AAFP 2026 in Nashville, TN
Healthcare & Medical

AAFP 2026

October 20–24, 2026
Nashville, TN
305 Exhibitors

Event Date

October 20–24, 2026

Location

Nashville, TN

Expected Exhibitors

305

About This Show

AI-drafted summary

The AAFP Family Medicine Experience (FMX) is the American Academy of Family Physicians' premier annual conference, bringing together family physicians, residents, medical students, and healthcare industry professionals for five days of continuing medical education, networking, and professional development. FMX 2026 takes place October 20–24 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Attendees gain access to more than 250 education sessions spanning the full breadth of family medicine — from AI in health care and maternal health to chronic disease management and mental health — earning 40+ hours of CME credit. The conference's signature expo hall, The Xchange, connects practitioners with 500+ industry contacts showcasing the latest clinical products, technologies, and services relevant to primary care.

FMX is the only professional conference dedicated exclusively to the family medicine specialty in the United States, drawing 4,000+ attendees each year. It is purpose-built for physicians at every career stage — from students and residents to experienced clinicians and healthcare leaders — offering education, mentorship, leadership development, and genuine professional community.

Show Highlights

  • 250+ education sessions spanning AI in health care, maternal health, chronic disease management, mental health, respiratory conditions, obesity, reflux, and more
  • 40+ CME credit hours available onsite, plus up to 30 days of free on-demand access to sessions post-conference
  • The Xchange — FMX's bustling expo hall with 500+ industry contacts, a Wednesday Grand Opening reception (5–7:30 p.m., Oct. 21), and dedicated open hours Thursday and Friday
  • Main Stage events featuring inspiring keynote speakers and thought leaders in primary care
  • Interactive workshops for hands-on clinical skill-building across 120+ topics
  • Solution Sessions and Med Talks in The Xchange — sponsored 45-minute and 15-minute industry sessions with food, beverages, and branded take-home items
  • Trailblazing Education Sessions and Satellite CME Symposia hosted by industry partners in the convention center
  • Networking events designed for all career stages, from residents just entering practice to seasoned physicians
  • Camp AAFP — on-site child care (ages 6 months–17 years) available October 19–24 for attendees who bring their families
  • Poster presentations and resident research showcases

Attendance

FMX draws more than 4,000 attendees annually according to AAFP's official figures, with the Expo Hall offering 500+ industry contacts and 14.5 total expo hours, including 8.5 dedicated hours. The audience skews heavily toward practicing family physicians: approximately 48.5% are physicians with 8 or more years of experience, 19.4% are physicians with 7 or fewer years of experience, 18.3% are residents, and 6.6% are other health professionals. The conference is widely recognized as one of the largest gatherings of primary care providers in the country. Top conditions treated by attending physicians include hypertension (95%), diabetes (93%), mental health (88%), obesity (86%), and respiratory infection (85%), underscoring the clinical depth and commercial relevance of the FMX audience.

Booth Pricing

Booth space at FMX 2026 is priced by size and reservation timing. Turnkey booth packages are also available.

Early Bird Pricing (through March 31, 2026):

  • 10' x 10' standard booth: $3,500
  • 10' x 10' corner booth: $3,700
  • 20' x 20' island booth: $17,500 total (includes $3,500 island surcharge)

Standard Pricing (after April 1, 2026):

  • 10' x 10' standard booth: $3,950
  • 10' x 10' corner booth: $4,150
  • 20' x 20' island booth: $19,750 total (includes $3,950 island surcharge)

Additional booth sizes are available in the exhibitor prospectus. Sponsorship opportunities start as low as $450. Specialty session pricing includes: Solution Sessions in The Xchange ($45,000/session), Med Talks ($12,000/session), Trailblazing Education Sessions ($45,000/session), and Satellite CME Symposia ($44,000/session). Contact Jill Vetter, Senior Sales Manager, at jvetter@aafp.org or (913) 951-8943.

Registration

Register online at the AAFP's official registration portal (registration.experientevent.com/ShowAFP261). Every registration includes access to all education and Main Stage sessions, 30 days of free on-demand post-conference access, entrance to The Xchange and the full exhibitor directory, professional networking events, sponsored learning sessions, session handouts, and access to the FMX mobile app.

Pass types and early bird pricing (through June 30, 2026):

  • Member: $865
  • Member — New Physician (Years 1–3): $765
  • Member — Resident: $100
  • Member — Life/Inactive: $175
  • Member — Student: $50
  • Nonmember: $1,175

Advanced pricing (July 1 – September 8, 2026) is higher across all categories. Hotel rooms can be browsed and booked directly during the registration process; the FMX hotel discount deadline is September 20, 2026.

Camp AAFP on-site child care (ages 6 months–17 years, Oct. 19–24) requires a separate registration by October 9, 2026; the $20 registration fee covers access, with hourly and daily childcare rates available.

Cancellations must be received by September 29, 2026 to receive a full refund less a $50 administrative fee. Full payment is required at registration by check, American Express, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover. For accessibility accommodations or cancellations, call (800) 274-2237.

History

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) was founded in 1947 as the American Academy of General Practice, changing its name in 1971 to reflect the evolving and expanding scope of primary care as medicine's 20th recognized specialty. Since its founding, the AAFP has convened its members at an annual meeting — originally known as the Scientific Assembly — to provide continuing education and conduct governance through the AAFP Congress of Delegates, which meets immediately before the conference each year and holds sole authority to establish organizational policy.

Over the decades, this annual gathering grew and evolved into the Family Medicine Experience (FMX), now recognized as the only professional conference dedicated exclusively to the family medicine specialty in the United States. The AAFP, which today represents more than 128,300 family physicians and medical students across all 50 states and U.S. territories, uses FMX as its flagship annual event for CME, networking, leadership development, and industry partnership. The conference has been held in major cities across the country, with FMX 2026 bringing the event back to Nashville, Tennessee.

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Exhibitors

Exhibitor Information

305Expected Exhibitors

Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.

Venue & Travel

Venue

Music City Center

201 Rep. John Lewis Way S., Nashville, TN 37203

The Music City Center is Nashville's flagship convention facility, situated in the vibrant SoBro (South of Broadway) neighborhood in the heart of downtown, on a 16-acre site between 5th and 8th Avenues, adjacent to Bridgestone Arena and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The 2.1 million square foot building opened in May 2013 and is LEED Gold certified.

Key spaces include:

  • A 353,143 sq. ft. contiguous exhibit hall with 32 loading docks for easy convention access
  • The 57,500 sq. ft. Karl F. Dean Grand Ballroom — the largest grand ballroom in Tennessee, with theater-style seating for up to 7,453 and acoustics modeled after the interior of a guitar
  • An 18,000 sq. ft. Davidson Ballroom
  • 90,000 sq. ft. of meeting and breakout space across 60 rooms
  • Over 145,000 sq. ft. of pre-function areas for networking, registration, and gathering

The facility offers building-wide Wi-Fi and fiber connectivity, digital advertising options, full-service in-house catering, and more than 100 pieces of public art by regional artists reflecting Nashville's musical heritage. The building stands 150 feet tall at its highest point.

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Parking

The Music City Center Garage (701 Demonbreun St.) is Nashville's largest covered parking facility, offering approximately 1,800 spaces across three connected levels with 24-hour roving security. The garage is open 24/7 and accepts debit and credit cards only at automated exit lanes.

Current rates (effective June 2025):

  • 0–5 hours: $15
  • 5–9 hours: $20
  • 9–12 hours: $25
  • 12–18 hours: $30
  • Overnight: $45
  • Lost ticket: $45

No in/out privileges on the same ticket. Note that special event rates may be posted upon garage entry. Primary access (P3) is at the intersection of 7th Avenue and Demonbreun Street; auxiliary access (P1 and P2) is along 6th Avenue. Twelve EV charging stations (ChargePoint) are distributed across all three levels at standard parking rates. ADA-accessible spaces (29 designated handicap spots) are located adjacent to elevators on each level and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Getting There

By air: The nearest commercial airport is Nashville International Airport (BNA), approximately 8 miles east of downtown Nashville. Southwest Airlines offers FMX 2026 attendees discounted fares for travel October 14–27, 2026; book through the SWABIZ® portal (Company ID 90051754) to access available savings, which vary by fare type.

Airport to downtown: Rideshare services (Uber and Lyft) are widely available from BNA to downtown Nashville. Nashville's WeGo Public Transit bus network also serves the airport-to-downtown corridor.

Within Nashville: Music City Center is located in highly walkable downtown Nashville, within easy walking distance of most SoBro and Broadway-area hotels. The free Music City Circuit bus (Green and Blue routes) provides service near the venue along Demonbreun Street, connecting the convention center to other downtown destinations at no charge. Rideshare is also convenient for travel throughout the city.

Nearby Hotels

The AAFP has negotiated exclusive discounted hotel rates for FMX 2026 attendees. Hotel options can be browsed and booked directly during the online registration process. The hotel discount reservation deadline is September 20, 2026. Attendees are encouraged to book early, as FMX hotel blocks fill quickly.

Several hotels are within easy walking distance of Music City Center:

  • Omni Nashville Hotel — approximately 0.2 miles from Music City Center, directly adjacent to the Country Music Hall of Fame
  • Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Downtown/Convention Center — steps from the venue along 8th Avenue South
  • Embassy Suites Nashville Downtown — located on Demonbreun Street, immediately adjacent to the convention center
  • Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville — in the SoBro neighborhood, two blocks south of Broadway and close to Music City Center

Numerous additional hotels are available within 1 mile in downtown Nashville and the SoBro district, with a wide range of rates and brand options.

Contact

Show Management

Am Acdmy Family Physicians

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is AAFP FMX 2026?

FMX 2026 takes place October 20-24, 2026 (Tuesday through Saturday) at the Music City Center, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S., Nashville, TN 37203.

Who should attend FMX?

FMX is designed for family physicians at all career stages — including practicing physicians, new physicians, residents, and medical students — as well as other healthcare professionals and international attendees seeking CME credit, clinical updates, and professional networking in the family medicine specialty.

How do I register for FMX 2026, and what does it cost?

Register online at the AAFP's official portal (registration.experientevent.com/ShowAFP261). Early bird pricing is available through June 30, 2026, with AAFP member rates starting at $865, resident rates at $100, and student rates at $50. Nonmember registration is $1,175. Hotel rooms can be booked during the registration process, with the FMX discount deadline on September 20, 2026.

What is The Xchange at FMX?

The Xchange is FMX's expo hall, where attendees can connect with 500+ industry contacts during dedicated open hours on Wednesday evening, Thursday, and Friday. It features a Grand Opening reception on Wednesday, October 21, and hosts sponsored Solution Sessions, Med Talks, and other industry programming throughout the show.

How can a company exhibit or sponsor at FMX 2026?

Booth space starts at $3,500 for a standard 10x10 booth at early bird pricing (through March 31, 2026), rising to $3,950 after April 1. Sponsorship opportunities begin as low as $450, with specialty session options including Solution Sessions ($45,000), Med Talks ($12,000), Trailblazing Education Sessions ($45,000), and Satellite CME Symposia ($44,000). Contact Jill Vetter at jvetter@aafp.org or (913) 951-8943 for details.

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