ACR Convergence 2026
By Buzzbox Media · Last reviewed August 3, 2026
What is ACR Convergence?
The world's largest rheumatology meeting, critical for biologics and autoimmune therapy companies. 14,000+ attendees include the rheumatologists who prescribe TNF inhibitors, JAK inhibitors, and other high-value biologics. If you are in the autoimmune therapy space, this is a mandatory exhibit. The clinical trial pavilion rate ($3,000 per 10x10) is an excellent option for pharma companies recruiting for RA, lupus, or vasculitis trials.
What are the key facts about ACR Convergence?
- Host organization: American College of Rheumatology
- Primary specialty: rheumatology
- Scale: mega
- Geography: US National + International
- International attendance: ~25%
- See all Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology conferences
Which device categories fit ACR Convergence?
Which buyer stages does ACR Convergence fit?
What does ACR Convergence charge for booth space?
Read from the ACR Convergence exhibitor prospectus published by American College of Rheumatology. These are the prices that document states. View the prospectus ↗
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linear 10x10 | n/a | $5,000 | Min 100 sqft |
| Corner 10x10 | n/a | $5,200 | Min 100 sqft |
| Clinical Trial 10x10 | n/a | $3,000 | Min 100 sqft |
| Non-Profit 10x10 | n/a | $1,500 | Min 100 sqft |
| Island | $52.00 | $5,200 | Min 400 sqft |
| Island Multi-Level | $54.00 | $5,400 | Min 400 sqft |
What does an all-in 10×10 inline booth cost?
| Estimated all-in total | $9,000-$18,000 |
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 ACR Convergence booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Who attends ACR Convergence?
The world's premier rheumatology event. 14,000+ attendees including rheumatologists, researchers, and rheumatology health professionals from around the world. Significant pharma/biotech industry presence due to biologics market.
- Purchasing authority: ~45% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~6,300
- Cost per effective buyer: $2.14 ($13,500 all-in ÷ 6,300 buyers)
- International attendance: ~25%
Where is ACR Convergence held?
- Venue: Orlando, FL
- Product theater: Available
Who else exhibits at ACR Convergence?
Exhibitor data coming soon for ACR Convergence.
Is ACR Convergence worth exhibiting?
Why Exhibit
The world's largest rheumatology meeting, critical for biologics and autoimmune therapy companies. 14,000+ attendees include the rheumatologists who prescribe TNF inhibitors, JAK inhibitors, and other high-value biologics. If you are in the autoimmune therapy space, this is a mandatory exhibit. The clinical trial pavilion rate ($3,000 per 10x10) is an excellent option for pharma companies recruiting for RA, lupus, or vasculitis trials.
Why Skip
Heavily pharma-dominated exhibit floor: device companies may feel overshadowed by massive pharma booths. If your product is not rheumatology-specific (e.g., general orthopedic or pain management), AAOS or NASS are better fits. The 6-day meeting format means higher hotel and staffing costs.
What should exhibitors know before ACR Convergence?
Clinical trial pavilion rate ($3,000 per 10x10) and non-profit rate ($1,500 per 10x10) are exceptionally low. ACR quotes flat per-booth prices, not a per-square-foot rate. Strict cancellation policy with processing fee per 100 sqft. Contact exhibits@rheumatology.org for sales.
What is the Buzzbox Score for ACR Convergence?
10.0 / 10 (Exceptional)
10.0 out of 10. One of the strongest exhibiting opportunities in our index. Carried by data transparency (10.0: booth pricing published and exhibitor prospectus available). The lightest dimension is cost efficiency (8.1, $5,000 for an inline 10x10, slightly above the $4,250 median entry booth). The world's largest rheumatology meeting, critical for biologics and autoimmune therapy companies.
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 (9.3): 45% purchasing authority (moderate), 70:1 attendee ratio, and mega-scale floor (14,000 attendees).
Strong (8.1): $5,000 for an inline 10x10, slightly above the $4,250 median entry booth.
Standout (10.0): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and 6 booth options documented.
Standout (9.7): non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), exhibitor-friendly host city, and 6 booth configurations to choose from.
Standout (9.6): solid exhibitor rationale, honest "who should skip" guidance, and the flagship / largest show in its niche.
Standout (9.4): mega-scale and stable, ~200 exhibitors, and 14,000 attendees.
When are the ACR Convergence exhibitor deadlines?
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Open | February 23, 2026 |
| Initial Assignment Deadline | March 27, 2026 |
| 50pct Due At Application | true |
| 100pct Payment Deadline | June 30, 2026 |
| 50pct Cancellation Penalty Window | April 18 - May 31, 2026 |
| 100pct Cancellation After | June 1, 2026 |
| Cancellation Processing Fee | $275 per 100 sqft |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at ACR Convergence?
ACR Convergence publishes an exhibitor prospectus, and read from it an all-in 10×10 booth works out to roughly $9,000-$18,000, 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 ACR Convergence?
ACR Convergence draws approximately 14,000 attendees. The world's premier rheumatology event. 14,000+ attendees including rheumatologists, researchers, and rheumatology health professionals from around the world. Significant pharma/biotech industry presence due to biologics market.
When and where is ACR Convergence 2026?
ACR Convergence 2026 takes place November 6-11, 2026. The venue is Orlando, FL. American College of Rheumatology hosts the meeting.
How many ACR Convergence attendees have purchasing authority?
About 45% of ACR Convergence attendees hold purchasing authority, which works out to roughly 6,300 effective buyers out of approximately 14,000 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.
How does Buzzbox Media score ACR Convergence?
ACR Convergence 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 data transparency at 10.0 and the lowest is cost efficiency at 8.1.