ACAAI 2026
Overview
The more practice-oriented of the two A/I meetings, attracting community and private-practice allergists who make independent purchasing decisions for their offices. If you sell allergy testing devices, immunotherapy delivery systems, or practice management software, ACAAI attendees are more likely to be direct buyers than the academic audience at AAAAI.
Key Facts
- Host organization: American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
- Primary specialty: allergy immunology
- Scale: mid
- Geography: US National
- International attendance: ~10%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Booth | — | — | Min 100 sqft |
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 | $5,500 – $11,000 |
Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials.
Audience
Smaller and more practice-oriented than AAAAI. Theme for 2026: 'Building Bridges for the Future.' Five complimentary exhibitor badges per 100 sqft of booth space. Skews community practice and private practice allergists vs AAAAI's academic focus.
- Purchasing authority: ~55% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~1,650
- Cost per effective buyer: $5 ($8,250 all-in ÷ 1,650 buyers)
- International attendance: ~10%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Phoenix, AZ (Phoenix Convention Center)
Who Else Exhibits
Exhibitor data coming soon for ACAAI.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
The more practice-oriented of the two A/I meetings, attracting community and private-practice allergists who make independent purchasing decisions for their offices. If you sell allergy testing devices, immunotherapy delivery systems, or practice management software, ACAAI attendees are more likely to be direct buyers than the academic audience at AAAAI.
Why Skip
Smaller audience (~3,000 vs AAAAI's 6,000) and lower KOL density. If you need clinical trial partnerships or academic endorsements, AAAAI is the better venue. Exhibiting at both AAAAI and ACAAI in the same year may be redundant for companies with limited trade show budgets.
Insider Tips
Contact Jean Foellmer directly for pricing -- booth costs not publicly listed. ACAAI = practice-focused, AAAAI = academic-focused. Phoenix in November is a pleasant venue draw.
Buzzbox Score: 7.9 / 10 (Strong)
7.9 out of 10. A solid, dependable show for the right exhibitor. Carried by cost efficiency (8.9: $30/sqft, right at the dataset median). The lightest dimension is exhibitor experience (7.0, non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in)). The more practice-oriented of the two A/I meetings, attracting community and private-practice allergists who make independent purchasing decisions for their offices.
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): 55% purchasing authority and 38:1 attendee ratio.
Strong (8.9): $30/sqft, right at the dataset median.
Strong (8.1): booth pricing published, exhibitor count disclosed, and attendee purchasing-authority data published.
Solid (7.0): non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in) and purpose-built convention venue.
Solid (7.7): solid exhibitor rationale, honest "who should skip" guidance, and broad device-category relevance.
Solid (7.8): mid-size with room to grow.
Key Deadlines
Detailed deadlines not yet verified for ACAAI. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at ACAAI?
An all-in 10×10 booth at ACAAI runs roughly $5,500–$11,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional.
How many people attend ACAAI?
ACAAI draws approximately 3,000 attendees. Smaller and more practice-oriented than AAAAI. Theme for 2026: 'Building Bridges for the Future.' Five complimentary exhibitor badges per 100 sqft of booth space. Skews community practice and private practice allergists vs AAAAI's academic focus.
When is ACAAI ?
ACAAI is scheduled for November 12-16, 2026. Location: Phoenix, AZ (Phoenix Convention Center).
Is ACAAI worth exhibiting at?
The more practice-oriented of the two A/I meetings, attracting community and private-practice allergists who make independent purchasing decisions for their offices. If you sell allergy testing devices, immunotherapy delivery systems, or practice management software, ACAAI attendees are more likely to be direct buyers than the academic audience at AAAAI..