AAHKS 2026
By Buzzbox Media · Last reviewed August 3, 2026
What is AAHKS?
AAHKS concentrates the surgeons who perform 1.4+ million hip and knee replacements annually in the US, the highest-volume surgical procedure in orthopaedics. At $7,000 per 10x10, it is expensive but the audience quality is unmatched for implant and robotic surgery companies. Every attendee is a potential buyer of hip/knee implants.
What are the key facts about AAHKS?
- Host organization: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- Primary specialty: hip and knee arthroplasty
- Scale: large
- Geography: US
- International attendance: ~10%
- See all Orthopedic conferences
Which device categories fit AAHKS?
Which buyer stages does AAHKS fit?
What does AAHKS charge for booth space?
Read from the AAHKS exhibitor prospectus published by American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. These are the prices that document states. View the prospectus ↗
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 booth | n/a | $7,000 | Min 100 sqft |
| 10x20 booth | n/a | $14,000 | Min 200 sqft |
| 10x30 booth | n/a | $20,000 | Min 300 sqft |
| 20x20 booth | n/a | $32,000 | Min 400 sqft |
| 30x20 booth | n/a | $42,500 | Min 600 sqft |
| 40x20 booth | n/a | $60,000 | Min 800 sqft |
| 30x30 booth | n/a | $67,500 | Min 900 sqft |
What does an all-in 10×10 inline booth cost?
| Estimated all-in total | $14,000-$25,000 |
Buzzbox Media estimate covering space rental plus standard show services. Not a quote and not the organizer's number. Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials. Confirm current pricing with the organizer.
Planning the AAHKS booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Who attends AAHKS?
~3,500-5,000 attendees focused exclusively on hip and knee arthroplasty. These are the surgeons who perform total hip and total knee replacements, the single largest volume surgical procedure in orthopaedics. Very high purchasing authority for implants, instruments, and robotic surgery systems.
- Purchasing authority: ~60% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~2,100
- Cost per effective buyer: $9.29 ($19,500 all-in ÷ 2,100 buyers)
- International attendance: ~10%
Where is AAHKS held?
- Venue: Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine (Dallas), TX
- Management company: AAHKS (in-house)
- Product theater: Available
Who else exhibits at AAHKS?
Exhibitor data coming soon for AAHKS.
Is AAHKS worth exhibiting?
Why Exhibit
AAHKS concentrates the surgeons who perform 1.4+ million hip and knee replacements annually in the US, the highest-volume surgical procedure in orthopaedics. At $7,000 per 10x10, it is expensive but the audience quality is unmatched for implant and robotic surgery companies. Every attendee is a potential buyer of hip/knee implants.
Why Skip
Premium pricing ($7,000 per 10x10) makes this one of the more expensive orthopaedic shows per square foot. The narrow focus on hip/knee arthroplasty means zero value for companies outside that subspecialty. November in Dallas is manageable but the Gaylord Texan is isolated from city amenities, limiting after-hours entertainment options.
What should exhibitors know before AAHKS?
Expensive but worth it for hip/knee implant companies. The Gaylord Texan is a self-contained resort, which keeps attendees on-site and in the exhibit hall. Stryker, Zimmer Biomet, J&J DePuy, and Smith+Nephew dominate the floor. Smaller companies need strong differentiation. Contact Jeff Mitchell early.
What is the Buzzbox Score for AAHKS?
8.6 / 10 (Excellent)
8.6 out of 10. A top-tier show worth a serious line item. Carried by exhibitor experience (9.8: society-run exhibits (in-house) and non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in)). The lightest dimension is cost efficiency (7.4, $70/sqft, above the $42.50 median). AAHKS concentrates the surgeons who perform 1.4+ million hip and knee replacements annually in the US, the highest-volume surgical procedure in orthopaedics.
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.
Strong (8.0): 60% purchasing authority and large-scale event.
Solid (7.4): $70/sqft, above the $42.50 median and cost per qualified buyer runs ~$9.3.
Standout (9.2): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and 7 booth options documented.
Standout (9.8): society-run exhibits (in-house), non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and purpose-built convention venue.
Strong (8.4): solid exhibitor rationale, honest "who should skip" guidance, and product-theater opportunity for thought leadership.
Strong (8.2): large and well-established.
When are the AAHKS exhibitor deadlines?
Detailed deadlines not yet published for AAHKS. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at AAHKS?
AAHKS publishes an exhibitor prospectus, and read from it an all-in 10×10 booth works out to roughly $14,000-$25,000, covering space rental plus standard show services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional. This is an estimate read from a published prospectus, not a quote, so confirm current pricing with the organizer.
How many people attend AAHKS?
AAHKS draws approximately 3,500 attendees. ~3,500-5,000 attendees focused exclusively on hip and knee arthroplasty. These are the surgeons who perform total hip and total knee replacements, the single largest volume surgical procedure in orthopaedics. Very high purchasing authority for implants, instruments, and robotic surgery systems.
When and where is AAHKS 2026?
AAHKS 2026 takes place November 5-8, 2026. The venue is Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine (Dallas), TX. American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons hosts the meeting.
How many AAHKS attendees have purchasing authority?
About 60% of AAHKS attendees hold purchasing authority, which works out to roughly 2,100 effective buyers out of approximately 3,500 attendees. Effective buyers multiplies total attendance by the share of attendees who hold purchasing authority. Both inputs are estimates drawn from organizer reporting and our own exhibitor research, so read the figure as directional rather than exact.
How does Buzzbox Media score AAHKS?
AAHKS carries a Buzzbox Score of 8.6 out of 10 (Excellent). The score weighs six factors: audience quality, cost efficiency, data transparency, exhibitor experience, editorial value, and growth trajectory. Each factor is scored on a 0 to 100 rubric then normalized to a 7.0 to 10.0 band, and every conference in our index cleared a relevance bar to be listed, so 7.0 is the floor. On this record the highest is exhibitor experience at 9.8 and the lowest is cost efficiency at 7.4.