NCS 2026
Overview
NCS is the only dedicated neurocritical care meeting, concentrating neurointensivists, neuro-ICU nurses, and stroke specialists who make purchasing decisions for ICU neuromonitoring equipment, ICP monitors, and brain oxygen sensors. The co-location with IARS and SOCCA broadens the critical care audience.
Key Facts
- Host organization: Neurocritical Care Society
- Primary specialty: neurocritical care
- Scale: small
- Geography: US
- International attendance: ~15%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
Booth pricing not yet verified for NCS. 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 | $5,000 – $12,000 |
Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials.
Audience
~1,500 attendees focused on neurocritical care. Mix of neurointensivists, neurosurgeons, critical care nurses, pharmacists, and allied health. 24th Annual Meeting in 2026. The NCS partners with IARS and SOCCA for co-located events, broadening the critical care audience. Emphasis on ICU-based neuromonitoring and acute stroke care.
- Purchasing authority: ~60% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~900
- Cost per effective buyer: $9.44 ($8,500 all-in ÷ 900 buyers)
- International attendance: ~15%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Seattle Convention Center, Seattle, WA
- Management company: NCS (in-house)
Who Else Exhibits
Exhibitor data coming soon for NCS.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
NCS is the only dedicated neurocritical care meeting, concentrating neurointensivists, neuro-ICU nurses, and stroke specialists who make purchasing decisions for ICU neuromonitoring equipment, ICP monitors, and brain oxygen sensors. The co-location with IARS and SOCCA broadens the critical care audience.
Why Skip
Very small show (~1,500 attendees) with a narrow audience. If your device is used across multiple ICU settings (not just neuro-ICU), the SCCM Critical Care Congress (~6,000 attendees) delivers much more volume. The neurocritical care device market is specialized with few large-ticket items.
Insider Tips
Small but targeted. If neuro-ICU monitoring is your market, NCS is essential. Convention center venue in Seattle is a nice operational advantage over hotel shows. The IARS/SOCCA co-location adds value.
Buzzbox Score: 7.5 / 10 (Strong)
7.5 out of 10. A solid, dependable show for the right exhibitor. Carried by cost efficiency (9.8: $9/sqft, well below the $39 median and cost per qualified buyer runs ~$9.4). The lightest dimension is growth trajectory (7.0, small footprint).
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): 60% purchasing authority.
Standout (9.8): $9/sqft, well below the $39 median and cost per qualified buyer runs ~$9.4.
Solid (7.4): booth pricing published, attendee purchasing-authority data published, and all-in cost estimate available.
Solid (7.7): society-run exhibits (in-house), non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and purpose-built convention venue.
Strong (8.1): solid exhibitor rationale, honest "who should skip" guidance, and the flagship / largest show in its niche.
Solid (7.0): small footprint.
Key Deadlines
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Exhibit Balance Due | April 21, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at NCS?
An all-in 10×10 booth at NCS runs roughly $5,000–$12,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional.
How many people attend NCS?
NCS draws approximately 1,500 attendees. ~1,500 attendees focused on neurocritical care. Mix of neurointensivists, neurosurgeons, critical care nurses, pharmacists, and allied health. 24th Annual Meeting in 2026. The NCS partners with IARS and SOCCA for co-located events, broadening the critical care audience. Emphasis on ICU-based neuromonitoring and acute stroke care.
When is NCS ?
NCS is scheduled for October 20-23, 2026. Location: Seattle Convention Center, Seattle, WA.
Is NCS worth exhibiting at?
NCS is the only dedicated neurocritical care meeting, concentrating neurointensivists, neuro-ICU nurses, and stroke specialists who make purchasing decisions for ICU neuromonitoring equipment, ICP monitors, and brain oxygen sensors. The co-location with IARS and SOCCA broadens the critical care audience..