2014 Top 250 US Trade Shows

For a complete 2014 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
129
EDS (Electronic Distribution Show)

EDS is for manufacturers of passive electro-mechanical components to meet with their distributors and representatives.

Organizer: Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA), Electronics Representatives Association (ERA)
# Exhibitors:271
# Attendees:1,626
05/05/2014 to 05/08/2014
Cosmopolitan Hotel Las Vegas
NSF: 175,000
130
Natural Products Expo East

Natural Products Expo East is the largest natural, organic, and healthy products trade show on the East Coast. ᅠNatural Products Expo East is ranked as one of the top 150 tradeshows in the U.S.

Organizer: Penton Media Inc.
# Exhibitors:1,277
# Attendees:15,398
09/17/2014 to 09/20/2014
Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore
NSF: 171,552
131
American Institute of Architects National Convention

Each year thousands of architects and design professionals convene for the AIA National Convention and Design Exposition, the industry's most comprehensive national event. By sharing insights and information, AIA advances each person's creativity, knowledge, resources, and relevance.

Organizer: American Institute of Architects (AIA)
# Exhibitors:814
# Attendees:12,284
06/26/2014 to 06/28/2014
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 171,250
132
Great American Trucking Show

The Great American Trucking Show began in 1999, is an annual event held in Dallas and runs concurrently with and includes the Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference, The Hard-Working Trucks Pavilion, Overdrive's Pride & Polish and SmartSessions. The event dedicated for the trucking industry brings together attendees including for-hire trucking companies, owner operators, private fleets and drivers.

Organizer: Randall-Reilly Events
# Exhibitors:512
# Attendees:54,197
08/21/2014 to 08/23/2014
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas
NSF: 171,200
133
Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting

The Midwinter Meeting is a scientific program with commercial exhibits. The exhibits must be directly related to the practice of dentistry and medicine.

Organizer: Chicago Dental Society
# Exhibitors:637
# Attendees:21,167
02/20/2014 to 02/22/2014
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 168,760
134
Sweets & Snacks Expo

The largest confectionery and snack show in the world bringing together buyers and sellers of candy, chocolate, gum and snack foods.

Organizer: National Confectioners Association
# Exhibitors:650
# Attendees:10,051
05/20/2014 to 05/22/2014
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 165,500
135
IFPE

IFPE is the largest show in North America focused on new equipment and product innovations for the fluid power/motion control/power transmission industry sectors, held every three years in Las Vegas USA, co-located with the CONEXPO-CON/AGG international construction industries show. Extensive education includes the National Conference on Fluid Power and an Innovations Theater on the show floor. IFPE is industry-run and supported; show floor features international and related-industry exhibit pavilions; 2011 was record-breaker for exhibit space.

Organizer: Association of Equipment Manufacturers
# Exhibitors:481
# Attendees:97,091
03/04/2014 to 03/08/2014
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 161,550
136
Cultivate'14 (formerly OFA Short Course)

Cultivate is the annual gathering of the horticulture industry. Cultivate offers a premier educational and networking experience, and a trade show with exhibits including technology, new products and services, and new plant varieties. Thousands of horticulture from more than 20 countries attend each year, including breeders, greenhouse and nursery growers, garden retailers, distributors, interior and exterior landscape professionals, florists, students, educators, researchers, manufacturers, and all of those who are part of the industry market chain.

Organizer: AmericanHort
# Exhibitors:664
# Attendees:9,400
07/12/2014 to 07/15/2014
SMG Greater Columbus Convention Center Columbus
NSF: 161,406
137
ICSC New York National Conference

The New York event is a unique conference and exhibition dedicated to the retail real estate industry. It bring together retail and real estate leaders to explore the most innovative projects, discover new properties, forge partnerships, close deals and stay on top of trends and innovation in the industry.

Organizer: International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
# Exhibitors:484
# Attendees:9,500
12/08/2014 to 12/09/2014
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 161,000
138
CAMEX 2014

CAMEX has a long history of being the campus retailing industry's meeting place. For more than 90 years, volunteers and staff of the National Association of College Stores (NACS) have worked together to create and grow this leading industry event. Today CAMEX is the industry's largest trade show and educational event attracting more than 2,100 qualified buyers from more than 1,060 campus stores as well as 750+ exhibiting companies.

Organizer: National Association of College Stores
# Exhibitors:759
# Attendees:2,410
03/09/2014 to 03/11/2014
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas
NSF: 158,400
Partner Voices
MGM Resorts is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, not just among employees and guests but also within its supply chain. The company prioritizes procuring goods and services from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals and those facing economic disadvantages. This commitment is integral to MGM Resorts' global procurement strategy.    Through its voluntary supplier diversity program, MGM Resorts actively identifies and connects certified diverse-owned suppliers to opportunities within its supply chain. The company is on track to spend at least 15% of its biddable procurement with diverse-owned businesses by 2025, demonstrating that supplier diversity is not only a social responsibility but also a strategic business imperative.    Supplier diversity isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s good for business. A diverse supply chain allows access to a broader range of perspectives and experience, helping to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, while strengthening communities. At MGM Resorts, engaging diverse suppliers ensures best-in-class experiences for guests and clients. Supplier diversity ensures a more resilient supply chain while supporting economic development in the communities in which it operates.   The impact of MGM Resorts' supplier diversity initiatives is significant. In 2023, these efforts supported over 3,500 jobs across more than 30 states, contributed over $214 million in income for diverse-owned businesses and generated more than $62 million in tax revenue. The story extends beyond the numbers – it reflects the tangible benefits brought to small and diverse-owned businesses, fostering economic empowerment in their communities.    MGM Resorts also supports the development and business skills of diverse-owned businesses through investment, mentorship and education. Through the MGM Resorts Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program, the company identifies, mentors and develops diverse-owned businesses to fill its future pipeline, while providing businesses with tools and resources to empower and uplift. Since 2017, the program has successfully graduated 105 diverse-owned businesses and is on track to achieve its goal of 150 graduates by 2025.     MGM Resorts’ commitment to supplier diversity not only enhances its business operations but also plays a crucial role in uplifting communities and fostering economic development. This approach reinforces the idea that diversity is a powerful driver of innovation and resilience, benefiting both the company and the wider community.