AAPM
Join us at the AAPM | COMP Annual Meeting & Exhibition, the leading event bringing together medical physicists, researchers, dosimetrists, educators, and industry partners from across North America...
AAPM at a glance
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What to know about AAPM
AAPM (American Association of Physicists in Medicine) is an academically rigourous meeting where PhD-level medical physicists, rather than general practitioners, evaluate booth technology based on precision, peer-reviewed data, and integration with radiation oncology or diagnostic imaging workflows. Unlike broader medical expos, the exhibit hall serves as a technical laboratory where attendees expect to see live software demonstrations and granular hardware specifications.
The audience consists of scientists and engineers who value peer-reviewed citations and technical white papers over glossy marketing brochures; ensure your booth staff includes clinical specialists who can answer deep technical questions.
Vancouver is a walk-friendly city with many hotels near the convention center; however, shipping exhibits across the U.S.-Canada border requires precise customs documentation and lead times to avoid GST/HST delays.
Traffic is heavily concentrated during designated 'Poster Session' times and extended coffee breaks; staff your booth at 100% capacity during these specific windows as the hall can go from empty to packed instantly.
Canadian venues often have distinct union regulations regarding electrical and signage DIY; confirm with the Vancouver Convention Centre's exclusive service providers to avoid on-site drayage penalties.
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