ATS 2026
By Buzzbox Media · Last reviewed August 3, 2026
What is ATS?
The global meeting for pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. 10,500 attendees: larger than you'd expect for a subspecialty conference. Exceptional fit for ventilator manufacturers, pulmonary diagnostic equipment, respiratory devices, and sleep technology. Booth pricing is very reasonable at $5,000 for a 10x10.
What are the key facts about ATS?
- Host organization: American Thoracic Society
- Primary specialty: pulmonary medicine
- Scale: mega
- Geography: US National (rotates)
- International attendance: ~30%
- See all Pulmonary & Critical Care conferences
Which device categories fit ATS?
Which buyer stages does ATS fit?
What does ATS charge for booth space?
Read from the ATS exhibitor prospectus published by American Thoracic Society. These are the prices that document states. View the prospectus ↗
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inline 10x10 | n/a | $5,000 | Min 100 sqft |
| Corner 10x10 | n/a | $5,200 | Min 100 sqft |
| Island booth (20x20+) | $52.00 | $5,200 | Min 400 sqft |
| Non-Profit 10x10 | n/a | $1,500 | Min 100 sqft |
| Recruitment 10x10 | n/a | $3,100 | Min 100 sqft |
What does an all-in 10×10 inline booth cost?
| Estimated all-in total | $10,000-$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 ATS booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Who attends ATS?
10,500 pulmonary, critical care and sleep professionals from the US and around the world. Mix of clinicians, researchers, and trainees. Strong international contingent.
- Purchasing authority: ~45% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~4,725
- Cost per effective buyer: $2.96 ($14,000 all-in ÷ 4,725 buyers)
- International attendance: ~30%
Where is ATS held?
- Venue: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
- Management company: In-house
Who else exhibits at ATS?
Exhibitor data coming soon for ATS.
Is ATS worth exhibiting?
Why Exhibit
The global meeting for pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. 10,500 attendees: larger than you'd expect for a subspecialty conference. Exceptional fit for ventilator manufacturers, pulmonary diagnostic equipment, respiratory devices, and sleep technology. Booth pricing is very reasonable at $5,000 for a 10x10.
Why Skip
If your product is not pulmonary/respiratory/sleep-specific, the audience is too niche. Also very research-heavy: many attendees are academic researchers, not purchasing decision-makers. Buy cycles can be long.
What should exhibitors know before ATS?
ATS has one of the best non-profit booth rates in medical conferences ($1,500 for 10x10). First-time exhibitors should consider the inline corner at $5,200 for better visibility. The February payment deadline is unusually early. Plan accordingly.
What is the Buzzbox Score for ATS?
9.5 / 10 (Exceptional)
9.5 out of 10. One of the strongest exhibiting opportunities in our index. Carried by data transparency (9.8: booth pricing published and exhibitor prospectus available). The lightest dimension is editorial value (7.7, solid exhibitor rationale). The global meeting for pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.
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.
Strong (8.7): 45% purchasing authority (moderate), 53:1 attendee ratio, and mega-scale floor (10,500 attendees).
Strong (8.1): $50/sqft, slightly above the $42.50 median.
Standout (9.8): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and 5 booth options documented.
Standout (9.8): society-run exhibits (in-house), non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and exhibitor-friendly host city.
Solid (7.7): solid exhibitor rationale, honest "who should skip" guidance, and ~200 exhibitors to scout.
Standout (9.4): mega-scale and stable, ~200 exhibitors, and 10,500 attendees.
When are the ATS exhibitor deadlines?
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Total Booth Balance Due | 2026-02-06 |
| Cancellation 50pct Fee Before | 2026-02-06 |
| No Refund After | 2026-02-06 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at ATS?
ATS publishes an exhibitor prospectus, and read from it an all-in 10×10 booth works out to roughly $10,000-$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 ATS?
ATS draws approximately 10,500 attendees. 10,500 pulmonary, critical care and sleep professionals from the US and around the world. Mix of clinicians, researchers, and trainees. Strong international contingent.
When and where is ATS 2026?
ATS 2026 takes place May 15-20, 2026 (pre-conference May 15-16, exhibit hall May 17-19). The venue is Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL. American Thoracic Society hosts the meeting.
How many ATS attendees have purchasing authority?
About 45% of ATS attendees hold purchasing authority, which works out to roughly 4,725 effective buyers out of approximately 10,500 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 ATS?
ATS 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 data transparency at 9.8 and the lowest is editorial value at 7.7.
What is the ATS 2026 exhibit hall schedule?
The ATS 2026 exhibit hall is open May 17-19, 2026, within the broader conference dates of May 15-20 at Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL. Pre-conference programming runs May 15-16 before the main exhibit hall opens.
What device categories are best suited for ATS exhibitors?
ATS is ideal for mechanical ventilators and respiratory support devices, pulmonary function testing equipment, CPAP and BiPAP platforms, home oxygen and aerosol therapy devices, endobronchial tools, pleural procedure equipment, and healthcare IT platforms serving critical care and pulmonary medicine.