AMSUS 2026
Overview
The only major conference exclusively serving federal and military health professionals. If you sell to the DoD, VA, or other federal health agencies, AMSUS concentrates every relevant decision-maker in one venue. Federal procurement cycles are unique -- AMSUS is where relationships that drive government contracts begin.
Key Facts
- Host organization: AMSUS - Society of Federal Health Professionals
- Primary specialty: military medicine
- Scale: mid
- Geography: US National
- International attendance: ~10%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
Booth pricing not yet verified for AMSUS. Request our research →
Audience
Federal health professionals from DoD, VA, HHS, DHS, and international military medical services. 27+ CME/CE hours available. Multiple plenary and breakout sessions. Attendees include military medical officers, VA clinicians, federal health administrators, and defense health researchers.
- Purchasing authority: ~55% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~1,100
- International attendance: ~10%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD
- Management company: AMSUS (in-house)
Who Else Exhibits
Exhibitor data coming soon for AMSUS.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
The only major conference exclusively serving federal and military health professionals. If you sell to the DoD, VA, or other federal health agencies, AMSUS concentrates every relevant decision-maker in one venue. Federal procurement cycles are unique -- AMSUS is where relationships that drive government contracts begin.
Why Skip
Small attendance (~2,000) and opaque pricing. The 2026 show is completely sold out, so planning must begin 12+ months ahead. If you do not sell to federal/military healthcare, there is zero audience here. The show has historically moved dates (November to March), which complicates planning.
Insider Tips
AMSUS is a niche but high-value show for federal health vendors. The Gaylord National Resort at National Harbor keeps attendees captive in one location. Selling out completely signals strong exhibitor demand -- get on the waitlist early for 2027. Federal procurement requires GSA schedule or government contract vehicle alignment -- have this ready before exhibiting.
Buzzbox Score: 8.5 / 10 (Excellent)
8.5 out of 10. A top-tier show worth a serious line item. Carried by cost efficiency (9.5: $20/sqft, under the $39 median). The lightest dimension is data transparency (7.2, booth pricing published). The only major conference exclusively serving federal and military health professionals.
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 (9.5): $20/sqft, under the $39 median.
Solid (7.2): booth pricing published, 3 key deadlines published, and attendee purchasing-authority data published.
Strong (8.4): society-run exhibits (in-house), non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and purpose-built convention venue.
Standout (9.0): solid exhibitor rationale, honest "who should skip" guidance, and the flagship / largest show in its niche.
Standout (9.1): mid-size with room to grow and exhibit hall sells out / has a waitlist.
Key Deadlines
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Cancellation 50pct Deadline | 2026-01-31 |
| Full Fee After | 2026-02-01 |
| Exhibit Dates | 2026-03-03 to 2026-03-04 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at AMSUS?
Pricing for AMSUS is not yet publicly verified — contact the show or request our research below.
How many people attend AMSUS?
AMSUS draws approximately 2,000 attendees. Federal health professionals from DoD, VA, HHS, DHS, and international military medical services. 27+ CME/CE hours available. Multiple plenary and breakout sessions. Attendees include military medical officers, VA clinicians, federal health administrators, and defense health researchers.
When is AMSUS ?
AMSUS is scheduled for March 2-5, 2026. Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD.
Is AMSUS worth exhibiting at?
The only major conference exclusively serving federal and military health professionals. If you sell to the DoD, VA, or other federal health agencies, AMSUS concentrates every relevant decision-maker in one venue.