AAST 2026
Overview
The national trauma surgery meeting -- AAST sets the clinical practice guidelines that trauma centers follow. Only 33 exhibitors means minimal competition on the exhibit floor and maximum visibility. Strong KOL concentration for building clinical advocacy relationships.
Key Facts
- Host organization: American Association for the Surgery of Trauma
- Primary specialty: trauma surgery
- Scale: mid
- Geography: US National
- International attendance: ~15%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard exhibit booth | — | — |
All-In Cost Estimate (10×10 Inline)
| Space rental | — |
| Drayage | $1,200 – $2,500 |
| Electrical (20A) | $300 – $450 |
| Carpet/padding | $200 – $400 |
| Cleaning (3 days) | $150 – $250 |
| Lead retrieval (1 unit) | $400 – $900 |
| Wi-Fi | $500 – $1,500 |
| Estimated total | $7,000 – $14,000 |
Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials.
Audience
~750 physicians and scientists with primary interest in trauma investigation and treatment plus surgical critical care. 33 exhibitors listed for 2026 meeting. Companies must be exhibiting to secure marketing/branding opportunities. Contact: Kate Poetker (Exhibits Manager at FACS).
- Purchasing authority: ~65% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~975
- Cost per effective buyer: $10.77 ($10,500 all-in ÷ 975 buyers)
- International attendance: ~15%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Dallas, TX (Hyatt Regency Dallas)
- Management company: FACS (American College of Surgeons manages AAST exhibits)
Who Else Exhibits
Exhibitor data coming soon for AAST.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
The national trauma surgery meeting -- AAST sets the clinical practice guidelines that trauma centers follow. Only 33 exhibitors means minimal competition on the exhibit floor and maximum visibility. Strong KOL concentration for building clinical advocacy relationships.
Why Skip
Very small exhibit hall (33 companies) may mean limited availability. 750 physicians attending is modest. If you need volume, ACS Clinical Congress (11,000 attendees) covers trauma surgeons within a much larger pool. AAST is academic-heavy; immediate purchase intent may be lower.
Insider Tips
Managed by FACS (same organization as ACS Clinical Congress) -- Kate Poetker is the exhibits contact for both. Only 33 exhibitors makes this an exclusive and intimate exhibit floor. Dallas hotel-based meeting.
Buzzbox Score: 4.4 / 10 — Below Average
Key Deadlines
Detailed deadlines not yet verified for AAST. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at AAST?
An all-in 10×10 booth at AAST runs roughly $7,000–$14,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional.
How many people attend AAST?
AAST draws approximately 1,500 attendees. ~750 physicians and scientists with primary interest in trauma investigation and treatment plus surgical critical care. 33 exhibitors listed for 2026 meeting. Companies must be exhibiting to secure marketing/branding opportunities. Contact: Kate Poetker (Exhibits Manager at FACS).
When is AAST ?
AAST is scheduled for September 16-19, 2026. Location: Dallas, TX (Hyatt Regency Dallas).
Is AAST worth exhibiting at?
The national trauma surgery meeting -- AAST sets the clinical practice guidelines that trauma centers follow. Only 33 exhibitors means minimal competition on the exhibit floor and maximum visibility.