APhA 2026
Overview
The premier meeting for community and ambulatory care pharmacists, featuring pharmacy owners and managers who make independent purchasing decisions for their practices. Three complimentary full registrations per booth ($3,000 value) offsets the booth cost significantly. Strong if you sell pharmacy software, point-of-care testing, or immunization supplies.
Key Facts
- Host organization: American Pharmacists Association
- Primary specialty: pharmacy
- Scale: large
- Geography: US National
- International attendance: ~5%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 In-Line | $42.00 | $4,200 | Min 100 sqft |
| 10x10 Corner | $45.00 | $4,500 | Min 100 sqft |
All-In Cost Estimate (10×10 Inline)
| Space rental | $4,200 |
| 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 | $7,500 – $14,000 |
Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials.
Audience
APhA skews community and ambulatory care pharmacy (vs ASHP's hospital focus). Strong student pharmacist representation. Theme for 2026: 'Redefining Possible.' Three complimentary full-meeting registrations per 10x10 booth (up to $3,000 value).
- Purchasing authority: ~65% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~3,250
- Cost per effective buyer: $3.31 ($10,750 all-in ÷ 3,250 buyers)
- International attendance: ~5%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles Convention Center)
Who Else Exhibits
Exhibitor data coming soon for APhA.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
The premier meeting for community and ambulatory care pharmacists, featuring pharmacy owners and managers who make independent purchasing decisions for their practices. Three complimentary full registrations per booth ($3,000 value) offsets the booth cost significantly. Strong if you sell pharmacy software, point-of-care testing, or immunization supplies.
Why Skip
If your target buyer is hospital pharmacy, ASHP Midyear is the better venue (4x the audience, hospital-system focus). APhA's student-heavy attendance means lower purchasing authority density compared to shows with mainly practicing pharmacists. Community pharmacy is a shrinking market segment.
Insider Tips
APhA and ASHP are complementary, not competing. APhA = community/retail/ambulatory pharmacy; ASHP = hospital/health-system pharmacy. Plan for both if your product spans settings. Booth space application is a downloadable PDF contract.
Buzzbox Score: 5.5 / 10 — Average
Key Deadlines
Detailed deadlines not yet verified for APhA. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at APhA?
An all-in 10×10 booth at APhA runs roughly $7,500–$14,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional.
How many people attend APhA?
APhA draws approximately 5,000 attendees. APhA skews community and ambulatory care pharmacy (vs ASHP's hospital focus). Strong student pharmacist representation. Theme for 2026: 'Redefining Possible.' Three complimentary full-meeting registrations per 10x10 booth (up to $3,000 value).
When is APhA ?
APhA is scheduled for March 27-30, 2026. Location: Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles Convention Center).
Is APhA worth exhibiting at?
The premier meeting for community and ambulatory care pharmacists, featuring pharmacy owners and managers who make independent purchasing decisions for their practices. Three complimentary full registrations per booth ($3,000 value) offsets the booth cost significantly.