SLEEP 2026
Overview
The only major US meeting dedicated exclusively to sleep medicine and circadian research. 140+ exhibitors and 5,000 attendees create a concentrated market for CPAP devices, home sleep testing equipment, polysomnography systems, and sleep pharmaceuticals. Sleep center directors who attend are direct purchasers of capital equipment.
Key Facts
- Host organization: Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC (AASM + SRS)
- Primary specialty: sleep medicine
- Scale: large
- Geography: US National + International
- International attendance: ~15%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 Standard | — | — | 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 | $6,500 – $13,000 |
Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials.
Audience
5,000 attendees, speakers, and exhibitors combined. 1,500+ research abstract presentations. 140+ exhibits anticipated. Joint venture of AASM (clinicians) and SRS (researchers). 40th annual meeting in 2026. 4 complimentary exhibit-hall-only registrations per 10x10 booth.
- Purchasing authority: ~50% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~2,500
- Cost per effective buyer: $3.9 ($9,750 all-in ÷ 2,500 buyers)
- International attendance: ~15%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Baltimore, MD (Baltimore Convention Center)
Who Else Exhibits
Exhibitor data coming soon for SLEEP.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
The only major US meeting dedicated exclusively to sleep medicine and circadian research. 140+ exhibitors and 5,000 attendees create a concentrated market for CPAP devices, home sleep testing equipment, polysomnography systems, and sleep pharmaceuticals. Sleep center directors who attend are direct purchasers of capital equipment.
Why Skip
If your product does not have a sleep-specific application, this conference is too narrow. The research-heavy programming means many attendees are scientists rather than purchasing decision-makers. Total attendance of 5,000 is modest compared to broader respiratory or neurology meetings.
Insider Tips
Pricing not publicly confirmed -- estimated from comparable mid-tier medical meetings. Prospectus from 2024 available for reference. Sponsorship items are exhibit-exclusive, adding value to booth investment.
Buzzbox Score: 8.7 / 10 (Excellent)
8.7 out of 10. A top-tier show worth a serious line item. Carried by editorial value (9.6: solid exhibitor rationale and honest "who should skip" guidance). The lightest dimension is exhibitor experience (7.3, non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in)). The only major US meeting dedicated exclusively to sleep medicine and circadian research.
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 (8.0): 50% purchasing authority (moderate), 36:1 attendee ratio, and large-scale event.
Strong (8.9): $35/sqft, right at the dataset median.
Strong (8.7): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and exhibitor count disclosed.
Solid (7.3): non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in) and purpose-built convention venue.
Standout (9.6): solid exhibitor rationale, honest "who should skip" guidance, and the flagship / largest show in its niche.
Strong (8.5): large and well-established.
Key Deadlines
Detailed deadlines not yet verified for SLEEP. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at SLEEP?
An all-in 10×10 booth at SLEEP runs roughly $6,500–$13,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional.
How many people attend SLEEP?
SLEEP draws approximately 5,000 attendees. 5,000 attendees, speakers, and exhibitors combined. 1,500+ research abstract presentations. 140+ exhibits anticipated. Joint venture of AASM (clinicians) and SRS (researchers). 40th annual meeting in 2026. 4 complimentary exhibit-hall-only registrations per 10x10 booth.
When is SLEEP ?
SLEEP is scheduled for June 13-17, 2026 (Postgraduate: June 13-14, General: June 14-17). Location: Baltimore, MD (Baltimore Convention Center).
Is SLEEP worth exhibiting at?
The only major US meeting dedicated exclusively to sleep medicine and circadian research. 140+ exhibitors and 5,000 attendees create a concentrated market for CPAP devices, home sleep testing equipment, polysomnography systems, and sleep pharmaceuticals.