MFAC 2026
By Buzzbox Media · Last reviewed August 3, 2026
What is MFAC?
The largest podiatry-specific conference in the US with 2,000+ attendees from 41 states and 200 exhibitors. If you sell foot/ankle surgical instruments, orthotics, wound care products, or podiatric imaging, MFAC is the highest-density podiatry buying audience. Hotel venue keeps attendees captive and booth traffic concentrated.
What are the key facts about MFAC?
- Host organization: Midwest Podiatry Conference (rebranded)
- Primary specialty: podiatry
- Scale: mid
- Geography: US National
- International attendance: ~5%
- See all Orthopedic conferences
Which device categories fit MFAC?
Which buyer stages does MFAC fit?
What does MFAC charge for booth space?
Read from the MFAC exhibitor prospectus published by Midwest Podiatry Conference (rebranded). These are the prices that document states. View the prospectus ↗
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8x10 Booth | n/a | n/a | Min 80 sqft |
| 10x10 Booth | n/a | n/a | Min 100 sqft |
| 10x16 Booth | n/a | n/a | Min 160 sqft |
Planning the MFAC booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Who attends MFAC?
Over 1,000 clinical attendees from 41 US states and Canada, plus ~200 exhibitors. Formerly the Midwest Podiatry Conference, rebranded to Midwest Foot & Ankle Conference. The largest podiatry-specific conference in the US. Booth dimensions: 8x10, 10x10, or 10x16.
- Purchasing authority: ~65% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~1,300
- International attendance: ~5%
Where is MFAC held?
- Venue: Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL
- Management company: Midwest Podiatry Conference (in-house)
Who else exhibits at MFAC?
Approximately 200+ exhibitors typically attend MFAC. Your competitors are here.
Is MFAC worth exhibiting?
Why Exhibit
The largest podiatry-specific conference in the US with 2,000+ attendees from 41 states and 200 exhibitors. If you sell foot/ankle surgical instruments, orthotics, wound care products, or podiatric imaging, MFAC is the highest-density podiatry buying audience. Hotel venue keeps attendees captive and booth traffic concentrated.
Why Skip
Niche audience: podiatry is a small specialty. If your devices are not foot/ankle-specific, there is no reason to exhibit. Pricing and logistics are opaque. The hotel venue limits booth size options compared to convention center shows.
What should exhibitors know before MFAC?
The rebrand from 'Midwest Podiatry Conference' to 'Midwest Foot & Ankle Conference' reflects the specialty's shift toward surgical and musculoskeletal branding. Chicago Marriott is a non-convention-center venue. Plan for limited freight access and smaller booth footprints. March in Chicago can mean weather disruptions.
What is the Buzzbox Score for MFAC?
8.7 / 10 (Excellent)
8.7 out of 10. A top-tier show worth a serious line item. Carried by cost efficiency (9.5: $40.50/sqft, right at the dataset median). The lightest dimension is audience quality (7.4, 65% purchasing authority). The largest podiatry-specific conference in the US with 2,000+ attendees from 41 states and 200 exhibitors.
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.
Solid (7.4): 65% purchasing authority.
Standout (9.5): $40.50/sqft, right at the dataset median.
Standout (9.4): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and 3 booth options documented.
Solid (7.8): society-run exhibits (in-house) and non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in).
Standout (9.1): solid exhibitor rationale, honest "who should skip" guidance, and the flagship / largest show in its niche.
Strong (8.2): mid-size with room to grow and ~200 exhibitors.
When are the MFAC exhibitor deadlines?
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | 2026-03-01 |
| Late Fee After | 2026-03-01 |
| Meeting Dates | 2026-03-26 to 2026-03-29 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at MFAC?
MFAC publishes a booth rate we can link to: $4,050 for an entry 10×10 space. 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 MFAC?
MFAC draws approximately 2,000 attendees. Over 1,000 clinical attendees from 41 US states and Canada, plus ~200 exhibitors. Formerly the Midwest Podiatry Conference, rebranded to Midwest Foot & Ankle Conference. The largest podiatry-specific conference in the US. Booth dimensions: 8x10, 10x10, or 10x16.
When and where is MFAC 2026?
MFAC 2026 takes place March 26-29, 2026. The venue is Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL. Midwest Podiatry Conference (rebranded) hosts the meeting.
How many MFAC attendees have purchasing authority?
About 65% of MFAC attendees hold purchasing authority, which works out to roughly 1,300 effective buyers out of approximately 2,000 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.
Who exhibits at MFAC?
Approximately 200+ exhibitors typically attend MFAC. The device categories that fit this floor are surgical instruments, orthotics, wound care products, imaging equipment, implants, and practice management software.
How does Buzzbox Media score MFAC?
MFAC carries a Buzzbox Score of 8.7 out of 10 (Excellent). 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 cost efficiency at 9.5 and the lowest is audience quality at 7.4.