APIC 2026
Overview
Infection preventionists are the gatekeepers for every disinfection, PPE, hand hygiene, and environmental monitoring purchase in their hospital systems. 2,150 attendees may sound small, but each IP influences purchasing for an entire facility, the downstream impact per attendee is enormous. Nashville is a low-cost, high-accessibility venue city.
Key Facts
- Host organization: Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
- Primary specialty: infection prevention
- Scale: mid
- Geography: US National
- International attendance: ~2%
- See all Infectious Disease & Infection Prevention conferences
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Linear | $36.50 | $3,650 | Min 100 sqft |
| Commercial Corner | $36.50 | $3,650 | Min 100 sqft |
| Commercial 2-Corner | $36.50 | $3,650 | Min 100 sqft |
| Commercial Island | $44.50 | $4,450 | Min 400 sqft |
All-In Cost Estimate (10×10 Inline)
| Space rental | $3,650 |
| 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 | $6,500-$12,000 |
Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials.
Planning the APIC booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Audience
2,150 professional attendees (APIC25 actual: 2,129). The world's largest gathering of infection preventionists (IPs). 98% domestic attendance. Highly focused audience, attendees are the people who write hospital infection control policies, select disinfectants, approve PPE, and drive HAI-prevention purchasing. Exhibit Hall features hands-on demonstrations and solution-provider conversations.
- Purchasing authority: ~55% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~1,183
- Cost per effective buyer: $7.82 ($9,250 all-in ÷ 1,183 buyers)
- International attendance: ~2%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Nashville, TN
- Management company: A. Fassano & Co
- Move-in: June 13-14, 2026
- Move-out: June 17, 2026 (begins 10:31 AM)
Who Else Exhibits
Exhibitor data coming soon for APIC.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
Infection preventionists are the gatekeepers for every disinfection, PPE, hand hygiene, and environmental monitoring purchase in their hospital systems. 2,150 attendees may sound small, but each IP influences purchasing for an entire facility, the downstream impact per attendee is enormous. Nashville is a low-cost, high-accessibility venue city.
Why Skip
Very small audience means limited lead volume. If your product is not directly related to infection prevention (e.g., diagnostic instruments, surgical devices), the audience is the wrong buyer. The 98% domestic attendance means negligible international exposure.
Insider Tips
Managed by A. Fassano & Co (now managing 6 conferences in our dataset: AAGL, ADA, ACC, ASCO, APTA CSM, APIC). Nashville venue is in Buzzbox Media's backyard, local angle for blog content. $36.50/sqft linear and $44.50/sqft island pricing is transparent and competitive.
Buzzbox Score: 8.4 / 10 (Excellent)
8.4 out of 10. A top-tier show worth a serious line item. Carried by data transparency (9.7: booth pricing published and exhibitor prospectus available). The lightest dimension is audience quality (7.4, 55% purchasing authority). Infection preventionists are the gatekeepers for every disinfection, PPE, hand hygiene, and environmental monitoring purchase in their hospital systems.
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.
Strong (8.4): $37/sqft, right at the dataset median and cost per qualified buyer runs ~$7.8.
Standout (9.7): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and 4 booth options documented.
Standout (9.3): run by Fassano/AFCO (strong exhibitor support), non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and exhibitor-friendly host city.
Solid (7.7): solid exhibitor rationale, honest "who should skip" guidance, and ~150 exhibitors to scout.
Solid (7.8): mid-size with room to grow.
Key Deadlines
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Fifty Pct Deposit Due | March 3, 2026 |
| Full Payment After March 3 | With application |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at APIC?
An all-in 10×10 booth at APIC is estimated at roughly $6,500-$12,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional. Confirm exact pricing with the show organizer.
How many people attend APIC?
APIC draws approximately 2,150 attendees. 2,150 professional attendees (APIC25 actual: 2,129). The world's largest gathering of infection preventionists (IPs). 98% domestic attendance. Highly focused audience, attendees are the people who write hospital infection control policies, select disinfectants, approve PPE, and drive HAI-prevention purchasing. Exhibit Hall features hands-on demonstrations and solution-provider conversations.
Why are infection preventionists important purchasing decision-makers?
Hospital infection preventionists (IPs) are the primary gatekeepers for disinfection protocols, PPE selection, hand hygiene programs, sterilization equipment, and environmental monitoring purchases. Most IPs have formal authority over product formularies and vendor selection for their health system's infection control program.
What products are best suited for APIC exhibitors?
APIC is best for hospital-grade disinfectants and UV/no-touch disinfection systems, PPE including gloves, gowns, and masks, hand hygiene dispensers and monitoring systems, sterile processing and reprocessing equipment, surgical site infection prevention products, and environmental monitoring and surveillance platforms.