TCT 2026
By Buzzbox Media · Last reviewed August 3, 2026
What is TCT?
The world's most important interventional cardiology conference. If you make transcatheter valves, stents, structural heart devices, cath lab imaging, or guide wires, TCT is where late-breaking trials are presented and purchasing decisions begin. Faculty and KOL density is unmatched.
What are the key facts about TCT?
- Host organization: Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF)
- Primary specialty: interventional cardiology
- Scale: mega
- Geography: International
- International attendance: ~40%
- See all Cardiology conferences
Which device categories fit TCT?
Which buyer stages does TCT fit?
What does TCT charge for booth space?
Read from the TCT exhibitor prospectus published by Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF). These are the prices that document states. View the prospectus ↗
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-line 10x10 | n/a | $31,000 | Min 100 sqft |
| In-line 10x20 | n/a | $42,500 | Min 200 sqft |
| In-line 10x30 | n/a | $47,500 | Min 300 sqft |
| Island 20x20 | n/a | $58,000 | Min 400 sqft |
| Island 20x30 | n/a | $73,500 | Min 600 sqft |
| Island 20x40 | n/a | $78,500 | Min 800 sqft |
| Island 30x30 | n/a | $85,000 | Min 900 sqft |
| Island 30x40 | n/a | $106,000 | Min 1200 sqft |
| Island 40x40 | n/a | $121,500 | Min 1600 sqft |
| Island 50x50 | n/a | $152,000 | Min 2500 sqft |
| Island 60x60 | n/a | $167,500 | Min 3600 sqft |
| Island 70x70 | n/a | $188,000 | Min 4900 sqft |
| Publishers/Societies/Non-Profits 10x10 | n/a | $10,500 | Min 100 sqft |
What does an all-in 10×10 inline booth cost?
| Estimated all-in total | $40,000-$55,000 |
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 TCT booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Who attends TCT?
Over 10,000 participants from 100+ countries. Highly specialized interventional audience. Every attendee touches cath lab or structural heart. Faculty-heavy: major clinical trialists present here.
- Purchasing authority: ~60% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~6,000
- Cost per effective buyer: $7.92 ($47,500 all-in ÷ 6,000 buyers)
- International attendance: ~40%
Where is TCT held?
- Venue: San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA
- Management company: CRF (in-house)
- Product theater: Available
Who else exhibits at TCT?
Approximately 100+ exhibitors typically attend TCT. Your competitors are here.
Is TCT worth exhibiting?
Why Exhibit
The world's most important interventional cardiology conference. If you make transcatheter valves, stents, structural heart devices, cath lab imaging, or guide wires, TCT is where late-breaking trials are presented and purchasing decisions begin. Faculty and KOL density is unmatched.
Why Skip
Non-interventional devices are out of place. The audience is narrow by design. General cardiologists attend ACC, not TCT. At $310/sqft effective for a 10x10, it is one of the most expensive per-sqft shows in cardiology.
What should exhibitors know before TCT?
TCT is a science show disguised as a trade show. Clinical data and live case presentations drive booth traffic more than graphics. Budget for satellite symposia and engagement hubs. A. Fassano & Co does NOT manage this show (CRF runs it in-house), different from ASTRO/HRS.
What is the Buzzbox Score for TCT?
9.8 / 10 (Exceptional)
9.8 out of 10. One of the strongest exhibiting opportunities in our index. Carried by audience quality (10.0: 60% purchasing authority and 100:1 attendee-to-exhibitor ratio). The lightest dimension is cost efficiency (7.0, $310/sqft, top-of-market pricing). The world's most important interventional cardiology conference.
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 (10.0): 60% purchasing authority, 100:1 attendee-to-exhibitor ratio, and mega-scale floor (10,000 attendees).
Solid (7.0): $310/sqft, top-of-market pricing and cost per qualified buyer runs ~$7.9.
Standout (10.0): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and 13 booth options documented.
Standout (10.0): society-run exhibits (in-house), non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and exhibitor-friendly host city.
Strong (8.1): honest "who should skip" guidance, product-theater opportunity for thought leadership, and ~100 exhibitors to scout.
Standout (9.3): mega-scale and stable and 10,000 attendees.
When are the TCT exhibitor deadlines?
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Prospectus Release | 2026-03-25 |
| Opportunity Selection Opens | 2026-04-08 |
| Cancellation 50pct Fee | 2026-06-26 |
| Cancellation 100pct Fee After | 2026-06-26 |
| Exhibit Hall Open | 2026-11-01 to 2026-11-03 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at TCT?
TCT publishes an exhibitor prospectus, and read from it an all-in 10×10 booth works out to roughly $40,000-$55,000, 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 TCT?
TCT draws approximately 10,000 attendees. Over 10,000 participants from 100+ countries. Highly specialized interventional audience. Every attendee touches cath lab or structural heart. Faculty-heavy: major clinical trialists present here.
When and where is TCT 2026?
TCT 2026 takes place October 31 - November 3, 2026. The venue is San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA. Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) hosts the meeting.
How many TCT attendees have purchasing authority?
About 60% of TCT attendees hold purchasing authority, which works out to roughly 6,000 effective buyers out of approximately 10,000 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 TCT?
TCT carries a Buzzbox Score of 9.8 out of 10 (Exceptional). 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 10.0 and the lowest is cost efficiency at 7.0.
What device categories are best suited for TCT exhibitors?
TCT is designed for transcatheter valve companies, coronary stent and balloon manufacturers, structural heart device makers, cath lab imaging and hemodynamic monitoring vendors, electrophysiology tools, and guide wire and sheath manufacturers.
Why are TCT booth costs so high compared to similar-size conferences?
TCT commands premium pricing because it attracts the highest concentration of interventional cardiology decision-makers globally, and late-breaking trial presentations drive immediate buying conversations. The $40K-$55K all-in cost reflects the specialized, high-authority audience rather than raw attendance size.