4,500 island · $125 per corner | Source ↗ |
| ACEP Scientific Assembly2026 | 20×20 island $16,000 · 20×30 $24,000 · 20×50 $60,000 | Source ↗ |
| OMTEC2027 packages | 10×20 $11,000 · 20×20 $22,000, with meals, education and attendee lists | Source ↗ |
| AAMI eXchange Start-Up Row2027 | $1,750 turnkey kiosk | Source ↗ |
| DMD Conference2027 | Exhibit space with sponsorship from $5,000 (5-ft space) | Source ↗ |
11 SPEAK FLUENT MEDTECH
Medical device trade show glossary The house vocabulary.
510(k), GPO, value analysis, drayage. The words regulators, hospital buyers and show managers use every day, in plain English, so nothing gets lost between the booth, the committee and the service order.
Regulatory talk
- 510(k)
- An FDA premarket notification showing a device is substantially equivalent to one already legally on the U.S. market. Most moderate-risk devices reach the market this way, and the result is called clearance.
- PMA (premarket approval)
- The FDA’s most demanding review, used for most high-risk (Class III) devices. It needs clinical evidence of safety and effectiveness, and the result is called approval, not clearance.
- De Novo
- An FDA route for new low- to moderate-risk devices with no existing equivalent to compare against. A granted De Novo can become the comparison device for later 510(k)s.
- IDE (investigational device exemption)
- FDA permission to use an uncleared device in a clinical study to collect safety and effectiveness data.
- Investigational device
- A device under clinical study that is not yet cleared or approved. Federal rules require a caution label limiting it to investigational use and bar promoting it; shows such as RSNA remove unlabeled ones from the hall.
- UDI (unique device identifier)
- The FDA-required code on device labels and packages that identifies the device model and, in its production part, the lot, serial number or dates. Hospitals use it for tracking and recalls.
- ISO 13485
- The international quality management standard for medical device design and manufacturing. Suppliers and contract manufacturers are often asked for their certificate first.
- CE mark
- The marking that shows a device meets European Union requirements, under the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR). A CE-marked device is not automatically cleared for sale in the U.S.
- AdvaMed Code of Ethics
- The U.S. medtech industry’s code for interactions with health care professionals. It bars branded promotional items such as logo pens and mugs, gifts and entertainment, and keeps meals modest and tied to a business or educational purpose.
- Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
- The federal program under which device and drug makers report payments and transfers of value, including food, to physicians and other covered recipients. CMS publishes the data.
Hospital buying
- Value analysis committee (VAC)
- A hospital team of clinicians, supply chain and finance staff that reviews new products for clinical evidence, cost and fit before they can be bought.
- GPO (group purchasing organization)
- An organization that negotiates contracts with suppliers on behalf of many hospitals. Being on a GPO contract can make a product much easier to buy.
- IDN (integrated delivery network)
- A health system that owns several hospitals, clinics and other care sites and often buys centrally through one supply chain team.
- Capital vs. disposable
- Capital equipment is a large purchase, such as an imaging system or robot, bought on a budget cycle. Disposables are single-use items bought continuously, often under GPO contracts.
- KOL (key opinion leader)
- A respected clinician whose research, teaching or experience influences how peers use a device. Engagements with KOLs follow the company’s compliance rules.
Show-floor talk
- OEM (original equipment manufacturer)
- The company that designs and sells a finished device under its own name. Suppliers at MD&M, OMTEC and MEDevice shows sell to OEMs.
- CMO / CDMO
- A contract manufacturing (or contract development and manufacturing) organization that builds devices or components for OEMs.
- Cleanroom
- A controlled environment with filtered air and limited particles where devices and components are assembled or packaged. Cleanroom class is a common supplier question.
- Hands-on lab
- A session where clinicians practice with devices on models or simulators. At most medical meetings these are run by the society, not inside exhibitor booths.
- Wet lab
- A hands-on session that uses tissue or fluids. Show rules on tissue are strict; STS, for example, required a written request for animal tissue and banned human tissue.
- Inline, peninsula, island
- Booth types by open sides. Inline booths sit in a row with one aisle; peninsulas are open on three sides; islands are open on all four, with the most freedom on height and layout.
- General service contractor (GSC)
- The company hired by show management to run freight, labor, carpet, furniture and other services on the floor, through the exhibitor service manual.
- Drayage (material handling)
- The charge for moving your freight from the dock or warehouse to your booth and back, usually priced per hundred pounds. Heavy equipment makes it a real budget line.
- Advance warehouse
- The contractor’s warehouse that receives your freight before move-in and delivers it to the booth, within a published window.
- Priority points
- The score many medical meetings use to decide who picks booth space first, earned by years exhibited, space bought, on-time payment, sponsorship and hotel bookings.
- I&D (installation & dismantle)
- The labor to set up and take down the booth, by the official contractor or an approved exhibitor-appointed contractor.
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Medical device trade show FAQ Good questions. Clear answers.
What is the best medical device trade show for my company?
Start with the specialty that uses your device, because most U.S. medtech selling happens at medical society meetings. Imaging companies look at RSNA; orthopaedic and spine companies at AAOS, NASS and AAHKS; cardiovascular companies at ACC, AHA, TCT, Heart Rhythm and SCAI; surgical companies at the ACS Clinical Congress, SAGES and AORN; diagnostics companies at ADLM and AMP. Specialties such as urology (AUA), dermatology (AAD), gastroenterology (DDW), ophthalmology (AAO) and emergency medicine (ACEP) each have their own meeting.
If you sell components, materials or contract services to device makers, the supplier shows are MD&M West, East and Midwest, MEDevice Boston and Silicon Valley, OMTEC for orthopaedics and the DMD Conference. Health IT and connected devices fit HIMSS, HLTH and ViVE.
What are the biggest medical device trade shows in the U.S.?
By the organizers’ published figures: ASCO lists more than 35,000 health care professionals and 450+ exhibiting organizations; ADLM expects more than 20,000 decision makers and 700+ exhibitors; AAD reported 20,111 registrants in 2026; ACC.27 lists 15,000+ attendees; MD&M West lists 1,700+ exhibitors and 13,800+ attendees; and AAOS lists 180,000+ net square feet and 600+ exhibiting companies. RSNA in Chicago is the main event for imaging.
Size matters less than fit. A specialty meeting where your exact physicians attend can outperform a larger general one.
What is the difference between a medical meeting and a medical trade show?
Most clinical events in this guide are society meetings: the science comes first and the exhibit hall runs alongside it, often with limited hours. RSNA’s Technical Exhibits, for example, open Sunday to Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the AdvaMed MedTech Conference hall closes at 12:30 p.m. on its final day. Trade shows such as MD&M West or Medtrade are built around the floor itself and sell mostly to companies, not clinicians.
Plan staffing, meetings and demos around the hall hours, not the full meeting dates. Each show card lists exhibit dates separately where they differ.
Who can attend? Are medical meetings open to anyone?
Clinical meetings register health care professionals, researchers and industry, and each sets its own rules for who may enter the hall. Exhibitor badges have their own limits too: RSNA does not allow companies to register clinicians as exhibitor staff, and MD&M West bars anyone under 18 from the expo halls. Supplier shows like MD&M and MEDevice are trade-only events for industry professionals.
Read the exhibitor rules for badge categories before you plan who staffs the booth, especially if you want physicians on your team.
How much does it cost to exhibit at a medical trade show?
Most medical societies price space by the square foot. Published examples: RSNA 2026 charges $41.25/sq ft for standard space; AAOS 2027 is $40/sq ft; AUA 2027 is $45.50/sq ft in-line; AAD 2027 is $46/sq ft; ASCO 2027 is $106/sq ft inline. Packaged shows differ: OMTEC 2027 sells a 10×20 package for $11,000 and a 20×20 for $22,000, including meals, education and attendee lists.
Space is only part of the budget. CEIR’s study of exhibitor spending found floor space averaged 36% of the total. Medtech exhibitors also budget for demo equipment freight and insurance, electrical work, clinical staff time and hotel rooms, which some shows require through their housing block.
What booth size should a medical device company start with?
Size the booth around the demonstration. A 10×20 inline gives room for a device station at the aisle and a quiet spot to talk. A 10×30 adds a second station or a seated consult area. A 20×20 island supports a full procedure-room setup or capital equipment that people walk around. Larger spaces add private meeting rooms, training areas and storage for clinical staff.
Check each show’s minimums first: AUA islands start at 400 sq ft, and AAOS islands are 20×20 or larger. See the booth protocol in this guide for what fits in each footprint.
How far ahead should we book a medical meeting?
Earlier than most industries. At RSNA, ACC and AAD, next year’s booth is selected onsite during the current meeting. AAOS opened 2027 applications on May 7, 2026, for a March 2027 meeting, with island appointments in August. New companies also need time for reviews: AAOS and AAD screen first-time exhibitors before they can apply.
A workable rhythm is to commit to space 9 to 12 months out for the large society meetings, finalize the design and any demo approvals three to four months out, and lock freight and labor orders by the contractor’s discount deadlines.
What are priority points and why do they matter?
Priority points decide who picks booth space first at most large medical meetings, including RSNA, AAOS, ACC, ASCO, AAD, AAO, ASTRO, NASS, DDW, AAMI, ATS, HRS, SVS, CNS, APIC and ADA. Points usually come from years exhibited, square footage bought, on-time payment, sponsorship and booking hotel rooms through the official housing block. RSNA, for example, awards 4 points for staff rooms booked through RSNA housing by October 26, 2026.
Points can also be lost. ASTRO can deduct 250 points for rule violations, and CNS removes points for function space violations. A first-year exhibitor starts at the back of the line, so the earlier you start, the sooner your location improves.
Can we give away promotional items at our booth?
If your company follows the AdvaMed Code of Ethics, branded promotional items for health care professionals are out, even of minimal value: logo pens, notepads and mugs, plus gifts such as cookies, wine, flowers or gift cards. Modest items that serve an educational function or benefit patients are allowed, and a company may not raffle anything it could not otherwise give a health care professional.
Shows add their own rules. RSNA requires prior approval for handouts beyond small pocket items. Plan engagement around demonstrations, education and conversation instead of swag. AdvaMed Code ↗
Can we serve coffee, food or host a reception?
Under the AdvaMed Code, meals and refreshments must be modest, secondary to the business or educational purpose, and offered only to health care professionals with a real reason to be there. Entertainment and recreation for clinicians are not allowed. Many venues also require food to come through their exclusive caterer.
Federal Open Payments rules add a reporting angle: see the next question.
Do booth meals and coffee count under the Sunshine Act (Open Payments)?
Manufacturers report payments and transfers of value, including food, to covered recipients. The federal rule exempts buffet meals, snacks, soft drinks or coffee generally available to all participants of a large-scale conference. CMS says the exemption does not cover meals for select attendees whose identities the company can establish, such as a plated booth dinner or an invitation-only reception. Some states, Vermont for example, are stricter than the federal rule.
Can we show a device that is not yet FDA cleared or approved?
Often yes, with strict labeling and no promotion. Federal rules require investigational devices to carry a caution label stating that the device is limited by federal law to investigational use, and bar sponsors from promoting or test marketing an investigational device before FDA approval. RSNA’s 2026 rules require devices awaiting clearance (IDE, PMA or 510(k) pending), or marketed only outside the U.S., to be clearly labeled as such, or they are removed from the hall. AAD reviews FDA filing status for first-time exhibitors.
Can we run live demonstrations or live scanning in the booth?
It depends on the show and the device. RSNA allows live scanning only with an FDA-cleared device (or an IDE or non-significant-risk determination for research use), performed by a qualified health care professional, following ALARA, with a signed Live Scanning Form and an indemnity for RSNA and McCormick Place. AAD 2027 bars live demonstrations on live subjects for devices that need a medical license to operate; simulations keep the equipment off with “Simulation Only” signs. ACEP bars TENS units, red light therapy and massage guns from its floor.
Build demo approvals into the schedule before you design around them.
Can we bring an MRI, CT or X-ray system to the show floor?
Large imaging systems are usually shown as non-operating units, or in mobile units. RSNA allows mobile units in 15-ft (van) or 20-ft (trailer) spaces near the freight doors, and live scanning on its floor is ultrasound. Expect heavy rigging, floor-load questions and long move-in windows for full systems.
Many imaging exhibitors show the real hardware, such as an overhead tube or detector, with the system powered for its interface and software rather than for exposures.
What do we need for power and connected demos?
Order electrical from the show’s official contractor by the discount deadline, and list every device’s voltage, amperage and plug type. Standard booth power may be switched off overnight, so order 24-hour power for anything that must stay on, such as chargers, servers or temperature-controlled samples. Ask for a hard-wired internet line for software demos rather than relying on shared Wi-Fi.
Bring spare batteries and a demo mode that works offline.
Can we bring medical gases or compressed cylinders?
Convention centers require fire marshal approval. Anaheim, for example, requires two weeks’ notice with safety data sheets, cylinders secured upright, no overnight storage inside the halls and a 45 cu ft container limit. Other venues publish similar rules in the exhibitor manual.
If the demo works without live gas, plan it that way.
How do we ship and insure heavy or high-value equipment?
Decide early between the advance warehouse and direct-to-show delivery on your assigned target date, and plan for drayage, which is priced by weight. Crate capital equipment for reuse, include tilt and shock indicators, and keep a packing list with serial numbers on every crate.
Many shows require exhibitors to carry their own insurance and provide a certificate naming the organizer and venue. Insure equipment in transit and on the floor, and schedule your own staff to receive and repack it, because the show floor is busiest at move-in and move-out.
Can we run a hands-on or tissue lab in our booth?
Usually not as a wet lab. Cadaver labs and hands-on courses at meetings such as AANS and ASPS are run by the society, not inside exhibitor booths. STS’s published exhibitor rules allowed animal tissue only with a written request 30 days before the show, with disposal through the official contractor at the exhibitor’s cost, and banned human tissue of any kind.
In the booth, use simulators, synthetic models and dry demonstrations, and ask about sponsoring the society’s own hands-on program.
Are there startup pavilions at medical device shows?
Yes. RSNA has a First-Time Exhibitor Pavilion ($46.25/sq ft in 2026) plus AI and Startup Showcases. AAMI eXchange 2027 sells Start-Up Row kiosks for $1,750. AUA2027 offers a turnkey Emerging Corner for young companies. HIMSS27 adds Startup Park, the AdvaMed MedTech Conference runs an Innovation Pavilion for selected startups, and the DMD Conference hosts the Great Medtech Pitch Competition (applications close December 29, 2026).
See “Your first show” in this guide for eligibility and sources.
Do first-time exhibitors need approval to exhibit?
At several meetings, yes. AAOS requires its Company Review Process before a new company can apply. AAD reviews a company profile, incorporation documents, product literature and FDA filing status. AACR’s Exhibits Committee, AAO’s new exhibiting companies review, DDW show management and OMTEC also review applications.
Gather your regulatory status, product literature and company documents before the application opens.
Can we host our own dinner or event during a medical meeting?
Read the meeting’s function space rules first. ASA bars exhibitors from holding their own educational events in the host city during the meeting; AANS requires approval for any company meeting at the hotel or offsite; and CNS removes priority points for function space violations. Many societies sell sanctioned options, such as in-hall business suites at AUA and ADA.
Any meal you serve still falls under the AdvaMed Code and Open Payments rules.
Who should staff a medical device booth?
Pair clinical specialists who can run the device with account managers who can talk contracts, and have someone who can answer regulatory and reimbursement questions accurately. Brief everyone on the cleared indications, what may and may not be said about investigational products, and the AdvaMed Code.
Plan for shift changes around hall hours and keep demonstrations short enough that clinicians can get back to sessions.
What should we collect from leads at the booth?
Collect business contact details, role, facility, the department that buys, timing and the agreed next step. Booth lead forms are for business contacts, so train staff not to record patient information a clinician mentions in conversation, and ask permission before adding anyone to marketing lists.
Tag each lead by role (clinician, supply chain, administrator or engineer) so follow-up goes to the right person.
How should we follow up with hospital buyers after the show?
A clinician’s interest is the start of a hospital purchase, not the end. Most new products go through a value analysis committee that looks at clinical evidence, total cost and contract status, and capital equipment follows the hospital’s budget cycle. Send the clinician a short evidence summary they can bring to the committee, and ask who in supply chain or value analysis should see it.
Have your clearance status, UDI and IFU, pricing model and GPO contract status ready to send the same week, and track opportunities over the real buying cycle, which can run many months.
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Let’s plan your medtech exhibitHow we put this guide together, sources and photo credits
Researched and written by the Purple Exhibits team. Updated October 19, 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 medical device exhibitors. Listings are not paid placements. The guide covers U.S. business-to-business events plus selected international shows.
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