November 29 – December 3, 2026 • Chicago, IL 42,000+ Attendees RSNA Chicago 2026 — Radiological Society of North America Scientific Assembly & Annual Meeting
<strong>RSNA Chicago 2026</strong> (Radiological Society of North America Scientific Assembly & Annual Meeting) convenes <strong>42,000+</strong> industry buyers, engineers, and executives at <strong>McCormick Place (North, South & Lakeside Center)</strong> in Chicago, IL (November 29 – December 3, 2026). Compare walkable Chicago corridor hotels with live wholesale rates, private steakhouse buyouts, 30-day advance utility cutoffs, and local 3-bid booth & AV suppliers.
December 2026 / San Diego Bayfront Anchor • San Diego, CA 30,000+ Attendees ASH Annual Meeting 2026 — American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting & Oncology Exposition
<strong>ASH Annual Meeting 2026</strong> (American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting & Oncology Exposition) convenes <strong>30,000+</strong> industry buyers, engineers, and executives at <strong>San Diego Convention Center + Marriott Marquis & Hilton Bayfront</strong> in San Diego, CA (December 2026 / San Diego Bayfront Anchor). Compare walkable San Diego corridor hotels with live wholesale rates, private steakhouse buyouts, 30-day advance utility cutoffs, and local 3-bid booth & AV suppliers.
March 2026 / Rotational New Orleans Anchor • New Orleans, LA 24,000+ Attendees AAOS Annual Meeting 2026 — American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting & MedTech Exhibits
<strong>AAOS Annual Meeting 2026</strong> (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting & MedTech Exhibits) convenes <strong>24,000+</strong> industry buyers, engineers, and executives at <strong>Ernest N. Morial Convention Center</strong> in New Orleans, LA (March 2026 / Rotational New Orleans Anchor). Compare walkable New Orleans corridor hotels with live wholesale rates, private steakhouse buyouts, 30-day advance utility cutoffs, and local 3-bid booth & AV suppliers.
February 2–4, 2027 • Anaheim, CA 22,000+ Attendees MD&M West 2027 — Medical Design & Manufacturing West (+ ATX, WestPack & Plastec West)
<strong>MD&M West 2027</strong> (Medical Design & Manufacturing West (+ ATX, WestPack & Plastec West)) convenes <strong>22,000+</strong> industry buyers, engineers, and executives at <strong>Anaheim Convention Center (Halls A–E)</strong> in Anaheim, CA (February 2–4, 2027). Compare walkable Anaheim corridor hotels with live wholesale rates, private steakhouse buyouts, 30-day advance utility cutoffs, and local 3-bid booth & AV suppliers.
June 22–25, 2026 • San Diego, CA 20,500+ Attendees BIO International 2026 — BIO International Convention (Global Biotech, Pharma Partnering & CDMO Expo)
<strong>BIO International 2026</strong> (BIO International Convention (Global Biotech, Pharma Partnering & CDMO Expo)) convenes <strong>20,500+</strong> industry buyers, engineers, and executives at <strong>San Diego Convention Center (Halls A–H & Partnering Pavilions)</strong> in San Diego, CA (June 22–25, 2026). Compare walkable San Diego corridor hotels with live wholesale rates, private steakhouse buyouts, 30-day advance utility cutoffs, and local 3-bid booth & AV suppliers.
Healthcare & MedTech Side-by-Side Comparison Matrix
Compare dates, host venues, buyer scale, and booth cost benchmarks before allocating field-marketing budget.
| Event & Dates | Destination & Venue | Audited Attendance | Booth Cost Benchmark | Full Dossier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSNA Chicago 2026 November 29 – December 3, 2026 | Chicago, IL McCormick Place (North, South & Lakeside Center) | 42,000+ Attendees | $3,800 Raw → ~$11.5k–$16.4k All-In | Open Guide → |
| ASH Annual Meeting 2026 December 2026 / San Diego Bayfront Anchor | San Diego, CA San Diego Convention Center + Marriott Marquis & Hilton Bayfront | 30,000+ Attendees | $3,800 Raw → ~$11.5k–$16.4k All-In | Open Guide → |
| AAOS Annual Meeting 2026 March 2026 / Rotational New Orleans Anchor | New Orleans, LA Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | 24,000+ Attendees | $3,800 Raw → ~$11.5k–$16.4k All-In | Open Guide → |
| MD&M West 2027 February 2–4, 2027 | Anaheim, CA Anaheim Convention Center (Halls A–E) | 22,000+ Attendees | $3,800 Raw → ~$11.5k–$16.4k All-In | Open Guide → |
| BIO International 2026 June 22–25, 2026 | San Diego, CA San Diego Convention Center (Halls A–H & Partnering Pavilions) | 20,500+ Attendees | $3,800 Raw → ~$11.5k–$16.4k All-In | Open Guide → |