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- Dates
- Venue
- McCormick Place
- Industry
- Medical
- Official website
- www.rsna.org
RSNA Annual Scientific Meeting takes place at McCormick Place in Chicago from 29 November to 3 December 2026. Largest radiology and medical imaging trade show and conference in North America.
What the fair covers
Medical devices, diagnostics and hospital equipment make up the core of the exhibition. Largest radiology and medical imaging trade show and conference in North America. That shapes both the exhibitor mix and the questions worth preparing before you arrive.
Dates, venue and getting there
The fair runs from 29 November to 3 December 2026 at McCormick Place in Chicago. It runs for 5 days, which is usually enough to cover several product areas without rushing. Chicago is a long-established trade fair city with a large lakefront convention venue and good domestic air connections. Public transport links the venue to the centre, and the city is a practical base for buyers covering the North American market.
Planning your visit
Medical fairs attract distributors, hospital procurement staff and importers rather than general buyers, and the conversations reflect that. Certification status, technical documentation and after-sales support come up early, because they determine whether a product can be sold at all in a given market. Most visitors arrive with a defined requirement rather than browsing. For RSNA Annual Scientific Meeting, that means preparing ahead of the November dates and arriving with a target list of stands.
Language and interpreting support
Business is conducted in English, so translation is rarely the constraint for international visitors. Where local support still helps is in verifying suppliers, arranging inspections and handling logistics after the fair, which are practical rather than linguistic problems. An interpreter already working in Chicago saves further time simply by knowing the venue and how to move around it.
After the fair
Medical products are the category where sourcing and regulation are hardest to separate. A device that is easy to buy may still need registration, certification or clinical documentation before it can be sold in your market. Buyers commonly commission factory audits and treat documentation verification as a distinct step from physical inspection.
Frequently asked questions
When and where does RSNA Annual Scientific Meeting take place?
It runs from 29 November to 3 December 2026 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Confirm the dates against the organiser's official site before booking travel.
What is shown at the fair?
Medical devices, diagnostics and hospital equipment make up the core of the exhibition. Largest radiology and medical imaging trade show and conference in North America.
How much time should I allow?
It runs for 5 days, which is usually enough to cover several product areas without rushing. Planning a route through the halls in advance makes a noticeable difference to how much you get done.
Will I need an interpreter?
Business is conducted in English, so translation is rarely the constraint for international visitors. Where local support still helps is in verifying suppliers, arranging inspections and handling logistics after the fair, which are practical rather than linguistic problems.
What happens after the fair?
Medical products are the category where sourcing and regulation are hardest to separate. A device that is easy to buy may still need registration, certification or clinical documentation before it can be sold in your market. Buyers commonly commission factory audits and treat documentation verification as a distinct step from physical inspection.
Where do I find official information and registration?
The organiser's official site (www.rsna.org) is the primary source for dates, visitor registration and the exhibitor list. Registering before you travel is worth doing, as it saves queueing at the counters on the first day.