ViVE 2027
Overview
The fastest-growing health IT event in the US, complementing HIMSS with a more innovation-focused, startup-friendly vibe. 8,000+ executives including 2,000+ C-suite from health systems. Ideal for digital health, AI/ML, telehealth, cybersecurity, and EHR-adjacent products. Turnkey booths (furniture, AV, electrical included) reduce the all-in cost surprise.
Key Facts
- Host organization: HLTH, Inc. & CHIME
- Primary specialty: health it
- Scale: large
- Geography: US National (Nashville recurring, 2026 was LA)
- International attendance: ~15%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viosk (kiosk) | — | — | |
| 10x10 Booth Package | — | — | Min 100 sqft |
| 10x20 Booth Package | — | — | Min 200 sqft |
| 20x20 Booth Package (2 options) | — | — | Min 400 sqft |
| 20x30 Booth Package (2 options) | — | — | Min 600 sqft |
| Meeting Pod | — | — | |
| Meeting Cube (10x10, 10x20, 20x20) | — | — | |
| Standard Kiosk | — | — | |
| Premium Kiosk | — | — |
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 | $18,000 – $35,000 |
Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials.
Audience
7,000-8,000+ healthcare executives. 2,000+ C-level executives. 500+ healthcare companies with individual booths. 800+ sponsors. Jointly produced by HLTH and CHIME. Strong startup/innovation presence alongside enterprise buyers.
- Purchasing authority: ~50% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~4,000
- Cost per effective buyer: $6.63 ($26,500 all-in ÷ 4,000 buyers)
- International attendance: ~15%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Music City Center, Nashville, TN
- Management company: HLTH, Inc.
Who Else Exhibits
Exhibitor data coming soon for ViVE.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
The fastest-growing health IT event in the US, complementing HIMSS with a more innovation-focused, startup-friendly vibe. 8,000+ executives including 2,000+ C-suite from health systems. Ideal for digital health, AI/ML, telehealth, cybersecurity, and EHR-adjacent products. Turnkey booths (furniture, AV, electrical included) reduce the all-in cost surprise.
Why Skip
ViVE competes directly with HIMSS for the health IT audience and many attendees go to both -- budget for one. Younger event (launched 2022) means less institutional inertia and relationships. Pricing is opaque (contact sales only) which makes budgeting harder. If you need clinical end-users (physicians, nurses), this is not the show.
Insider Tips
ViVE's turnkey booth model is a major differentiator -- you get furniture, carpet, monitor, AV, and electrical included. This eliminates the typical $5-8k of 'hidden costs' that kill first-time exhibitors at traditional shows. The HLTH/CHIME co-production means both innovation (startups, VCs) and enterprise (CIOs, CMIOs) are in the room. Nashville is cheaper than Las Vegas (HLTH USA) for travel.
Buzzbox Score: 9.0 / 10 (Exceptional)
9.0 out of 10. One of the strongest exhibiting opportunities in our index. Carried by growth trajectory (10.0: large and well-established and one of the fastest-growing shows in the space). The lightest dimension is cost efficiency (7.2, $150/sqft, top-of-market pricing). The fastest-growing health IT event in the US, complementing HIMSS with a more innovation-focused, startup-friendly vibe.
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): 50% purchasing authority (moderate) and large-scale event.
Solid (7.2): $150/sqft, top-of-market pricing, cost per qualified buyer runs ~$6.6, and low-cost turnkey / tabletop option.
Standout (9.6): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and 17 booth options documented.
Standout (9.5): managed by HLTH, Inc., non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and exhibitor-friendly host city.
Standout (9.6): solid exhibitor rationale, honest "who should skip" guidance, and momentum / record-setting growth.
Standout (10.0): large and well-established, one of the fastest-growing shows in the space, and growing year over year.
Key Deadlines
Detailed deadlines not yet verified for ViVE. Check the official site for the application window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at ViVE?
An all-in 10×10 booth at ViVE runs roughly $18,000–$35,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional.
How many people attend ViVE?
ViVE draws approximately 8,000 attendees. 7,000-8,000+ healthcare executives. 2,000+ C-level executives. 500+ healthcare companies with individual booths. 800+ sponsors. Jointly produced by HLTH and CHIME. Strong startup/innovation presence alongside enterprise buyers.
When is ViVE ?
ViVE is scheduled for March 14-17, 2027. Location: Music City Center, Nashville, TN.
Is ViVE worth exhibiting at?
The fastest-growing health IT event in the US, complementing HIMSS with a more innovation-focused, startup-friendly vibe. 8,000+ executives including 2,000+ C-suite from health systems.