2019 TOP Trade Shows List

The 2019 TSNN Top Trade Show List is exclusively sponsored by Expocad and the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center.

For a complete 2019 TSNN Top Trade Shows list that includes contact information please contact John Rice jrice@tsnn.com.

* Professional attendee figure includes exhibit personnel

TSNN Rank by NSF Event Event Date(s) Venue
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PRINTING United (formerly SGIA Expo) PRINTING United was developed to fulfill the need for a single industry exhibition that provided access to the latest printing technologies across all market segments under one roof. The show was met with overwhelming support by nearly 30,000 industry professionals on a completely sold out show floor of 680+ exhibitors.
Organizer: Specialty Graphic Imaging Association in partnership with NAPCO Media
# Exhibitors: 684
# Attendees: 21,052
10/23/2019 to 10/25/2019
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
NSF: 346,310
52
NADA Show 2019 The NADA Convention & Expo is considered to be the Automotive Industry Event of the Year - bringing the entire automotive industry together including Automotive Manufacturers, Franchised New Car Dealers and their Managers, Allied Industry Representatives, and Industry Vendors for peer-to-peer networking, top-rated Educational Sessions and the Premier Marketplace of products, services, technologies and trends.
Organizer: National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA)
# Exhibitors: 513
# Attendees: 12,095
01/24/2019 to 01/27/2019
Moscone Center
NSF: 325,600
53
The Work Truck Show The Work Truck Show is North America’s largest gathering of vocational trucks and equipment from Classes 1–8, including chassis, bodies, components and accessories. Explore the exhibit floor with displays from 500 companies, educate and innovate with expert insights and training, and engage the industry at networking events.
Organizer: NTEA - The Association for the Work Truck Industry
# Exhibitors: 503
# Attendees: 8,879
03/05/2019 to 03/08/2019
Indiana Convention Center
NSF: 322,624
54
Fresh Summit International Convention & Exposition Fresh Summit brings together produce and floral industry leaders, retail buyers, food safety experts and importers/exporters from across the globe. From decision makers to market innovators, Fresh Summit attendees and exhibitors are the people you need to know.
Organizer: Produce Marketing Association
# Exhibitors: 913
# Attendees: 15,648
10/18/2019 to 10/20/2019
Anaheim Convention Center
NSF: 320,900
55
AWFS®Fair AWFS®Fair hosts the largest and most comprehensive woodworking event in North America of the year. The exhibitors at the AWFS®Fair represent supply companies, machinery manufacturers, business services and more. The Fair helps machinery and supply manufacturers connect with cabinet, furniture, store fixture and other distributors, woodworking shops and contractors that actually build, order and pay for kitchen, bath, and other home and commercial projects.
Organizer: Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS)
# Exhibitors: 634
# Attendees: 11,815
07/17/2019 to 07/20/2019
Las Vegas Convention Center
NSF: 319,674
56
HAI HELI-EXPO HAI HELI-EXPO is the world's largest trade show dedicated to the international helicopter community. Serving the providers of all goods and services, aircraft manufacturers and more, and attracting the international community of helicopter operators, pilots, mechanic/engineers, students, government officials, military and industry leaders. HAI HELI-EXPO also offers professional development courses and seminars along with networking opportunities, job fair, and a host of industry sponsored events.
Organizer: Helicopter Association International - HAI
# Exhibitors: 664
# Attendees: 17,187*
03/04/2019 to 03/07/2019
Georgia World Congress Center
NSF: 318,400
57
AUSA 2019 Annual Meeting & Exposition The Association of the United States Army’s Annual Meeting is the largest landpower exposition and professional development forum in North America. Taking place over three days, the Annual Meeting is designed to deliver the Army’s message by highlighting the capabilities of organizations and presenting a wide range of industry products and services. AUSA accomplishes this task throughout the entire event by providing informative and relevant presentations on the State-of-the-Army, panel discussions and seminars on pertinent military and national security subjects, and a variety of valuable networking events available to all that attend.
Organizer: Association of the United States Army (AUSA)
# Exhibitors: 691
# Attendees: 21,388
10/14/2019 to 10/16/2019
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
NSF: 317,617
58
ISSA Show North America The ISSA Show North America is the one week when the entire professional cleaning industry comes together to learn and do business. It’s where you’ll discover new solutions for improving your efficiency, your skills, and your profitability. Make valuable connections, learn from experts, and experience the latest innovations, all in one place. It’s all about excellence—and your business and career are sure to benefit.
Organizer: Informa Markets
# Exhibitors: 652
# Attendees: 16,215
11/18/2019 to 11/21/2019
Las Vegas Convention Center
NSF: 316,625
59
PPAI Expo The PPAI Expo is the leading promotional product industry event bringing member supplier and member distributors of promotional products together.
Organizer: Promotional Products Association International (PPAI)
# Exhibitors: 1,236
# Attendees: 12,922
01/15/2019 to 01/17/2019
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
NSF: 309,200
60
ISC West ISC West is the largest converged security trade show in the U.S. It sets the pace for the entire industry and brings together physical, public safety and IoT security providers representing a comprehensive range of solutions including access control, alarms and monitoring, biometrics, communications systems, smart home technology, IT/IoT and network security, outdoor perimeter protection & barriers, public safety, drones and robots, video surveillance/intelligence and analytics, wireless technology and more. It’s where security dealers, installers, integrators, specifiers, and Enterprise, Government and Education end-users make their purchasing decisions for the year, network with colleagues and learn about strategies and innovations for the future.
Organizer: Reed Exhibitions U.S.A. (Norwalk, CT)
# Exhibitors: 975
# Attendees: 20,818
04/10/2019 to 04/14/2019
Sands Expo & Convention Center
NSF: 308,000
Partner Voices
Dallas already boasts 35,000 hotel rooms, award-winning global cuisine, and a walkable downtown. But we are just getting started. Visit Dallas is thrilled to announce that the city of Dallas is doubling down with a massive new convention center and entertainment district. Featuring 800,000 square feet of exhibit area, 260,000 square feet of meeting rooms, and 170,000 square feet of ballroom. The center will connect business travelers with dining and shopping options in the popular Cedars District means more places to get down to business, and even more ways to unwind. “Dallas is already a great meetings and conventions destination, with the accessibility of two major airports, affordable labor, and an outstanding hotel product,” said D. Bradley Kent, Visit Dallas senior vice president and chief sales officer. “The new center and Convention Center District will enhance Dallas’ competitive position and are exactly what our customers’ need and have been asking for." What’s New – AT&T Discovery District Located in the heart of Downtown Dallas, this new district on the AT&T corporate campus is tailor-made for groups of all sizes. It boasts a multi-sensory experience, including outdoor event space, the AT&T Theater, and multiple dining outlets including JAXON Beer Garden and The Exchange, a bustling food hall. Hotels Coming Soon Names like the JW Marriott (Downtown), lnterContinental Dallas (Uptown), and Hotel Swexan (Uptown) are adding luxury amenities and bountiful event spaces. The projects will debut in 2023 and beyond. JW Marriott This new, 15-story, 283-room hotel will open in the heart of the city’s downtown Arts District this year. The property features a 25,000-square-foot grand ballroom, as well as a spa, restaurant, lobby bar, fitness center, and a rooftop pool deck and bar. InterContinental Dallas  Located in Cityplace Tower in Uptown, InterContinental Dallas will feature sweeping panoramic views of the Dallas skyline. Guests will enjoy spacious, high-end rooms and amenities, including more than 21,000 square feet of event space.   Hotel Swexan Hotel Swexan, a new, 22-story luxury property, is rising in Uptown’s Harwood District and will make its mark on the Dallas skyline. Opening this year, it is a sculptural building with cantilevered upper floors, as well as a 75-foot rooftop infinity-edge swimming pool and a hidden underground lounge.