PMWC 2026
Overview
PMWC is the premier US precision medicine conference, co-hosted by Stanford, UCSF, and Yale. The audience is a curated mix of clinical genomicists, pharma R&D leaders, and health-system digital health executives. At 2,500 attendees with 90 exhibitors, the exhibitor-to-attendee ratio is favorable. Package pricing includes booth space plus conference benefits.
Key Facts
- Host organization: PMWC LLC
- Primary specialty: precision medicine
- Scale: mid
- Geography: US National
- International attendance: ~15%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Package | — | $14,000 | |
| Bronze Package | — | $23,000 | |
| Silver Package | — | $28,000 |
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 | $14,000 – $30,000 |
Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials.
Audience
2,500 attendees across 12 tracks plus 4 educational tracks. Co-hosted by Stanford, UCSF & Yale. 90+ exhibitors. Speakers include tech/biotech luminaries. Strong Bay Area biotech and healthtech representation.
- Purchasing authority: ~55% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~1,375
- Cost per effective buyer: $16 ($22,000 all-in ÷ 1,375 buyers)
- International attendance: ~15%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA
- Management company: PMWC LLC (in-house)
Who Else Exhibits
Approximately 90+ exhibitors typically attend PMWC. Your competitors are here.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
PMWC is the premier US precision medicine conference, co-hosted by Stanford, UCSF, and Yale. The audience is a curated mix of clinical genomicists, pharma R&D leaders, and health-system digital health executives. At 2,500 attendees with 90 exhibitors, the exhibitor-to-attendee ratio is favorable. Package pricing includes booth space plus conference benefits.
Why Skip
Expensive per-attendee for a mid-size conference -- the Copper package alone is $14K for a show with 2,500 attendees. The audience is more research/strategy than operational purchasing. Companies selling commodity lab supplies or capital equipment are better served at AACC or ASHG.
Insider Tips
PMWC punches above its weight on speaker quality (Stanford, UCSF, Yale faculty) and audience seniority. The package model (Copper/Bronze/Silver) bundles booth space with branding and speaking opportunities. Silicon Valley location means strong biotech startup representation. Ask about startup/first-time exhibitor discounts.
Buzzbox Score: 8.9 / 10 (Excellent)
8.9 out of 10. A top-tier show worth a serious line item. Carried by editorial value (9.8: solid exhibitor rationale and honest "who should skip" guidance). The lightest dimension is cost efficiency (7.0, $140/sqft, top-of-market pricing). PMWC is the premier US precision medicine conference, co-hosted by Stanford, UCSF, and Yale.
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 (9.1): 55% purchasing authority and curated / invitation-only audience.
Solid (7.0): $140/sqft, top-of-market pricing and elevated cost per qualified buyer (~$16).
Standout (9.3): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and 3 booth options documented.
Strong (8.2): society-run exhibits (in-house), non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and purpose-built convention venue.
Standout (9.8): 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
Detailed deadlines not yet verified for PMWC. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at PMWC?
An all-in 10×10 booth at PMWC runs roughly $14,000–$30,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional.
How many people attend PMWC?
PMWC draws approximately 2,500 attendees. 2,500 attendees across 12 tracks plus 4 educational tracks. Co-hosted by Stanford, UCSF & Yale. 90+ exhibitors. Speakers include tech/biotech luminaries. Strong Bay Area biotech and healthtech representation.
When is PMWC ?
PMWC is scheduled for March 4-6, 2026. Location: Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA.
Is PMWC worth exhibiting at?
PMWC is the premier US precision medicine conference, co-hosted by Stanford, UCSF, and Yale. The audience is a curated mix of clinical genomicists, pharma R&D leaders, and health-system digital health executives.