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%
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.
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's backyard — local angle for blog content. $36.50/sqft linear and $44.50/sqft island pricing is transparent and competitive.
Buzzbox Score: 5.5 / 10 — Average
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 runs roughly $6,500–$12,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional.
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.
When is APIC ?
APIC is scheduled for June 15-17, 2026. Location: Nashville, TN.
Is APIC worth exhibiting at?
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.