RAPS 2026
By Buzzbox Media · Last reviewed August 3, 2026
What is RAPS?
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.
What are the key facts about RAPS?
- Host organization: Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society
- Primary specialty: regulatory affairs
- Scale: mid
- Geography: US National + International
- International attendance: ~30%
- See all Medical Device Manufacturing conferences
Which device categories fit RAPS?
Which buyer stages does RAPS fit?
What does RAPS charge for booth space?
Read from the RAPS exhibitor prospectus published by Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society. These are the prices that document states. View the prospectus ↗
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 booth (early rate) | n/a | $4,305 | Includes one all-access registration and three booth personnel badges. |
| 10x10 booth (standard rate) | n/a | $4,515 | |
| Tabletop (early rate) | n/a | $3,045 | Includes a 6ft skirted table, two chairs and carpet. |
| Tabletop (standard rate) | n/a | $3,255 | |
| Corner fee | n/a | $250 | Per corner. |
Planning the RAPS booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Who attends RAPS?
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
- International attendance: ~30%
Where is RAPS held?
- Venue: Charlotte, NC (Charlotte Convention Center)
Who else exhibits at RAPS?
Exhibitor data coming soon for RAPS.
Is RAPS worth exhibiting?
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.
What should exhibitors know before RAPS?
Unique conference in our database: the only regulatory-specific show. Also consider RAPS Euro Convergence in Lisbon for European regulatory coverage.
What is the Buzzbox Score for RAPS?
7.5 / 10 (Strong)
7.5 out of 10. A solid, dependable show for the right exhibitor. Carried by audience quality (8.7: 60% purchasing authority and 38:1 attendee ratio). The lightest dimension is cost efficiency (7.4). The only major conference dedicated to regulatory affairs professionals across pharma, biotech, and medical devices.
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 (8.7): 60% purchasing authority and 38:1 attendee ratio.
Solid (7.4).
Solid (7.5): booth pricing published, exhibitor count disclosed, and attendee purchasing-authority data published.
Solid (7.6): non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), purpose-built convention venue, and reputation for smooth operations.
Strong (8.6): 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.
When are the RAPS exhibitor deadlines?
Detailed deadlines not yet published for RAPS. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at RAPS?
RAPS publishes a booth rate we can link to: $4,515 for an entry 10×10 space. That is space rental only. We do not publish an all-in estimate for this show, so budget drayage, electrical, labor, and booth display on top, and confirm current pricing with the organizer.
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 and where is RAPS 2026?
RAPS 2026 takes place September 15-17, 2026. The venue is Charlotte, NC (Charlotte Convention Center). Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society hosts the meeting.
How many RAPS attendees have purchasing authority?
About 60% of RAPS attendees hold purchasing authority, which works out to roughly 1,800 effective buyers out of approximately 3,000 attendees. Effective buyers multiplies total attendance by the share of attendees who hold purchasing authority. Both inputs are estimates drawn from organizer reporting and our own exhibitor research, so read the figure as directional rather than exact.
How does Buzzbox Media score RAPS?
RAPS carries a Buzzbox Score of 7.5 out of 10 (Strong). The score weighs six factors: audience quality, cost efficiency, data transparency, exhibitor experience, editorial value, and growth trajectory. Each factor is scored on a 0 to 100 rubric then normalized to a 7.0 to 10.0 band, and every conference in our index cleared a relevance bar to be listed, so 7.0 is the floor. On this record the highest is audience quality at 8.7 and the lowest is cost efficiency at 7.4.