NLA 2026
Overview
The only US conference dedicated to lipidology. If you sell lipid panel diagnostics, point-of-care cholesterol testing, or market lipid-lowering therapies, NLA is where the prescribers and clinical thought leaders gather. The lipid therapy market is booming with novel agents driving renewed interest.
Key Facts
- Host organization: National Lipid Association
- Primary specialty: lipidology
- Scale: mid
- Geography: US
- International attendance: ~10%
- See all Cardiology conferences
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Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
We do not yet have an estimated booth cost range for NLA. 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 | $5,000-$12,000 |
Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials.
Planning the NLA booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Audience
NLA has ~3,500 members. Scientific Sessions draws lipidologists, cardiologists, endocrinologists, and advanced practice providers focused on lipid management and cardiometabolic health. Growing attendance driven by PCSK9 inhibitors, bempedoic acid, and novel lipid therapies.
- Purchasing authority: ~55% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~825
- Cost per effective buyer: $10.3 ($8,500 all-in ÷ 825 buyers)
- International attendance: ~10%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL
- Management company: NLA (in-house)
- Product theater: Available
Who Else Exhibits
Exhibitor data coming soon for NLA.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
The only US conference dedicated to lipidology. If you sell lipid panel diagnostics, point-of-care cholesterol testing, or market lipid-lowering therapies, NLA is where the prescribers and clinical thought leaders gather. The lipid therapy market is booming with novel agents driving renewed interest.
Why Skip
Small, niche audience. Device companies (vs. pharma/diagnostics) have limited relevance here. The exhibit hall is hotel-based and intimate, not a large trade show floor.
Insider Tips
NLA is pharma-heavy on the exhibit floor. Device companies with lipid diagnostics or point-of-care testing fit well. Hotel-based show means lower logistics costs but limited booth sizes. Chicago Sheraton is a nice venue.
Buzzbox Score: 7.2 / 10 (Strong)
7.2 out of 10. A solid, dependable show for the right exhibitor. Carried by cost efficiency (8.6: $20/sqft, under the $39 median and elevated cost per qualified buyer (~$10)). The lightest dimension is data transparency (7.0, booth pricing published). The only US conference dedicated to lipidology.
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): 55% purchasing authority.
Strong (8.6): $20/sqft, under the $39 median and elevated cost per qualified buyer (~$10).
Solid (7.0): booth pricing published, attendee purchasing-authority data published, and all-in cost estimate available.
Strong (8.4): society-run exhibits (in-house), non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and product theater / demo stage available.
Strong (8.0): solid exhibitor rationale, "who should skip" note included, and the flagship / largest show in its niche.
Solid (7.4): mid-size with room to grow.
Key Deadlines
Detailed deadlines not yet published for NLA. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at NLA?
An all-in 10×10 booth at NLA is estimated at roughly $5,000-$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 NLA?
NLA draws approximately 1,500 attendees. NLA has ~3,500 members. Scientific Sessions draws lipidologists, cardiologists, endocrinologists, and advanced practice providers focused on lipid management and cardiometabolic health. Growing attendance driven by PCSK9 inhibitors, bempedoic acid, and novel lipid therapies.
What products are a good fit for NLA Scientific Sessions exhibitors?
NLA is best suited for lipid panel and point-of-care cholesterol testing devices, LDL apheresis systems, cardiovascular risk assessment tools, and companies targeting physicians who prescribe or manage lipid-lowering therapies including PCSK9 inhibitors and statins.
How large is the NLA conference compared to AHA or ACC?
NLA draws about 1,500 attendees compared to AHA's 17,000 or ACC's 18,000. Its value is in audience specificity: nearly every attendee focuses on lipid management, giving lipid-focused device companies a higher signal-to-noise ratio than larger cardiology shows.