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
231
COLLABORATE 17

COLLABORATE is our once-a-year opportunity for Oracle technology users to connect with peers and top names and faces in the Oracle community. COLLABORATE delivers: More than 1,250 sessions and panels packed with first-hand experiences, case studies and practical "how-to" content; breaking product news and insider information from Oracle executive management and developers; ample opportunities to build your personal and professional networks, including special interest group (SIG) meetings and geographic networking events and receptions; informative and inspiring keynotes; an Exhibitor Showcase packed with products and solutions providers who can help you solve your specific challenges.

Organizer: SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors: 215
# Attendees: 5,000
04/04/2017 to 04/06/2017
Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 35,250
232
Optometry's Meeting - Annual AOA Congress

Optometry's Meeting is the annual meeting of the American Optometric Association and the American Optometric Student Association attracting more than 1,700 ODs, 200 optometric staff, and 1,200+ students of optometry. The annual meeting is a place for attendees to learn, lead and connect with their peers about their profession.

Organizer: American Optometric Association (AOA)
# Exhibitors: 170
# Attendees: 4,294
06/21/2017 to 06/25/2017
Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, DC
NSF: 32,600
233
Strategies in Light

Strategies in Light serves the LED and SSL lighting markets with superior technical content and an exhibition showcasing the latest in innovative technologies, products and services. Strategies in Light is relied upon by thousands of attendees and exhibitors each year for need-to-know information on the future of lighting.

Organizer: PennWell Corp.
# Exhibitors: 218
# Attendees: 4,726
02/28/2017 to 03/02/2017
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim
NSF: 32,400
234
Advanced Manufacturing Expo Cleveland

Advanced Design and Manufacturing (ADM) Cleveland delivers the full spectrum of advanced design and manufacturing technology under one roof. Built to give engineers and executives access to the latest solutions at any point in the product development process, it will offer cutting-edge technologies, networking events, and educational opportunities within robotics, automation, plastics, packaging, and design technology — as well as within key industry verticals such as automotive, medtech, and aerospace.

Organizer: UBM Advanced Manufacturing
# Exhibitors: 232
# Attendees: 2,567
03/29/2017 to 03/30/2017
Cleveland Convention Center Cleveland
NSF: 32,100
235
AHRMM17

AHRMM Conference & Exhibition is the leading education event and the central meeting place for providers, affiliates, and exhibitors working in all facets of healthcare supply chain.

Organizer: American Hospital Association/SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors: 211
# Attendees: 1,200
07/22/2017 to 07/24/2017
Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, DC
NSF: 31,300
236
DesignCon

DesignCon serves the high speed communications and semiconductor communities offering state-of-the-art design methodologies, applications, technologies, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Taking place annually, DesignCon remains the largest gathering of chip, board, and systems designers in the country. Combining technical paper sessions, tutorials, industry panels, product demos, and exhibits; DesignCon brings engineers the latest theories, methodologies, techniques, applications, and demonstrations on PCB design tools, power and signal integrity, jitter and crosstalk, high-speed serial design, test and measurement tools, parallel and memory interface design, ICs, semiconductor components, and more.

Organizer: UBM Advanced Manufacturing
# Exhibitors: 167
# Attendees: 3,809
01/31/2017 to 02/02/2017
Santa Clara Convention Center Santa Clara, CA
NSF: 31,136
237
AmericasMart® Atlanta Fall Immediate Delivery Show

The Atlanta Fall Immediate Delivery Show was the premiere cash and carry event of the season. Buyers instantly restocked inventory in the temporaries with no minimum orders and they shopped for floor samples and discontinued items.

Organizer: AmericasMart® Atlanta
# Exhibitors: 166
# Attendees: 22,188
11/07/2017 to 11/09/2017
AmericasMart Atlanta Atlanta
NSF: 25,373
238
Techtextile North America

Techtextil North America is the only trade show in the Americas dedicated to technical textiles and nonwovens. The show assembles all vertical aspects of the technical textile industry: from research and development, through raw materials and production processes and finally ending in conversion, further treatment and recycling. Each year, held in conjunction with the exhibit hall, the Techtextil North America Symposium offers a schedule of educational sessions addressing market developments, technological information, new processes and products, as well as international industry trends.

Organizer: Messe Frankfurt Inc.
# Exhibitors: 167
# Attendees: 2,416
06/20/2017 to 06/22/2017
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 24,100
239
2017 NAWLA Traders Market

Since 1996, Traders Market has held a unique position among lumber and building material tradeshows as the only one focused almost exclusively on the lumber supply chain. Unlike other shows, the exhibitors are almost always manufacturers of lumber and lumber-related products, not machinery or other equipment providers. No other lumber tradeshow provides this under one roof. No other show provides better value, if you want to sell a lumber product, find new suppliers, or expand your networks.

Organizer: SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors: 245
# Attendees: 0
11/08/2017 to 11/10/2017
Hyatt Regency Chicago Chicago
NSF: 20,280
240
NSGC's 37th Annual Conference

The NSGC Annual Conference showcases advancements across the breadth of the genetic counseling profession to provide education and build community. Attendees will gain knowledge of clinical and scientific best practices and insights into emerging research. The conference provides a unique opportunity to engage and network with colleagues and pursue professional development.

Organizer: National Society of Genetic Counselors/SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors: 120
# Attendees: 1,745
09/13/2017 to 09/16/2017
SMG Greater Columbus Convention Center Columbus
NSF: 17,800
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.