ASHP Midyear 2026
By Buzzbox Media · Last reviewed August 3, 2026
What is ASHP Midyear?
The largest pharmacy-specific meeting in the world, with 20,000+ attendees and a 28:1 attendee-to-exhibitor ratio that ensures strong foot traffic. Pharmacy directors and clinical pharmacists who influence formulary decisions, medication management systems, and compounding equipment purchases are well-represented. If you sell to pharmacy departments, this is the must-attend show.
What are the key facts about ASHP Midyear?
- Host organization: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- Primary specialty: pharmacy
- Scale: mega
- Geography: US National
- International attendance: ~10%
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Which device categories fit ASHP Midyear?
Which buyer stages does ASHP Midyear fit?
What does ASHP Midyear charge for booth space?
Read from the ASHP Midyear exhibit rules and regulations published by show manager SPARGO published by American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. These are the prices that document states. View the published rates ↗
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 standard | n/a | $5,100 | ASHP publishes booth prices, never a per-square-foot rate. |
| 10x20 | n/a | $10,200 | Plus $350 per corner. |
| 10x30 | n/a | $15,300 |
Planning the ASHP Midyear booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Who attends ASHP Midyear?
Largest pharmacy-specific gathering in the world. 20,000+ pharmacy professionals. Pharmacy professional-to-exhibitor ratio is 28:1. Heavy representation of pharmacy residents and students (Residency Showcase is a major draw). Managed by Spargo Inc.
- Purchasing authority: ~65% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~13,000
- International attendance: ~10%
Where is ASHP Midyear held?
- Venue: Orlando, FL (Orange County Convention Center)
- Management company: Spargo Inc.
- Product theater: Available
Who else exhibits at ASHP Midyear?
Exhibitor data coming soon for ASHP Midyear.
Is ASHP Midyear worth exhibiting?
Why Exhibit
The largest pharmacy-specific meeting in the world, with 20,000+ attendees and a 28:1 attendee-to-exhibitor ratio that ensures strong foot traffic. Pharmacy directors and clinical pharmacists who influence formulary decisions, medication management systems, and compounding equipment purchases are well-represented. If you sell to pharmacy departments, this is the must-attend show.
Why Skip
Heavy student and resident presence (Residency Showcase is a major feature) dilutes the purchasing-authority density. If your product targets physicians or nurses rather than pharmacists, this is the wrong audience.
What should exhibitors know before ASHP Midyear?
Managed by Spargo (same company that manages ACC and ASCO). Exhibitor portal requires login; prospectus not publicly downloadable.
What is the Buzzbox Score for ASHP Midyear?
9.7 / 10 (Exceptional)
9.7 out of 10. One of the strongest exhibiting opportunities in our index. Carried by exhibitor experience (10.0: run by SPARGO (well-regarded show management) and non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in)). The lightest dimension is data transparency (7.8, booth pricing published). The largest pharmacy-specific meeting in the world, with 20,000+ attendees and a 28:1 attendee-to-exhibitor ratio that ensures strong foot traffic.
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): 65% purchasing authority and mega-scale floor (20,000 attendees).
Solid (7.9).
Solid (7.8): booth pricing published, exhibitor count disclosed, and attendee purchasing-authority data published.
Standout (10.0): run by SPARGO (well-regarded show management), non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and exhibitor-friendly host city.
Standout (9.8): solid exhibitor rationale, honest "who should skip" guidance, and the flagship / largest show in its niche.
Standout (9.6): mega-scale and stable, 700+ exhibitors signals strong demand, and 20,000 attendees.
When are the ASHP Midyear exhibitor deadlines?
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Exhibitor Registration Opens | Mid-September 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at ASHP Midyear?
ASHP Midyear publishes a booth rate we can link to: $5,100 for an entry 10×10 space. That is space rental only. We do not publish an all-in estimate for this show, so budget drayage, electrical, labor, and booth display on top, and confirm current pricing with the organizer.
How many people attend ASHP Midyear?
ASHP Midyear draws approximately 20,000 attendees. Largest pharmacy-specific gathering in the world. 20,000+ pharmacy professionals. Pharmacy professional-to-exhibitor ratio is 28:1. Heavy representation of pharmacy residents and students (Residency Showcase is a major draw). Managed by Spargo Inc.
When and where is ASHP Midyear 2026?
ASHP Midyear 2026 takes place December 6-9, 2026 (Exhibits: December 7-9). The venue is Orlando, FL (Orange County Convention Center). American Society of Health-System Pharmacists hosts the meeting.
How many ASHP Midyear attendees have purchasing authority?
About 65% of ASHP Midyear attendees hold purchasing authority, which works out to roughly 13,000 effective buyers out of approximately 20,000 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 ASHP Midyear?
ASHP Midyear carries a Buzzbox Score of 9.7 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 exhibitor experience at 10.0 and the lowest is data transparency at 7.8.
What is the ASHP Midyear exhibit hall schedule for 2026?
The ASHP Midyear 2026 exhibit hall is open December 7-9, 2026, within the full conference dates of December 6-9 at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL.
What products are best suited for ASHP Midyear exhibitors?
ASHP Midyear is ideal for IV medication and infusion systems, automated dispensing cabinets, pharmacy information systems, sterile compounding equipment, oncology drug delivery platforms, unit-dose packaging systems, and pharmaceutical distribution technology targeting hospital pharmacy directors and clinical pharmacists.