WOCNext 2026
By Buzzbox Media · Last reviewed August 3, 2026
What is WOCNext?
The sole annual educational event for wound, ostomy, and continence nurses, with 85% of attendees directly influencing purchasing decisions for WOC products at their facilities. Non-profit rate of $750/booth is exceptionally low. Highly concentrated buyer audience for wound care, ostomy supplies, and continence products.
What are the key facts about WOCNext?
- Host organization: Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN)
- Primary specialty: wound care
- Scale: mid
- Geography: US National
- International attendance: ~5%
- See all Wound Care & Home Medical Equipment conferences
Which device categories fit WOCNext?
Which buyer stages does WOCNext fit?
What does WOCNext charge for booth space?
Read from the WOCNext exhibitor prospectus published by Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN). These are the prices that document states. View the prospectus ↗
| Booth Type | $/sqft | 10×10 Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 Standard | n/a | $3,600 | Min 100 sqft |
| Non-Profit 10x10 | n/a | $750 | Min 100 sqft |
| Corner (add-on) | n/a | n/a | Min 100 sqft |
What does an all-in 10×10 inline booth cost?
| Estimated all-in total | $5,500-$10,000 |
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 WOCNext booth itself? Read our guide to medical conference booth design for booth types, union labor rules, and the corner upgrade.
Who attends WOCNext?
85% of attendees evaluate, recommend, and/or initiate the purchase of WOC care equipment and supplies per WOCN data. Highly specialized nursing audience with direct influence on product selection.
- Purchasing authority: ~85% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~1,700
- Cost per effective buyer: $4.56 ($7,750 all-in ÷ 1,700 buyers)
- International attendance: ~5%
Where is WOCNext held?
- Venue: Indianapolis, IN (Indiana Convention Center)
Who else exhibits at WOCNext?
Exhibitor data coming soon for WOCNext.
Is WOCNext worth exhibiting?
Why Exhibit
The sole annual educational event for wound, ostomy, and continence nurses, with 85% of attendees directly influencing purchasing decisions for WOC products at their facilities. Non-profit rate of $750/booth is exceptionally low. Highly concentrated buyer audience for wound care, ostomy supplies, and continence products.
Why Skip
Very niche nursing specialty audience of ~2,000. If your product does not directly serve wound care, ostomy, or continence needs, this conference will not deliver relevant leads. Limited crossover to physician or C-suite decision-makers.
What should exhibitors know before WOCNext?
Extremely high purchasing authority (85%) makes this a high-ROI show despite small size. Non-profit rate is the cheapest booth in our entire database at $750. Early bird deadline is mid-July of the prior year. Plan early.
What is the Buzzbox Score for WOCNext?
9.4 / 10 (Exceptional)
9.4 out of 10. One of the strongest exhibiting opportunities in our index. Carried by audience quality (9.8: 85% purchasing authority among attendees). The lightest dimension is exhibitor experience (7.5, non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in)). The sole annual educational event for wound, ostomy, and continence nurses, with 85% of attendees directly influencing purchasing decisions for WOC products at their facilities.
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 (9.8): 85% purchasing authority among attendees.
Standout (9.4): $36/sqft, right at the dataset median and non-profit society pricing.
Standout (9.2): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and 3 booth options documented.
Solid (7.5): non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in) and purpose-built convention venue.
Solid (7.7): solid exhibitor rationale, honest "who should skip" guidance, and broad device-category relevance.
Solid (7.8): mid-size with room to grow.
When are the WOCNext exhibitor deadlines?
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Early Bird Deadline | July 17, 2025 |
| Early Bird Rate | 3400 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at WOCNext?
WOCNext publishes an exhibitor prospectus, and read from it an all-in 10×10 booth works out to roughly $5,500-$10,000, 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 WOCNext?
WOCNext draws approximately 2,000 attendees. 85% of attendees evaluate, recommend, and/or initiate the purchase of WOC care equipment and supplies per WOCN data. Highly specialized nursing audience with direct influence on product selection.
When and where is WOCNext 2026?
WOCNext 2026 takes place May 31 - June 2, 2026. The venue is Indianapolis, IN (Indiana Convention Center). Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) hosts the meeting.
How many WOCNext attendees have purchasing authority?
About 85% of WOCNext attendees hold purchasing authority, which works out to roughly 1,700 effective buyers out of approximately 2,000 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 WOCNext?
WOCNext carries a Buzzbox Score of 9.4 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 9.8 and the lowest is exhibitor experience at 7.5.