AOSSM 2026
Overview
AOSSM draws the most influential sports medicine orthopaedic surgeons in North America -- the surgeons who treat professional and collegiate athletes and drive adoption of arthroscopic techniques and orthobiologics. Improved exhibit hours with no competing sessions mean captive audience. SPARGO management ensures professional operations.
Key Facts
- Host organization: American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Primary specialty: sports medicine
- Scale: mid
- Geography: US
- International attendance: ~15%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inline booth | — | — | 3 exhibitor badges per 10x10 |
| Island booth | — | — | 20x20 minimum |
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 | $10,000 – $22,000 |
Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials.
Audience
Billed as 'The #1 Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Meeting.' Draws 1,600+ healthcare professionals plus additional industry and allied health, totaling approximately 3,000 attendees. Surgeons who treat competitive and recreational athletes. Pre-meeting workshops on orthobiologics and advanced techniques.
- Purchasing authority: ~65% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~1,950
- Cost per effective buyer: $8.21 ($16,000 all-in ÷ 1,950 buyers)
- International attendance: ~15%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Seattle Convention Center, Seattle, WA
- Management company: SPARGO, Inc.
Who Else Exhibits
Exhibitor data coming soon for AOSSM.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
AOSSM draws the most influential sports medicine orthopaedic surgeons in North America -- the surgeons who treat professional and collegiate athletes and drive adoption of arthroscopic techniques and orthobiologics. Improved exhibit hours with no competing sessions mean captive audience. SPARGO management ensures professional operations.
Why Skip
Mid-size show (~3,000) that overlaps significantly with AAOS for surgical device companies already exhibiting there. July timing conflicts with summer schedules. If your product is general orthopaedics rather than sports-medicine specific, AAOS delivers more volume. Pricing not publicly listed.
Insider Tips
SPARGO manages (same team as ASCO and ACC) -- professional operations. The no-competing-sessions exhibit format is a strong selling point. Seattle in July is excellent weather. Contact Craig Baker early for best booth selection.
Buzzbox Score: 4.8 / 10 — Below Average
Key Deadlines
Detailed deadlines not yet verified for AOSSM. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at AOSSM?
An all-in 10×10 booth at AOSSM runs roughly $10,000–$22,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional.
How many people attend AOSSM?
AOSSM draws approximately 3,000 attendees. Billed as 'The #1 Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Meeting.' Draws 1,600+ healthcare professionals plus additional industry and allied health, totaling approximately 3,000 attendees. Surgeons who treat competitive and recreational athletes. Pre-meeting workshops on orthobiologics and advanced techniques.
When is AOSSM ?
AOSSM is scheduled for July 8-11, 2026. Location: Seattle Convention Center, Seattle, WA.
Is AOSSM worth exhibiting at?
AOSSM draws the most influential sports medicine orthopaedic surgeons in North America -- the surgeons who treat professional and collegiate athletes and drive adoption of arthroscopic techniques and orthobiologics. Improved exhibit hours with no competing sessions mean captive audience.