SVS VAM vs RSNA for Exhibitors
Side-by-side data and our editorial take on which conference is the right exhibit investment for your medical device.
If you exhibit medical devices, SVS VAM and RSNA are likely both on your shortlist. Both serve overlapping clinical buyers, but the audience composition, booth economics, and exhibit floor experience differ in ways that materially affect ROI. SVS VAM draws 3,500 attendees with an estimated all-in 10×10 of $10,000-$22,000. RSNA draws 54,000 attendees at $12,000-$18,000 all-in. Below is the side-by-side data plus our editorial take on which conference fits which kind of exhibitor.
| 9.0 SVS VAM | 10.0 RSNA | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Buzzbox Score | 9.0 (Exceptional) | 10.0 (Exceptional) |
| Event Details | ||
| Dates | June 10-13, 2026 | November 29 - December 3, 2026 |
| Location | Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA | Chicago, IL (McCormick Place) |
| Scale | large | mega |
| Audience | ||
| Attendees | 3,500 | 54,000 |
| Exhibitors | 150 | 650 |
| Purchasing authority | ~60% | ~45% |
| Effective buyers | 2,100 | 24,300 |
| Costs | ||
| $/sqft | n/a | n/a |
| 10×10 space | n/a | n/a |
| All-in estimate | Est. $10,000-$22,000 | Est. $12,000-$18,000 |
| Cost per buyer | $7.62 | $0.62 |
Why exhibit at SVS VAM
VAM is THE vascular surgery buying show in North America, with 3,500 attendees who are primarily practicing vascular surgeons -- the exact buyer for endovascular devices, stent grafts, and vascular access products. CORC Expo management means professional exhibit operations.
Why exhibit at RSNA
Largest radiology gathering in the world. Essential for imaging equipment, contrast media, AI/digital health in radiology, and radiation protection vendors. Decision-makers come to see and touch new tech.
Why skip SVS VAM
Narrow audience compared to broader cardiology shows like ACC or TCT. If your device is used outside the OR (e.g., point-of-care diagnostics), the vascular surgeon audience may not be your primary buyer. Hynes Convention Center in Boston has higher ancillary costs (drayage, labor) than Sun Belt venues.
Why skip RSNA
Wrong audience for non-imaging device companies. Booth costs are brutal for first-timers -- expect $80k minimum to be taken seriously.