AIUM 2026
By Buzzbox Media · Last reviewed August 3, 2026
What is AIUM?
AIUM is the dedicated ultrasound show in the US, concentrating the entire ultrasound ecosystem, from sonographers to POCUS champions to OB/GYN specialists, in one venue. If you sell ultrasound equipment, probes, AI, or accessories, this is the most targeted audience available.
What are the key facts about AIUM?
- Host organization: American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
- Primary specialty: ultrasound
- Scale: mid
- Geography: US
- International attendance: ~15%
- See all Radiology & Medical Imaging conferences
Which device categories fit AIUM?
Which buyer stages does AIUM fit?
What does AIUM charge for booth space?
AIUM publishes an exhibitor prospectus, and the figure below is an estimate read from it rather than a quote. View the prospectus ↗
What does an all-in 10×10 inline booth cost?
| Estimated all-in total | $7,000-$16,000 |
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 AIUM booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Who attends AIUM?
Branded as 'The Ultrasound Event.' Multi-specialty audience united by ultrasound: sonographers, radiologists, OB/GYN, emergency medicine, cardiology, MSK, and point-of-care ultrasound champions. Exhibit hall highlights innovations in imaging technologies, education, and clinical applications.
- Purchasing authority: ~55% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~1,375
- Cost per effective buyer: $8.36 ($11,500 all-in ÷ 1,375 buyers)
- International attendance: ~15%
Where is AIUM held?
- Venue: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Philadelphia, PA
- Management company: AIUM (in-house)
Who else exhibits at AIUM?
Exhibitor data coming soon for AIUM.
Is AIUM worth exhibiting?
Why Exhibit
AIUM is the dedicated ultrasound show in the US, concentrating the entire ultrasound ecosystem, from sonographers to POCUS champions to OB/GYN specialists, in one venue. If you sell ultrasound equipment, probes, AI, or accessories, this is the most targeted audience available.
Why Skip
Smaller show (~2,500) compared to RSNA or HIMSS where ultrasound is one of many modalities but the audience is larger. Hotel venue in Philadelphia limits booth sizes. If your product is not ultrasound-specific, the narrow focus works against you. Sonographers have limited purchasing authority compared to radiologists or department heads.
What should exhibitors know before AIUM?
Ultrasound-specific show means every attendee is relevant to ultrasound companies. No wasted booth time. Hotel venue keeps costs lower but limits booth ambitions. Pair with RSNA (broad radiology) for complete imaging coverage.
What is the Buzzbox Score for AIUM?
7.3 / 10 (Strong)
7.3 out of 10. A solid, dependable show for the right exhibitor. Carried by cost efficiency (9.2: $32.50/sqft, right at the dataset median and cost per qualified buyer runs ~$8.4). The lightest dimension is editorial value (7.0, honest "who should skip" guidance). AIUM is the dedicated ultrasound show in the US, concentrating the entire ultrasound ecosystem, from sonographers to POCUS champions to OB/GYN specialists, in one venue.
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): 55% purchasing authority.
Standout (9.2): $32.50/sqft, right at the dataset median and cost per qualified buyer runs ~$8.4.
Strong (8.8): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and attendee purchasing-authority data published.
Solid (7.3): society-run exhibits (in-house) and non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in).
Solid (7.0): honest "who should skip" guidance and broad device-category relevance.
Solid (7.4): mid-size with room to grow.
When are the AIUM exhibitor deadlines?
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Exhibit Space Application | April 24, 2026 |
| Exhibit Hall Dates | May 28-30, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at AIUM?
AIUM publishes an exhibitor prospectus, and read from it an all-in 10×10 booth works out to roughly $7,000-$16,000, 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 AIUM?
AIUM draws approximately 2,500 attendees. Branded as 'The Ultrasound Event.' Multi-specialty audience united by ultrasound: sonographers, radiologists, OB/GYN, emergency medicine, cardiology, MSK, and point-of-care ultrasound champions. Exhibit hall highlights innovations in imaging technologies, education, and clinical applications.
When and where is AIUM 2026?
AIUM 2026 takes place May 27-30, 2026. The venue is Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Philadelphia, PA. American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine hosts the meeting.
How many AIUM attendees have purchasing authority?
About 55% of AIUM attendees hold purchasing authority, which works out to roughly 1,375 effective buyers out of approximately 2,500 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 AIUM?
AIUM carries a Buzzbox Score of 7.3 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 cost efficiency at 9.2 and the lowest is editorial value at 7.0.