Exhibitors

Exhibit at ACS Innovation Summit

The ACS Innovation Summit: Advancing Surgery Through Simulation, Technology, and Engineering offers valuable exposure to attendees, providing ample opportunities for one-on-one interactions with both current and potential customers. With a manageable size, the meeting encourages meaningful, in-depth conversations that are often difficult to achieve in overcrowded, competitive exhibit halls. This is an excellent opportunity to connect with decision-makers from academic teaching centers, medical schools, hospitals, and healthcare delivery systems who are responsible for purchasing your products and services.

Take advantage of this opportunity to engage with a diverse group of surgeons, physicians, educators, simulation center directors, administrators, technicians, and others from the U.S. and worldwide who are dedicated to educating learners, enhancing patient safety, and advancing the field of simulation-based surgical education. Attendees view the exhibits as an extension of their continuing education and are eager to learn from you about the latest advancements and trends in surgical simulation.

"Excellent meeting with highly qualified leads. We’ll be back next year!”

2025 Exhibitor

Please contact Dana McClure at dmcclure@facs.org with questions.

Quick Facts

Dates: March 11–12, 2027
Location: Swissotel, Chicago, IL
Expected Number of Attendees: 300

Industry Represented in the Exhibit Hall

Simulation Technology Providers
Virtual Reality and Immersive Technologies
Educational Institutions and Research Centers
Medical Equipment and Supplies
Audio-Visual and Recording Solutions
Software and Digital Tools

2026 Attendance

MD/DO: 51%
Non-MD: 49%

Countries Represented

United States: 92%
Canada: 2%
International: 6%

Top 3 International

Brazil
United Kingdom (UK)
Colombia

Exhibitor Levels

All levels exhibit at the ACS Innovation Summit. Choose one of the exhibit options below and reserve a space by February 12, 2027.

Please note: There are only 2 Platinum opportunities available.

Fee Includes	Platinum $10,000	Gold $8,500	Silver $5,000	Bronze $3,700
Tabletop	2–6’ Tables 5 Chairs	2–6’ Tables 4 Chairs	1–6’ Tables 3 Chairs	1–6’ Tables 2 Chairs
Complimentary meeting registrations*	5 badges	4 badges	3 badges	2 badges
Listing by exhibit level on signage near the exhibit hall	X	X	X	X
Listing by exhibit on the website	X	X	X	X
Tabletop sign with exhibit level	X	X	X
Pre-meeting attendee list	X	X	X
Post-meeting attendee list	X	X
Meet & Greet with AEI leadership (15 minutes)	X
Limit	Two (2)

Fee Includes	Platinum $10,000	Gold $8,500	Silver $5,000	Bronze $3,700
Tabletop	2–6’ Tables 5 Chairs	2–6’ Tables 4 Chairs	1–6’ Tables 3 Chairs	1–6’ Tables 2 Chairs
Complimentary meeting registrations*	5 badges	4 badges	3 badges	2 badges
Listing by exhibit level on signage near the exhibit hall	X	X	X	X
Listing by exhibit on the website	X	X	X	X
Tabletop sign with exhibit level	X	X	X
Pre-meeting attendee list	X	X	X
Post-meeting attendee list	X	X
Meet & Greet with AEI leadership (15 minutes)	X
Limit	Two (2)

Please Note:

A double tabletop exhibit (Gold or Platinum exhibitor levels) will need to be purchased for all pop-up booth displays or if equipment cannot be placed on one 6-foot draped table. All equipment must be able to fit within the allotted space (6 feet or 12 feet wide by 3 feet deep). If you plan to bring equipment that does not sit on the tabletop(s), please notify ACS when you submit your exhibit application.
No application will be processed without full payment of exhibit fees.
Exhibits will be preassigned, and spaces will be identified with a table sign prior to set-up.
Audiovisual, electrical, and internet services are available at the exhibitor's expense. Information will be provided in the exhibitor service manual.

Exhibitor Registration & CME Credits

Additional registrations are available to industry exhibitors for $500 each.
Exhibitors are not eligible to claim CME for sessions. Industry employees also cannot influence the content of the CME program in any way, during their attendance at the event.

Advertising Opportunities

REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAIL AD | $500

Place your exclusive ad in the registration confirmation email sent to all attendees when they register for the meeting. This is an exclusive, high-visibility opportunity only granted to one exhibitor. Ad specs will be provided. The final ad is subject to review and approval by ACS.

Deadline: November 6, 2026

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO EMAIL AD | $500

Place your exclusive ad in the ‘Know Before You Go’ email sent to all attendees the week before the meeting with all the important information and final details they’ll need for the meeting. This is an exclusive, high-visibility opportunity only granted to one exhibitor! Ad specs will be provided. The final ad is subject to review and approval by ACS.

Deadline: February 12, 2027

Exhibitor Policies

Meeting Venue and Location

Meeting Venue

Swissôtel Chicago
323 E. Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60601

Exhibit Hours

Wednesday, March 10, 2027

2:00–7:30 pm Exhibit Setup

Thursday, March 11, 2027

7:00–8:00 am Registration, Breakfast & Exhibits (Room - Zurich ABC)

9:30–10:00 am Break and Exhibits (Room - Zurich ABC)

12:00–1:00 pm Lunch and Exhibits (Room - Zurich ABC)

5:00–6:00 pm Networking Reception and Exhibits (Room - Zurich ABC)

Friday, March 12, 2027

7:00–8:00 am Networking Breakfast & Exhibits (Room - Zurich ABC)

10:00–10:30am Break and Exhibits (Room - Zurich ABC)

12:30–1:30 pm Lunch and Exhibits (Room - Zurich ABC)

Housing

Swissôtel Chicago
323 E. Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60601

Exhibitors may reserve a room within our discounted room block at the Swissôtel Chicago.

Cancelations and Refunds

Written notification of a space cancellation must be received by ACS on or before February 12, 2027, to be eligible for a refund. A $500 service charge will be assessed for each cancellation space. No refunds will be given after February 12, 2027.

Force Majeure

The performance of this Agreement by either party is subject to acts of God, war, government regulation, disaster, fire, epidemic, threatened or imminent strikes, civil disorder, curtailment of transportation facilities, threats or terrorist attacks, or other similar occurrence beyond the control of the parties, making it illegal, impossible, or commercially impractical to carry on the Summit or fully perform the terms of this Agreement. This Agreement may be terminated, or performance may be excused without penalty, for any one or more of such reasons by written notice from one party to the other.

FDA Regulations

Exhibitors must abide by all applicable Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, including but not limited to any or all approved requirements. Exhibitors are reminded that the FDA prohibits the advertising or other promotion of investigational or unapproved drugs and devices and forbids the promotion of approved drugs or devices for unapproved uses. For additional information, contact FDA at 888-463-6332 or fda.gov.

2027 Exhibitors