SAEM 2026
Overview
The premier academic emergency medicine conference. If you sell simulation equipment, medical education technology, point-of-care ultrasound, or research tools targeting academic medical centers, SAEM delivers 3,900+ EM faculty, researchers, and trainees. Industry Symposia provide a structured platform for presentations.
Key Facts
- Host organization: Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
- Primary specialty: emergency medicine
- Scale: large
- Geography: US
- International attendance: ~10%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Standard In-Line (10x10) | — | — | Price varies by registration period: Early $3,465, Regular $3,570, Late $3,696 |
| Classic Premium In-Line (10x10) | — | — | Min 100 sqft |
| Classic Premium Corner (10x10) | — | — | Min 100 sqft |
| Select Standard In-Line (10x10) | — | — | Min 100 sqft |
| Select Premium In-Line (10x10) | — | — | Min 100 sqft |
| Select Premium Corner (10x10) | — | — | Min 100 sqft |
| Premier Standard In-Line (10x10) | — | — | Min 100 sqft |
| Premier Premium In-Line (10x10) | — | — | Min 100 sqft |
| Premier Premium Corner (10x10) | — | — | Min 100 sqft |
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 | $6,000 – $10,000 |
Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials.
Audience
Over 3,900 emergency medicine professionals. SAEM has 10,600+ members. This is the academic EM conference -- attendees are researchers, faculty, and trainees at academic medical centers. Higher research and education focus than ACEP or AAEM.
- Purchasing authority: ~50% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~1,950
- Cost per effective buyer: $4.1 ($8,000 all-in ÷ 1,950 buyers)
- International attendance: ~10%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, GA
- Management company: SAEM (in-house)
- Product theater: Available
Who Else Exhibits
Exhibitor data coming soon for SAEM.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
The premier academic emergency medicine conference. If you sell simulation equipment, medical education technology, point-of-care ultrasound, or research tools targeting academic medical centers, SAEM delivers 3,900+ EM faculty, researchers, and trainees. Industry Symposia provide a structured platform for presentations.
Why Skip
Academic audience -- attendees are researchers and educators, not community hospital purchasers. The purchasing cycle at academic medical centers is slow and committee-driven. If you need quick sales cycles, ACEP is a better fit. Booth pricing at $3,465-$5,723 is reasonable but the buyer density per dollar is lower than ACEP.
Insider Tips
SAEM is where EM research happens. Exhibitors who can tie their products to published evidence, ongoing trials, or educational outcomes get the warmest reception. Simulation companies (Laerdal, CAE, Gaumard) dominate the floor. The three-tier pricing system (Classic/Select/Premier) is unusual -- Select and Premier offer better placement and more badges. Atlanta Marriott Marquis is a hotel venue, not a convention center -- space is more constrained than ACEP.
Buzzbox Score: 6.5 / 10 — Good
Key Deadlines
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Early Pricing Deadline | 2025-12-31 |
| Regular Pricing Period | 2026-01-01 to 2026-03-15 |
| Late Pricing Period | 2026-03-16 to 2026-05-13 |
| Contract Deadline | 2026-03-31 |
| Industry Symposia Deadline | 2026-02-01 |
| Booth Rep Registration Deadline | 2026-05-01 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at SAEM?
An all-in 10×10 booth at SAEM runs roughly $6,000–$10,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional.
How many people attend SAEM?
SAEM draws approximately 3,900 attendees. Over 3,900 emergency medicine professionals. SAEM has 10,600+ members. This is the academic EM conference -- attendees are researchers, faculty, and trainees at academic medical centers. Higher research and education focus than ACEP or AAEM.
When is SAEM ?
SAEM is scheduled for May 18-21, 2026. Location: Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, GA.
Is SAEM worth exhibiting at?
The premier academic emergency medicine conference. If you sell simulation equipment, medical education technology, point-of-care ultrasound, or research tools targeting academic medical centers, SAEM delivers 3,900+ EM faculty, researchers, and trainees.