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: 7.3 / 10 (Strong)
7.3 out of 10. A solid, dependable show for the right exhibitor. Carried by growth trajectory (9.6: large and well-established and one of the fastest-growing shows in the space). The lightest dimension is exhibitor experience (7.0, society-run exhibits (in-house)). 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.
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 (7.0): 50% purchasing authority (moderate) and large-scale event.
Strong (8.6): $30/sqft, right at the dataset median and union convention center (drayage / labor adds up).
Solid (7.4): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and attendee purchasing-authority data published.
Solid (7.0): society-run exhibits (in-house).
Strong (8.9): solid exhibitor rationale, honest "who should skip" guidance, and the flagship / largest show in its niche.
Standout (9.6): large and well-established, one of the fastest-growing shows in the space, and growing year over year.
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.