VEITHsymposium 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, VEITHsymposium 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. VEITHsymposium draws 3,000 attendees with an estimated all-in 10×10 of $8,000–$20,000. 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.
| 7.6 VEITHsymposium | 10.0 RSNA | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | ||
| Buzzbox Score | 7.6 (Strong) | 10.0 (Exceptional) |
| Event Details | ||
| Dates | November 17-21, 2026 | November 29 - December 3, 2026 |
| Location | New York Hilton Midtown, New York, NY | Chicago, IL (McCormick Place) |
| Scale | mid | mega |
| Audience | ||
| Attendees | 3,000 | 54,000 |
| Exhibitors | — | 650 |
| Purchasing authority | ~65% | ~45% |
| Effective buyers | 1,950 | 24,300 |
| Costs | ||
| $/sqft | — | — |
| 10×10 space | — | — |
| All-in estimate | $8,000 – $20,000 | $12,000 – $18,000 |
| Cost per buyer | $7.18 | $0.62 |
Why exhibit at VEITHsymposium
VEITHsymposium draws a uniquely international vascular audience (50%+ non-US), making it ideal for companies targeting global distribution or seeking KOL relationships outside the US market. The debate-style format creates an engaged, opinionated audience that values clinical evidence.
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 VEITHsymposium
Hotel venue in midtown Manhattan means small exhibit spaces, expensive ancillary costs, and limited booth traffic compared to convention center shows. The education-first culture means attendees prioritize sessions over exhibit hall browsing. If your target is US-only vascular surgeons, SVS VAM delivers a bigger domestic audience.
Why skip RSNA
Wrong audience for non-imaging device companies. Booth costs are brutal for first-timers -- expect $80k minimum to be taken seriously.