CHEST 2026
Overview
The leading clinical meeting for chest medicine. While ATS skews academic/research, CHEST is where practicing pulmonologists and critical care physicians come for hands-on clinical education. More clinically actionable audience means better buyer intent for device and equipment vendors. Excellent for bronchoscopy, ventilation, and respiratory monitoring companies.
Key Facts
- Host organization: American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP)
- Primary specialty: pulmonary medicine
- Scale: large
- Geography: US National (rotates)
- International attendance: ~20%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
Booth pricing not yet verified for CHEST. Request our research →
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 | $12,000 – $22,000 |
Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials.
Audience
~5,000 chest medicine professionals from around the world. ACCP has 22,000+ members in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. 2024 was the largest attendance in CHEST history. Clinical focus -- less research-heavy than ATS.
- Purchasing authority: ~50% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~2,500
- Cost per effective buyer: $6.8 ($17,000 all-in ÷ 2,500 buyers)
- International attendance: ~20%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Management company: In-house (a2zinc/Map Your Show for floor plan)
Who Else Exhibits
Exhibitor data coming soon for CHEST.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
The leading clinical meeting for chest medicine. While ATS skews academic/research, CHEST is where practicing pulmonologists and critical care physicians come for hands-on clinical education. More clinically actionable audience means better buyer intent for device and equipment vendors. Excellent for bronchoscopy, ventilation, and respiratory monitoring companies.
Why Skip
Smaller than ATS (5,000 vs 10,500) so raw lead volume will be lower. Same audience overlap -- many attendees go to both ATS and CHEST. If budget is tight, pick one.
Insider Tips
CHEST's simulation labs are the star attraction. If you can get your product into a hands-on sim session, conversion rates spike. The October timing means you can use ATS (May) as a trial run and bring refined messaging to CHEST.
Buzzbox Score: 7.6 / 10 (Strong)
7.6 out of 10. A solid, dependable show for the right exhibitor. Carried by audience quality (8.7: 50% purchasing authority (moderate) and 33:1 attendee ratio). The lightest dimension is data transparency (7.2, booth pricing published). The leading clinical meeting for chest 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): 50% purchasing authority (moderate), 33:1 attendee ratio, and large-scale event.
Solid (7.7): $50/sqft, slightly above the $39 median and cost per qualified buyer runs ~$6.8.
Solid (7.2): booth pricing published, exhibitor count disclosed, and attendee purchasing-authority data published.
Strong (8.2): society-run exhibits (in-house), non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and purpose-built convention venue.
Solid (7.6): solid exhibitor rationale, "who should skip" note included, and ~150 exhibitors to scout.
Strong (8.5): large and well-established.
Key Deadlines
Detailed deadlines not yet verified for CHEST. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at CHEST?
An all-in 10×10 booth at CHEST runs roughly $12,000–$22,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional.
How many people attend CHEST?
CHEST draws approximately 5,000 attendees. ~5,000 chest medicine professionals from around the world. ACCP has 22,000+ members in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. 2024 was the largest attendance in CHEST history. Clinical focus -- less research-heavy than ATS.
When is CHEST ?
CHEST is scheduled for October 18-21, 2026. Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ.
Is CHEST worth exhibiting at?
The leading clinical meeting for chest medicine. While ATS skews academic/research, CHEST is where practicing pulmonologists and critical care physicians come for hands-on clinical education.