MD&M West 2026
Overview
If you sell TO medical device companies (components, testing services, contract mfg, packaging), MD&M West is the #1 B2B show.
Key Facts
- Host organization: Informa Markets
- Primary specialty: cross specialty
- Scale: large
- Geography: US National
- International attendance: ~20%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
Booth pricing not yet verified for MD&M West. 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 | $6,000 – $12,000 |
Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials.
Audience
B2B audience. Medical device engineers and product managers sourcing components, materials, and contract manufacturers.
- Purchasing authority: ~50% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~9,000
- Cost per effective buyer: $1 ($9,000 all-in ÷ 9,000 buyers)
- International attendance: ~20%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
- Management company: Informa Markets
- Product theater: Available
Who Else Exhibits
Approximately 2,000+ exhibitors typically attend MD&M West. Your competitors are here.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
If you sell TO medical device companies (components, testing services, contract mfg, packaging), MD&M West is the #1 B2B show.
Why Skip
If you sell finished devices to clinicians, this isn't your audience.
Insider Tips
Booth design can be lighter-weight here -- engineers judge on spec sheets and booth conversations, not visuals.
Buzzbox Score: 8.8 / 10 (Excellent)
8.8 out of 10. A top-tier show worth a serious line item. Carried by audience quality (9.7: 80% purchasing authority among attendees and large-scale event). The lightest dimension is editorial value (7.0, product-theater opportunity for thought leadership). If you sell TO medical device companies (components, testing services, contract mfg, packaging), MD&M West is the #1 B2B show.
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.
Standout (9.7): 80% purchasing authority among attendees and large-scale event.
Solid (7.6): $80/sqft, premium pricing and ~$0.63 per qualified buyer.
Strong (8.2): booth pricing published, exhibitor count disclosed, and attendee purchasing-authority data published.
Standout (9.2): Informa-managed, non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and purpose-built convention venue.
Solid (7.0): product-theater opportunity for thought leadership and 2,000+ exhibitors (deep competitive intel).
Standout (9.3): large and well-established, 2,000+ exhibitors signals strong demand, and 18,000 attendees.
Key Deadlines
Detailed deadlines not yet verified for MD&M West. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at MD&M West?
An all-in 10×10 booth at MD&M West runs roughly $6,000–$12,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional.
How many people attend MD&M West?
MD&M West draws approximately 18,000 attendees. B2B audience. Medical device engineers and product managers sourcing components, materials, and contract manufacturers.
When is MD&M West ?
MD&M West is scheduled for February 3-5, 2026. Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA.
Is MD&M West worth exhibiting at?
If you sell TO medical device companies (components, testing services, contract mfg, packaging), MD&M West is the #1 B2B show..