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
191
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: 351
# Attendees: 0
06/26/2017 to 06/27/2017
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 73,700
192
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: American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)/SPARGO, Inc.
# Exhibitors: 309
# Attendees: 10,016
10/21/2017 to 10/25/2017
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston
NSF: 72,700
193
EMS World Expo

Hosted in partnership with the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), EMS World Expo is the largest EMS dedicated event in the world. Setting the standard in EMS education, EMS World Expo offers the training EMS professionals need to do their jobs today, with the progressive curriculum and technology that provides solutions for tomorrow.

Organizer: HMP Communications
# Exhibitors: 334
# Attendees: 4,217
10/16/2017 to 10/20/2017
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 70,900
194
KeHE Summer Selling Show

KeHE Distributors, LLC (KeHE) provides Natural & Organic, Specialty & Gourmet, International & Multicultural and Fresh products to natural food stores, chain grocery stores, independent grocery stores and other specialty product retailers throughout North America. KeHE is an employee-owned company with over 4000 employees in the U.S. and Canada. Through KeHE Cares, KeHE contributes 10% of its pre-tax profits to organizations in the U.S. and to 15 additional countries on four continents. The KeHE Summer Selling Show is the first of three annual shows KeHE hosts during the year bringing together over 3,500 food and beverage industry leaders for two days.

Organizer: SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors: 672
# Attendees: 901
02/07/2017 to 02/08/2017
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans
NSF: 69,300
195
KeHE Holiday Show

The show is a trade show for companies who distribute their product through KeHE Distributors. This show focuses on selling products for the winter and holiday seasons with all product categories represented—including ethnic and multicultural, specialty and gourmet natural and organic, VMS and personal care, fresh, bulk, household cleaning supplies, and general merchandise. As always, the show encompasses new items, seasonal shippers, and other exciting offers. Attendees are retailers who purchase through KeHE Distributors.

Organizer: SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors: 655
# Attendees: 803
06/12/2017 to 06/13/2017
Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis
NSF: 69,000
196
American Thoracic Society 2017 International Conference

The largest Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Conference for both researchers and clinicians in the United States.

Organizer: American Thoracic Society (ACS)
# Exhibitors: 202
# Attendees: 13,496
05/19/2017 to 05/24/2017
Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, DC
NSF: 65,800
197
American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition

Attendees are members of the American Academy of Pediatrics which consists of about 60,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical sub-specialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The members are physicians who devote their practice to treating children.

Organizer: American Academy of Pediatrics
# Exhibitors: 354
# Attendees: 10,479
09/16/2017 to 09/19/2017
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 63,800
198
Valve World Americas Expo & Conference

Meeting point for the flow control industry.

Organizer: Messe Düsseldorf North America
# Exhibitors: 324
# Attendees: 4,141
06/20/2017 to 06/21/2017
George R. Brown Convention Center Houston
NSF: 63,400
199
AFCEA/US Naval Institute Western Conference & Exposition

The premier naval conference and exposition on the West Coast, WEST is now in its 27th year of bringing military and industry leaders together. Co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute, WEST is the foremost event in which the makers of platforms and the designers of technologies can network, discuss and demonstrate their solutions in a single locale. To complete their missions successfully, more than 150,000 professionals in the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard who live in the San Diego area depend on the open discussions and valuable networking WEST provides. More than the operators benefit from participating in WEST. The event enables senior military and government officials to gain valuable feedback directly from sea service warfighters. Industry leaders learn about military requirements and connect with decision makers as well as operators in a professional environment away from the office.

Organizer: AFCEA/SPARGO, Inc.
# Exhibitors: 362
# Attendees: 5,970
02/21/2017 to 02/23/2017
San Diego Convention Center San Diego
NSF: 63,300
200
IEEE International Microwave Symposium (IMS2017)

The IEEE MTT International Microwave Symposium (IMS) is the premier annual international meeting for technologists involved in all aspects of microwave theory and practice. It consists of a full week of events, including technical paper presentations, workshops, and tutorials, as well as numerous social events and networking opportunities. The symposium also hosts a large commercial exhibition. Co-located with IMS are the IEEE RFIC, IMBioC and ARFTG conferences.

Organizer: MP Associates Inc.
# Exhibitors: 449
# Attendees: 2,906
06/06/2017 to 06/08/2017
Hawaii Convention Center Honolulu
NSF: 63,000
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.