CMSC 2027 Annual Meeting, June 2–4, 2027, San Diego, California.
Dates
2–4 Jun 2027
City / country
San Diego, United States
Venue
San Diego Convention Center
Event overview
The CMSC 2027 Annual Meeting brings the multiple sclerosis care community to the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California, from June 2–4, 2027.
The 41st annual gathering combines clinical education, emerging MS research, rehabilitation and mental health content, and an exhibit hall for the multidisciplinary care team.
It is built for neurologists, MS nurses, nurse practitioners, rehabilitation specialists, researchers, and the industry partners who support comprehensive MS care.
TL;DR
CMSC 2027 packs clinically practical MS education, late-breaking research and rehabilitation content into three days. Visitors can compare therapies and service models, meet the faculty shaping MS care, and use the exhibit hall to evaluate diagnostics, mobility and patient-support partners in one trip.
The meeting concentrates neurologists, MS nurses, nurse practitioners, rehabilitation and mental health professionals who specify and use MS products and services. An exhibit presence puts a team in front of roughly 1,800 engaged clinicians and lets it run product conversations, advisory meetings and lead capture alongside the scientific programme.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
111 W Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
Entrances & gates
Harbor Drive main entrance
Primary visitor entrance for registration and badge collection.
Exhibit hall entrance
Badge-controlled access from the convention center concourse; follow event signage.
Food options
Convention center concessions, Gaslamp Quarter restaurants
On-site diningParking: Use the Convention Center's Harbor Drive garages and the East and West loading areas; arrive early on show mornings because downtown San Diego traffic builds after 7:30 AM.
Gate: Enter through the Harbor Drive front doors for registration; exhibit-hall access uses the hall doors printed on the badge and event signage.
Attend
Member early rate
Until April 30.
Member regular rate
After April 30.
Non-member early rate
Until April 30.
Non-member regular rate
After April 30.
Student
Full meeting; enrolled students, interns and residents.
Daily rate
Single day, member or non-member.
Exhibit hall / guest pass
Exhibit hall only; no continuing education credit.
Ticket info
Badge collection
Bring the registration confirmation and a photo ID to the onsite registration desk; badges are issued at the venue.
Ticket notes
Registration rates are published on the official CMSC registration page. Member early rate is $500 until April 30, member regular $550; non-member early $650, regular $700; student $275; daily $300; exhibit-hall guest $275.
What's on
Lifetime Achievement Award
CMSC's lifetime recognition; the 2026 honoree was Rosalind Kalb, PhD, CHC.
sourceARTY Award
Recognition for contributions to MS care; the 2026 honoree was Michelle Ploughman, BScPT, MSc, PhD.
sourceFred Foley Award
Recognition in MS care; the 2026 honoree was Deborah M. Miller, PhD, LISW.
sourceHow the last edition performed
Last edition
2026
Visitors: 1,800
Exhibitors: 80
Edition #: 40
This edition
2027
Visitors: 1,900
Exhibitors: 90
Next edition
Not announced yet
Edition recap
The 40th CMSC Annual Meeting was held in Charlotte, North Carolina, in late May 2026. The organiser recap reports approximately 1,800 attendees, 80+ exhibitors, 250+ presentations and 150+ faculty.
Impact
CMSC is a concentrated, clinically engaged audience rather than a broad consumer health expo. About 1,800 attendees and 80+ exhibitors in 2026 show a mid-sized meeting where a well-staffed booth can meet a large share of the multidisciplinary MS care community without the scale and cost of a general neurology congress.
Audience quality
The buyer mix is unusually specific: MS neurologists, nurses and nurse practitioners who manage treatment decisions, plus rehabilitation and mental health professionals who influence function and quality of life. The 2026 recap reports 1,193 medical professionals and growth across nine disciplines, which supports a high-value clinical audience for therapies, devices and support services.
Exhibitor outcomes
ROI depends on fit. A 9 sqm booth reaches a few hundred targeted clinicians over three days, so the strongest case is a therapy, diagnostic, rehabilitation or patient-support offer with a clear next step. Budget for staff, lead capture and follow-up; the meeting is best treated as a relationship and clinical-education channel, not a mass lead-generation show.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
MS care is multidisciplinary and increasingly complex, spanning disease-modifying therapy, rehabilitation, mental health and long-term patient support. CMSC is the main North American meeting where those disciplines meet, making it an efficient place to reach clinicians who influence referral, treatment and programme decisions.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Comprehensive care moves to the centre
MS management is shifting from a therapy-only model toward coordinated neurology, nursing, rehabilitation and mental health pathways. Meetings that combine these disciplines are becoming more valuable to clinicians and to exhibitors selling into the whole care pathway.
What it changes: A single CMSC trip reaches the full care team, not just prescribing neurologists.
SourceReal-world evidence and access pressure
Payers and health systems increasingly ask for real-world outcomes, adherence data and total cost of care. Exhibitors are expected to bring practical evidence and patient-support programmes, not only clinical trial headlines.
What it changes: Booth conversations at CMSC increasingly involve access, adherence and service design.
SourceRehabilitation and mental health gain profile
Function, fatigue, cognition and mental health are now core MS outcomes. The 2026 CMSC programme reported growth across nine disciplines, including rehabilitation, mental health, social work and dietetics.
What it changes: Non-drug exhibitors have a credible audience at CMSC, not a peripheral one.
SourceCMSC sits between the research-led ACTRIMS Forum and the much larger general neurology AAN Annual Meeting. Teams often use ACTRIMS for early science, AAN for broad neurology reach, and CMSC for applied MS care and the multidisciplinary buyer.
ACTRIMS Forum 2027
Phoenix, United States
Dates from a published 2027 neurology calendar; confirm final details on the ACTRIMS site.
websiteAAN 2027 Annual Meeting
Washington, United States
Dates confirmed by AAN's 2027 meeting page; a broad neurology audience rather than an MS-only one.
websiteEarly planning
Use the March research meeting to test MS data and schedule pre-CMSC advisory work.
Spring swing
Two major North American dates one month apart; plan staffing and freight as a single spring budget.
Circuit names and dates are planning references; only the CMSC dates and venue are confirmed on the official event page.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
San Diego International Airport
Closest airport; taxi or rideshare to the Harbor Drive entrance.
3 miles
to venue
10–15 minutes
by car
Tijuana International Airport
Cross-border option; allow extra time for the San Ysidro or Otay Mesa crossing.
20 miles
to venue
35–50 minutes
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 150–210 / night
Older limited-service hotels; book early because summer leisure demand is strong.
USD 230–330 / night
Walkable to the convention center and the Gaslamp dining grid.
USD 360–520 / night
Larger rooms, club floors and easy business-dinner access.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
San Diego Trolley
Frequent service; buy at the platform machine and keep the ticket.
Rideshare / taxi
Short hop; traffic is heaviest around 8 AM and 5 PM.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-1 business visitor visa | Travelers from countries without Visa Waiver Program eligibility | $185.00 | Several weeks to several months; apply early | |
| ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program | Eligible Visa Waiver Program nationals | $21.00 | Usually minutes to 72 hours |
Canadian citizens generally travel visa-free for business visits; Visa Waiver Program nationals still need an approved ESTA. Check your passport's expiry and eligibility before booking.
The US accepts ATA Carnets for temporary import of exhibition goods and professional equipment; list every item and carry the carnet to customs.
Official visa pageWeather
Early June is mild and dry: daytime highs around 72–76°F (22–24°C), overnight lows near 62°F, with a morning marine layer that usually clears by midday.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
The venue provides Wi-Fi in public and meeting areas; exhibitors should order dedicated internet if they run live demos or scans.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Tipping
Restaurant servers expect 18–20% before tax; bartenders and hotel housekeeping are tipped separately.
Getting around
Downtown is walkable, but the convention center is long — allow 10–15 minutes between the front doors and distant halls.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: SAN
Book into SAN rather than LAX; the downtown transfer is much shorter. Arrive the day before the June 2 start.
Book flightsMost European and Canadian visitors can use the Visa Waiver Program or travel visa-free; other nationalities need a B-1 visitor visa. Apply at least 90 days ahead.
Estimated cost: $21 ESTA or $185 B-1 visa fee
Processing: ESTA usually within 72 hours; B-1 can take weeks to months
Carry the CMSC registration confirmation and a letter of invitation to the visa interview and at entry.
OfficialPartnerGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: SAN is about 3 miles from the venue; a taxi or rideshare takes 10–15 minutes and costs roughly $15–25.
Hotel → venue: Most Marina and Gaslamp hotels are a 5–15 minute walk; use the Green Line or a short rideshare in bad weather.
Ride-hail: Uber and Lyft operate at SAN and downtown; use the designated pickup zone at the airport.
Public transit: MTS Route 992 connects the airport to downtown; the Green Line serves the Gaslamp Quarter and convention center.
Parking: Paid garage parking is available at the convention center; hotel guests should compare the nightly parking rate before booking.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: June
Temperature: 62–76°F (17–24°C)
Seasonality: Very low rainfall; morning marine layer is common and usually clears by midday.
Packing: Light layers, comfortable walking shoes and a light jacket for the evening sea breeze.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 (June 3, 2027)
Day 2 usually carries the densest clinical programme and the busiest exhibit-floor traffic after the opening-day rush. It gives a one-day visitor the best mix of sessions and supplier meetings.
Book flights into SAN and confirm hotel cancellation terms — Arrive June 1 to protect against delays.
Register at the early rate and download the programme — Early rates close April 30; after that the regular rate applies.
Build a session and exhibitor shortlist — Pick two must-see tracks and 8–12 booths.
Check the visa or ESTA status and print confirmation — Keep a digital copy as backup.
Travel to San Diego, collect the badge and walk the venue — Registration is at the Harbor Drive entrance.
Registration and badge collection
Harbor Drive entranceOpening keynote and clinical track
Main session hallSupplier meetings on the exhibit floor
Exhibit hallPoster walk and rehab sessions
Poster hall and track roomsGaslamp Quarter
Walkable Dining and Nightlife
10 minutes on foot
Historic blocks with restaurants and bars for team dinners.
La Jolla Cove
Coastal Half-Day
20–25 minutes by car
Cliffs, sea lions and a quiet walk after the meeting.
Marina District waterfront
Evening walk
Easy walk from the convention center; good for informal coffees.
Gaslamp Quarter
Dining and bars
Book dinner reservations during large convention weeks.
CMSC is a relationship meeting: a small number of high-quality conversations beats a large raw list. The 48-hour follow-up window matters because clinicians return to full clinics immediately after the meeting.
Budget
Shell scheme
USD 450–620 / m²
Raw space
USD 320–450 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
No 2027 exhibit tariff was published on the pages reviewed. Bands are planning estimates benchmarked to North American medical meetings of this size; request the 2027 prospectus for firm pricing.
sourceAdjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
booth
exhibitor · standard
USD 4000–5600 / 9 sqm shell booth
hotel
both · mid
USD 230–330 / per night
per_diem
both · standard
USD 60–110 / per person per day
flight
both · economy
USD 350–1600 / round trip
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| booth | exhibitor | standard | USD 4000–5600 / 9 sqm shell booth | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| hotel | both | mid | USD 230–330 / per night | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| per_diem | both | standard | USD 60–110 / per person per day | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| flight | both | economy | USD 350–1600 / round trip | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
Decision
Six quick questions on your role, objective, budget and timing.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your main reason for considering CMSC 2027?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your practice decisions would benefit from direct clinical education and you can attend at least one full day.
Best for
MS clinicians, nurses, rehab and mental health professionals who want clinical education and peer contact
Min. budget
$1,200.00
Timeline
4–8 weeks before the meeting
Risks
Programme clashes
High hotel rates in early June
exhibit
You have a clear MS product or service, a staffed booth plan and a 48-hour follow-up process.
Best for
Therapy, diagnostics, rehabilitation and patient-support companies selling into MS care
Min. budget
$7,000.00
Timeline
3–6 months before the meeting
Risks
Limited booth traffic if staffed thinly
Lead follow-up slips without an owner
skip
Your offer is not relevant to MS clinicians, or the 2027 budget cannot support travel plus a booth.
Best for
General consumer health brands or teams without an MS-specific offer
Timeline
Not applicable
Risks
Missing a focused clinical audience
Falling behind competitors who exhibit
Book with
San Diego Convention Center
Waterfront convention venue at 111 W Harbor Drive with 615,701 sq ft of exhibit space and 72 meeting rooms.
Venue address and facility facts from the San Diego Convention Center meeting-planner page.
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The closest airport, about three miles from downtown and the convention center.
Route and distance are a planning estimate; confirm flights and ground transport on the airport site.
San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
Regional business body that can support delegations, introductions and local market context.
Public body card; not named as a CMSC 2027 partner.
Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC)
The professional organisation that owns and organises the CMSC Annual Meeting.
Organiser of record on the official 2027 meeting page.
Recommended providers
Check B-1 visa or ESTA eligibility; apply at least 90 days ahead for a visa interview.
Compare Marina District and Gaslamp hotels; check cancellation terms before booking.
Compare carriers into SAN; book 6–8 weeks ahead for the best domestic fares.
Venue material handling contractor named in the CMSC exhibitor prospectus; confirm 2027 deadlines.
Travel medical and cancellation cover; read the policy exclusions.
Official destination guide for Gaslamp, La Jolla and Balboa Park planning.
Named as the exclusive sales lead handling system in the 2026 prospectus; confirm the 2027 package.
FAQs & glossary
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Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
San Diego Tourism Authority
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