ACC 2026
Overview
Anchor cardiology conference for general cardiologists. Critical for pacemaker, stent, imaging, and cardiac AI vendors. Late-breaking trials drive traffic.
Key Facts
- Host organization: American College of Cardiology
- Primary specialty: cardiology
- Scale: large
- Geography: US National
- International attendance: ~30%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
We do not yet have an estimated booth cost range for ACC. Request our research →
All-In Cost Estimate (10×10 Inline)
| Space rental | n/a |
| 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 | $12,000-$18,000 |
Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials.
Audience
~70% cardiologists (all sub-specialties), ~10% CV surgeons, ~20% other.
- Purchasing authority: ~50% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~9,000
- Cost per effective buyer: $1.67 ($15,000 all-in ÷ 9,000 buyers)
- International attendance: ~30%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
- Management company: Spargo, Inc.
- Product theater: Available
Who Else Exhibits
Approximately 300+ exhibitors typically attend ACC. Your competitors are here.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
Anchor cardiology conference for general cardiologists. Critical for pacemaker, stent, imaging, and cardiac AI vendors. Late-breaking trials drive traffic.
Why Skip
Pure interventional-cath audiences are better served by TCT. EP-focused vendors get more value at HRS.
Insider Tips
Product theaters and satellite symposia drive more qualified leads than booth traffic for cardiology.
Buzzbox Score: 10.0 / 10 (Exceptional)
10.0 out of 10. One of the strongest exhibiting opportunities in our index. Carried by audience quality (10.0: 70% purchasing authority and 60:1 attendee ratio). The lightest dimension is editorial value (7.7, "who should skip" note included). Anchor cardiology conference for general cardiologists.
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.
Standout (10.0): 70% purchasing authority, 60:1 attendee ratio, and large-scale event.
Strong (8.4): $47/sqft, slightly above the $39 median.
Standout (9.4): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and 2 booth options documented.
Standout (10.0): run by SPARGO (well-regarded show management), non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and exhibitor-friendly host city.
Solid (7.7): "who should skip" note included, product-theater opportunity for thought leadership, and 300+ exhibitors (deep competitive intel).
Standout (9.2): large and well-established, ~300 exhibitors, and 18,000 attendees.
Key Deadlines
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Promotional Materials Due | 2026-03-13 |
| Expo Dates | 2026-03-28 to 2026-03-30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at ACC?
An all-in 10×10 booth at ACC is estimated at roughly $12,000-$18,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional. Confirm exact pricing with the show organizer.
How many people attend ACC?
ACC draws approximately 18,000 attendees. ~70% cardiologists (all sub-specialties), ~10% CV surgeons, ~20% other.
When is ACC ?
ACC is scheduled for March 28-30, 2026 (Expo). Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA.
Is ACC worth exhibiting at?
Anchor cardiology conference for general cardiologists. Critical for pacemaker, stent, imaging, and cardiac AI vendors.