Compare HIMSS vs HLTH
| 7.3 HIMSS | 7.0 HLTH | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Buzzbox Score | 7.3 (Strong) | 7.0 (Strong) |
| Event Details | ||
| Dates | March 9-12, 2026 | November 15-18, 2026 |
| Location | Las Vegas, NV (Venetian Expo + Convention Center) | The Venetian Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV |
| Scale | mega | mega |
| Audience | ||
| Attendees | 35,000 | 12,000 |
| Exhibitors | 1,200 | — |
| Purchasing authority | ~50% | ~50% |
| Effective buyers | 17,500 | 6,000 |
| Costs | ||
| $/sqft | — | — |
| 10×10 space | — | — |
| All-in estimate | $15,000 – $22,000 | — |
| Cost per buyer | $1.06 | — |
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 exhibit at HLTH
The dominant US healthcare innovation conference with 12,000+ senior decision-makers, investors, and digital health executives. Turnkey booths with AV included reduce logistical burden. If you are a digital health, AI, or health IT company seeking enterprise health system or payer customers, this is where deals start.
Why skip HIMSS
Wrong audience for clinician-first devices (surgical instruments, implants). Pure clinical audiences are thin here.
Why skip HLTH
Extremely expensive -- minimum booth is 10x20 (no 10x10 option), and turnkey pricing with no publicly listed rates suggests $30k+ entry point. Heavily skewed toward digital health and payer innovation, not traditional medical devices. Clinician presence is minimal compared to clinical conferences.