PAINWeek 2026
Overview
The premier US pain management conference with 100+ exhibitors and 2,000+ frontline clinicians who directly prescribe and recommend pain therapies. CME-driven attendance means engaged, active learners rather than passive badge-scanners. Ideal for SCS, pain pump, neuromodulation, and injectable device companies.
Key Facts
- Host organization: PAINWeek (independent CME conference)
- Primary specialty: pain management
- Scale: mid
- Geography: North America
- International attendance: ~5%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
Booth pricing not yet verified for PAINWeek. Request our research →
Audience
Largest pain management conference in the US. Frontline clinician audience spanning multiple specialties including anesthesiology, neurology, primary care, psychiatry, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Attracts physicians, NPs, PAs, pharmacists, hospitalists, and psychologists. Heavy pharmaceutical and medical device exhibitor presence. CME/CE credit-driven attendance ensures engaged clinicians.
- Purchasing authority: ~55% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~1,100
- International attendance: ~5%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, NV
- Management company: PAINWeek (independently organized)
- Product theater: Available
Who Else Exhibits
Exhibitor data coming soon for PAINWeek.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
The premier US pain management conference with 100+ exhibitors and 2,000+ frontline clinicians who directly prescribe and recommend pain therapies. CME-driven attendance means engaged, active learners rather than passive badge-scanners. Ideal for SCS, pain pump, neuromodulation, and injectable device companies.
Why Skip
Heavily pharmaceutical-dominated exhibit floor -- medical device companies compete for attention against pharma companies with much larger budgets and booth footprints. Hotel-based venue limits booth size options and logistics flexibility.
Insider Tips
PAINWeek at the Cosmopolitan is intimate and high-touch compared to convention center shows -- plan for relationship-building, live demos, and dinner events rather than high-volume lead scanning.
Buzzbox Score: 8.2 / 10 (Excellent)
8.2 out of 10. A top-tier show worth a serious line item. Carried by editorial value (9.3: solid exhibitor rationale and honest "who should skip" guidance). The lightest dimension is cost efficiency (7.4, $50/sqft, slightly above the $39 median). The premier US pain management conference with 100+ exhibitors and 2,000+ frontline clinicians who directly prescribe and recommend pain therapies.
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.
Strong (8.2): 55% purchasing authority.
Solid (7.4): $50/sqft, slightly above the $39 median and elevated cost per qualified buyer (~$12).
Standout (9.0): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and exhibitor count disclosed.
Strong (8.0): managed by PAINWeek (independently organized), non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and product theater / demo stage available.
Standout (9.3): solid exhibitor rationale, honest "who should skip" guidance, and the flagship / largest show in its niche.
Solid (7.8): mid-size with room to grow.
Key Deadlines
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Show Dates | 2026-09-08 to 2026-09-11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at PAINWeek?
Pricing for PAINWeek is not yet publicly verified — contact the show or request our research below.
How many people attend PAINWeek?
PAINWeek draws approximately 2,000 attendees. Largest pain management conference in the US. Frontline clinician audience spanning multiple specialties including anesthesiology, neurology, primary care, psychiatry, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Attracts physicians, NPs, PAs, pharmacists, hospitalists, and psychologists. Heavy pharmaceutical and medical device exhibitor presence. CME/CE credit-driven attendance ensures engaged clinicians.
When is PAINWeek ?
PAINWeek is scheduled for September 8-11, 2026. Location: The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, NV.
Is PAINWeek worth exhibiting at?
The premier US pain management conference with 100+ exhibitors and 2,000+ frontline clinicians who directly prescribe and recommend pain therapies. CME-driven attendance means engaged, active learners rather than passive badge-scanners.