ARS 2026
Overview
Access to the full rhinology community within the larger AAO-HNS OTO EXPO (5,000+ attendees, 250 exhibitors). Booth investment covers rhinologists AND broader ENT audience. Key venue for sinus surgery instruments, navigation systems, balloon sinuplasty devices, and nasal drug-eluting implants.
Key Facts
- Host organization: American Rhinologic Society
- Primary specialty: rhinology
- Scale: mid
- Geography: US National
- International attendance: ~15%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (via AAO-HNS OTO EXPO) | $40.00 | $4,000 | Min 100 sqft |
| Non-profit (10x20 max) | $11.00 | $1,100 | Min 100 sqft |
| Corner surcharge | — | $250 | |
| Island (20x20+) | $44.00 | $4,400 | Min 400 sqft |
All-In Cost Estimate (10×10 Inline)
| Space rental | $4,000 |
| 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 | $7,000 – $14,000 |
Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials.
Audience
Co-located with AAO-HNS Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in the fall. ARS holds a separate standalone meeting within the AAO-HNS umbrella. Also participates in COSM in spring (April). Exhibiting is typically done through the AAO-HNS OTO EXPO booth rather than separate ARS-specific space.
- Purchasing authority: ~55% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~660
- Cost per effective buyer: $15.91 ($10,500 all-in ÷ 660 buyers)
- International attendance: ~15%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Los Angeles, CA (co-located with AAO-HNS OTO EXPO)
Who Else Exhibits
Exhibitor data coming soon for ARS.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
Access to the full rhinology community within the larger AAO-HNS OTO EXPO (5,000+ attendees, 250 exhibitors). Booth investment covers rhinologists AND broader ENT audience. Key venue for sinus surgery instruments, navigation systems, balloon sinuplasty devices, and nasal drug-eluting implants.
Why Skip
ARS doesn't have its own dedicated exhibit hall -- you're exhibiting at the AAO-HNS OTO EXPO and hoping rhinologists find your booth among 250 others. If rhinology is your only target, COSM (spring) offers a more intimate setting with the ARS subspecialty meeting.
Insider Tips
Pricing is AAO-HNS OTO EXPO pricing: $40/sqft standard, $44/sqft island, $11/sqft non-profit. ARS membership (~3,200) is the target audience but they attend within the larger AAO-HNS meeting of 5,000+.
Buzzbox Score: 7.0 / 10 (Strong)
7.0 out of 10. A solid, dependable show for the right exhibitor. Carried by data transparency (7.6: booth pricing published and 4 booth options documented). The lightest dimension is editorial value (7.2, honest "who should skip" guidance). Access to the full rhinology community within the larger AAO-HNS OTO EXPO (5,000+ attendees, 250 exhibitors).
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 (7.4): $40/sqft, slightly above the $39 median and elevated cost per qualified buyer (~$16).
Solid (7.6): booth pricing published, 4 booth options documented, and attendee purchasing-authority data published.
Solid (7.5): non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in) and 4 booth configurations.
Solid (7.2): honest "who should skip" guidance, broad device-category relevance, and fits multiple buyer-journey stages.
Solid (7.4): mid-size with room to grow.
Key Deadlines
Detailed deadlines not yet verified for ARS. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at ARS?
An all-in 10×10 booth at ARS runs roughly $7,000–$14,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional.
How many people attend ARS?
ARS draws approximately 1,200 attendees. Co-located with AAO-HNS Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in the fall. ARS holds a separate standalone meeting within the AAO-HNS umbrella. Also participates in COSM in spring (April). Exhibiting is typically done through the AAO-HNS OTO EXPO booth rather than separate ARS-specific space.
When is ARS ?
ARS is scheduled for October 15, 2026 (ARS day), within AAO-HNS October 17-20, 2026. Location: Los Angeles, CA (co-located with AAO-HNS OTO EXPO).
Is ARS worth exhibiting at?
Access to the full rhinology community within the larger AAO-HNS OTO EXPO (5,000+ attendees, 250 exhibitors). Booth investment covers rhinologists AND broader ENT audience.