ARRS vs RSNA for Exhibitors
Side-by-side data and our editorial take on which conference is the right exhibit investment for your medical device.
If you exhibit medical devices, ARRS and RSNA are likely both on your shortlist. Both serve overlapping clinical buyers, but the audience composition, booth economics, and exhibit floor experience differ in ways that materially affect ROI. ARRS draws 2,500 attendees with an estimated all-in 10×10 of $8,000–$14,000. RSNA draws 54,000 attendees at $12,000–$18,000 all-in. Below is the side-by-side data plus our editorial take on which conference fits which kind of exhibitor.
| 7.7 ARRS | 10.0 RSNA | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Buzzbox Score | 7.7 (Strong) | 10.0 (Exceptional) |
| Event Details | ||
| Dates | April 12-15, 2026 | November 29 - December 3, 2026 |
| Location | David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA | Chicago, IL (McCormick Place) |
| Scale | mid | mega |
| Audience | ||
| Attendees | 2,500 | 54,000 |
| Exhibitors | — | 650 |
| Purchasing authority | ~55% | ~45% |
| Effective buyers | 1,375 | 24,300 |
| Costs | ||
| $/sqft | — | — |
| 10×10 space | — | — |
| All-in estimate | $8,000 – $14,000 | $12,000 – $18,000 |
| Cost per buyer | $8 | $0.62 |
Why exhibit at 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.
Why exhibit at RSNA
Largest radiology gathering in the world. Essential for imaging equipment, contrast media, AI/digital health in radiology, and radiation protection vendors. Decision-makers come to see and touch new tech.
Why skip ARRS
Much smaller than RSNA. If your radiology product needs mass exposure, RSNA (50,000+ attendees) delivers more volume. ARRS is education-focused, so commercial booth traffic is lighter than RSNA.
Why skip RSNA
Wrong audience for non-imaging device companies. Booth costs are brutal for first-timers -- expect $80k minimum to be taken seriously.