2017 TOP US TRADE SHOWS

The 2017 TSNN Top Trade Show List is exclusively sponsored by Expocad and the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center.

For a complete 2017 TSNN Top Trade Shows list that includes contact information please contact John Rice jrice@tsnn.com.

TSNN Rank by NSF Event Event Date(s) Venue
141
Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo

The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo is North America’s largest indoor-outdoor living showcase. Every year, over 350 leading hearth, patio and barbecue manufacturers and suppliers exhibit and demonstrate their latest home heating solutions; grills, grilling accessories and fully-equipped outdoor kitchens; casual patio furniture and outdoor accents; water and landscape features; all-weather entertainment products and more. It’s also a one-stop-shop for retailers nationwide to find not only the latest products for their showrooms, but also the latest services and technologies for their companies.

Organizer: Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association
# Exhibitors: 411
# Attendees: 3,689
03/02/2017 to 03/04/2017
Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta
NSF: 129,200
142
American Urological Association Annual Meeting

For more than a century, the American Urological Association has stood at the forefront in developing innovative, evidence-based quality education for urologists and urologic health care professionals worldwide. Now in its 113th year, the AUA Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of urologists in the world, providing unparalleled access to groundbreaking research, new guidelines and the latest advances in urologic medicine. Through its Annual Meeting—and other year-round educational offerings—the AUA sets the highest standards for urologic education worldwide.

Organizer: American Urological Association (AUA)
# Exhibitors: 388
# Attendees: 11,277
05/12/2017 to 05/16/2017
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston
NSF: 128,800
143
Greenbuild International Conference & Expo

Greenbuild is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. The ideals and passion of the green building community come alive at Greenbuild. The buzz is contagious. Greenbuild brings together industry leaders, experts and frontline professionals dedicated to sustainable building in their everyday work, and a unique energy is sparked. Participants are invigorated. Inspired. They find themselves equipped to return to their jobs with a renewed passion and purpose.

Organizer: Informa Exhibitions, US
# Exhibitors: 483
# Attendees: 16,893
11/08/2017 to 11/10/2017
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston
NSF: 128,278
144
AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo 2017

The AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo is the largest gathering of perioperative professionals in the world and the largest surgical products trade show in the U.S.

Organizer: Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses/SPARGO, Inc.
# Exhibitors: 502
# Attendees: 5,868
04/01/2017 to 04/05/2017
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston
NSF: 126,100
145
Boutique Design New York (BDNY)

BDNY showcases unique and innovative exhibitors of furniture, lighting, wall coverings, fabrics, seating, accessories, artwork, carpeting and flooring, materials and bath and spa products for the hospitality industry.

Organizer: Hospitality Media Group, LLC (HMG)
# Exhibitors: 681
# Attendees: 8,926
11/12/2017 to 11/13/2017
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 123,570
146
IBEX, The International Boatbuilders' Exhibition & Conference

IBEX is the largest technical marine event in North America, and the three most valuable days of the year for all marine professionals.Our exhibitors are industry manufacturers and suppliers, and our attendees are boatbuilders, designers, repairers and other marine industry professionals. IBEX is where marine industry innovation and technology is showcased to the recreational marine industry.

Organizer: IBEX, LLC
# Exhibitors: 605
# Attendees: 3,475
09/19/2017 to 09/21/2017
Tampa Convention Center Tampa
NSF: 123,435
147
Creativation (formerly CHA MEGA Conference & Trade Show)

AFCI (formerly the Craft & Hobby Association) is the premier trade association for the global creative arts products industries. Creativation, AFCI's Annual Conference & Trade Show, is the industry's heart of creativity . A place for leading industry education, networking, buying/selling on the Show floor, and an overall unique creative experience, Creativation is the place to be for all creative industry professionals.

Organizer: Association For Creative Industries (AFCI)
# Exhibitors: 338
# Attendees: 3,524
01/19/2017 to 01/23/2017
Phoenix Convention Center Phoenix
NSF: 119,215
148
ASTRO Annual Meeting

As the largest radiation oncology society in the world, the ASTRO Annual Meeting is the primary opportunity for attendees to receive state-of-the-art continuing medical education and learn about the latest products and services in cancer treatment and care.

Organizer: American Society for Radiation Oncology/SPARGO, Inc.
# Exhibitors: 219
# Attendees: 7,442
09/24/2017 to 09/27/2017
San Diego Convention Center San Diego
NSF: 119,215
149
AmericasMart® August Atlanta Apparel®

The Southeast’s top resource for women’s and children’s apparel, accessories and shoes gave retailers first look at Holiday, Winter, European Resort and Fall/Winter Immediates at the August 2017 Atlanta Apparel Market. AmericasMart® Atlanta’s fashion collection showcased trendsetting merchandise in showrooms. The celebrated temporary collection featured a larger offering of trend-driven merchandise in across its Premiere, Ready, NOW, JFA, Impulse, Shoes, LUXE, Social Occasion, and Children's categories with more than 500 lines. The lively Daily Strut schedule included sponsored shows from HYFVE, Oddi and Skies are Blue, as well as collection shows including contemporary trends from new exhibitors, Young Contemporary and Resort. AmericasMart’s Children’s collection featured new looks for Spring/Summer 2018 for babies and kids. New to the collection were Bailey’s Blossoms, Zuccini Kids, Rachel Riley, Bows Arts, Leslie Lewis and PPLA. Elizabeth Everly and Little English expanded their spaces for the Market. Top looks from the collection were showcased in the Children's World Fashion Show.

Organizer: AmericasMart® Atlanta
# Exhibitors: 389
# Attendees: 16,911
08/04/2017 to 08/08/2017
AmericasMart Atlanta Atlanta
NSF: 118,998
150
International Salon & Spa Exposition

The International Salon and Spa Expo Long Beach (ISSE) is the largest professional cash-and-carry, educational beauty event on the West Coast! Open to licensed professionals only, ISSE offers classes in Hair, Nails, Skin & Wellness and Business, including a line-up of Hands-On Hair and Nails and CIDESCO Section USA Skin classes. Global manufacturers on the ISSE Long Beach expo floor showcase the hottest professional-use tools and products. The Center Stage and NAHA stage provide inspiring creative presentations and runway events by beauty icons from across the globe.

Organizer: Professional Beauty Association
# Exhibitors: 355
# Attendees: 28,953
01/28/2017 to 01/30/2017
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center Long Beach
NSF: 118,221
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.