ACC 2026
Overview
Anchor cardiology conference for general cardiologists. Critical for pacemaker, stent, imaging, and cardiac AI vendors. Late-breaking trials drive traffic.
Key Facts
- Host organization: American College of Cardiology
- Primary specialty: cardiology
- Scale: large
- Geography: US National
- International attendance: ~30%
Best For
Buyer Stage Fit
Booth Costs
Booth pricing not yet verified for ACC. Request our research →
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 | $12,000 – $18,000 |
Does not include travel, staffing, booth display, or marketing materials.
Audience
~70% cardiologists (all sub-specialties), ~10% CV surgeons, ~20% other.
- Purchasing authority: ~50% of attendees
- Effective buyers: ~9,000
- Cost per effective buyer: $1.67 ($15,000 all-in ÷ 9,000 buyers)
- International attendance: ~30%
Venue & Logistics
- Venue: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
- Management company: Spargo, Inc.
- Product theater: Available
Who Else Exhibits
Approximately 300+ exhibitors typically attend ACC. Your competitors are here.
Our Take
Why Exhibit
Anchor cardiology conference for general cardiologists. Critical for pacemaker, stent, imaging, and cardiac AI vendors. Late-breaking trials drive traffic.
Why Skip
Pure interventional-cath audiences are better served by TCT. EP-focused vendors get more value at HRS.
Insider Tips
Product theaters and satellite symposia drive more qualified leads than booth traffic for cardiology.
Buzzbox Score: 10.0 / 10 (Exceptional)
10.0 out of 10. One of the strongest exhibiting opportunities in our index. Carried by audience quality (10.0: 70% purchasing authority and 60:1 attendee ratio). The lightest dimension is editorial value (7.7, "who should skip" note included). Anchor cardiology conference for general cardiologists.
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): 70% purchasing authority, 60:1 attendee ratio, and large-scale event.
Strong (8.4): $47/sqft, slightly above the $39 median.
Standout (9.4): booth pricing published, exhibitor prospectus available, and 2 booth options documented.
Standout (10.0): run by SPARGO (well-regarded show management), non-union venue (simpler, cheaper move-in), and exhibitor-friendly host city.
Solid (7.7): "who should skip" note included, product-theater opportunity for thought leadership, and 300+ exhibitors (deep competitive intel).
Standout (9.2): large and well-established, ~300 exhibitors, and 18,000 attendees.
Key Deadlines
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Promotional Materials Due | 2026-03-13 |
| Expo Dates | 2026-03-28 to 2026-03-30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a booth cost at ACC?
An all-in 10×10 booth at ACC runs roughly $12,000–$18,000, including space rental, drayage, electrical, carpet, and basic services. Travel, staffing, and booth display are additional.
How many people attend ACC?
ACC draws approximately 18,000 attendees. ~70% cardiologists (all sub-specialties), ~10% CV surgeons, ~20% other.
When is ACC ?
ACC is scheduled for March 28-30, 2026 (Expo). Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA.
Is ACC worth exhibiting at?
Anchor cardiology conference for general cardiologists. Critical for pacemaker, stent, imaging, and cardiac AI vendors.