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 | n/a | $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 published 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 is estimated at roughly $7,000-$14,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional. Confirm exact pricing with the show organizer.
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.