IDWeek 2026
Overview
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.
Key Facts
- 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%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial In-Line | $39.00 | $3,900 | Min 100 sqft |
| Commercial Island | $40.00 | $4,000 | Min 400 sqft |
| Commercial Corner | — | — | Min 100 sqft |
| Non-Profit | $25.00 | $2,500 | Min 100 sqft |
All-In Cost Estimate (10×10 Inline)
| Space rental | $3,900 |
| 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 | $7,000 – $13,000 |
Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials.
Audience
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
- Cost per effective buyer: $3.33 ($10,000 all-in ÷ 3,000 buyers)
- International attendance: ~20%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Washington, DC (Walter E. Washington Convention Center)
- Product theater: Available
Who Else Exhibits
Exhibitor data coming soon for IDWeek.
Our Take
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.
Insider Tips
Managed in-house by IDSA. Non-profit rate at $25/sqft is excellent value. Pricing from 2024 prospectus used as proxy; 2026 prospectus not yet public.
Buzzbox Score: 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): $39/sqft, right at the dataset median.
Standout (9.7): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and 4 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.
Key Deadlines
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Learning Lounge Applications Open | February 24, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at IDWeek?
An all-in 10×10 booth at IDWeek runs roughly $7,000–$13,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional.
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 is IDWeek ?
IDWeek is scheduled for October 21-24, 2026. Location: Washington, DC (Walter E. Washington Convention Center).
Is IDWeek worth exhibiting at?
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..