AAPM 2026
By Buzzbox Media · Last reviewed August 3, 2026
What is AAPM?
Medical physicists are the technical gatekeepers who specify and approve radiation therapy and diagnostic imaging equipment purchases. The 2026 joint meeting with COMP adds Canadian market access.
What are the key facts about AAPM?
- Host organization: American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) / Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists (COMP)
- Primary specialty: medical physics
- Scale: large
- Geography: US
- International attendance: ~30%
- See all Radiology & Medical Imaging conferences
Which device categories fit AAPM?
Which buyer stages does AAPM fit?
What does AAPM charge for booth space?
Read from the AAPM exhibitor prospectus published by American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) / Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists (COMP). The rates are the organizer’s own; the 10×10 totals are our arithmetic on them. View the prospectus ↗
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inline booth (10x10) | $38.00 | $3,800 | A 10x10 works out to $3,800. AAPM publishes the rate, not a 10x10 package price. |
| Corner booth (10x10) | $38.00 | $3,800 | Plus $250 per corner. |
| First-time exhibitor / Publisher / Start-up (10x10) | n/a | $2,660 | Start-up eligibility is gated: incorporated under 5 years, under 40 employees, under $10M revenue. |
Planning the AAPM booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Who attends AAPM?
2026 is a joint meeting with COMP (Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists). ~3,500 medical physicists expected. These are the technical specialists who specify, commission, and QA radiation equipment. Three-day exhibition with morning coffee break, lunch in exhibit hall, and afternoon poster reception driving traffic.
- Purchasing authority: ~50% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~1,750
- International attendance: ~30%
Where is AAPM held?
- Venue: Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Management company: AAPM (in-house)
- Move-out: July 21-22, 2026 (teardown begins 5pm Tue Jul 21, must finish by 5pm Wed Jul 22)
Who else exhibits at AAPM?
Exhibitor data coming soon for AAPM.
Is AAPM worth exhibiting?
Why Exhibit
Medical physicists are the technical gatekeepers who specify and approve radiation therapy and diagnostic imaging equipment purchases. The 2026 joint meeting with COMP adds Canadian market access.
Why Skip
Medical physicists influence purchases but rarely sign the check. If you need C-suite decision-makers, AHRA or HIMSS are better fits. Vancouver venue means international travel logistics for US companies. July timing conflicts with summer schedules. The audience is deeply technical, so generic marketing materials will not resonate.
What should exhibitors know before AAPM?
Physicists are technical buyers who want data sheets and specifications, not brand stories. The joint COMP meeting makes 2026 a larger-than-usual year. Vancouver Convention Centre is a beautiful venue but plan for Canada border logistics.
What is the Buzzbox Score for AAPM?
8.0 / 10 (Excellent)
8.0 out of 10. A top-tier show worth a serious line item. Carried by exhibitor experience (9.0: society-run exhibits (in-house) and non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in)). The lightest dimension is audience quality (7.0, 50% purchasing authority (moderate)). Medical physicists are the technical gatekeepers who specify and approve radiation therapy and diagnostic imaging equipment purchases.
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 (8.8).
Strong (8.8): booth pricing published, 3 booth options documented, and 3 key deadlines published.
Standout (9.0): society-run exhibits (in-house), non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and 9 booth configurations to choose from.
Solid (7.9): solid exhibitor rationale, honest "who should skip" guidance, and innovation / startup pavilion.
Strong (8.2): large and well-established.
When are the AAPM exhibitor deadlines?
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | October 15, 2025 |
| Space Assignments | November 12, 2025 |
| Full Payment Due | April 8, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at AAPM?
AAPM publishes a booth rate we can link to: $3,800 for an entry 10×10 space, computed from the organizer’s own published per-square-foot rate. That is space rental only. We do not publish an all-in estimate for this show, so budget drayage, electrical, labor, and booth display on top, and confirm current pricing with the organizer.
How many people attend AAPM?
AAPM draws approximately 3,500 attendees. 2026 is a joint meeting with COMP (Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists). ~3,500 medical physicists expected. These are the technical specialists who specify, commission, and QA radiation equipment. Three-day exhibition with morning coffee break, lunch in exhibit hall, and afternoon poster reception driving traffic.
When and where is AAPM 2026?
AAPM 2026 takes place July 19-23, 2026. The venue is Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada. American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) / Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists (COMP) hosts the meeting.
How many AAPM attendees have purchasing authority?
About 50% of AAPM attendees hold purchasing authority, which works out to roughly 1,750 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 AAPM?
AAPM carries a Buzzbox Score of 8.0 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 9.0 and the lowest is audience quality at 7.0.