ACFAS 2026
By Buzzbox Media · Last reviewed August 3, 2026
What is ACFAS?
The largest gathering of foot and ankle surgeons and podiatric physicians in the world. If you sell foot/ankle implants, fixation devices, biologics, wound care products, or podiatric surgical instruments, ACFAS is mandatory. At $35/sqft, it is very affordable for a specialty surgical show. Las Vegas venue keeps attendees on-site and booth traffic strong.
What are the key facts about ACFAS?
- Host organization: American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- Primary specialty: podiatric surgery
- Scale: mid
- Geography: US
- International attendance: ~10%
- See all Orthopedic conferences
Which device categories fit ACFAS?
Which buyer stages does ACFAS fit?
What does ACFAS charge for booth space?
Read from the ACFAS exhibitor prospectus published by American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inline 10x10 (on-site renewal rate) | $33.00 | $3,300 | Min 100 sqft |
| Inline 10x10 (after May 1, 2025) | $35.00 | $3,500 | Min 100 sqft |
| Island booth (on-site renewal rate) | $35.00 | $3,500 | Min 400 sqft |
| Island booth (after May 1, 2025) | $37.00 | $3,700 | Min 400 sqft |
| Corner fee | n/a | $550 | $550 per corner |
| First-time exhibitor fee | n/a | $2,500 | One-time additional charge for new exhibitors |
What does an all-in 10×10 inline booth cost?
| Space rental | $3,500 |
| Estimated all-in total | $8,000-$14,000 |
Buzzbox Media estimate covering space rental plus standard show services. Not a quote and not the organizer's number. Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials. Confirm current pricing with the organizer.
Planning the ACFAS booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Who attends ACFAS?
The largest gathering of foot and ankle surgeons and podiatric medicine physicians in the world. ~1,200 expected attendees. 84th Annual Scientific Conference. Strong mix of established surgeons and residents/fellows.
- Purchasing authority: ~65% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~780
- Cost per effective buyer: $14.1 ($11,000 all-in ÷ 780 buyers)
- International attendance: ~10%
Where is ACFAS held?
- Venue: Venetian Convention and Expo Center, Las Vegas, NV
- Management company: Conventus Media (exhibit sales), American Tradeshow Events
- Move-in: February 22, 2026 8:00 AM; February 23, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Who else exhibits at ACFAS?
Exhibitor data coming soon for ACFAS.
Is ACFAS worth exhibiting?
Why Exhibit
The largest gathering of foot and ankle surgeons and podiatric physicians in the world. If you sell foot/ankle implants, fixation devices, biologics, wound care products, or podiatric surgical instruments, ACFAS is mandatory. At $35/sqft, it is very affordable for a specialty surgical show. Las Vegas venue keeps attendees on-site and booth traffic strong.
Why Skip
Purely podiatric/foot-ankle audience. Orthopaedic foot & ankle surgeons are split between ACFAS and AOFAS. If your target is orthopaedic (MD) surgeons rather than podiatric (DPM) surgeons, AOFAS is the better show. The $2,500 first-time exhibitor fee adds cost for new companies.
What should exhibitors know before ACFAS?
ACFAS and AOFAS serve overlapping but distinct audiences. ACFAS is DPMs (podiatric surgeons), AOFAS is MDs (orthopaedic foot/ankle). Many device companies exhibit at both. The Venetian/Sands Expo in Las Vegas is non-union, which keeps drayage and labor costs low. February in Vegas is ideal weather. The $2,500 first-time exhibitor fee is unusual. Budget for it.
What is the Buzzbox Score for ACFAS?
7.6 / 10 (Strong)
7.6 out of 10. A solid, dependable show for the right exhibitor. Carried by data transparency (9.6: booth pricing published and exhibitor prospectus available). The lightest dimension is growth trajectory (7.4, mid-size with room to grow). The largest gathering of foot and ankle surgeons and podiatric physicians in the world.
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 (7.4): 65% purchasing authority.
Solid (7.6): $35/sqft, right at the dataset median, elevated cost per qualified buyer (~$14), and union convention center (drayage / labor adds up).
Standout (9.6): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and 6 booth options documented.
Solid (7.8): managed by Conventus Media (exhibit sales), American Tradeshow Events, purpose-built convention venue, and 6 booth configurations to choose from.
Strong (8.6): solid exhibitor rationale, honest "who should skip" guidance, and the flagship / largest show in its niche.
Solid (7.4): mid-size with room to grow.
When are the ACFAS exhibitor deadlines?
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| On Site Renewal Deadline | 2025-05-01 |
| Move In Begins | 2026-02-22 |
| Exhibit Hall Opens | 2026-02-24 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at ACFAS?
ACFAS publishes an exhibitor prospectus, and read from it an all-in 10×10 booth works out to roughly $8,000-$14,000, covering space rental plus standard show services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional. This is an estimate read from a published prospectus, not a quote, so confirm current pricing with the organizer.
How many people attend ACFAS?
ACFAS draws approximately 1,200 attendees. The largest gathering of foot and ankle surgeons and podiatric medicine physicians in the world. ~1,200 expected attendees. 84th Annual Scientific Conference. Strong mix of established surgeons and residents/fellows.
When and where is ACFAS 2026?
ACFAS 2026 takes place February 24-27, 2026 (Exhibit Hall opens Feb 24). The venue is Venetian Convention and Expo Center, Las Vegas, NV. American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons hosts the meeting. Exhibitor move-in is listed as February 22, 2026 8:00 AM; February 23, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
How many ACFAS attendees have purchasing authority?
About 65% of ACFAS attendees hold purchasing authority, which works out to roughly 780 effective buyers out of approximately 1,200 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.
How does Buzzbox Media score ACFAS?
ACFAS carries a Buzzbox Score of 7.6 out of 10 (Strong). 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 data transparency at 9.6 and the lowest is audience quality at 7.4.