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
We do not yet have an estimated booth cost range for MD&M West. Request our research →
All-In Cost Estimate (10×10 Inline)
| Space rental | n/a |
| 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.
Planning the MD&M West booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
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 published 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 is estimated at roughly $6,000-$12,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional. Confirm exact pricing with the show organizer.
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.