Why Exhibit at the 2026 AAEP Annual Convention and Trade Show?
The AAEP’s 72nd Annual Convention and Trade Show is a valuable opportunity to promote your product or service to thousands of equine veterinarians, students and technicians. With more than 300 exhibiting companies returning each year, the trade show facilitates customer connections and increases visibility for businesses that serve the veterinary profession and horse industry.
Benefits of Exhibiting
• Live interaction with more than 3,000 practitioners, students and technicians during the world’s largest meeting dedicated to the equine veterinary profession
• Complimentary listing in the Exhibitors Guide in the Annual Convention Program and the AAEP Convention App
• Opportunities to advertise in the Annual Convention Program and the AAEP’s monthly scientific journal Equine Veterinary Education
• Opportunities to promote your brand through event participation and session sponsorship during the AAEP’s Annual Convention
• Opportunities for additional marketing inside the trade show (product demos, display case)
If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Miles, Trade Show Coordinator, at dmiles@aaep.org or (859) 705-0423.
About the AAEP
The American Association of Equine Practitioners, headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, was founded in 1954 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the health and welfare of the horse.
Currently, the AAEP reaches more than 5 million horse owners through its over 9,000 members worldwide and is actively involved in ethic issues, practice management, research and continuing education in the equine veterinary profession and horse industry.
Apply for Booth Space
Reach hundreds of decision-makers.
Showcase your latest innovations.
Build lasting industry connections.
Secure your spot at the upcoming AAEP Trade Show. Prospective exhibitors are invited to apply for booth space during our pre-sell period. Pre-sell booth selections will take place virtually in late Spring. Once your booth application is received and approved, you will receive an invite to meet virtually and select your booth.
First-Time Exhibitors
If you are exhibiting for the first time at AAEP, you are required to complete a Product Verification Form as part of the application process. Please complete and return the form along with your booth application.
Questions?
Contact Debbie Miles at 859-705-0423 or dmiles@aaep.org.
2026 Details
Trade Show Location
Las Vegas, NV
Mandalay Bay Hotel & Convention Center
Bayside ABC
Show Dates & Hours
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Tuesday, December 8, 10:00-6:00pm
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Wednesday, December 9, 10:00-6:00pm
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Thursday, December 10, 10:00-4:00pm
Exhibitor Move-in Dates & Times
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Sunday, December 6 and Monday, December 7, 8:00-5:00pm
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Tuesday, December 8, 7:00-9:00am
Dedicated Break Times
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Tuesday, December 8, 11:00-1:30pm
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Wednesday, December 9, 11:00-1:30pm
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Thursday, December 10, 11:00-1:30pm
Trade Show Reception
Tuesday, December 8
4:30-6:00pm
Bayside ABC
Product Demo Theater
Do you have a new product or research you want to showcase outside your exhibit space? Do you want dedicated time in front of an audience? We have an opportunity for you.
Give a demo in front of a live audience during the lunch break! This is a chance for companies to present research on a new product, demo equipment or give a sales pitch. Presentation time slots will take place during the lunch break three days of the trade show. This is a great way to create buzz for your company, attract more members to your booth and increase sales at the show. Time slots are limited to 30 minutes.
Rules and Regulations
2026 Exhibitor Prospectus coming soon.
Solicitors & Scams
Please be aware of people or groups pretending to sell the AAEP attendee lists and calling to book your hotel rooms. If you are approached by any housing company freight or any other third-party company, please delete or ignore the message. Any legit information will come directly from Debbie Miles. None of our official vendors will call you. If in doubt, contact Debbie Miles to confirm.