AOFAS 2026
By Buzzbox Media · Last reviewed August 3, 2026
What is AOFAS?
The premier US conference for orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery. In 2026, the co-location with IFFAS doubles the international reach, making it the single best year to exhibit if you sell foot/ankle implants, fixation devices, biologics, or surgical instruments. Direct access to the surgeons who specify and purchase these devices.
What are the key facts about AOFAS?
- Host organization: American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
- Primary specialty: foot and ankle surgery
- Scale: mid
- Geography: International
- International attendance: ~30%
- See all Orthopedic conferences
Which device categories fit AOFAS?
Which buyer stages does AOFAS fit?
What does AOFAS charge for booth space?
Cost not published
American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society does not publish booth pricing for AOFAS that we can link to, so we do not list a figure here. We would rather show nothing than an estimate you cannot check. Ask them directly on the AOFAS exhibitor page ↗.
Planning the AOFAS booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Who attends AOFAS?
AOFAS members are orthopaedic foot and ankle specialists. 2026 co-located with IFFAS (International Federation of Foot & Ankle Societies) Biennial Meeting, which will significantly boost international attendance. Typical attendance ~1,500-2,000 for domestic meetings.
- Purchasing authority: ~65% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~1,300
- International attendance: ~30%
Where is AOFAS held?
- Venue: Seattle, WA
- Management company: AOFAS (in-house)
Who else exhibits at AOFAS?
Exhibitor data coming soon for AOFAS.
Is AOFAS worth exhibiting?
Why Exhibit
The premier US conference for orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery. In 2026, the co-location with IFFAS doubles the international reach, making it the single best year to exhibit if you sell foot/ankle implants, fixation devices, biologics, or surgical instruments. Direct access to the surgeons who specify and purchase these devices.
Why Skip
Small domestic audience outside of IFFAS years. General orthopaedic devices are better served at AAOS. If your product is not foot/ankle-specific, the audience is too narrow.
What should exhibitors know before AOFAS?
2026 is the year to be at AOFAS because of the IFFAS co-location. International reach jumps significantly. Seattle is a well-liked venue city. Contact Debbie Whalen early for booth availability as IFFAS years sell out faster.
What is the Buzzbox Score for AOFAS?
7.2 / 10 (Strong)
7.2 out of 10. A solid, dependable show for the right exhibitor. Carried by editorial value (8.0: solid exhibitor rationale, "who should skip" note included, and the flagship / largest show in its niche). The lightest dimension is data transparency (7.2, ). The premier US conference for orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery.
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. A factor we cannot source is left unscored rather than estimated, and the overall score above was set before any figure behind it was withdrawn.
Solid (7.4): 65% purchasing authority.
Not scored on cost: this organizer publishes no booth price we can link to.
Solid (7.2): attendee purchasing-authority data published, and all-in cost estimate available.
Solid (7.3): society-run exhibits (in-house) and non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in).
Strong (8.0): solid exhibitor rationale, "who should skip" note included, and the flagship / largest show in its niche.
Solid (7.4): mid-size with room to grow.
When are the AOFAS exhibitor deadlines?
Detailed deadlines not yet published for AOFAS. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at AOFAS?
AOFAS does not publish booth pricing we can link to, so we do not list a cost for this show. Rather than estimate one, we point you at the organizer's exhibitor page to request current rates directly.
How many people attend AOFAS?
AOFAS draws approximately 2,000 attendees. AOFAS members are orthopaedic foot and ankle specialists. 2026 co-located with IFFAS (International Federation of Foot & Ankle Societies) Biennial Meeting, which will significantly boost international attendance. Typical attendance ~1,500-2,000 for domestic meetings.
When and where is AOFAS 2026?
AOFAS 2026 takes place September 16-19, 2026 (Scientific Sessions Sept 16-18, IFFAS Sept 18-19). The venue is Seattle, WA. American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society hosts the meeting.
How many AOFAS attendees have purchasing authority?
About 65% of AOFAS attendees hold purchasing authority, which works out to roughly 1,300 effective buyers out of approximately 2,000 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 AOFAS?
AOFAS carries a Buzzbox Score of 7.2 out of 10 (Strong), with one caveat on this record: cost efficiency is not scored, because American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society publishes no booth price we can link to, and the overall score was set before that figure was withdrawn. The factors still scored are audience quality, 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 editorial value at 8.0 and the lowest is data transparency at 7.2.