ACC 2026
By Buzzbox Media · Last reviewed August 3, 2026
What is ACC?
Anchor cardiology conference for general cardiologists. Critical for pacemaker, stent, imaging, and cardiac AI vendors. Late-breaking trials drive traffic.
What are the key facts about ACC?
- Host organization: American College of Cardiology
- Primary specialty: cardiology
- Scale: large
- Geography: US National
- International attendance: ~30%
- See all Cardiology conferences
Which device categories fit ACC?
Which buyer stages does ACC fit?
What does ACC charge for booth space?
Read from the ACC exhibitor prospectus published by American College of Cardiology. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibit space (standard) | $46.50 | $4,650 | ACC.26 rate. A 10x10 works out to $4,650. ACC.27 rises to $50.00/sqft. |
| ExpoSuite space | $52.00 | $5,200 | ACC.26 rate. ACC.27 rises to $55.00/sqft. |
| Non-profit | $16.00 | $1,600 | Roughly a third of the standard rate. |
Planning the ACC booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Who attends ACC?
~70% cardiologists (all sub-specialties), ~10% CV surgeons, ~20% other.
- Purchasing authority: ~50% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~9,000
- International attendance: ~30%
Where is ACC held?
- Venue: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
- Management company: Spargo, Inc.
- Product theater: Available
Who else exhibits at ACC?
Approximately 300+ exhibitors typically attend ACC. Your competitors are here.
Is ACC worth exhibiting?
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.
What should exhibitors know before ACC?
Product theaters and satellite symposia drive more qualified leads than booth traffic for cardiology.
What is the Buzzbox Score for ACC?
10.0 / 10 (Exceptional)
10.0 out of 10. One of the strongest exhibiting opportunities in our index. Carried by audience quality (10.0: 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): 60:1 attendee ratio, and large-scale event.
Strong (8.4).
Standout (9.4): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and 3 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.
When are the ACC exhibitor 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?
ACC publishes a booth rate we can link to: $4,650 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 ACC?
ACC draws approximately 18,000 attendees. ~70% cardiologists (all sub-specialties), ~10% CV surgeons, ~20% other.
When and where is ACC 2026?
ACC 2026 takes place March 28-30, 2026 (Expo). The venue is Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA. American College of Cardiology hosts the meeting.
How many ACC attendees have purchasing authority?
About 50% of ACC attendees hold purchasing authority, which works out to roughly 9,000 effective buyers out of approximately 18,000 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.
Who exhibits at ACC?
Approximately 300+ exhibitors typically attend ACC. The device categories that fit this floor are implants, capital equipment, imaging equipment, and digital health.
How does Buzzbox Media score ACC?
ACC carries a Buzzbox Score of 10.0 out of 10 (Exceptional). 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 audience quality at 10.0 and the lowest is editorial value at 7.7.
What is the difference between ACC and AHA Scientific Sessions?
ACC's annual meeting skews toward practicing cardiologists and clinical cardiology education, while AHA Scientific Sessions emphasizes research and new trial data. Both draw 15,000-18,000 attendees. Device companies often exhibit at both; if you must choose one, ACC is stronger for clinical adoption conversations and AHA for trial data launches.
What device categories perform best at ACC?
ACC is strongest for coronary imaging, pacemakers and ICDs, cardiac monitoring, remote patient monitoring platforms, cardiology EHR and workflow software, and stent/interventional device companies. It is the best US show for reaching general cardiologists who make device adoption decisions at the hospital level.