AUA 2026
By Buzzbox Media · Last reviewed August 3, 2026
What is AUA?
8,000+ urology professionals in one place. Strong mix of community and academic urologists who actively evaluate robotics, laser systems, endoscopic instruments, and implants. Business Suites offer private meeting rooms for high-value conversations outside the exhibit floor.
What are the key facts about AUA?
- Host organization: American Urological Association
- Primary specialty: urology
- Scale: large
- Geography: US National
- International attendance: ~20%
- See all Urology conferences
Which device categories fit AUA?
Which buyer stages does AUA fit?
What does AUA charge for booth space?
Read from the AUA exhibitor prospectus published by American Urological Association. The rates are the organizer’s own; the 10×10 totals are our arithmetic on them. View the prospectus ↗
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-line | $44.00 | $4,400 | Min 100 sqft |
| Island | $45.00 | $4,500 | Min 400 sqft |
| Emerging Corner (10x10 turnkey) | n/a | n/a | Min 100 sqft |
| Business Suite Standard 100 sqft | n/a | $10,000 | Min 100 sqft |
| Business Suite Standard 200 sqft | n/a | $12,500 | Min 200 sqft |
| Business Suite Select 100 sqft | n/a | $12,500 | Min 100 sqft |
| Business Suite Select 200 sqft | n/a | $15,000 | Min 200 sqft |
| Business Suite Select 400 sqft | n/a | $25,000 | Min 400 sqft |
What does an all-in 10×10 inline booth cost?
| Space rental | $4,400 |
| Estimated all-in total | $8,000-$15,000 |
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 AUA booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Who attends AUA?
Over 8,000 urology healthcare professionals. Mix of community urologists, academic urologists, residents/fellows, and allied health professionals.
- Purchasing authority: ~55% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~4,400
- Cost per effective buyer: $2.61 ($11,500 all-in ÷ 4,400 buyers)
- International attendance: ~20%
Where is AUA held?
- Venue: Washington, DC (Walter E. Washington Convention Center)
Who else exhibits at AUA?
Exhibitor data coming soon for AUA.
Is AUA worth exhibiting?
Why Exhibit
8,000+ urology professionals in one place. Strong mix of community and academic urologists who actively evaluate robotics, laser systems, endoscopic instruments, and implants. Business Suites offer private meeting rooms for high-value conversations outside the exhibit floor.
Why Skip
Purely urology-focused. If your device crosses into general surgery or other specialties, a broader meeting like ACS delivers more diverse buyer access. The $44/sqft rate is on the higher side for a specialty meeting.
What should exhibitors know before AUA?
The Emerging Corner package is ideal for startups launching new urology products. Turnkey with lead retrieval included. Business Suites (starting at $10K) offer an alternative to exhibit floor presence for companies focused on private physician meetings.
What is the Buzzbox Score for AUA?
9.4 / 10 (Exceptional)
9.4 out of 10. One of the strongest exhibiting opportunities in our index. Carried by data transparency (9.6: booth pricing published and exhibitor prospectus available). The lightest dimension is editorial value (8.0, honest "who should skip" guidance). 8,000+ urology professionals in one place.
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 (9.2): 55% purchasing authority, 32:1 attendee ratio, and large-scale event.
Strong (8.1): $44/sqft, slightly above the $42.50 median.
Standout (9.6): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and 8 booth options documented.
Standout (9.1): non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), purpose-built convention venue, and 8 booth configurations to choose from.
Strong (8.0): honest "who should skip" guidance, innovation / startup pavilion, and ~250 exhibitors to scout.
Strong (8.8): large and well-established and ~250 exhibitors.
When are the AUA exhibitor deadlines?
Detailed deadlines not yet published for AUA. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at AUA?
AUA publishes an exhibitor prospectus, and read from it an all-in 10×10 booth works out to roughly $8,000-$15,000, 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 AUA?
AUA draws approximately 8,000 attendees. Over 8,000 urology healthcare professionals. Mix of community urologists, academic urologists, residents/fellows, and allied health professionals.
When and where is AUA 2026?
AUA 2026 takes place May 15-18, 2026. The venue is Washington, DC (Walter E. Washington Convention Center). American Urological Association hosts the meeting.
How many AUA attendees have purchasing authority?
About 55% of AUA attendees hold purchasing authority, which works out to roughly 4,400 effective buyers out of approximately 8,000 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 AUA?
AUA carries a Buzzbox Score of 9.4 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 9.6 and the lowest is editorial value at 8.0.