APTA CSM 2026
By Buzzbox Media · Last reviewed August 3, 2026
What is APTA CSM?
14,000+ physical therapists in one place, the single largest PT gathering in the world. At $3,150 per 10x10, it is one of the most affordable large rehab meetings. A discounted non-profit rate is available to qualifying academic and non-profit exhibitors.
What are the key facts about APTA CSM?
- Host organization: American Physical Therapy Association
- Primary specialty: physical therapy
- Scale: mega
- Geography: US National
- International attendance: ~5%
- See all Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy conferences
Which device categories fit APTA CSM?
Which buyer stages does APTA CSM fit?
What does APTA CSM charge for booth space?
Read from the APTA CSM exhibitor prospectus published by American Physical Therapy Association. These are the prices that document states. View the prospectus ↗
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-Line (10x10) | n/a | $3,150 | Min 100 sqft |
| Corner (10x10) | n/a | $3,250 | Min 100 sqft |
| Island | $35.00 | $3,500 | Min 400 sqft |
| Non-Profit In-Line (10x10) | n/a | $1,575 | Min 100 sqft |
What does an all-in 10×10 inline booth cost?
| Estimated all-in total | $5,500-$11,000 |
Buzzbox Media estimate covering space rental plus standard show services. Not a quote and not the organizer's number. Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials. Confirm current pricing with the organizer.
Planning the APTA CSM booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Who attends APTA CSM?
Over 14,000 in-person professional attendees. The largest and most dynamic professional development event for physical therapists. Members from APTA's 18 specialty academies and sections. Strong student representation. Attendees include clinic owners with purchasing authority.
- Purchasing authority: ~45% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~6,750
- Cost per effective buyer: $1.22 ($8,250 all-in ÷ 6,750 buyers)
- International attendance: ~5%
Where is APTA CSM held?
- Venue: Anaheim, CA (Anaheim Convention Center)
- Management company: A. Fassano & Co
- Move-in: February 10-11, 2026 (8am-5pm)
- Move-out: February 14, 2026 (after close)
Who else exhibits at APTA CSM?
Exhibitor data coming soon for APTA CSM.
Is APTA CSM worth exhibiting?
Why Exhibit
14,000+ physical therapists in one place, the single largest PT gathering in the world. At $3,150 per 10x10, it is one of the most affordable large rehab meetings. A discounted non-profit rate is available to qualifying academic and non-profit exhibitors.
Why Skip
Physical therapists are not traditional medical device buyers, they influence equipment selection but procurement often runs through hospital/clinic purchasing departments. If your device requires physician prescribers, the PT audience is one step removed from the decision maker.
What should exhibitors know before APTA CSM?
Managed by A. Fassano & Co (same as ADA, AAGL, APIC, ACC, ASCO). Anaheim keeps hotel costs moderate. Priority placement deadline is early (July 2025), late applicants pay full upfront. Non-profit $1,575 rate is a standout value.
What is the Buzzbox Score for APTA CSM?
10.0 / 10 (Exceptional)
10.0 out of 10. One of the strongest exhibiting opportunities in our index. Carried by data transparency (9.7: booth pricing published and exhibitor prospectus available). The lightest dimension is editorial value (8.3, honest "who should skip" guidance). 14,000+ physical therapists in one place, the single largest PT gathering in the world.
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): 45% purchasing authority (moderate), 75:1 attendee ratio, and mega-scale floor (15,000 attendees).
Standout (9.5): $31.50/sqft, under the $42.50 median and non-profit society pricing.
Standout (9.7): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and 4 booth options documented.
Standout (9.7): run by Fassano/AFCO (strong exhibitor support), non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and purpose-built convention venue.
Strong (8.3): honest "who should skip" guidance, the flagship / largest show in its niche, and ~200 exhibitors to scout.
Standout (9.4): mega-scale and stable, ~200 exhibitors, and 15,000 attendees.
When are the APTA CSM exhibitor deadlines?
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Priority Placement App Deposit | July 11, 2025 |
| Final Payment Early Apps | September 12, 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at APTA CSM?
APTA CSM publishes an exhibitor prospectus, and read from it an all-in 10×10 booth works out to roughly $5,500-$11,000, covering space rental plus standard show services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional. This is an estimate read from a published prospectus, not a quote, so confirm current pricing with the organizer.
How many people attend APTA CSM?
APTA CSM draws approximately 15,000 attendees. Over 14,000 in-person professional attendees. The largest and most dynamic professional development event for physical therapists. Members from APTA's 18 specialty academies and sections. Strong student representation. Attendees include clinic owners with purchasing authority.
When and where is APTA CSM 2026?
APTA CSM 2026 takes place February 12-14, 2026. The venue is Anaheim, CA (Anaheim Convention Center). American Physical Therapy Association hosts the meeting. Exhibitor move-in is listed as February 10-11, 2026 (8am-5pm).
How many APTA CSM attendees have purchasing authority?
About 45% of APTA CSM attendees hold purchasing authority, which works out to roughly 6,750 effective buyers out of approximately 15,000 attendees. Effective buyers multiplies total attendance by the share of attendees who hold purchasing authority. Both inputs are estimates drawn from organizer reporting and our own exhibitor research, so read the figure as directional rather than exact.
How does Buzzbox Media score APTA CSM?
APTA CSM carries a Buzzbox Score of 10.0 out of 10 (Exceptional). The score weighs six factors: audience quality, cost efficiency, data transparency, exhibitor experience, editorial value, and growth trajectory. Each factor is scored on a 0 to 100 rubric then normalized to a 7.0 to 10.0 band, and every conference in our index cleared a relevance bar to be listed, so 7.0 is the floor. On this record the highest is data transparency at 9.7 and the lowest is editorial value at 8.3.