AORN 2026
Overview
OR nurses and managers decide what enters the OR. If you sell surgical disposables, PPE, lead aprons, drapes, or OR workflow tools, AORN has better ROI than many physician shows.
Key Facts
- Host organization: Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
- Primary specialty: nursing
- Scale: mid
- Geography: US National
- International attendance: ~8%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
Booth pricing not yet verified for AORN. 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 – $15,000 |
Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials.
Audience
Perioperative nurses and OR managers. Enormous influence on purchasing for surgical disposables, PPE, instruments.
- Purchasing authority: ~50% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~3,000
- Cost per effective buyer: $3.83 ($11,500 all-in ÷ 3,000 buyers)
- International attendance: ~8%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: New Orleans, LA (2026) / Philadelphia, PA (2027)
- Management company: MCI USA
- Product theater: Available
Who Else Exhibits
Approximately 400+ exhibitors typically attend AORN. Your competitors are here.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
OR nurses and managers decide what enters the OR. If you sell surgical disposables, PPE, lead aprons, drapes, or OR workflow tools, AORN has better ROI than many physician shows.
Why Skip
Physician-sold devices (implants, imaging) are wasted here.
Insider Tips
Nurses favor hands-on demos and samples over glossy graphics. Education-first booths outperform sales-first.
Buzzbox Score: 8.2 / 10 (Excellent)
8.2 out of 10. A top-tier show worth a serious line item. Carried by audience quality (9.3: 75% purchasing authority). The lightest dimension is cost efficiency (7.2, $150/sqft, top-of-market pricing). OR nurses and managers decide what enters the OR.
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): 75% purchasing authority.
Solid (7.2): $150/sqft, top-of-market pricing.
Strong (8.2): booth pricing published, exhibitor count disclosed, and attendee purchasing-authority data published.
Standout (9.0): MCI-managed, non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and exhibitor-friendly host city.
Solid (7.3): product-theater opportunity for thought leadership, 400+ exhibitors (deep competitive intel), and fits multiple buyer-journey stages.
Strong (8.2): mid-size with room to grow and ~400 exhibitors.
Key Deadlines
Detailed deadlines not yet verified for AORN. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at AORN?
An all-in 10×10 booth at AORN runs roughly $8,000–$15,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional.
How many people attend AORN?
AORN draws approximately 6,000 attendees. Perioperative nurses and OR managers. Enormous influence on purchasing for surgical disposables, PPE, instruments.
When is AORN ?
AORN is scheduled for April 11-14, 2026 (New Orleans) / April 10-13, 2027 (Philadelphia). Location: New Orleans, LA (2026) / Philadelphia, PA (2027).
Is AORN worth exhibiting at?
OR nurses and managers decide what enters the OR. If you sell surgical disposables, PPE, lead aprons, drapes, or OR workflow tools, AORN has better ROI than many physician shows..