Exhibits
Music City, USA, here we come! APMA's 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting (The National) takes place August 6-9 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Nashville, TN. Join APMA at this celebration of the podiatric community. As an industry representative, you'll enjoy countless opportunities to network with the podiatric physicians and surgeons who attend this powerhouse program.
Check this page in the fall to register to exhibit.
General information about exhibiting at The National can be found below.
Important Links
Access these links for the following information:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is priority assignment?
The APMA Priority Point system is used to determine space assignment for all booth space requests received by a specified deadline (to be published this fall). This system develops a priority number for each exhibitor, based on the company’s support of APMA for the past three years, using the following criteria:
- Consecutive years exhibited with APMA
- Number of booths taken per year
- Advertising placed in APMA publications
- Support for APMA educational programs and other APMA initiatives
Is my booth furnished?
The booth comes equipped with piping, drape, and an identification sign. The booth fee does not include table, chairs, or any other furnishings. All booth floors must be finished (carpet, etc.). Booth supplies can be ordered through the exhibitor services provider, GES.
Can I get attendee data?
All exhibitors may order one complimentary set of data (PDF). Email addresses and phone numbers are not provided in the attendee data file. Details are provided in the booth confirmation notice.
Can I send an email to attendees?
APMA does not sell email addresses. Exhibitors and sponsors may send an email to attendees via APMA’s approved distributor. Details are provided in the booth confirmation notice.
How can I advertise my participation in The National?
Visit the media kit for complete details about advertising in the meeting newspaper, the meeting app, or any of APMA’s print and digital publications.
How can I order badges?
Instructions for providing the names of your booth personnel are provided in the booth confirmation notice.
The badge quantity included in your booth fee is based on your booth size:
100 sq. ft: up to three badges
200–300 sq. ft: up to five badges
400 sq. ft: up to eight badges
Additional badges may be purchased in advance or onsite.
How can I order lead retrieval equipment?
Lead retrieval services are available through American Tradeshow Services (ATS). Details are available at the GES site (available 2026)
Additional questions? Contact the exhibit hall manager.
podEXPO Schedule
The preliminary 2026 schedule is posted below. A detailed schedule will be available in the fall. Exhibitors are required to staff their booths in accordance with the podEXPO (exhibit hall) schedule. Exhibitors that dismantle or begin to dismantle early will be subject to an early-dismantle penalty of $500. Subsequent booth requests will not be accepted until the fine is paid.
Set Up
Wednesday, August 5
Note: all booth floors must be finished. If booth floor is not covered, the exhibitor services provider will install a standard color at exhibitor’s expense.
podEXPO Open
Thursday, August 6
Friday, August 7
Saturday, August 8
Dismantle
Saturday, August 8
Booths: What's Included
The booth fee includes the following:
- Booth structure: piping, drape, and company identification sign (excludes island booths)
- Company name, booth number, description and link on APMA website
- Company name, booth number, description and link in APMA Engage app
- Company name and booth number in meeting newspaper, The National Today (subject to publication deadlines)
- Complimentary registration and badges for booth personnel, based on booth size:
- 100 sq. ft: up to three badges
- 200–300 sq. ft: up to five badges
- 400 sq. ft: up to eight badges
- One complimentary set of pre- or post-meeting registrant data
- Complimentary lunch and refreshment breaks in exhibit hall, based on booth size:
- 100 sq. ft: four tickets (two per lunch break)
- 200–300 sq. ft: eight tickets (four per lunch break)
- 400 sq. ft: sixteen tickets (eight per lunch break)
- Complimentary basic ad in the APMA Buyers' Guide
All booth supplies (table, chairs, electricity, etc.), can be ordered through the GES site (available 2026).
Liability Insurance
All exhibitors must provide a show-compliant certificate of liability insurance (COI). There are no exceptions. Exhibit hall access will not be granted to any company that does not provide a COI that meets show requirements.
You must carry general liability coverage from an insurance company in good standing with minimum policy limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. This insurance must be in force during the lease dates of the event August 5-8, 2026.
Your certificate must list APMA, 11400 Rockville Pike, Suite 220, Rockville, MD 20852 as the certificate holder.
The additional insureds must read as follows:
- American Podiatric Medical Association, its trustees, directors, officers and employees
- Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214
- GES, 7000 Lindell Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89118
Proof of Workers Compensation insurance must be provided if it is required by your state.
Additional details will be provided in the fall.
Hotel Information
Exhibitors and sponsors who need hotel accommodations must book in the official APMA room block. Any exhibitor or sponsor who violates this requirement will be charged a fee of $300. Additional details will be provided in the booth confirmation notice.
Please be advised that the only way to book a room at the host hotel for The National is through the information provided by APMA. For your own protection, do not make reservations through any other housing provider or travel company. Reservations made other than through the information provided by APMA will be at your own risk. If you have been contacted by another company purporting to represent one of our host hotels or APMA, please report them at 301-581-9200 or thenational@apma.org.
Marketing Opportunities
You can optimize your exposure before, during, and after the meeting. Options include:
- Meeting sponsorship opportunities
- Advertising in print and digital media
About APMA
Founded in 1912, the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), headquartered in Rockville, MD, is the leading resource for foot and ankle health information. Currently, the organization represents a vast majority of the estimated 18,000 podiatrists in the country.
In any given year, companies collaborate with APMA across all programs. Like you, these companies recognize APMA’s value in building brand awareness across the entire membership of the organization, and they embrace APMA’s mission to defend member podiatric physicians’ and surgeons’ ability to practice to the full extent of their education and training to best serve the public health.
APMA provides you with numerous opportunities that will surely complement your marketing activity and provide increased exposure to your current and potential customers. Read more about corporate opportunities.
Questions? Contact thenational@apma.org.