AAMI 2026
Overview
Direct access to 2,000+ biomedical engineers and clinical engineers who maintain, evaluate, and recommend replacement of medical equipment across their health systems. These are the technical evaluators who influence capital equipment purchasing decisions -- if your device breaks down, AAMI attendees are the ones who decide whether to repair or replace. 170 exhibitors keep the floor manageable.
Key Facts
- Host organization: Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
- Primary specialty: biomedical engineering
- Scale: mid
- Geography: North America
- International attendance: ~10%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
Booth pricing not yet verified for AAMI. Request our research →
Audience
2,000+ healthcare technology management professionals from all 50 states and 20+ countries. Attendees include biomedical engineers, clinical engineers, biomedical equipment technicians (BMETs), dental technicians, hospital administrators, and technology asset managers. 80+ educational sessions over 4 days. 10+ hours of exhibit time across 3 days. New Dental Pavilion in 2026 (evolved from the former Dental Summit). Colorado Convention Center venue. MCI handles event registration.
- Purchasing authority: ~55% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~1,100
- International attendance: ~10%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO
- Management company: AAMI (self-managed), MCI handles registration
- Product theater: Available
Who Else Exhibits
Exhibitor data coming soon for AAMI.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
Direct access to 2,000+ biomedical engineers and clinical engineers who maintain, evaluate, and recommend replacement of medical equipment across their health systems. These are the technical evaluators who influence capital equipment purchasing decisions -- if your device breaks down, AAMI attendees are the ones who decide whether to repair or replace. 170 exhibitors keep the floor manageable.
Why Skip
BMETs and clinical engineers are influencers, not budget holders -- they recommend purchases but typically don't control capital budgets. Companies selling directly to surgeons, clinicians, or hospital executives will not find their audience here. The event focuses on maintenance and technology management rather than clinical adoption of new devices.
Insider Tips
AAMI is the HTM (healthcare technology management) community's home conference. If your device requires in-house biomed support (capital equipment, patient monitors, sterilizers), exhibiting here builds relationships with the people who will service and champion your products for years.
Buzzbox Score: 7.7 / 10 (Strong)
7.7 out of 10. A solid, dependable show for the right exhibitor. Carried by data transparency (9.0: booth pricing published and exhibitor prospectus available). The lightest dimension is cost efficiency (7.4, $50/sqft, slightly above the $39 median). Direct access to 2,000+ biomedical engineers and clinical engineers who maintain, evaluate, and recommend replacement of medical equipment across their health systems.
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.
Solid (7.4): 55% purchasing authority.
Solid (7.4): $50/sqft, slightly above the $39 median and elevated cost per qualified buyer (~$12).
Standout (9.0): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and exhibitor count disclosed.
Standout (9.0): MCI-managed, 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.
Solid (7.8): mid-size with room to grow.
Key Deadlines
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Show Dates | 2026-05-29 to 2026-06-01 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at AAMI?
Pricing for AAMI is not yet publicly verified — contact the show or request our research below.
How many people attend AAMI?
AAMI draws approximately 2,000 attendees. 2,000+ healthcare technology management professionals from all 50 states and 20+ countries. Attendees include biomedical engineers, clinical engineers, biomedical equipment technicians (BMETs), dental technicians, hospital administrators, and technology asset managers. 80+ educational sessions over 4 days. 10+ hours of exhibit time across 3 days. New Dental Pavilion in 2026 (evolved from the former Dental Summit). Colorado Convention Center venue. MCI handles event registration.
When is AAMI ?
AAMI is scheduled for May 29 - June 1, 2026. Location: Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO.
Is AAMI worth exhibiting at?
Direct access to 2,000+ biomedical engineers and clinical engineers who maintain, evaluate, and recommend replacement of medical equipment across their health systems. These are the technical evaluators who influence capital equipment purchasing decisions -- if your device breaks down, AAMI attendees are the ones who decide whether to repair or replace.