NAEMSP 2026
Overview
Direct access to EMS medical directors who set protocols and approve equipment purchases for entire EMS systems. A single NAEMSP contact can influence purchasing for hundreds of ambulances and fire departments. 70% of attendees have direct purchasing or protocol authority.
Key Facts
- Host organization: National Association of EMS Physicians
- Primary specialty: emergency medical services
- Scale: mid
- Geography: US National
- International attendance: ~4%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard exhibit booth | — | — |
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 | $5,000 – $10,000 |
Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials.
Audience
55% physicians, 15% physician residents/fellows, 22% professionals, 4% international, 4% students (2024 data reporting 900+ attendees). 2026 attendance trending toward 2,000+ per updated website. Decision-makers who directly impact EMS system protocols, products, and services. Key EMS medical directors attend.
- Purchasing authority: ~70% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~700
- Cost per effective buyer: $10.71 ($7,500 all-in ÷ 700 buyers)
- International attendance: ~4%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Tampa, FL (JW Marriott Tampa Water Street)
Who Else Exhibits
Exhibitor data coming soon for NAEMSP.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
Direct access to EMS medical directors who set protocols and approve equipment purchases for entire EMS systems. A single NAEMSP contact can influence purchasing for hundreds of ambulances and fire departments. 70% of attendees have direct purchasing or protocol authority.
Why Skip
Small meeting (~1,000 attendees) with limited exhibit floor space. If you need high-volume emergency medicine exposure, ACEP (8,000+) delivers far more contacts. NAEMSP is prehospital-specific -- hospital-based ED devices don't fit well here.
Insider Tips
High purchasing authority percentage (70%) despite small size -- these are the medical directors who write EMS protocols and approve equipment lists. Hotel-based meeting keeps costs modest. January timing in Tampa is favorable for weather.
Buzzbox Score: 7.8 / 10 (Strong)
7.8 out of 10. A solid, dependable show for the right exhibitor. Carried by audience quality (9.3: 70% purchasing authority). The lightest dimension is exhibitor experience (7.0, non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in)). Direct access to EMS medical directors who set protocols and approve equipment purchases for entire EMS systems.
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 (9.3): 70% purchasing authority.
Strong (8.6): $25/sqft, under the $39 median and elevated cost per qualified buyer (~$11).
Strong (8.1): booth pricing published, exhibitor count disclosed, and attendee purchasing-authority data published.
Solid (7.0): non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in).
Solid (7.2): honest "who should skip" guidance, broad device-category relevance, and fits multiple buyer-journey stages.
Solid (7.4): mid-size with room to grow.
Key Deadlines
Detailed deadlines not yet verified for NAEMSP. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at NAEMSP?
An all-in 10×10 booth at NAEMSP runs roughly $5,000–$10,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional.
How many people attend NAEMSP?
NAEMSP draws approximately 1,000 attendees. 55% physicians, 15% physician residents/fellows, 22% professionals, 4% international, 4% students (2024 data reporting 900+ attendees). 2026 attendance trending toward 2,000+ per updated website. Decision-makers who directly impact EMS system protocols, products, and services. Key EMS medical directors attend.
When is NAEMSP ?
NAEMSP is scheduled for January 26-31, 2026. Location: Tampa, FL (JW Marriott Tampa Water Street).
Is NAEMSP worth exhibiting at?
Direct access to EMS medical directors who set protocols and approve equipment purchases for entire EMS systems. A single NAEMSP contact can influence purchasing for hundreds of ambulances and fire departments.