2015 Top 250 US Trade Shows

For a complete 2015 TSNN Top 250 Trade Shows list that includes contact information please contact John Rice jrice@tsnn.com.

TSNN Rank by NSF Event Event Date(s) Venue
209
APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition The Public Health Expo is the largest and most comprehensive public health exhibit featuring more than 700 booths of information, state-of-the-art products, and services geared towards public health professionals.
Organizer: American Public Health Association (APHA)
# Exhibitors:444
# Attendees:11,418
10/31/2015 to 11/04/2015
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 74,000
210
HX: The Hotel Experience (formerly International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show) HX: The Hotel Experience is now in its second year of a multi-million dollar rebrand from the International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show. HX is North America’s largest trade event for hotel and foodservice owners, executives, directors, and GMs from across the hospitality spectrum, and manufacturers and marketers of hospitality products and services. It is held annually in November in New York City.
Organizer: HMG, LLC
# Exhibitors:455
# Attendees:14,785
11/08/2015 to 11/10/2015
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 73,850
211
Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show Held annually in Las Vegas, the Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show is the premier event for brand owners, licensors, licensees and retailers interested in sports licensed products. Home to over 370 exhibits and thousands of retailers, this is the only show of its kind to target the sports and tailgating market. Exhibiting companies hold the licenses for professional, collegiate and all other sports teams and represent all product categories.
Organizer: Emerald Expositions
# Exhibitors:374
# Attendees:1,841
01/14/2015 to 01/16/2015
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 73,360
212
ANESTHESIOLOGY® This five-day, everything anesthesiology event, attracts upwards of 15,000 attendees from around the world to grow, share and network. Learn about specialty’s latest science and technologies by participating in this year’s scientific program offering more than 500 sessions, special lectures and hands-on workshops.
Organizer: American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)/SPARGO, Inc.
# Exhibitors:297
# Attendees:9,902
10/24/2015 to 10/28/2015
San Diego Convention Center San Diego
NSF: 73,200
213
SOUTH-TEC

SOUTH-TEC draws manufacturing suppliers, distributors and equipment builders from across North America and around the world – bringing them together in Charlotte, North Carolina. With more than 400 exhibiting companies, attendees can find all the latest technologies and services – plus the experts who built them – ready to demonstrate solutions that can help them grow their business. Visitors can make side-by-side comparisons, discover integrated equipment, hear about industry trends and forecasts, and leverage their purchasing power.

Organizer: Society of Manufacturing Engineers SME
# Exhibitors:439
# Attendees:4,219
10/27/2015 to 10/29/2015
Charlotte Convention Center Charlotte
NSF: 71,700
214
Modern Day Marine Expo Modern Day Marine is co-sponsored by the Marine Corps Base, Quantico, the exposition's home base. MCB Quantico, home to the Combat Development Command and the Marine Corps Systems Command, is responsible for setting requirements, developing equipment and systems, and purchasing the equipment and systems that the Marine Corp will rely on in the years to come. These vital and unique functions play a large part in positioning Modern Day Marine as the premiere military equipment, systems, services and technology exposition.
Organizer: Emerald Expositions
# Exhibitors:336
# Attendees:2,470
09/22/2015 to 09/24/2015
Marine Corps Base Camp Quantico Quantico, VA
NSF: 69,716
215
ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo At the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition, 5,000+ professionals from associations and nonprofits join for a three-day, must-attend networking and education event to engage with thought-provoking speakers, experience innovative session formats, enjoy world-class networking events, and much more.
Organizer: ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership
# Exhibitors:431
# Attendees:2,812
08/08/2015 to 08/11/2015
Cobo Center Detriot
NSF: 68,400
216
ASI Show Dallas Timed perfectly to see everything that’s new for 2016, ASI Show Dallas serves as the biggest ad specialty event in the Southwest. Over 3,500 distributors and nearly 500 suppliers come together from across the country and beyond to kick off the new sales year. The action-packed, three-day schedule includes educational sessions taught by industry experts, plenty of networking opportunities like ASI’s Minute to Win It and Ask the Experts Networking Lunch, and a Gala hosted at renowned Eddie Deen's Ranch.
Organizer: ASI Show (Advertising Specialty Institute)
# Exhibitors:470
# Attendees:3,540
02/03/2015 to 02/05/2015
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas
NSF: 67,300
217
American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition

Attendees are members of the American Academy of Pediatrics which consists of about 60,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical sub-specialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The members are physicians who devote their practice to treating children.

Organizer: American Academy of Pediatrics
# Exhibitors:360
# Attendees:10,053
10/24/2015 to 10/27/2015
Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, DC
NSF: 65,500
218
Interop Las Vegas Interop is the leading global IT infrastructure event series, offering in-depth education alongside a showcase of emerging technologies in an independent, vendor-neutral environment. For 30 years, Interop has brought the IT community together to explore the latest in network infrastructure, encouraging collaboration, and interoperability. Through dynamic conference programs, Interop helps professionals at all career levels leverage the network, systems and applications that enable business innovation. The Interop Expo and InteropNet Demo Lab provide immersive, hands-on experiences, while connecting enterprise IT buyers with leading suppliers. Interop Las Vegas is the flagship event held each spring, with an annual event in Tokyo and Cloud Connect China in Shanghai.
Organizer: UBM Americas
# Exhibitors:252
# Attendees:7,408
04/27/2015 to 05/01/2015
Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 64,890
Partner Voices
One of the most iconic names on the Las Vegas Strip just got an upgrade. Mandalay Bay has everything that your business needs from a refreshed convention space designed to inspire productivity and creativity, to an impressive selection of world-class restaurants and amenities. If you're looking for a venue that's both inviting and innovative, you have to be here. New Wave Experiences Mandalay Bay continues to invest in a new wave of enhancements both in the convention space and within the resort as a whole. New restaurant openings including Orla by Michael Mina, drawing inspiration from the award-winning chef’s childhood in Egypt and with flavors and décor inspired by the spices found in markets common to coastal Mediterranean towns, as well as Caramá by Wolfgang Puck, bringing the essence of Italy and spirit of Wolfgang into one concept, are recent additions. The Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas also experienced a recent remodel of all 424 rooms. Swingers, a high-end, adults-only golf and entertainment concept will debut in Fall 2024. Enhanced Technology Creating a truly effective conference venue requires careful thought into what a business needs: the right technology, capacity, and inspiration to bring ideas to the next level. As part of the resort’s refresh, Mandalay Bay implemented state-of-the-art technology upgrades, installing cutting-edge Cat6A Ethernet cabling throughout the convention center. This advancement doubles the frequency of data transmission, enabling lightning-fast speeds up to 9400% faster. The convention center now boasts 11 dynamic digital walls, spanning up to 24' x 13', strategically positioned for brand placements, sponsorships and targeted event messaging. Additionally, attendees can benefit from 20 double-sided 55" mobile flexible display units, facilitating effortless navigation to meeting rooms and events. RFID locks were installed on all meeting room doors, and over 200 motion detection cameras have been placed throughout the space. Refreshing New Design & Fine Art The newly remodeled convention space provides a bright and vibrant atmosphere that complements Mandalay Bay's tropical-inspired brand. Featuring white-washed walls and ceilings adorned with bold floral patterns in cerulean and coral tones, the space is complemented by warm walnut accent walls. In addition to the redesign of all pre-function spaces, meeting rooms and ballrooms, Mandalay Bay's 1 million square feet of exhibit space has undergone a rejuvenation, including new paint, covered pillars and relocated strobe lights. Sustainable Spectacles Mandalay Bay is committed to Focused on What Matters and creating more responsible meetings. Refillable water stations all available around the resort, cutting unnecessary plastic usage from single-use bottles. The Mandalay Bay campus’ recent upgrades represent a bold step forward in redefining the Las Vegas experience. With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and unparalleled service, Mandalay Bay sets a new standard for excellence in business hospitality. Whether you're seeking cutting-edge conference facilities, world-class dining options, or simply a luxurious retreat, an unparalleled meeting experience awaits.