SAGES 2026
By Buzzbox Media · Last reviewed August 3, 2026
What is SAGES?
The premier MIS/endoscopic surgery meeting with a highly engaged audience of early-adopter surgeons. Hands-on cadaver labs draw surgeons who are actively evaluating new instruments and techniques. Strong KOL concentration for building clinical advocacy.
What are the key facts about SAGES?
- Host organization: Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
- Primary specialty: gastrointestinal surgery
- Scale: mid
- Geography: US National
- International attendance: ~15%
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Which device categories fit SAGES?
Which buyer stages does SAGES fit?
What does SAGES charge for booth space?
Read from the SAGES exhibitor prospectus published by Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. These are the prices that document states. View the prospectus ↗
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linear/Corner (up to 10x30) | n/a | n/a | Min 100 sqft |
What does an all-in 10×10 inline booth cost?
| Estimated all-in total | $8,000-$15,000 |
Buzzbox Media estimate covering space rental plus standard show services. Not a quote and not the organizer's number. Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials. Confirm current pricing with the organizer.
Planning the SAGES booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Who attends SAGES?
Primarily GI and minimally invasive surgeons. Strong academic/teaching hospital representation. Hands-on cadaver labs are a major draw.
- Purchasing authority: ~65% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~1,625
- Cost per effective buyer: $7.08 ($11,500 all-in ÷ 1,625 buyers)
- International attendance: ~15%
Where is SAGES held?
- Venue: Tampa, FL (Tampa Convention Center)
Who else exhibits at SAGES?
Exhibitor data coming soon for SAGES.
Is SAGES worth exhibiting?
Why Exhibit
The premier MIS/endoscopic surgery meeting with a highly engaged audience of early-adopter surgeons. Hands-on cadaver labs draw surgeons who are actively evaluating new instruments and techniques. Strong KOL concentration for building clinical advocacy.
Why Skip
Smaller than ACS or AAOS, so total reach is limited to ~2,500 attendees. If your device is not GI/MIS-specific, the specialty focus works against you. Not ideal for pure capital equipment plays.
What should exhibitors know before SAGES?
SAGES surgeons skew academic and innovation-oriented. If you have new MIS instrumentation or robotic accessories, this is ground zero for peer influence. Freeman handles AV and services.
What is the Buzzbox Score for SAGES?
8.2 / 10 (Excellent)
8.2 out of 10. A top-tier show worth a serious line item. Carried by audience quality (9.1: 65% purchasing authority and hands-on / cadaver lab draws engaged clinicians). The lightest dimension is exhibitor experience (7.0, non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in)). The premier MIS/endoscopic surgery meeting with a highly engaged audience of early-adopter surgeons.
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): 65% purchasing authority and hands-on / cadaver lab draws engaged clinicians.
Solid (7.7): $40/sqft, right at the dataset median and cost per qualified buyer runs ~$7.1.
Standout (9.1): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and exhibitor count disclosed.
Solid (7.0): non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in) and purpose-built convention venue.
Strong (8.3): "who should skip" note included, the flagship / largest show in its niche, and innovation / startup pavilion.
Solid (7.8): mid-size with room to grow.
When are the SAGES exhibitor deadlines?
Detailed deadlines not yet published for SAGES. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at SAGES?
SAGES publishes an exhibitor prospectus, and read from it an all-in 10×10 booth works out to roughly $8,000-$15,000, covering space rental plus standard show services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional. This is an estimate read from a published prospectus, not a quote, so confirm current pricing with the organizer.
How many people attend SAGES?
SAGES draws approximately 2,500 attendees. Primarily GI and minimally invasive surgeons. Strong academic/teaching hospital representation. Hands-on cadaver labs are a major draw.
When and where is SAGES 2026?
SAGES 2026 takes place March 25-28, 2026. The venue is Tampa, FL (Tampa Convention Center). Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons hosts the meeting.
How many SAGES attendees have purchasing authority?
About 65% of SAGES attendees hold purchasing authority, which works out to roughly 1,625 effective buyers out of approximately 2,500 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 SAGES?
SAGES carries a Buzzbox Score of 8.2 out of 10 (Excellent). 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 9.1 and the lowest is exhibitor experience at 7.0.