2013 Top 250 Cdn Trade Shows

For a complete 2013 TSNN Top 50 Canadian Trade Show List please contact Bradford Christison at bchristison@tsnn.com.

TSNN Rank by NSF Event Event Date(s) Venue
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Profile Show (Mar.) The OFE Show and the Profile Show have merged to showcase a broader, more diversified marketplace for buyers and sellers. The new merged Profile Show brings together the best selection of apparel and accessories that includes all segments of today's fashion industry -- men's, women's, young contemporary and junior labels, children's and lifestyle brands. This show will cover all price points and commodities in an energetic, open booth marketplace.
Organizer: Ontario Fashion Exhibitors
# Exhibitors:182
# Attendees:1,696
03/02/2013 to 03/05/2013
Toronto Congress Centre Toronto
NSF: 64,700
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Pacific Dental Conference The Pacific Dental Conference is one of the largest dental conferences in North America offering a varied and contemporary selection of continuing education programs. The PDC has over 150 open sessions and hands-on courses covering topics relating to clinical excellence, practice excellence and personal development. Our ever expanding Exhibit Hall features over 267 exhibitors occupying 540 booths.
Organizer: Pacific Dental Conference
# Exhibitors:269
# Attendees:10,443
03/07/2013 to 03/09/2013
Vancouver Convention Centre Vancouver
NSF: 62,600
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ABA Quebec Beauty Show This is a show for the professional beauty industry comprising of hair, nails and aesthetics. Attendees can see new styling techniques, new products and learn how to use them. ABA provides educational seminars of different genres (both personal and business development), competitions and training.
Organizer: Allied Beauty Association
# Exhibitors:64
# Attendees:7,369
03/10/2013 to 03/11/2013
Palais des congres de Montreal Montreal
NSF: 60,400
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Profile Show (Sept.) The OFE Show and the Profile Show have merged to showcase a broader, more diversified marketplace for buyers and sellers. The new merged Profile Show brings together the best selection of apparel and accessories that includes all segments of today's fashion industry -- men's, women's, young contemporary and junior labels, children's and lifestyle brands. This show will cover all price points and commodities in an energetic, open booth marketplace.
Organizer: Ontario Fashion Exhibitors
# Exhibitors:172
# Attendees:1,714
09/08/2013 to 09/11/2013
Toronto Congress Centre Toronto
NSF: 60,300
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Quebec Gift Fair (Fall) A global mix of the latest trends in general giftware, stationery, souvenirs, toys and more. The show features new home accents, furnishings and decor for inside and outside the home and includes gourmet housewares and specialty foods plus an eclectic mix of fashion accessories, jewellery and clothing.
Organizer: Canadian Gift Association (CanGift)
# Exhibitors:228
# Attendees:8,000
08/25/2013 to 08/28/2013
Place Bonaventure Montreal
NSF: 59,975
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Green Industry Show & Conference For over 35 years the Green Industry Show & Conference has been connecting buyers with suppliers. It is recognized as one of Canada's premier events for landscape, nursery, garden centre, greenhouse, turf and tree industry professionals.
Organizer: Landscape Alberta
# Exhibitors:166
# Attendees:1,800
11/13/2013 to 11/14/2013
Expo Centre at Northlands Park Edmonton
NSF: 54,000
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Partners in Prevention Health & Safety Conference & Trade Show Canada's largest health and safety event.
Organizer: Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
# Exhibitors:333
# Attendees:3,950
04/30/2013 to 05/01/2013
The International Centre Toronto
NSF: 53,400
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Garden & Floral EXPO EXPO is Canada's fall buying show for the floral and garden industries. Now celebrating its 13th year, EXPO is uniquely positioned as a meeting place and buying opportunity for retailers who deal with floral products, gardening plants and hard good, interior plantscaping and design, outdoor landscape design and architecture, event management opportunities.
Organizer: Landscape Ontario
# Exhibitors:290
# Attendees:2,800
10/23/2013 to 10/24/2013
Toronto Congress Centre Toronto
NSF: 52,000
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ABA Ontario Beauty Show This is a show for the professional beauty industry comprising of hair, nails and aesthetics. Attendees can see new styling techniques, new products and learn how to use them. ABA provides educational seminars of different genres (both personal and business development), competitions and training.
Organizer: Allied Beauty Association
# Exhibitors:75
# Attendees:8,410
03/24/2013 to 03/25/2013
Metro Toronto Convention Centre Toronto
NSF: 50,400
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IncentiveWorks IncentiveWorks is Canada's largest event for professionals who plan, organize or influence meetings and events. The two-day show is specifically tailored for meeting planners to connect with suppliers, engage the industry and learn how to plan better events.
Organizer: Meetings + Incentive Travel
# Exhibitors:670
# Attendees:1,760
08/20/2013 to 08/21/2013
Metro Toronto Convention Centre Toronto
NSF: 49,700
Partner Voices
Overview: The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality. In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way. “We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.” Amenities: The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.  The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need. Gold Key Members The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events. OCCC Events: This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.  The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:  AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023 200,000 Attendees $257 Million in Economic Impact MEGACON 2023 160,000 Attendees $205 Million in Economic Impact Open Championship Series 2023 69,500 Attendees $89 Million in Economic Impact Sunshine Classic 2023 42,000 Attendees $54 Million in Economic Impact Premiere Orlando 2023 42,000 Attendees $108 Million in Economic Impact