RAPS 2026
Overview
The only major conference dedicated to regulatory affairs professionals across pharma, biotech, and medical devices. If you sell regulatory software (RIMS, QMS, eDMS), consulting services, or compliance tools, this is the single most targeted audience you will find. Attendees are VPs and directors of regulatory affairs who directly choose and purchase these platforms.
Key Facts
- Host organization: Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society
- Primary specialty: regulatory affairs
- Scale: mid
- Geography: US National + International
- International attendance: ~30%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Booth (Sponsorship Package) | — | — |
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 | $8,000 – $15,000 |
Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials.
Audience
2,000+ attendees from 30+ countries per RAPS data. The largest and most recognized annual gathering of global regulatory affairs professionals. Decision-makers across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices. NOT a clinical/physician conference -- this is regulatory/quality/compliance professionals.
- Purchasing authority: ~60% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~1,800
- Cost per effective buyer: $6.39 ($11,500 all-in ÷ 1,800 buyers)
- International attendance: ~30%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Charlotte, NC (Charlotte Convention Center)
Who Else Exhibits
Exhibitor data coming soon for RAPS.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
The only major conference dedicated to regulatory affairs professionals across pharma, biotech, and medical devices. If you sell regulatory software (RIMS, QMS, eDMS), consulting services, or compliance tools, this is the single most targeted audience you will find. Attendees are VPs and directors of regulatory affairs who directly choose and purchase these platforms.
Why Skip
NOT a clinical conference -- no physicians, surgeons, or nurses attend. If you sell medical devices to clinicians, this conference is not relevant. The audience is exclusively regulatory/quality/compliance professionals. Small exhibit floor (~80 exhibitors) and 3,000 attendees limit total lead volume. Booth pricing appears bundled with sponsorship packages rather than per-sqft.
Insider Tips
Unique conference in our database -- the only regulatory-specific show. Pricing is sponsorship-package based ($5,500-$15,000) rather than traditional per-sqft booth sales. Also consider RAPS Euro Convergence in Lisbon for European regulatory coverage.
Buzzbox Score: 5.8 / 10 — Average
Key Deadlines
Detailed deadlines not yet verified for RAPS. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at RAPS?
An all-in 10×10 booth at RAPS runs roughly $8,000–$15,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional.
How many people attend RAPS?
RAPS draws approximately 3,000 attendees. 2,000+ attendees from 30+ countries per RAPS data. The largest and most recognized annual gathering of global regulatory affairs professionals. Decision-makers across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices. NOT a clinical/physician conference -- this is regulatory/quality/compliance professionals.
When is RAPS ?
RAPS is scheduled for September 15-17, 2026. Location: Charlotte, NC (Charlotte Convention Center).
Is RAPS worth exhibiting at?
The only major conference dedicated to regulatory affairs professionals across pharma, biotech, and medical devices. If you sell regulatory software (RIMS, QMS, eDMS), consulting services, or compliance tools, this is the single most targeted audience you will find.