2016 Top 250 US Trade Shows
The 2016 TSNN Top 250 List is exclusively sponsored by Expocad and the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center.
For a complete 2016 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 |
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211 |
THSCA Convention and Coaching School
The THSCA Convention & Coaching School is a four-day annual conference that offers a wide range of education sessions on both male and female sports as well as health and safety topics, multiple networking opportunities, rules meetings, an on-site job room, an awards luncheon, and an astounding array of exhibits. On average the THSCA Convention draws an attendence of over 12,000 coaches, athletic directors, exhibitors and fans of athletics.
Organizer: Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA)
# Exhibitors:400
# Attendees:9,521
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07/20/2016 to 07/22/2016 |
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio
NSF: 78,400
|
212 |
New England Grows! - Dec.
An annual event in Boston, New England Grows in renowned for its world-class education offering and innovative trend spotting. Founded in 1993, for the professional horticulturalist, the educational conference and exposition gives participants unique access to targeted, industry-specific products, information, education and connections. Attendees are primarily made up of landscape professionals, wholesale nursery growers, garden center owners, landscape designers and architects, lawn care professionals, arborists, groundskeepers, suppliers, students, and educators. After 23 years, New England Grows shifted to an earlier date in the trade show season, resulting in two shows for 2015. The show will now continue to be held once a year, during the week after Thanksgiving.
Organizer: New England Grows
# Exhibitors:299
# Attendees:6,517
|
11/30/2016 to 12/02/2016 |
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Boston
NSF: 78,300
|
213 |
Pacific Marine Expo
Pacific Marine Expo offers unparalleled access to the largest number of buyers and sellers for the diverse commercial marine industries of the entire North American Pacific Coast. PME maintains its position as the largest commercial marine event on the West Coast.
Organizer: Diversified Communications
# Exhibitors:440
# Attendees:5,976
|
11/17/2016 to 11/19/2016 |
CenturyLink Field Event Center
Seattle
NSF: 75,284
|
214 |
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: SPARGO, Inc./American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)
# Exhibitors:283
# Attendees:9,787
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10/22/2016 to 10/26/2016 |
McCormick Place
Chicago
NSF: 73,300
|
215 |
WPPI - Wedding and Portrait Photography Conference & Expo
WPPI is the biggest and best event for wedding and portrait photographers. With an all-star speaker lineup, a diverse and unparalleled menu of special events and an amazing 3-day Trade Show, photographers come to Las Vegas to learn, discover and network!
Organizer: Emerald Expositions
# Exhibitors:236
# Attendees:8,478
|
03/07/2016 to 03/09/2016 |
MGM Grand Convention Center
Las Vegas
NSF: 71,751
|
216 |
HFMA ANI
ANI is HFMA’s national conference and premier educational event that is aimed at top decision-makers in the field of healthcare finance. ANI consists of high profile keynote speakers and more than 80 educational sessions. The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) is the nation’s leading association for healthcare financial management executives and leaders. More than 40,000 members, ranging from CFOs to controllers to accountants consider HFMA a respected thought leader on top trends and issues facing the healthcare industry.
Organizer: Corcoran Expositions Inc./Healthcare Financial Management Association
# Exhibitors:347
# Attendees:
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06/26/2016 to 06/29/2016 |
Sands Expo & Convention Center
Las Vegas
NSF: 70,980
|
217 |
JA International Jewelry Show - Summer
Three focused days of trend spotting, hunting and business-buildibg interaction, set in the jewelry captial of the world.
Organizer: Emerald Expositions
# Exhibitors:434
# Attendees:4,512
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07/22/2016 to 07/25/2016 |
Javits Convention Center
New York
NSF: 70,861
|
218 |
ONS 41st Annual Conference
Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Annual Congress joins more than 3,400 oncology nurses for four days of learning, networking, and advancing the oncology nursing profession. Attendees influence cancer care in all practice settings. They come to Congress for education and to research products and services that can help improve cancer care. Exhibiting companies range from commercial and hospital nurse recruitment to patient advocacy groups. Congress exhibitors introduce new therapies, products, and services, promote patient advocacy initiatives, and share career opportunities.
Organizer: SmithBucklin/Oncology Nursing Society
# Exhibitors:245
# Attendees:3,627
|
04/28/2016 to 05/01/2016 |
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio
NSF: 70,600
|
219 |
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:424
# Attendees:2,669
|
08/13/2016 to 08/16/2016 |
Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center
Salt Lake City
NSF: 68,100
|
220 |
ASI Show Dallas
Timed perfectly to see everything that’s new for 2017, 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:465
# Attendees:3,148
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02/09/2016 to 02/11/2016 |
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
Dallas
NSF: 67,700
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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