2015 Top 250 Cdn Trade Shows
For a complete 2015 TSNN Top 45 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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11 |
Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show - CMTS
Canada’s ultimate manufacturing experience – CMTS allows you to break through the everyday clutter of information to find the exact solutions you need. Walk the show floor to see live equipment demonstrations and engage in real conversations with suppliers who can help you achieve your goals. Beyond the show floor, you will experience a major industry keynote, participate in interactive panel discussions and expand your knowledge and reach through multiple networking and learning opportunities. Put simply, CMTS is Canada's largest and most influential manufacturing tradeshow and conference - if you are involved in manufacturing you need to be at CMTS!
Organizer: SME Canada
# Exhibitors:392
# Attendees:8,007
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09/28/2015 to 10/01/2015 |
The International Centre
Toronto
NSF: 124,040
|
12 |
Alberta Gift Fair - Feb.
The Alberta Gift Fair is Western Canada's marketplace. Five product divisions encompass apparel, fashion accessories, home decor, gourmet food and general gift.
Organizer: Canadian Gift Association (CanGift)
# Exhibitors:395
# Attendees:7,574
|
02/22/2015 to 02/25/2015 |
Edmonton Expo Centre
Edmonton
NSF: 112,087
|
13 |
SIAL CANADA (with SET Canada)
SIAL Canada is the Salon International de l’Alimentation (International Food Expo) which caters to North American food-industry professionals. The show is one of the industry’s most important meeting places for North America, hosting around 700 exhibitors and 13,000 visitors from over 60 countries over the course of three days each year.
Organizer: EXPO CANADA FRANCE
# Exhibitors:835
# Attendees:12,480
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04/28/2015 to 04/30/2015 |
Direct Energy Centre
Toronto
NSF: 110,350
|
14 |
TRENDS The Apparel Show (Mar.)
TRENDS The Apparel Show is the first event of its kind in Canada that involves the participation of wholesale sales representatives showing men's, ladies, children's, sports, street, work, western wear and shoe lines.
Organizer: Alberta Mens Wear Agents Association
# Exhibitors:205
# Attendees:1,000
|
03/05/2015 to 03/09/2015 |
Northlands Expo Centre
Edmonton
NSF: 100,000
|
15 |
TRENDS The Apparel Show (Sept.)
TRENDS The Apparel Show is the first event of its kind in Canada that involves the participation of wholesale sales representatives showing men's, ladies, children's, sports, street, work, western wear and shoe lines.
Organizer: Alberta Mens Wear Agents Association
# Exhibitors:205
# Attendees:1,000
|
09/10/2015 to 09/14/2015 |
Northlands Expo Centre
Edmonton
NSF: 100,000
|
16 |
CHFA East Trade Show & Conference
CHFA East is the largest conference and trade show in Canada serving the natural health products and organic industries. The industry's top manufacturers, distributors, brokers and retailers consider CHFA Expo East the source for networking and buying in Canada.
Organizer: Canadian Health Food Association
# Exhibitors:800
# Attendees:3,072
|
09/17/2015 to 09/20/2015 |
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto
NSF: 96,508
|
17 |
ExpoCam
Expocam is the meeting place for Canada’s trucking industry. It is the largest trade event for 10,000 + skilled professionals. The trade show features stakeholder OEMs and key industry companies showcasing a wide variety of “state of the art product releases”, innovative initiatives, solutions, and ideas.
Organizer: Newcom Business Media
# Exhibitors:263
# Attendees:11,391
|
04/16/2015 to 04/18/2015 |
Place Bonaventure
Montreal
NSF: 96,232
|
18 |
Alberta Gift Fair - Aug.
The Alberta Gift Fair is Western Canada's marketplace. Five product divisions encompass apparel, fashion accessories, home decor, gourmet food and general gift.
Organizer: Canadian Gift Association (CanGift)
# Exhibitors:292
# Attendees:6,582
|
08/16/2015 to 08/19/2015 |
Edmonton Expo Centre
Edmonton
NSF: 88,423
|
19 |
CHFA West Trade Show & Conference
CHFA West is the largest trade event in Western Canada for the natural health products and organics industries. CHFA West provides retailers with a two-day conference and two full days of trade show and networking opportunities.
Organizer: Canadian Health Food Association
# Exhibitors:650
# Attendees:2,879
|
04/09/2015 to 04/12/2015 |
Vancouver Convention Centre
Vancouver
NSF: 82,952
|
20 |
Oil Sands Trade Show & Conference
Since 1985, Oil Sands Trade Show & Conference has been the business gateway to the oil sands community. Focusing on the entire supply chain, attendees and exhibitors gather to source new technologies, services and products, gain new contacts and maintain current ones, and get face to face with key decision makers.
Organizer: dmg :: events (Canada) inc
# Exhibitors:400
# Attendees:3,920
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09/15/2015 to 09/16/2015 |
Suncor Community Leisure Centre
Fort McMurray, Alberta
NSF: 82,500
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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