ASSH 2026
By Buzzbox Media · Last reviewed August 3, 2026
What is ASSH?
The premier US conference for hand surgery. If you sell hand/wrist implants, microsurgery instruments, biologics for tendon repair, or hand therapy devices, ASSH delivers the highest concentration of hand surgery decision-makers. The surgical lab program puts devices directly in surgeons' hands. At 5,000 attendees, it is one of the larger surgical subspecialty meetings.
What are the key facts about ASSH?
- Host organization: American Society for Surgery of the Hand
- Primary specialty: hand surgery
- Scale: large
- Geography: US
- International attendance: ~15%
- See all Orthopedic conferences
Which device categories fit ASSH?
Which buyer stages does ASSH fit?
What does ASSH charge for booth space?
ASSH publishes an exhibitor prospectus, and the figure below is an estimate read from it rather than a quote. View the prospectus ↗
What does an all-in 10×10 inline booth cost?
| Estimated all-in total | $8,000-$18,000 |
Buzzbox Media estimate covering space rental plus standard show services. Not a quote and not the organizer's number. Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials. Confirm current pricing with the organizer.
Planning the ASSH booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Who attends ASSH?
81st Annual Meeting. ~5,000 attendees including surgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals. 78 exhibiting companies. Hands-on workshops and surgical labs are a major draw. World-class hand surgery faculty.
- Purchasing authority: ~60% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~3,000
- Cost per effective buyer: $4.33 ($13,000 all-in ÷ 3,000 buyers)
- International attendance: ~15%
Where is ASSH held?
- Venue: John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, Boston, MA
- Management company: ASSH (in-house)
Who else exhibits at ASSH?
Approximately 78+ exhibitors typically attend ASSH. Your competitors are here.
Is ASSH worth exhibiting?
Why Exhibit
The premier US conference for hand surgery. If you sell hand/wrist implants, microsurgery instruments, biologics for tendon repair, or hand therapy devices, ASSH delivers the highest concentration of hand surgery decision-makers. The surgical lab program puts devices directly in surgeons' hands. At 5,000 attendees, it is one of the larger surgical subspecialty meetings.
Why Skip
Very specialized: non-hand/wrist devices have no audience. 78 exhibitors means a small exhibit floor, so booth inventory is limited. If your product spans multiple orthopaedic specialties, AAOS delivers broader reach.
What should exhibitors know before ASSH?
ASSH Surgical Labs are the highest-ROI exhibitor opportunity at this show. Surgeons pay to attend hands-on cadaveric workshops where they learn new techniques using specific devices. If you can sponsor a lab, it is worth more than a booth. Boston Hynes is a union venue. Budget for labor costs. The 'Solutions Provider' terminology is ASSH-specific (not 'exhibitor').
What is the Buzzbox Score for ASSH?
9.5 / 10 (Exceptional)
9.5 out of 10. One of the strongest exhibiting opportunities in our index. Carried by audience quality (9.6: 60% purchasing authority and 64:1 attendee ratio). The lightest dimension is exhibitor experience (8.2, society-run exhibits (in-house)). The premier US conference for hand surgery.
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 (9.6): 60% purchasing authority, 64:1 attendee ratio, and large-scale event.
Strong (8.9): $46/sqft, slightly above the $42.50 median.
Strong (8.5): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and exhibitor count disclosed.
Strong (8.2): society-run exhibits (in-house), non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and purpose-built convention venue.
Strong (8.6): solid exhibitor rationale, honest "who should skip" guidance, and the flagship / largest show in its niche.
Strong (8.5): large and well-established.
When are the ASSH exhibitor deadlines?
Detailed deadlines not yet published for ASSH. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at ASSH?
ASSH publishes an exhibitor prospectus, and read from it an all-in 10×10 booth works out to roughly $8,000-$18,000, covering space rental plus standard show services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional. This is an estimate read from a published prospectus, not a quote, so confirm current pricing with the organizer.
How many people attend ASSH?
ASSH draws approximately 5,000 attendees. 81st Annual Meeting. ~5,000 attendees including surgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals. 78 exhibiting companies. Hands-on workshops and surgical labs are a major draw. World-class hand surgery faculty.
When and where is ASSH 2026?
ASSH 2026 takes place September 17-19, 2026. The venue is John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, Boston, MA. American Society for Surgery of the Hand hosts the meeting.
How many ASSH attendees have purchasing authority?
About 60% of ASSH attendees hold purchasing authority, which works out to roughly 3,000 effective buyers out of approximately 5,000 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.
Who exhibits at ASSH?
Approximately 78+ exhibitors typically attend ASSH. The device categories that fit this floor are surgical instruments, implants, biologics, microsurgery equipment, hand therapy devices, and imaging equipment.
How does Buzzbox Media score ASSH?
ASSH carries a Buzzbox Score of 9.5 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 audience quality at 9.6 and the lowest is exhibitor experience at 8.2.