ASRA 2026
By Buzzbox Media · Last reviewed August 3, 2026
What is ASRA?
The most focused regional anesthesia meeting in the US: every attendee is deeply interested in nerve block techniques, ultrasound-guided procedures, and pain management devices. Hands-on workshops create natural demo opportunities for needle, catheter, and ultrasound companies. Low booth cost makes ROI achievable even for small device companies.
What are the key facts about ASRA?
- Host organization: American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
- Primary specialty: anesthesiology
- Scale: mid
- Geography: North America
- International attendance: ~10%
- See all Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine conferences
Which device categories fit ASRA?
Which buyer stages does ASRA fit?
What does ASRA charge for booth space?
ASRA publishes an exhibitor prospectus, and the figure below is an estimate read from it rather than a quote. View the prospectus ↗
Planning the ASRA booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Who attends ASRA?
Specialized anesthesia and pain medicine audience. The 50th Annual Meeting (2025) drew over 1,000 attendees. Typical attendance is 1,000-1,500. Heavy academic and training component with hands-on ultrasound workshops, cadaver labs, and simulation sessions. Strong fellowship and residency program representation. This is the premier US meeting for regional anesthesia specifically (vs. ASA which covers all anesthesiology).
- Purchasing authority: ~55% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~825
- International attendance: ~10%
Where is ASRA held?
- Venue: Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, Phoenix, AZ
- Management company: ASRA (self-managed)
Who else exhibits at ASRA?
Exhibitor data coming soon for ASRA.
Is ASRA worth exhibiting?
Why Exhibit
The most focused regional anesthesia meeting in the US: every attendee is deeply interested in nerve block techniques, ultrasound-guided procedures, and pain management devices. Hands-on workshops create natural demo opportunities for needle, catheter, and ultrasound companies. Low booth cost makes ROI achievable even for small device companies.
Why Skip
Small show (1,000-1,500 attendees, ~50 exhibitors) limits lead volume. Heavy academic/training orientation means many attendees are trainees without purchasing authority. Companies selling to OR directors or hospital procurement may find better ROI at ASA or AORN.
What should exhibitors know before ASRA?
ASRA is a specialty show, ideal for companies with regional anesthesia-specific products (nerve block kits, portable ultrasound, pain catheters). Not worth the trip for general surgical or hospital-wide device companies.
What is the Buzzbox Score for ASRA?
8.2 / 10 (Excellent)
8.2 out of 10. A top-tier show worth a serious line item. Carried by audience quality (9.5: 55% purchasing authority and 30:1 attendee ratio). The lightest dimension is exhibitor experience (7.0, managed by ASRA (self-managed)). The most focused regional anesthesia meeting in the US: every attendee is deeply interested in nerve block techniques, ultrasound-guided procedures, and pain management devices.
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 (9.5): 55% purchasing authority, 30:1 attendee ratio, and hands-on / cadaver lab draws engaged clinicians.
Strong (8.0): $47/sqft, slightly above the $42.50 median.
Standout (9.0): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and exhibitor count disclosed.
Solid (7.0): managed by ASRA (self-managed) and non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in).
Solid (7.3): solid exhibitor rationale, honest "who should skip" guidance, and broad device-category relevance.
Solid (7.8): mid-size with room to grow.
When are the ASRA exhibitor deadlines?
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Show Dates | 2026-04-16 to 2026-04-18 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at ASRA?
ASRA publishes a booth rate we can link to: $4,700 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 ASRA?
ASRA draws approximately 1,500 attendees. Specialized anesthesia and pain medicine audience. The 50th Annual Meeting (2025) drew over 1,000 attendees. Typical attendance is 1,000-1,500. Heavy academic and training component with hands-on ultrasound workshops, cadaver labs, and simulation sessions. Strong fellowship and residency program representation. This is the premier US meeting for regional anesthesia specifically (vs. ASA which covers all anesthesiology).
When and where is ASRA 2026?
ASRA 2026 takes place April 16-18, 2026. The venue is Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, Phoenix, AZ. American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine hosts the meeting.
How many ASRA attendees have purchasing authority?
About 55% of ASRA attendees hold purchasing authority, which works out to roughly 825 effective buyers out of approximately 1,500 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 ASRA?
ASRA carries a Buzzbox Score of 8.2 out of 10 (Excellent). 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 audience quality at 9.5 and the lowest is exhibitor experience at 7.0.