AAE 2026
Overview
The only show where you can reach the majority of US endodontists in one place. If you make microscopes, CBCT scanners, apex locators, endodontic files, or obturation systems, this is your core buyer audience. The hands-on workshop format means attendees are actively evaluating products.
Key Facts
- Host organization: American Association of Endodontists
- Primary specialty: endodontics
- Scale: mid
- Geography: US National + International
- International attendance: ~15%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
Booth pricing not yet verified for AAE. Request our research →
All-In Cost Estimate (10×10 Inline)
| Space rental | — |
| Drayage | $1,200 – $2,500 |
| Electrical (20A) | $300 – $450 |
| Carpet/padding | $200 – $400 |
| Cleaning (3 days) | $150 – $250 |
| Lead retrieval (1 unit) | $400 – $900 |
| Wi-Fi | $500 – $1,500 |
| Estimated total | $5,000 – $10,000 |
Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials.
Audience
The most comprehensive endodontic education summit in the world. Primarily endodontists (root canal specialists), plus general dentists interested in endo procedures. Exhibit hall described as among the largest endodontic exhibit halls globally. 200+ educational sessions including hands-on workshops. Priority points system rewards returning exhibitors.
- Purchasing authority: ~55% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~1,650
- Cost per effective buyer: $4.55 ($7,500 all-in ÷ 1,650 buyers)
- International attendance: ~15%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Salt Lake City, UT (Salt Palace Convention Center)
- Management company: AAE (in-house)
Who Else Exhibits
Exhibitor data coming soon for AAE.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
The only show where you can reach the majority of US endodontists in one place. If you make microscopes, CBCT scanners, apex locators, endodontic files, or obturation systems, this is your core buyer audience. The hands-on workshop format means attendees are actively evaluating products.
Why Skip
Very small, specialized audience (~3,000). If your product is not endo-specific, there are no peripheral buyers here. The priority points system means established exhibitors get the best booth locations — new exhibitors may get unfavorable placement.
Insider Tips
In-house management. Priority points for returning exhibitors — important for first-timers to know they may not get ideal placement year 1. Salt Lake City keeps hotel/logistics costs low.
Buzzbox Score: 8.4 / 10 (Excellent)
8.4 out of 10. A top-tier show worth a serious line item. Carried by audience quality (9.5: 55% purchasing authority and 30:1 attendee ratio). The lightest dimension is growth trajectory (7.0, mid-size with room to grow). The only show where you can reach the majority of US endodontists in one place.
How we score
Six weighted factors, each scored on a 0 to 100 rubric then normalized to a 7.0 to 10.0 band. Every show on this list cleared a relevance bar to be included, so 7.0 is the floor; the number tells you how far the leaders pull ahead.
Standout (9.5): 55% purchasing authority, 30:1 attendee ratio, and hands-on / cadaver lab draws engaged clinicians.
Strong (8.9): $30/sqft, right at the dataset median.
Solid (7.6): booth pricing published, exhibitor count disclosed, and attendee purchasing-authority data published.
Solid (7.7): society-run exhibits (in-house), non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and purpose-built convention venue.
Solid (7.9): honest "who should skip" guidance, the flagship / largest show in its niche, and ~100 exhibitors to scout.
Solid (7.0): mid-size with room to grow and some uncertainty around the event.
Key Deadlines
Detailed deadlines not yet verified for AAE. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at AAE?
An all-in 10×10 booth at AAE runs roughly $5,000–$10,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional.
How many people attend AAE?
AAE draws approximately 3,000 attendees. The most comprehensive endodontic education summit in the world. Primarily endodontists (root canal specialists), plus general dentists interested in endo procedures. Exhibit hall described as among the largest endodontic exhibit halls globally. 200+ educational sessions including hands-on workshops. Priority points system rewards returning exhibitors.
When is AAE ?
AAE is scheduled for April 15-18, 2026. Location: Salt Lake City, UT (Salt Palace Convention Center).
Is AAE worth exhibiting at?
The only show where you can reach the majority of US endodontists in one place. If you make microscopes, CBCT scanners, apex locators, endodontic files, or obturation systems, this is your core buyer audience.