SITC 2026
Overview
The definitive immuno-oncology meeting -- 4,000 attendees who are the core community driving checkpoint inhibitor, CAR-T, and cancer vaccine development. If you sell flow cytometers, cell therapy manufacturing equipment, immune monitoring assays, or companion diagnostics for immunotherapy, SITC delivers the most concentrated audience of decision-makers in this fast-growing space.
Key Facts
- Host organization: Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer
- Primary specialty: immuno oncology
- Scale: large
- Geography: US (national, some international)
- International attendance: ~25%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard exhibit booth | — | — | 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 | $8,000 – $14,000 |
Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials.
Audience
The premier immuno-oncology meeting. Brings together stakeholders across the entire cancer immunotherapy field -- basic researchers, translational scientists, clinicians, pharma/biotech, and regulatory experts. Growing rapidly alongside the immuno-oncology market. SITC celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2025. Pre-conference programs add 2 extra days of specialized workshops.
- Purchasing authority: ~30% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~1,200
- Cost per effective buyer: $9.17 ($11,000 all-in ÷ 1,200 buyers)
- International attendance: ~25%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Management company: SITC (in-house, Conference Harvester for booth reservations)
- Product theater: Available
Who Else Exhibits
Approximately 120+ exhibitors typically attend SITC. Your competitors are here.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
The definitive immuno-oncology meeting -- 4,000 attendees who are the core community driving checkpoint inhibitor, CAR-T, and cancer vaccine development. If you sell flow cytometers, cell therapy manufacturing equipment, immune monitoring assays, or companion diagnostics for immunotherapy, SITC delivers the most concentrated audience of decision-makers in this fast-growing space.
Why Skip
Niche audience (immuno-oncology only) limits the show's value for general oncology devices or surgical instruments. The meeting is research-heavy -- if you need clinical oncologists placing orders, ASCO is more actionable. Also, pricing is opaque and growing as the IO market heats up.
Insider Tips
IO is the hottest space in oncology -- SITC attendance will keep growing. Phoenix in November is excellent weather for outdoor client events. Position your booth around data from IO clinical trials that reported at ASCO/AACR earlier in the year.
Buzzbox Score: 8.2 / 10 (Excellent)
8.2 out of 10. A top-tier show worth a serious line item. Carried by data transparency (9.1: booth pricing published and exhibitor prospectus available). The lightest dimension is audience quality (7.3, 30% purchasing authority (clinician-heavy)). The definitive immuno-oncology meeting -- 4,000 attendees who are the core community driving checkpoint inhibitor, CAR-T, and cancer vaccine development.
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.
Solid (7.3): 30% purchasing authority (clinician-heavy), 33:1 attendee ratio, and large-scale event.
Solid (7.7): $50/sqft, slightly above the $39 median and cost per qualified buyer runs ~$9.2.
Standout (9.1): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and exhibitor count disclosed.
Standout (9.0): society-run exhibits (in-house), non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and purpose-built convention venue.
Strong (8.4): solid exhibitor rationale, honest "who should skip" guidance, and product-theater opportunity for thought leadership.
Standout (9.1): large and well-established and growing year over year.
Key Deadlines
Detailed deadlines not yet verified for SITC. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at SITC?
An all-in 10×10 booth at SITC runs roughly $8,000–$14,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional.
How many people attend SITC?
SITC draws approximately 4,000 attendees. The premier immuno-oncology meeting. Brings together stakeholders across the entire cancer immunotherapy field -- basic researchers, translational scientists, clinicians, pharma/biotech, and regulatory experts. Growing rapidly alongside the immuno-oncology market. SITC celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2025. Pre-conference programs add 2 extra days of specialized workshops.
When is SITC ?
SITC is scheduled for November 4-8, 2026. Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ.
Is SITC worth exhibiting at?
The definitive immuno-oncology meeting -- 4,000 attendees who are the core community driving checkpoint inhibitor, CAR-T, and cancer vaccine development. If you sell flow cytometers, cell therapy manufacturing equipment, immune monitoring assays, or companion diagnostics for immunotherapy, SITC delivers the most concentrated audience of decision-makers in this fast-growing space..