Compare CHIME vs HIMSS
| 7.7 CHIME | 9.7 HIMSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Buzzbox Score | 7.7 (Strong) | 9.7 (Exceptional) |
| Event Details | ||
| Dates | November 11-14, 2026 | March 9-12, 2026 |
| Location | Gaylord Rockies Resort, Denver, CO | Las Vegas, NV (Venetian Expo + Convention Center) |
| Scale | mid | mega |
| Audience | ||
| Attendees | 1,100 | 35,000 |
| Exhibitors | n/a | 1,200 |
| Purchasing authority, Buzzbox Media estimate | ~85% | ~50% |
| Effective buyers, Buzzbox Media estimate | 935 | 17,500 |
| Costs | ||
| $/sqft | n/a | n/a |
| 10×10 space | n/a | n/a |
| All-in, Buzzbox Media estimate | n/a | n/a |
| Cost per buyer, Buzzbox Media estimate | n/a | n/a |
Why exhibit at CHIME
The highest concentration of healthcare CIOs and C-level IT leaders at any US conference. 85%+ purchasing authority (Buzzbox Media estimate) among attendees: every conversation is with a decision-maker. Intimate format (1,100 attendees) means meaningful interactions rather than badge-scanning. If you sell to health system IT leadership, CHIME is the most efficient show in the country.
Why exhibit at HIMSS
The #1 show for selling digital health, EHR-integrated products, and patient monitoring to hospital IT and admin buyers. Where enterprise deals start.
Why skip CHIME
Small attendee count (1,100) limits total lead volume. Premium pricing relative to audience size makes it expensive on a per-attendee basis. Companies need to maximize every interaction. This is not a volume play. No clinical audience whatsoever.
Why skip HIMSS
Wrong audience for clinician-first devices (surgical instruments, implants). Pure clinical audiences are thin here.
Long-term partners
INFAB (10+ years) • AAGL (8+ years) • True Digital Surgery