AANP 2026
Overview
The largest gathering of nurse practitioners in the US -- NPs are the fastest-growing segment of primary care providers with increasing prescriptive authority and purchasing influence. At 4,400+ attendees, AANP delivers scale. The concurrent Career Fair increases booth traffic. NPs influence purchasing decisions for diagnostics, point-of-care devices, and pharmaceuticals.
Key Facts
- Host organization: American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Primary specialty: nurse practitioner
- Scale: large
- Geography: US
- International attendance: ~2%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
Booth pricing not yet verified for AANP. Request our research →
Audience
2025 San Diego drew 4,400+ NPs. AANP represents 461,000+ NP members. The Exhibit Hall showcases leading health care and health technology companies and features the AANP Plaza and AANP Career Fair. Conference runs 5 days with CE and networking events.
- Purchasing authority: ~50% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~2,250
- International attendance: ~2%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: The Venetian Resort, Las Vegas, NV
- Management company: AANP (in-house)
Who Else Exhibits
Exhibitor data coming soon for AANP.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
The largest gathering of nurse practitioners in the US -- NPs are the fastest-growing segment of primary care providers with increasing prescriptive authority and purchasing influence. At 4,400+ attendees, AANP delivers scale. The concurrent Career Fair increases booth traffic. NPs influence purchasing decisions for diagnostics, point-of-care devices, and pharmaceuticals.
Why Skip
NPs are not the primary purchasers of capital medical equipment -- purchasing authority sits with practice administrators and health system procurement. If you sell capital equipment ($100K+ devices), physician-focused conferences deliver higher ROI. The 5-day format means exhibit hall days may be limited.
Insider Tips
NPs are an increasingly important audience as their scope of practice expands across states. This is a strong show for pharma, POC diagnostics, and practice management software. Las Vegas Venetian is a hotel-based venue with convention space -- no union labor concerns. The Career Fair co-location is a bonus for healthcare staffing and recruitment companies.
Buzzbox Score: 4.3 / 10 — Below Average
Key Deadlines
Detailed deadlines not yet verified for AANP. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at AANP?
Pricing for AANP is not yet publicly verified — contact the show or request our research below.
How many people attend AANP?
AANP draws approximately 4,500 attendees. 2025 San Diego drew 4,400+ NPs. AANP represents 461,000+ NP members. The Exhibit Hall showcases leading health care and health technology companies and features the AANP Plaza and AANP Career Fair. Conference runs 5 days with CE and networking events.
When is AANP ?
AANP is scheduled for June 23-27, 2026. Location: The Venetian Resort, Las Vegas, NV.
Is AANP worth exhibiting at?
The largest gathering of nurse practitioners in the US -- NPs are the fastest-growing segment of primary care providers with increasing prescriptive authority and purchasing influence. At 4,400+ attendees, AANP delivers scale.