IDWeek 2026
By Buzzbox Media · Last reviewed August 3, 2026
What is IDWeek?
The premier US infectious diseases meeting combining five professional societies into one event, giving diagnostics and pharmaceutical companies access to 6,000+ ID physicians, microbiologists, and antimicrobial stewardship pharmacists in one place. Strong representation of hospital infection preventionists who influence purchasing of rapid testing and infection control products.
What are the key facts about IDWeek?
- Host organization: IDSA + SHEA + HIVMA + PIDS + SIDP (joint meeting of 5 infectious disease societies)
- Primary specialty: infectious diseases
- Scale: large
- Geography: US National
- International attendance: ~20%
- See all Infectious Disease & Infection Prevention conferences
Which device categories fit IDWeek?
Which buyer stages does IDWeek fit?
What does IDWeek charge for booth space?
Read from the IDWeek exhibitor guide published by IDSA + SHEA + HIVMA + PIDS + SIDP (joint meeting of 5 infectious disease societies). The rates are the organizer’s own; the 10×10 totals are our arithmetic on them. View the published rates ↗
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial in-line | $41.00 | $4,100 | A 10x10 works out to $4,100. IDWeek’s own worked example still cites the older $40 rate; the rate chart is the current figure. |
| Commercial island | $42.00 | $4,200 | |
| Commercial corner | n/a | $500 | Flat upgrade on top of the in-line rate, not a per-square-foot premium. |
| Nonprofit | $27.00 | $2,700 | Flat rate regardless of corner or in-line. |
| Preassembled booth (10x10) | n/a | $5,500 | Turnkey: 6ft table, 2 chairs, carpet, table skirt, FlexFrame graphics, waste bin. |
Planning the IDWeek booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Who attends IDWeek?
Joint meeting of 5 ID societies (IDSA, SHEA, HIVMA, PIDS, SIDP). Heavily physician and pharmacist audience. Celebrates 15th year in 2026. Hybrid format available.
- Purchasing authority: ~50% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~3,000
- International attendance: ~20%
Where is IDWeek held?
- Venue: Washington, DC (Walter E. Washington Convention Center)
- Product theater: Available
Who else exhibits at IDWeek?
Exhibitor data coming soon for IDWeek.
Is IDWeek worth exhibiting?
Why Exhibit
The premier US infectious diseases meeting combining five professional societies into one event, giving diagnostics and pharmaceutical companies access to 6,000+ ID physicians, microbiologists, and antimicrobial stewardship pharmacists in one place. Strong representation of hospital infection preventionists who influence purchasing of rapid testing and infection control products.
Why Skip
Heavily clinical and academic in orientation; attendees are researchers and clinicians who may not be direct purchasers of capital equipment. If your product is a device rather than a diagnostic, pharmaceutical, or infection prevention consumable, the audience fit is limited.
What should exhibitors know before IDWeek?
Managed in-house by IDSA. Pricing from 2024 prospectus used as proxy; 2026 prospectus not yet public.
What is the Buzzbox Score for IDWeek?
9.6 / 10 (Exceptional)
9.6 out of 10. One of the strongest exhibiting opportunities in our index. Carried by data transparency (9.7: booth pricing published and exhibitor prospectus available). The lightest dimension is growth trajectory (7.4, large and well-established).
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.
Strong (8.5): 50% purchasing authority (moderate), 60:1 attendee ratio, and large-scale event.
Strong (8.9).
Standout (9.7): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and 5 booth options documented.
Standout (9.6): non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), purpose-built convention venue, and 4 booth configurations.
Standout (9.6): solid exhibitor rationale, honest "who should skip" guidance, and the flagship / largest show in its niche.
Solid (7.4): large and well-established and some uncertainty around the event.
When are the IDWeek exhibitor deadlines?
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Learning Lounge Applications Open | February 24, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at IDWeek?
IDWeek publishes a booth rate we can link to: $4,100 for an entry 10×10 space, computed from the organizer’s own published per-square-foot rate. That is space rental only. We do not publish an all-in estimate for this show, so budget drayage, electrical, labor, and booth display on top, and confirm current pricing with the organizer.
How many people attend IDWeek?
IDWeek draws approximately 6,000 attendees. Joint meeting of 5 ID societies (IDSA, SHEA, HIVMA, PIDS, SIDP). Heavily physician and pharmacist audience. Celebrates 15th year in 2026. Hybrid format available.
When and where is IDWeek 2026?
IDWeek 2026 takes place October 21-24, 2026. The venue is Washington, DC (Walter E. Washington Convention Center). IDSA + SHEA + HIVMA + PIDS + SIDP (joint meeting of 5 infectious disease societies) hosts the meeting.
How many IDWeek attendees have purchasing authority?
About 50% of IDWeek attendees hold purchasing authority, which works out to roughly 3,000 effective buyers out of approximately 6,000 attendees. Effective buyers multiplies total attendance by the share of attendees who hold purchasing authority. Both inputs are estimates drawn from organizer reporting and our own exhibitor research, so read the figure as directional rather than exact.
How does Buzzbox Media score IDWeek?
IDWeek carries a Buzzbox Score of 9.6 out of 10 (Exceptional). The score weighs six factors: audience quality, cost efficiency, data transparency, exhibitor experience, editorial value, and growth trajectory. Each factor is scored on a 0 to 100 rubric then normalized to a 7.0 to 10.0 band, and every conference in our index cleared a relevance bar to be listed, so 7.0 is the floor. On this record the highest is data transparency at 9.7 and the lowest is growth trajectory at 7.4.