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
91
Safari Club International Annual Hunter's Convention

The show occupies nearly 1 million square feet of space and includes six continents under one roof. Members come to book units, network, and shop for the latest guns and hunting equipment. Notable authorities of the outdoor sports and shooting industries attend the premier hunting show annually.

Organizer: Safari Club International
# Exhibitors: 969
# Attendees: 17,939
02/01/2017 to 02/04/2017
Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 234,650
92
NSC Congress & Expo

World's largest annual event dedicated to the environmental health and safety industry.

Organizer: National Safety Council (NSC)
# Exhibitors: 1,098
# Attendees: 7,500
09/23/2017 to 09/29/2017
Indiana Convention Center Indianapolis
NSF: 233,600
93
American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting

Annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology which is the largest ophthalmic meeting of its kind in the world. AAO and Subspecialty Day is the foremost venue whereby its members receive continuing medical education. In addition, this five-day event introduces cutting-edge developments in ophthalmology through the largest ophthalmic tradeshow in the world.

Organizer: American Academy of Ophthalmology
# Exhibitors: 537
# Attendees: 13,479
11/11/2017 to 11/14/2017
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans
NSF: 233,300
94
PRINT

About PRINT 17: Recognized as the most innovative and comprehensive exhibition in the Americas of inkjet, digital, offset, flexo, gravure and hybrid technologies, products and services for the printing and imaging industry, PRINT 17 offered an exciting show-going experience for a diverse spectrum of attendees. The industry event presented the latest graphic communications technologies in live equipment demonstrations across the exhibition floor, plus education on the most in-demand products and newest profit-making opportunities.

Organizer: Association for Print Technologies
# Exhibitors: 491
# Attendees: 15,756
09/10/2017 to 09/14/2017
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 232,500
95
World Educational Congress for Laundering and Dry Cleaning (Clean Show)

Since 1975, the Clean Show remains the premier event for the commercial laundering, drycleaning and textile service industry. Thousands of people from all points of the globe come to see and learn about the newest and most technologically advanced products the industry has to offer. The Clean Show's audience includes store owners, plant operators, technicians, institutional laundry managers, distributors, consultants and buyers.

Organizer: Riddle & Associates
# Exhibitors: 481
# Attendees: 7,769
06/05/2017 to 06/08/2017
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 227,006
96
Winter Fancy Food Show

The Winter Fancy Food Show is the largest specialty food trade event on the West Coast and the leading showcase of industry innovation, bringing specialty food's top manufacturers, buyers, and thought leaders together under one roof for three days of delectable discovery. This show is owned and produced by the Specialty Food Association (SFA). It is a membership-based trade association founded in 1952 and currently representing 3,500+ businesses.

Organizer: Specialty Food Association
# Exhibitors: 1,429
# Attendees: 0
01/22/2017 to 01/24/2017
Moscone Center San Francisco
NSF: 220,720
97
Licensing Expo

For more than 35 years, Licensing Expo has connected the world's most influential entertainment, character, art, and corporate brand owners and agents with consumer goods manufacturers, licensees and retailers. Whether you are looking to spot trends, build partnerships, or secure brand rights for your products, Licensing Expo has your answer.

Organizer: UBM, plc
# Exhibitors: 406
# Attendees: 0
05/23/2017 to 05/25/2017
Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 218,419
98
ISA International Sign Expo

ISA International Sign Expo is the most comprehensive sign, graphics and visual communications industry trade show in the world, including exhibitors showcasing products in wide format printing, digital signage, LEDs, vehicle wrapping, cutters, routers, software, and more. Learning opportunities are expansive at the show, with expert-led sign industry specific educational programs focusing on topics such as graphic design, sign code legislation, print, business management, sales and marketing, technology and more.

Organizer: International Sign Association
# Exhibitors: 592
# Attendees: 14,206
04/20/2017 to 04/22/2017
Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 210,600
99
The International WorkBoat Show

The International WorkBoat Show is the largest North American event serving the commercial vessel market. With nearly 1000 exhibitors the show offers a diversity that attracts vessel owner/operators from every commercial market sector as well as the boat builders/shipyards and support companies that service the vessel owners.

Organizer: Diversified Communications
# Exhibitors: 965
# Attendees: 6,762
11/29/2017 to 12/01/2017
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans
NSF: 207,465
100
ICSC New York National Deal Making Conference

New York Deal Making is a one-stop for education, networking and deal making. This two-day event provides opportunities to gain information about the most current industry issues, and meet and make deals with colleagues doing business around the world.

Organizer: International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
# Exhibitors: 535
# Attendees: 9,533
12/06/2017 to 12/07/2017
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 207,185
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.