ACEP 2026
Overview
The world's largest EM conference. 7,500 emergency physicians who buy point-of-care diagnostics, ultrasound, patient monitoring, and emergency supplies. EM docs make fast purchasing decisions and value products that save time in high-acuity settings.
Key Facts
- Host organization: American College of Emergency Physicians
- Primary specialty: emergency medicine
- Scale: large
- Geography: US National
- International attendance: ~10%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
We do not yet have an estimated booth cost range for ACEP. 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 | $8,000-$15,000 |
Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials.
Audience
7,000-7,500 four-day paid attendees. World's largest emergency medicine educational conference. 300+ companies in exhibit hall. Record attendance of 7,513 in 2016 (Las Vegas).
- Purchasing authority: ~50% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~3,750
- Cost per effective buyer: $3.07 ($11,500 all-in ÷ 3,750 buyers)
- International attendance: ~10%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Chicago, IL
- Move-out: October 7 after 12:30pm (exhibit hall closes at 12:30pm Wed)
Who Else Exhibits
Exhibitor data coming soon for ACEP.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
The world's largest EM conference. 7,500 emergency physicians who buy point-of-care diagnostics, ultrasound, patient monitoring, and emergency supplies. EM docs make fast purchasing decisions and value products that save time in high-acuity settings.
Why Skip
EM physicians are notoriously price-sensitive and work in hospital-based purchasing environments where they often recommend but don't approve capital purchases. If you need direct buyer authority, an admin-heavy meeting like HIMSS is better. Wednesday closes at 12:30pm, limiting total floor hours.
Insider Tips
ACEP doesn't publicly list booth pricing -- you have to request it, which signals room for negotiation. The shortened Wednesday (hall closes 12:30pm) means your last day is a half-day. Plan your highest-value demos for Monday and Tuesday.
Buzzbox Score: 7.3 / 10 (Strong)
7.3 out of 10. A solid, dependable show for the right exhibitor. Carried by editorial value (8.9: honest "who should skip" guidance and the flagship / largest show in its niche). The lightest dimension is exhibitor experience (7.0, non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in)). The world's largest EM conference.
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 (7.3): 50% purchasing authority (moderate) and large-scale event.
Strong (8.1): $40/sqft, slightly above the $39 median.
Strong (8.0): booth pricing published, exhibitor count disclosed, and attendee purchasing-authority data published.
Solid (7.0): non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in).
Strong (8.9): honest "who should skip" guidance, the flagship / largest show in its niche, and 300+ exhibitors (deep competitive intel).
Strong (8.8): large and well-established and ~300 exhibitors.
Key Deadlines
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Early Registration Deadline | 2026-09-04 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at ACEP?
An all-in 10×10 booth at ACEP is estimated at roughly $8,000-$15,000, 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 ACEP?
ACEP draws approximately 7,500 attendees. 7,000-7,500 four-day paid attendees. World's largest emergency medicine educational conference. 300+ companies in exhibit hall. Record attendance of 7,513 in 2016 (Las Vegas).
When is ACEP ?
ACEP is scheduled for October 5-8, 2026. Location: Chicago, IL.
Is ACEP worth exhibiting at?
The world's largest EM conference. 7,500 emergency physicians who buy point-of-care diagnostics, ultrasound, patient monitoring, and emergency supplies.