ARRS 2026
By Buzzbox Media · Last reviewed August 3, 2026
What is ARRS?
A well-respected, mid-size radiology meeting with engaged attendees: 98% are ARRS members, meaning high-quality radiology professionals, not casual walk-ins. At $4,500 for a 10x10, ARRS is one of the most affordable radiology shows in the US. Good for AI imaging, PACS, and diagnostic imaging companies that find RSNA too expensive.
What are the key facts about ARRS?
- Host organization: American Roentgen Ray Society
- Primary specialty: radiology
- Scale: mid
- Geography: US
- International attendance: ~15%
- See all Radiology & Medical Imaging conferences
Which device categories fit ARRS?
Which buyer stages does ARRS fit?
What does ARRS charge for booth space?
Read from the ARRS exhibitor prospectus published by American Roentgen Ray Society. These are the prices that document states. View the prospectus ↗
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tabletop booth | n/a | $2,500 | Includes company name sign, one 6ft skirted table, two chairs |
| Traditional 10x10 | n/a | $4,500 | 8ft high back wall drape, 3ft side draping |
| Traditional 10x20 | n/a | $8,000 | Min 200 sqft |
What does an all-in 10×10 inline booth cost?
| Estimated all-in total | $8,000-$14,000 |
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 ARRS booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Who attends ARRS?
Over 400 faculty who are global experts across all radiology subspecialties. 98% of registrants are ARRS members, the most engaged and dedicated radiology professionals. 200+ hours of educational programming. Smaller and more intimate than RSNA.
- Purchasing authority: ~55% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~1,375
- Cost per effective buyer: $8 ($11,000 all-in ÷ 1,375 buyers)
- International attendance: ~15%
Where is ARRS held?
- Venue: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA
- Management company: ARRS (in-house)
- Product theater: Available
Who else exhibits at ARRS?
Exhibitor data coming soon for ARRS.
Is ARRS worth exhibiting?
Why Exhibit
A well-respected, mid-size radiology meeting with engaged attendees: 98% are ARRS members, meaning high-quality radiology professionals, not casual walk-ins. At $4,500 for a 10x10, ARRS is one of the most affordable radiology shows in the US. Good for AI imaging, PACS, and diagnostic imaging companies that find RSNA too expensive.
Why Skip
Much smaller than RSNA. If your radiology product needs mass exposure, RSNA (38,000 attendees) delivers more volume. ARRS is education-focused, so commercial booth traffic is lighter than RSNA.
What should exhibitors know before ARRS?
ARRS is the sleeper pick for radiology exhibitors on a budget. The $2,500 tabletop option is excellent for startups. Pittsburgh David L. Lawrence Convention Center is a non-union, LEED-certified venue. Drayage costs are lower than Chicago or San Francisco. Intimate enough that you can meet every attendee on the floor.
What is the Buzzbox Score for ARRS?
7.7 / 10 (Strong)
7.7 out of 10. A solid, dependable show for the right exhibitor. Carried by exhibitor experience (9.6: society-run exhibits (in-house) and non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in)). The lightest dimension is growth trajectory (7.4, mid-size with room to grow). A well-respected, mid-size radiology meeting with engaged attendees: 98% are ARRS members, meaning high-quality radiology professionals, not casual walk-ins.
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.
Solid (7.7): $45/sqft, slightly above the $42.50 median and cost per qualified buyer runs ~$8.0.
Strong (8.8): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and 3 booth options documented.
Standout (9.6): society-run exhibits (in-house), non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and purpose-built convention venue.
Strong (8.0): solid exhibitor rationale, "who should skip" note included, and product-theater opportunity for thought leadership.
Solid (7.4): mid-size with room to grow.
When are the ARRS exhibitor deadlines?
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Booth Orders Discount Deadline | 2026-03-20 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at ARRS?
ARRS publishes an exhibitor prospectus, and read from it an all-in 10×10 booth works out to roughly $8,000-$14,000, 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 ARRS?
ARRS draws approximately 2,500 attendees. Over 400 faculty who are global experts across all radiology subspecialties. 98% of registrants are ARRS members, the most engaged and dedicated radiology professionals. 200+ hours of educational programming. Smaller and more intimate than RSNA.
When and where is ARRS 2026?
ARRS 2026 takes place April 12-15, 2026. The venue is David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA. American Roentgen Ray Society hosts the meeting.
How many ARRS attendees have purchasing authority?
About 55% of ARRS attendees hold purchasing authority, which works out to roughly 1,375 effective buyers out of approximately 2,500 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 ARRS?
ARRS carries a Buzzbox Score of 7.7 out of 10 (Strong). 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 exhibitor experience at 9.6 and the lowest is audience quality at 7.4.