CRT 2026
Overview
CRT is one of the top US interventional cardiology meetings, offering direct access to cath lab decision-makers in a hotel-venue format that encourages extended booth conversations. The concurrent Heart Failure Summit adds a second buyer audience without a second booth fee.
Key Facts
- Host organization: MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute
- Primary specialty: interventional cardiology
- Scale: mid
- Geography: US
- International attendance: ~15%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
Booth pricing not yet verified for CRT. 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 | $8,000 – $18,000 |
Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials.
Audience
Draws 2,500-3,000 attendees per recent years (2,800 in 2020, 2,000+ in 2022 post-COVID). Mix of interventional cardiologists, general cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, electrophysiologists, cath lab managers, nurses, technologists, and scientists. CRT Heart Failure Summit (endorsed by HFSA) runs concurrently, broadening attendee profile.
- Purchasing authority: ~65% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~1,950
- Cost per effective buyer: $6.67 ($13,000 all-in ÷ 1,950 buyers)
- International attendance: ~15%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Washington Hilton, Washington, DC
- Management company: MedStar Health (in-house)
- Product theater: Available
Who Else Exhibits
Exhibitor data coming soon for CRT.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
CRT is one of the top US interventional cardiology meetings, offering direct access to cath lab decision-makers in a hotel-venue format that encourages extended booth conversations. The concurrent Heart Failure Summit adds a second buyer audience without a second booth fee.
Why Skip
Smaller than TCT and ACC, so if budget only allows one cardiology show, those deliver more volume. Hotel venue means limited booth sizes and no large island opportunities. Exhibitor pricing is not publicly listed, requiring direct outreach to gauge value.
Insider Tips
Hotel venue show -- plan for tabletop or 8x10 max. Networking-heavy format means focus on demo stations and one-on-one conversations rather than big booth theater.
Buzzbox Score: 7.3 / 10 (Strong)
7.3 out of 10. A solid, dependable show for the right exhibitor. Carried by cost efficiency (9.2: $20/sqft, under the $39 median and cost per qualified buyer runs ~$6.7). The lightest dimension is data transparency (7.2, booth pricing published). CRT is one of the top US interventional cardiology meetings, offering direct access to cath lab decision-makers in a hotel-venue format that encourages extended booth conversations.
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.
Solid (7.4): 65% purchasing authority.
Standout (9.2): $20/sqft, under the $39 median and cost per qualified buyer runs ~$6.7.
Solid (7.2): booth pricing published, attendee purchasing-authority data published, and all-in cost estimate available.
Strong (8.4): society-run exhibits (in-house), non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and product theater / demo stage available.
Solid (7.7): honest "who should skip" guidance, product-theater opportunity for thought leadership, and broad device-category relevance.
Solid (7.4): mid-size with room to grow.
Key Deadlines
Detailed deadlines not yet verified for CRT. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at CRT?
An all-in 10×10 booth at CRT runs roughly $8,000–$18,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional.
How many people attend CRT?
CRT draws approximately 3,000 attendees. Draws 2,500-3,000 attendees per recent years (2,800 in 2020, 2,000+ in 2022 post-COVID). Mix of interventional cardiologists, general cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, electrophysiologists, cath lab managers, nurses, technologists, and scientists. CRT Heart Failure Summit (endorsed by HFSA) runs concurrently, broadening attendee profile.
When is CRT ?
CRT is scheduled for March 7-10, 2026 (2027 dates TBD, typically early March). Location: Washington Hilton, Washington, DC.
Is CRT worth exhibiting at?
CRT is one of the top US interventional cardiology meetings, offering direct access to cath lab decision-makers in a hotel-venue format that encourages extended booth conversations. The concurrent Heart Failure Summit adds a second buyer audience without a second booth fee..