Compare HIMSS vs ViVE
| 9.7 HIMSS | 9.0 ViVE | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Buzzbox Score | 9.7 (Exceptional) | 9.0 (Exceptional) |
| Event Details | ||
| Dates | March 9-12, 2026 | March 14-17, 2027 |
| Location | Las Vegas, NV (Venetian Expo + Convention Center) | Music City Center, Nashville, TN |
| Scale | mega | large |
| Audience | ||
| Attendees | 35,000 | 8,000 |
| Exhibitors | 1,200 | — |
| Purchasing authority | ~50% | ~50% |
| Effective buyers | 17,500 | 4,000 |
| Costs | ||
| $/sqft | — | — |
| 10×10 space | — | — |
| All-in estimate | $15,000 – $22,000 | $18,000 – $35,000 |
| Cost per buyer | $1.06 | $6.63 |
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 ViVE
The fastest-growing health IT event in the US, complementing HIMSS with a more innovation-focused, startup-friendly vibe. 8,000+ executives including 2,000+ C-suite from health systems. Ideal for digital health, AI/ML, telehealth, cybersecurity, and EHR-adjacent products. Turnkey booths (furniture, AV, electrical included) reduce the all-in cost surprise.
Why skip HIMSS
Wrong audience for clinician-first devices (surgical instruments, implants). Pure clinical audiences are thin here.
Why skip ViVE
ViVE competes directly with HIMSS for the health IT audience and many attendees go to both -- budget for one. Younger event (launched 2022) means less institutional inertia and relationships. Pricing is opaque (contact sales only) which makes budgeting harder. If you need clinical end-users (physicians, nurses), this is not the show.