The ISC difference: Why exhibitors show up in February
By February, American Stroke Association members aren’t just exploring — they’re actively deciding what comes next.
For companies evaluating their stroke, cerebrovascular and brain health exhibiting strategy, the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference offers something distinct — not just in scale, but in timing and audience intent.
Each February, ISC takes place when the stroke, cerebrovascular and brain health community has moved beyond early-year exploration and into active decision-making for the year ahead.
For exhibitors, that timing matters.
A different stage in the decision cycle
By February, clinical priorities are clearer. Internal conversations are underway. And key decision-makers are actively selecting what they will carry forward into the new year.
That shift shows up in how ISC attendees engage:
- 82% make time to visit the Science & Technology Hall
- 74% were there to learn about new products in the field.
This is not passive exposure. It’s intentional engagement.
Where exhibitor goals turn into outcomes
“We exhibit at 22 conferences a year, but ISC is the best.” – ISC exhibitor
Exhibitors consistently report strong results at ISC:
- 86% of ISC26 exhibitors with a goal achieved it
- 75% of exhibitors renewed for ISC26
Beyond visibility, exhibitors receive measurable outcomes tied to their objectives.
A high-intent, high-impact audience
ISC brings together a concentrated cardiovascular audience, including:
- 5,600+ professional attendees
- 61% physicians and other stroke professionals
- 23% nurses/nurse practitioners
Across key specialties — from stroke and neurology to emergency medicine and critical care — the meeting connects exhibitors with a highly engaged audience.
Conversations that move forward
At ISC in February, conversations are more focused and more actionable. Attendees are ready to connect emerging science to real-world needs — and are looking for solutions that can move with them into the next year. That’s where the right conversations turn into next steps.
Sources:
ISC25 and ISC26 post-event attendee and exhibitor surveys.
