ACE Summit and Reverse Expo 2027
Event Date
February 8–10, 2027
Location
New Orleans, LA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe ACE Summit & Reverse Expo is a healthcare-focused B2B event that intersects the Architecture, Construction, and Capital Equipment (ACE) segments of the industry. Held over three days, it connects healthcare capital project, equipment, and facility decision-makers with their supplier partners. Leading healthcare executives engage with suppliers of architecture, construction, capital equipment, facilities, and healthcare design products in a uniquely designed in-person setting featuring CE-accredited breakout sessions, visionary keynotes, senior-level idea exchanges, and product-sourcing opportunities.
The event is best known for its distinctive Reverse Expo format. Unlike a traditional trade show, hospitals, health systems, RPCs (Regional Purchasing Coalitions), and GPO (Group Purchasing Organization) leaders staff the booths, hosting suppliers rather than the other way around. This format lets both providers and their business partners use their time and resources efficiently while building meaningful relationships.
Attendees include senior healthcare executives, GPO leaders, planning/design/construction (PDC) firm executives, and suppliers in capital planning, design, architecture, construction, and facilities. If your work touches the healthcare capital investment space, the ACE Summit offers peer-led continuing education, high-level networking, and a targeted environment for advancing the delivery of care.
Show Highlights
- Reverse Expo: Hospitals, health systems, RPCs, and GPO buying groups host suppliers in their booths, flipping the traditional trade show model.
- PDC Expo: A dedicated opportunity to engage planning, design, and construction (specifier) firms and build relationships.
- CE-accredited education: Peer-led breakout sessions, visionary keynotes, and senior-level idea exchanges.
- Continuing education credits: Content is developed to meet CE accreditation standards for the American Institute of Architects (AIA), International Facility Management Association (IFMA), Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), and Professional Development Hours for engineers (PDH).
- Evening Business Forum and networking opportunities designed to foster cross-department collaboration and break down organizational silos.
Educational content is developed by the ACE Summit Advisory Board in partnership with thought leaders in the healthcare capital investment industry.
Attendance
Specific total attendance figures for the 2027 edition are not published. For historical context, the healthcare providers attending the 2020 ACE Summit represented 48 healthcare buying groups and owners, who were collectively responsible for 1,211 hospitals, 12,333 non-acute care facilities, and 143,281 beds. Attendees typically include senior healthcare, GPO, PDC firm, and supplier executives across capital planning, design, architecture, construction, and facilities.
Registration
Registration is handled through the official ACE Summit & Reverse Expo website (acesummitandexpo.com). Attendee types generally include healthcare/GPO provider executives, PDC firm leaders, and suppliers, with senior healthcare executives eligible to receive CEUs at no cost to the individual or their organization.
Suppliers or firms interested in participating in the Reverse Expo or PDC Expo can contact the ACE Summit team directly at 859.523.5701. Specific ticket prices and registration deadlines for the 2027 edition are not published on the sources reviewed; check the official website for current pricing and cutoff dates.
History
The ACE Summit & Reverse Expo has been running for over a decade, combining a premium CE education program with its signature Reverse Expo format for senior healthcare executives and their solutions partners. The event is produced by Healthcare Business Media, a division of Bluegrass Business Media (BBM), based in Lexington, Kentucky, which also produces the IDN Summit & Reverse Expo. Past editions have been held in cities including Atlanta, GA (2020, at the Westin Peachtree Plaza), Orlando, FL, and New Orleans, LA, with the 2026 and 2027 editions taking place at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 ACE Summit & Reverse Expo?
The 2027 ACE Summit & Reverse Expo takes place February 8-10, 2027, at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside in New Orleans, Louisiana. All official conference activities are held at the hotel.
What is the ACE Summit & Reverse Expo about?
It is a three-day healthcare event connecting capital project, equipment, and facility decision-makers with their supplier partners. It intersects the healthcare Architecture, Construction, and Capital Equipment (ACE) segments through education sessions, keynotes, and product-sourcing opportunities.
How does the Reverse Expo format work?
Unlike a traditional trade show, the Reverse Expo features booths staffed by hospital, health system, RPC, and GPO leaders in healthcare facilities management, construction, and design. Suppliers visit these provider-hosted booths, which lets all parties use their time and resources efficiently.
Who should attend, and are continuing education credits offered?
The event is designed for senior healthcare and GPO executives, planning/design/construction firm leaders, and suppliers in capital planning, design, architecture, construction, and facilities. Educational content meets CE accreditation standards for AIA, IFMA, CHFM, ISM, and engineering PDH, and senior healthcare executives can earn CEUs at no cost.
How do I register or reserve a hotel room?
Registration is available through the official website at acesummitandexpo.com, and firms interested in exhibiting can call 859.523.5701. The event maintains a discounted room block at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside (the 2027 rate was $259 per night if booked before January 16, 2027) through official housing provider Meeting & Travel Consultants, Inc.
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