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    Ace Summit and Reverse Expo

    Join us at the Ace Summit and Reverse Expo from February 8-10, 2027, at Hilton New Orleans Riverside, New Orleans, LA, for a unique healthcare capital investment experience.

    Healthcare construction and design servicesCapital equipment for healthcare facilitiesFacility management solutionsHealthcare technology and softwareArchitectural services for healthcare projectsConsulting services for healthcare capital projects

    Dates

    8–10 Feb 2027

    City / country

    New Orleans, USA

    Venue

    Hilton New Orleans Riverside

    Time

    : Confirm daily opening hours on the organiser registration page

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    Event overview

    Overview

    The Ace Summit and Reverse Expo is a premier event connecting healthcare capital project, equipment, and facility decision-makers with their supplier partners.

    It features CE-accredited breakout sessions, visionary keynotes, and unparalleled product-sourcing opportunities.

    TL;DR

    1. 1Dates and Venue: The Ace Summit and Reverse Expo takes place from February 8-10, 2027, at Hilton New Orleans Riverside, New Orleans, LA.
    2. 2Scale and Focus: This event connects healthcare executives with suppliers of architecture, construction, capital equipment, and healthcare design products.
    3. 3Organiser: The event is organised by Bluegrass Business Media, known for producing focused healthcare industry events.
    4. 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include hospital, health system, RPC, and GPO leaders, providing significant purchasing influence.
    5. 5Entry: Registration is available online, and attendees are encouraged to secure their spots early.

    Why visit

    Visitors will gain insights into the latest trends in healthcare capital investments, network with industry leaders, and explore innovative solutions to enhance patient care. Dates and Venue: The Ace Summit and Reverse Expo takes place from February 8-10, 2027, at Hilton New Orleans Riverside, New Orleans, LA. Buyer Authority: Attendees include hospital, health system, RPC, and GPO leaders, providing significant purchasing influence. Entry: Registration is available online,.

    Why exhibit

    Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their products and services to key decision-makers in the healthcare sector, maximizing their visibility and potential ROI. Buyer Authority: Attendees include hospital, health system, RPC, and GPO leaders, providing significant purchasing influence. The Ace Summit and Reverse Expo is crucial for fostering partnerships between healthcare executives and suppliers, enhancing the quality of healthcare facilities and services.

    Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    Hospital executives seeking innovative solutions
    Healthcare facility managers looking for capital investment opportunities
    Architects and construction firms specializing in healthcare
    Suppliers of medical equipment and technology
    Healthcare design professionals
    GPO representatives and decision-makers

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    Healthcare architecture and design firms
    Construction and general contractors serving hospital projects
    Capital equipment manufacturers and distributors
    Facilities engineering and plant operations suppliers
    Medical equipment and technology providers
    Facility management and service companies
    GPO and IDN supplier partners
    Healthcare interior and design product suppliers
    Energy, HVAC and infrastructure solution providers
    Clinical workflow and healthcare IT vendors

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    Healthcare construction and design services
    Capital equipment for healthcare facilities
    Facility management solutions
    Healthcare technology and software
    Architectural services for healthcare projects
    Consulting services for healthcare capital projects

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

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    Hilton New Orleans Riverside

    New Orleans, LA, USA

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    Entry & tickets

    Event days & opening times

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    Event days: Confirm daily opening hours on the organiser registration page
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    Who runs the show

    Organisers

    Bluegrass Business Media

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    How the last edition performed

    Previous edition

    Impact

    A bigger and stronger platform

    The Ace Summit and Reverse Expo is a premier event connecting healthcare capital project, equipment, and facility decision-makers with their supplier partners. It features CE-accredited breakout sessions, visionary keynotes, and unparalleled product-sourcing opportunities. The Ace Summit and Reverse Expo is crucial for fostering partnerships between healthcare executives and suppliers, enhancing the quality of healthcare facilities and services. Join us at the Ace Summit and Reverse Expo from February 8-10, 2027,.

    Audience quality

    High-value decision-makers

    Visitors typically include Hospital executives seeking innovative solutions, Healthcare facility managers looking for capital investment opportunities, Architects and construction firms specializing in healthcare, Suppliers of medical equipment and technology. Dates and Venue: The Ace Summit and Reverse Expo takes place from February 8-10, 2027, at Hilton New Orleans Riverside, New Orleans, LA. Scale and Focus: This event connects healthcare executives with suppliers of architecture, construction, capital.

    Exhibitor outcomes

    Real business growth

    Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their products and services to key decision-makers in the healthcare sector, maximizing their visibility and potential ROI. Buyer Authority: Attendees include hospital, health system, RPC, and GPO leaders, providing significant purchasing influence. The Ace Summit and Reverse Expo is crucial for fostering partnerships between healthcare executives and suppliers, enhancing the quality of healthcare facilities and services.

    Intelligence

    Market context

    Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

    Gulf South and Southeast USA — New Orleans, Louisiana, drawing hospital systems, GPOs, IDNs, clinical engineering and healthcare construction teams from Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia and the wider US capital-equipment market.

    Why it matters

    Attending Ace Summit and Reverse Expo on 2027-02-08 to 2027-02-10 in New Orleans lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.

    Industry trends

    Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

    01

    AI in healthcare facilities

    Artificial intelligence in facilities means using AI tools to monitor, predict and optimise hospital plant operations, energy use and maintenance.

    02

    Post-merger standardisation of hospital facilities

    Standardisation in facilities after a merger or acquisition aligns plant operations, equipment specifications and maintenance practice across newly combined hospital systems.

    03

    GPO and IDN capital planning

    Group purchasing organisations and integrated delivery networks shape how healthcare capital projects are specified, sourced and contracted across member hospitals.

    04

    Physician preference and value analysis discipline

    Value analysis committees review new product requests and physician preference items to control clinical spend and standardise supply decisions.

    05

    Healthcare construction and capital project pipeline

    Capital project spending covers hospital new-build, expansion and renovation work tied to architecture, engineering and equipment specification.

    US healthcare supply chain and capital equipment circuit

    Book hotels and meeting slots 8–12 weeks ahead; in February the Mardi Gras season in New Orleans tightens downtown room supply, so reserve the venue hotel block early.

    Provider-facing healthcare sourcing shows are planned as a yearly circuit: teams compare the ACE Summit and Reverse Expo against IDN-hosted reverse expos, materials-management conferences and healthcare engineering meetings to cover the full capital buying cycle.

    Pre-show (November – January)

    Book MSY flights and the Hilton Riverside block, draft Reverse Expo meeting requests and prepare capital equipment documentation.

    Show week (8–10 February 2027)

    Reverse Expo boardroom rotations, education tracks and supplier-provider dinner meetings.

    Peer events are established sector meetings; check dates on each organiser website when building an annual healthcare sourcing itinerary.

    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

    Local currency · USD

    Arrival airports

    Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

    MSY

    Louis Armstrong New Orleans International

    Primary gateway for the summit with nonstop service from most US hubs. Taxi flat rate USD 36 for one or two passengers, rideshare USD 30–45, shared Airport Shuttle USD 24 one way. Rideshare pickup is on the upper level.

    ~23 km (14 mi) via I-10 East and Poydras Street

    to venue

    20–30 min off-peak; 35–45 min in weekday rush hour or during parade closures

    by car

    BTR

    Baton Rouge Metropolitan

    Regional alternative with limited nonstop service; worth comparing only when fares or connections justify the drive. Rental cars on site, no rail link to New Orleans.

    ~130 km (80 mi) via I-10 East

    to venue

    1 h 20 min – 1 h 40 min

    by car

    Hotel tiers

    A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

    Venue hotel (4-star, on site)
    Central Business District / Mississippi riverfront

    Not yet confirmed

    Upscale (4-star)
    CBD, Warehouse District and French Quarter edge

    Not yet confirmed

    Midscale (3-star)
    CBD and Canal Street corridor

    Not yet confirmed

    Value (2–3 star)
    CBD fringe, Canal Street and Mid-City transit links

    Not yet confirmed

    Local transport

    Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

    taxi

    Estimated costUSD 36 flat rate for one or two passengers; USD 15 per additional passenger
    Best forLouis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) to Hilton New Orleans Riverside

    20–30 minutes off-peak from the taxi rank outside baggage claim; the flat rate is set for the downtown zone and is usually cheaper than rideshare during parade season.

    taxi

    Estimated costUSD 30–45
    Best forRideshare (Uber / Lyft) from MSY to Hilton New Orleans Riverside

    Pickup on the upper level; allow up to 45 minutes in weekday rush hour or when Mardi Gras parades close downtown streets.

    bus

    Estimated costUSD 24 one way; USD 44 round trip
    Best forAirport Shuttle New Orleans shared van, MSY to downtown hotels

    Shared 11-passenger vans depart on demand from the airport and drop at CBD and French Quarter hotels including the Hilton Riverside.

    metro

    Estimated costUSD 1.25 single ride; USD 3 one-day Jazzy Pass; USD 8 three-day Jazzy Pass
    Best forRiverfront and Canal Streetcar lines, downtown to Hilton New Orleans Riverside

    The Riverfront line stops beside the hotel and interchanges with the Canal Street line for Canal Street hotels; exact change or a Jazzy Pass is required.

    car

    Estimated costUSD 45–60 per night at the hotel; USD 20–40 per day in nearby Poydras Street garages
    Best forSelf-parking, Hilton New Orleans Riverside garage and CBD lots

    Valet and self-parking are available to hotel guests with covered access to the meeting level; downtown garages fill early during the Mardi Gras season.

    taxi

    Estimated costUSD 35–75 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
    Best forBaton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR) to Hilton New Orleans Riverside

    1 h 20 min – 1 h 40 min; Regional alternative with limited nonstop service; worth comparing only when fares or connections justify the drive. Rental cars on site, no rail link to New Orleans.

    Plan your trip

    Visa & entry documents

    Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

    Visa required
    ATA Carnet: accepted
    TypeWho needs itFeeProcessing
    B-1 Temporary Business Visitor visaForeign nationals outside the Visa Waiver Program attending the summit, hosting supplier meetings or negotiating contracts$185.00Interview wait times of 1–3 months at busy consulates; apply as soon as travel dates are fixed
    ESTA travel authorisation (Visa Waiver Program)Citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries such as the UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Japan and Australia travelling for business meetings of 90 days or less$40.00Usually approved within 72 hours; apply at least 7 days before departure
    B-1/B-2 combined visitor visaTravellers combining summit attendance with personal travel in the United States on one trip$185.00Same interview queue as the B-1; allow 1–3 months ahead of departure

    Nationals of Visa Waiver Program countries may enter the United States for short business trips with an approved ESTA instead of a visa, provided the stay is under 90 days and they hold a machine-readable passport. All other foreign nationals must hold a valid US visitor visa before travelling.

    Official visa page

    Weather

    New Orleans in February averages daytime highs near 18 C (64 F) and overnight lows around 11 C (52 F) on 30-year climate normals, with roughly 9 rain days and about 8 hours of daily sunshine, making it a mild and generally comfortable period for the ACE Summit.

    Plan for the climate

    Check temperatures and pack accordingly

    Venue connectivity

    US mobile coverage is strong across downtown New Orleans, and the Hilton New Orleans Riverside lists Wi-Fi as a paid amenity. Business travellers can compare USA eSIM or prepaid data plans before arrival to avoid roaming charges.

    Ride-hailing

    Taxis

    Public transit

    Car rentals

    Cultural notes

    Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

    Business dress

    Business casual is typical; scientific meetings may be less formal than consumer fairs.

    Arrival

    Arrive early on day one for registration and badge pickup.

    Practical guides

    Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

    Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

    Flights

    Destination: MSY

    Book flights to MSY when possible for the shortest transfer to the venue; compare BTR only if fares are materially lower.

    Visa

    Most foreign nationals attending the ACE Summit and Reverse Expo need a US B-1 business visitor visa, while nationals of Visa Waiver Program countries may enter without a visa for short business trips. Attending a business convention or conference and negotiating contracts are listed permitted B-1 activities.

    Estimated cost: USD 185 (B-1/B-2 business visitor visa application fee)

    Processing: Varies by consulate; apply several weeks to months before travel and schedule the interview appointment early in your country of residence or nationality.

    Schedule the visa interview at the US embassy or consulate in your country of residence or nationality. Application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

    Official

    Hotels

    Find a stay near the venue with options for every budget.

    Check-in (recommended)

    2027-02-08

    Check-out (recommended)

    2027-02-10

    Areas to stay

    CBD and Canal Street corridor · CBD fringe, Canal Street and Mid-City transit links · CBD, Warehouse District and French Quarter edge · Central Business District / Mississippi riverfront

    venue hotel (4 star, on site)

    USD 210-340/night

    upscale (4 star)

    USD 250-520/night

    midscale (3 star)

    USD 150-240/night

    value (2–3 star)

    USD 110-180/night

    Transport

    Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

    Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY): 20–30 min off-peak; 35–45 min in weekday rush hour or during parade closures; Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR): 1 h 20 min – 1 h 40 min. Allow road or rail time to Hilton New Orleans Riverside; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.

    Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Hilton New Orleans Riverside: Central Business District / Mississippi riverfront: {'name': 'Hilton New Orleans Riverside', 'notes': "Host venue at Two Poydras Street with direct access to the meeting and Reverse Expo levels; in-room Wi-Fi, breakfast and parking are paid amenities, with outdoor pool, fitness center, Drago's Seafood and riverfront bar on site.", 'source_url': 'https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hilton+New+Orleans+Riverside'}; CBD, Warehouse Distri

    Weather

    Plan and pack for the event climate.

    Month: February 2027

    Temperature: 17 to 18 C (63 to 64 F) daytime highs and 10 to 11 C (50 to 52 F) overnight lows in February; record extremes for the month span about -2 C to 28 C.

    Seasonality: February is one of the milder, drier months in New Orleans with about 9 rain days and 108 to 119 mm of precipitation; the Atlantic hurricane season does not overlap with the February show dates.

    Packing: Pack light layers for mild 18 C afternoons and cooler 11 C evenings, plus a compact umbrella or rain jacket for roughly 9 wet days in the month. Business casual dress suits the summit sessions and hotel meeting rooms.

    Plan your trip

    Planning

    Best day to visit: Day 2 — Tuesday 9 February 2027

    The middle day carries the densest mix of the show: morning education tracks complete, the Reverse Expo meeting floor runs at full capacity with pre-scheduled provider meetings, and the evening reception programme gives the best access to hospital, GPO and IDN decision-makers in one stretch. Visiting only on day one means you miss the boardroom rotations, while day three closes early as delegates travel. Note that 9 February is also Mardi Gras, so allow extra transfer time, expect parade street closures downtown and book any off-site dinner well in advance.

    1

    Confirm passport validity and check US visa or Visa Waiver Program eligibility for the ACE Summit — B-1 business visitor visa application fee is USD 185; nationals of Visa Waiver Program countries may not need a visa.

    2

    Submit the B-1 visa application and book an interview appointment if required — Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable; interview slots vary by consulate.

    3

    Book flights into Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) — Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR) is the secondary regional gateway.

    4

    Reserve a hotel room in the Central Business District near the Hilton New Orleans Riverside — Downtown rooms near the host venue book early for February convention dates.

    5

    Complete online registration and badge request for the ACE Summit and Reverse Expo — Badges are collected at the on-site Registration Desk; the organiser lists a registration contact for queries.

    6

    Download the summit agenda and mark CE-accredited sessions and tracks — Sessions run in rooms including the Grand Ballroom and Grand Salon.

    7

    Request Reverse Expo and hosted buyer meetings before the show — The Reverse Expo gives all attendees access to hospital, health system, GPO and IDN hosted booths.

    8

    Plan airport to hotel transport and local downtown travel — Taxi or rideshare from MSY; streetcar and bus routes are published on Moovit; self-parking from about USD 9 per day at nearby lots.

    9

    Check New Orleans February weather and pack accordingly — Average highs near 18 C with about 9 rain days; pack layers and a rain jacket.

    10

    Prepare meeting documents, product shortlists and capital project questions — Value analysis and GPO capital sessions reward pre-read agendas.

    11

    Sort mobile connectivity with a USA eSIM or prepaid data plan — Hotel Wi-Fi is listed as a paid amenity at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.

    12

    Arrive a day early for badge collection and orientation — Collect badges and confirm session room locations at the Registration Desk.

    Sample visitor itinerary

    Route-optimised day
    08:00 – 09:00

    Registration and badge pickup over coffee in the Hilton Riverside pre-function area, then a first pass through the sponsor and supplier showcase tables.

    Hilton New Orleans Riverside, meeting level
    09:15 – 12:00

    Opening keynote and morning education tracks covering healthcare supply chain, clinical engineering, facilities and capital planning.

    Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Grand Ballroom
    12:30 – 16:30

    Reverse Expo floor: pre-scheduled 15-minute boardroom meetings with hospital, health system, GPO and IDN capital decision-makers.

    Reverse Expo meeting floor
    17:00 – 19:30

    Riverfront networking reception and informal supplier–provider introductions, followed by small-group dinners nearby.

    Hilton Riverside riverfront terrace and Drago's Seafood

    Side trips

    2

    French Quarter and Jackson Square

     

     

     

    Garden District and St. Charles Avenue

     

     

     

    Networking spots

    3

    Reverse Expo boardroom floor

    Structured B2B Meetings

    The highest-value networking zone on site — provider hosts and supplier teams meet in short scheduled blocks, with open gaps between rotations for informal introductions.

     

    Drago's Seafood Restaurant, Hilton New Orleans Riverside

    Supplier and Provider Dinners

    In-hotel restaurant known for charbroiled oysters; heavily booked for post-session dinners, so reserve as soon as the meeting schedule is set.

     

    Riverfront promenade and lobby bar

    Informal Debriefs

    Mississippi riverfront terrace and the hotel lobby bar are the default meeting point between sessions, a 5-minute walk from Caesars New Orleans and the Fulton Street entertainment district.

     

    Budget

    Costs & budget

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    Estimated budget
    Live estimate
    • Per diem × 2$150.00
    • Visa$185.00
    Estimated total$335.00

    This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.

    Cost reference

    Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.

    visa_fee

    visitor · B-1 Temporary Business Visitor visa

    USD 185 / per application

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    visa_fee

    visitor · B-1/B-2 combined visitor visa

    USD 185 / per application

    official

    visa_fee

    visitor · ESTA travel authorisation (Visa Waiver Program)

    USD 40 / per application

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    Decision

    Visit, exhibit, or skip?

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    What is your primary role?

    Decision matrix

    Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

    visit

    Assess how this option fits your objectives.

    Best for

    Healthcare supply chain, facilities and value analysis professionals sourcing capital equipment, plus architects and contractors working on hospital projects.

    Min. budget

    $350.00

    Timeline

    4 to 6 weeks to secure a US B-1 visa interview slot, flights and downtown hotel rooms

    Risks

    Visa interview lead times vary by consulate and can delay travel

    Downtown New Orleans hotel rates rise around February convention dates

    exhibit

    Assess how this option fits your objectives.

    Best for

    Capital equipment, facilities and healthcare design suppliers targeting hospital, health system, GPO and IDN buying groups through the Reverse Expo booth format.

    Min. budget

    $2,200.00

    Timeline

    3 to 4 months for stand planning, freight of demo units and hosted buyer meeting scheduling

    Risks

    Reverse Expo booth slots are allocated by hospital and health system hosts

    Demo equipment shipping and on-site compliance require long lead times

    skip

    Assess how this option fits your objectives.

    Best for

    Suppliers with no healthcare facilities, capital equipment or healthcare design relevance to hospital, GPO and IDN buyers.

    Min. budget

    Not yet confirmed

    Timeline

    Not applicable

    Risks

    Missed face-to-face access to hospital, health system and GPO capital decision makers

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    Visa

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    FAQs & glossary

    Answers

    Frequently asked

    Glossary

    1
    Reverse Expo
    An event format where healthcare executives meet suppliers in a booth setting to foster direct interactions.
    2
    CE-accredited
    Continuing Education credits awarded for participation in educational sessions at the event.
    3
    GPO
    Group Purchasing Organization, which helps healthcare providers obtain supplies at reduced costs.
    4
    Healthcare Capital Investments
    Investments made in facilities, equipment, and technology to improve healthcare delivery.
    5
    Networking Opportunities
    Chances to connect with industry peers and leaders for potential collaborations.

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