AANA 2026
By Buzzbox Media · Last reviewed August 3, 2026
What is AANA?
AANA is the dedicated arthroscopy meeting, concentrating the surgeons who perform the most minimally invasive orthopaedic procedures in one venue. If you make arthroscopy instruments, cameras, shavers, suture anchors, or cartilage restoration products, this is your most targeted audience. The resort venue in Phoenix creates a relaxed networking atmosphere.
What are the key facts about AANA?
- Host organization: Arthroscopy Association of North America
- Primary specialty: arthroscopy
- Scale: small
- Geography: US
- International attendance: ~10%
- See all Orthopedic conferences
Which device categories fit AANA?
Which buyer stages does AANA fit?
What does AANA charge for booth space?
AANA publishes an exhibitor prospectus, and the figure below is an estimate read from it rather than a quote. View the prospectus ↗
What does an all-in 10×10 inline booth cost?
| Estimated all-in total | $6,000-$15,000 |
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 AANA booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Who attends AANA?
~2,000 attendees focused on arthroscopic and minimally invasive orthopaedic surgery. The 44th Annual Meeting in 2026. Surgeons who specialize in knee, shoulder, hip, and ankle arthroscopy. Strong emphasis on technique-based education and hands-on workshops. Each 10x10 booth gets 3 complimentary badges; additional badges $350 each (max 10 per island).
- Purchasing authority: ~70% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~1,400
- Cost per effective buyer: $7.5 ($10,500 all-in ÷ 1,400 buyers)
- International attendance: ~10%
Where is AANA held?
- Venue: JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ
- Management company: AANA (in-house)
Who else exhibits at AANA?
Exhibitor data coming soon for AANA.
Is AANA worth exhibiting?
Why Exhibit
AANA is the dedicated arthroscopy meeting, concentrating the surgeons who perform the most minimally invasive orthopaedic procedures in one venue. If you make arthroscopy instruments, cameras, shavers, suture anchors, or cartilage restoration products, this is your most targeted audience. The resort venue in Phoenix creates a relaxed networking atmosphere.
Why Skip
Small show (~2,000) with significant overlap with AOSSM and AAOS attendees. If you are already exhibiting at both of those, AANA may deliver diminishing returns. The resort venue limits booth sizes. May in Phoenix is HOT (100F+), which can deter some attendees.
What should exhibitors know before AANA?
JW Marriott Desert Ridge is a beautiful resort venue. Plan for golf and dinner events to maximize networking. Arthroscopy-specific audience means every attendee is relevant. Watch for the name confusion: AANA (ortho) vs AANA (nurse anesthesiology).
What is the Buzzbox Score for AANA?
8.4 / 10 (Excellent)
8.4 out of 10. A top-tier show worth a serious line item. Carried by cost efficiency (9.8: $39/sqft, right at the dataset median and cost per qualified buyer runs ~$7.5). The lightest dimension is growth trajectory (7.0, small footprint). AANA is the dedicated arthroscopy meeting, concentrating the surgeons who perform the most minimally invasive orthopaedic procedures in one venue.
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 (8.7): 70% purchasing authority.
Standout (9.8): $39/sqft, right at the dataset median and cost per qualified buyer runs ~$7.5.
Strong (8.0): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and attendee purchasing-authority data published.
Solid (7.3): society-run exhibits (in-house) and non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in).
Strong (8.1): solid exhibitor rationale, honest "who should skip" guidance, and strong networking program.
Solid (7.0): small footprint.
When are the AANA exhibitor deadlines?
Detailed deadlines not yet published for AANA. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at AANA?
AANA publishes an exhibitor prospectus, and read from it an all-in 10×10 booth works out to roughly $6,000-$15,000, 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 AANA?
AANA draws approximately 2,000 attendees. ~2,000 attendees focused on arthroscopic and minimally invasive orthopaedic surgery. The 44th Annual Meeting in 2026. Surgeons who specialize in knee, shoulder, hip, and ankle arthroscopy. Strong emphasis on technique-based education and hands-on workshops. Each 10x10 booth gets 3 complimentary badges; additional badges $350 each (max 10 per island).
When and where is AANA 2026?
AANA 2026 takes place May 14-16, 2026. The venue is JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ. Arthroscopy Association of North America hosts the meeting.
How many AANA attendees have purchasing authority?
About 70% of AANA attendees hold purchasing authority, which works out to roughly 1,400 effective buyers out of approximately 2,000 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 AANA?
AANA carries a Buzzbox Score of 8.4 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 cost efficiency at 9.8 and the lowest is growth trajectory at 7.0.