Compare AAP NCE vs APTA CSM
| 9.5 AAP NCE | 10.0 APTA CSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Buzzbox Score | 9.5 (Exceptional) | 10.0 (Exceptional) |
| Event Details | ||
| Dates | October 2-6, 2026 | February 12-14, 2026 |
| Location | San Diego, CA | Anaheim, CA (Anaheim Convention Center) |
| Scale | mega | mega |
| Audience | ||
| Attendees | 10,000 | 15,000 |
| Exhibitors | n/a | n/a |
| Purchasing authority, Buzzbox Media estimate | ~35% | ~45% |
| Effective buyers, Buzzbox Media estimate | 3,500 | 6,750 |
| Costs | ||
| $/sqft | n/a | n/a |
| 10×10 space | n/a | n/a |
| All-in, Buzzbox Media estimate | Est. $7,000-$13,000 | Est. $5,500-$11,000 |
| Cost per buyer, Buzzbox Media estimate | $2.86 | $1.22 |
Why exhibit at AAP NCE
The largest pediatric conference in North America with 10,000+ attendees and excellent booth-to-attendee ratio. Strong purchasing authority among practice-owning pediatricians and group practice managers. $3,800 for a 10x10 is very reasonable for a mega-show, and the priority points system rewards long-term exhibitor relationships.
Why exhibit at APTA CSM
14,000+ physical therapists in one place, the single largest PT gathering in the world. At $3,150 per 10x10, it is one of the most affordable large rehab meetings. A discounted non-profit rate is available to qualifying academic and non-profit exhibitors.
Why skip AAP NCE
If your device is not pediatric-specific, you will not connect with the right buyers here. Pediatricians generally work in smaller practices with lower capital budgets compared to hospital-based specialists. Vaccine and nutrition companies dominate the exhibit floor, so device companies may feel out of place.
Why skip APTA CSM
Physical therapists are not traditional medical device buyers, they influence equipment selection but procurement often runs through hospital/clinic purchasing departments. If your device requires physician prescribers, the PT audience is one step removed from the decision maker.
Long-term partners
INFAB (10+ years) • AAGL (8+ years) • True Digital Surgery