AES 2026
Overview
AES is the single largest gathering of epilepsy professionals in the world, drawing 4,000 attendees who are the primary buyers and champions of EEG equipment, neuromodulation devices, seizure detection wearables, and neurostimulation systems. The convention center venue in Denver supports large exhibit builds.
Key Facts
- Host organization: American Epilepsy Society
- Primary specialty: epilepsy
- Scale: large
- Geography: US
- International attendance: ~20%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
Booth pricing not yet verified for AES. Request our research →
All-In Cost Estimate (10×10 Inline)
| Space rental | — |
| 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 – $20,000 |
Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials.
Audience
~4,000 attendees including epileptologists, general neurologists, neurosurgeons, EEG technologists, pediatric neurologists, nurse practitioners, researchers, scientists, advocates, and industry professionals. The meeting spans clinical, translational, and basic science. Strong device market for EEG, neuromodulation, and seizure detection devices.
- Purchasing authority: ~50% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~2,000
- Cost per effective buyer: $7 ($14,000 all-in ÷ 2,000 buyers)
- International attendance: ~20%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO
- Management company: Maritz Global Events
Who Else Exhibits
Exhibitor data coming soon for AES.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
AES is the single largest gathering of epilepsy professionals in the world, drawing 4,000 attendees who are the primary buyers and champions of EEG equipment, neuromodulation devices, seizure detection wearables, and neurostimulation systems. The convention center venue in Denver supports large exhibit builds.
Why Skip
December timing creates holiday travel friction and competes with year-end budgets. If your device is broadly neurological rather than epilepsy-specific, AAN (American Academy of Neurology) offers a larger and more diverse neurology audience. Denver in December can have weather disruptions.
Insider Tips
Maritz manages -- large professional event company. If epilepsy/EEG/neuromodulation is your market, this is essential. The $500 nonprofit booth option is interesting for medical societies or advocacy organizations. Future locations announced through 2030.
Buzzbox Score: 5.3 / 10 — Average
Key Deadlines
Detailed deadlines not yet verified for AES. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at AES?
An all-in 10×10 booth at AES runs roughly $8,000–$20,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional.
How many people attend AES?
AES draws approximately 4,000 attendees. ~4,000 attendees including epileptologists, general neurologists, neurosurgeons, EEG technologists, pediatric neurologists, nurse practitioners, researchers, scientists, advocates, and industry professionals. The meeting spans clinical, translational, and basic science. Strong device market for EEG, neuromodulation, and seizure detection devices.
When is AES ?
AES is scheduled for December 4-8, 2026. Location: Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO.
Is AES worth exhibiting at?
AES is the single largest gathering of epilepsy professionals in the world, drawing 4,000 attendees who are the primary buyers and champions of EEG equipment, neuromodulation devices, seizure detection wearables, and neurostimulation systems. The convention center venue in Denver supports large exhibit builds..