ASN Kidney Week 2026
Overview
The world's premier nephrology meeting with 13,000+ attendees, essential for dialysis equipment manufacturers, vascular access device companies, and CKD pharmaceutical firms. Nephrologists and dialysis center directors who attend are direct purchasers of capital dialysis equipment and consumables. Home dialysis is a fast-growing segment with strong buyer interest.
Key Facts
- Host organization: American Society of Nephrology
- Primary specialty: nephrology
- Scale: mega
- Geography: US National + International
- International attendance: ~25%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Inline | — | — | Min 100 sqft |
| Island | — | — | Min 400 sqft |
All-In Cost Estimate (10×10 Inline)
| Space rental | — |
| 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 | $8,000 – $16,000 |
Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials.
Audience
Approximately 10,000+ kidney professionals from across the globe per ASN. 13,000 total attendance including virtual. The world's premier nephrology meeting. Strong pharma/device presence due to dialysis and CKD market size.
- Purchasing authority: ~45% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~5,850
- Cost per effective buyer: $2.05 ($12,000 all-in ÷ 5,850 buyers)
- International attendance: ~25%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Denver, CO (Colorado Convention Center)
- Product theater: Available
Who Else Exhibits
Exhibitor data coming soon for ASN Kidney Week.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
The world's premier nephrology meeting with 13,000+ attendees, essential for dialysis equipment manufacturers, vascular access device companies, and CKD pharmaceutical firms. Nephrologists and dialysis center directors who attend are direct purchasers of capital dialysis equipment and consumables. Home dialysis is a fast-growing segment with strong buyer interest.
Why Skip
Pricing not publicly available -- likely in the premium tier for a mega-show. Heavily dominated by major dialysis companies (Fresenius, Baxter, DaVita-affiliated) with massive booth investments. Smaller device companies may struggle for visibility against these giants. If your product does not serve nephrology-specific needs, this audience is too specialized.
Insider Tips
Contact exhibits@asn-online.org for pricing -- not publicly listed. Use 2025 prospectus as reference. Exhibitor office space ($18,000/20x20) is a premium option for pharma/device companies needing meeting space.
Buzzbox Score: 9.8 / 10 (Exceptional)
9.8 out of 10. One of the strongest exhibiting opportunities in our index. Carried by editorial value (9.6: solid exhibitor rationale and honest "who should skip" guidance). The lightest dimension is cost efficiency (8.1, $40/sqft, slightly above the $39 median). The world's premier nephrology meeting with 13,000+ attendees, essential for dialysis equipment manufacturers, vascular access device companies, and CKD pharmaceutical firms.
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): 45% purchasing authority (moderate), 65:1 attendee ratio, and mega-scale floor (13,000 attendees).
Strong (8.1): $40/sqft, slightly above the $39 median.
Standout (9.3): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and 2 booth options documented.
Standout (9.1): non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), purpose-built convention venue, and product theater / demo stage available.
Standout (9.6): solid exhibitor rationale, honest "who should skip" guidance, and the flagship / largest show in its niche.
Standout (9.6): mega-scale and stable, growing year over year, and ~200 exhibitors.
Key Deadlines
Detailed deadlines not yet verified for ASN Kidney Week. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at ASN Kidney Week?
An all-in 10×10 booth at ASN Kidney Week runs roughly $8,000–$16,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional.
How many people attend ASN Kidney Week?
ASN Kidney Week draws approximately 13,000 attendees. Approximately 10,000+ kidney professionals from across the globe per ASN. 13,000 total attendance including virtual. The world's premier nephrology meeting. Strong pharma/device presence due to dialysis and CKD market size.
When is ASN Kidney Week ?
ASN Kidney Week is scheduled for October 21-25, 2026. Location: Denver, CO (Colorado Convention Center).
Is ASN Kidney Week worth exhibiting at?
The world's premier nephrology meeting with 13,000+ attendees, essential for dialysis equipment manufacturers, vascular access device companies, and CKD pharmaceutical firms. Nephrologists and dialysis center directors who attend are direct purchasers of capital dialysis equipment and consumables.