Medtrade 2026
Overview
The only major US trade show dedicated to home medical equipment (HME/DMEPOS). If you sell wheelchairs, CPAP devices, respiratory equipment, orthotics/prosthetics, patient lifts, or HME billing software, Medtrade is where the entire supply chain -- manufacturers, distributors, providers, and pharmacies -- convenes. 360+ exhibitors and 70% purchasing authority among attendees.
Key Facts
- Host organization: Medtrade (produced by Emerald Expositions)
- Primary specialty: home medical equipment
- Scale: mid
- Geography: US National
- International attendance: ~5%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
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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
~2,900 registrants, exhibitors, and speakers. 360+ exhibitors (116 new in 2026). The leading trade show for DMEPOS (durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, supplies). Attendees include HME/DME company owners, executives, sales managers, pharmacies, home health agencies, sleep centers, and distributors/wholesalers.
- Purchasing authority: ~70% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~2,100
- Cost per effective buyer: $6.19 ($13,000 all-in ÷ 2,100 buyers)
- International attendance: ~5%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Management company: Emerald Expositions
Who Else Exhibits
Approximately 360+ exhibitors typically attend Medtrade. Your competitors are here.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
The only major US trade show dedicated to home medical equipment (HME/DMEPOS). If you sell wheelchairs, CPAP devices, respiratory equipment, orthotics/prosthetics, patient lifts, or HME billing software, Medtrade is where the entire supply chain -- manufacturers, distributors, providers, and pharmacies -- convenes. 360+ exhibitors and 70% purchasing authority among attendees.
Why Skip
Modest attendance (~3,000) for a national trade show. If you sell to hospitals or physician offices rather than HME providers, Medtrade is the wrong audience entirely. The show's move from fall to spring and from Dallas to Phoenix may cause attendance fluctuations in the near term.
Insider Tips
Medtrade's shift to Phoenix and spring timing is a strategic play to attract more West Coast HME providers and avoid November/December conflicts. The 116 new exhibitors in 2026 signal momentum. Sleep/CPAP, respiratory, and mobility are the anchor categories. HME is a fragmented market (many small businesses), so lead volume can be high but deal sizes smaller than hospital shows.
Buzzbox Score: 5.9 / 10 — Average
Key Deadlines
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Meeting Dates | 2026-03-02 to 2026-03-04 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at Medtrade?
An all-in 10×10 booth at Medtrade 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 Medtrade?
Medtrade draws approximately 3,000 attendees. ~2,900 registrants, exhibitors, and speakers. 360+ exhibitors (116 new in 2026). The leading trade show for DMEPOS (durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, supplies). Attendees include HME/DME company owners, executives, sales managers, pharmacies, home health agencies, sleep centers, and distributors/wholesalers.
When is Medtrade ?
Medtrade is scheduled for March 2-4, 2026. Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ.
Is Medtrade worth exhibiting at?
The only major US trade show dedicated to home medical equipment (HME/DMEPOS). If you sell wheelchairs, CPAP devices, respiratory equipment, orthotics/prosthetics, patient lifts, or HME billing software, Medtrade is where the entire supply chain -- manufacturers, distributors, providers, and pharmacies -- convenes.