2018 TOP 250 US TRADE SHOWS

The 2018 TSNN Top Trade Show List is exclusively sponsored by Expocad and the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center.

For a complete 2018 TSNN Top Trade Shows list that includes contact information please contact John Rice jrice@tsnn.com.

* Professional attendee figure includes exhibit personnel

TSNN Rank by NSF Event Event Date(s) Venue
121
IPC APEX EXPO

IPC APEX EXPO® is the largest event in North America dedicated to the entire electronics manufacturing supply chain from design to printed boards, to electronics assembly and test.

Organizer: IPC - Assn. Connecting Electronics Industries
# Exhibitors: 479
# Attendees: 9,169
02/27/2018 to 03/01/2018
San Diego Convention Center San Diego
NSF: 149,700
122
OFC: Optical Fiber Communications Conference & Exhibition

The Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) is the largest global conference and exhibition for optical communications and networking professionals. For over 40 years, OFC has drawn attendees from all corners of the globe to meet and greet, teach and learn, make connections and move business forward. OFC attracts the biggest names in the field, offers key networking and partnering opportunities, and provides insights and inspiration on the major trends and technology advances affecting the industry. From technical presentations to the latest market trends and predictions, OFC is a one-stop-shop.

Organizer: The Optical Society/IEEE
# Exhibitors: 700
# Attendees: 9,452
03/13/2018 to 03/15/2018
San Diego Convention Center San Diego
NSF: 148,060
123
DEMA Show (Diving Equipment & Marketing Association)

The annual DEMA Show, the largest trade-only event in the world for companies doing business in the scuba diving, ocean water sports and adventure/dive travel industries, attracts hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of dive and travel industry professionals from around the world. In addition to providing an arena in which to conduct business and network, DEMA Show offers participants the most extensive education curriculum in the industry, including DEMA-Sponsored Seminars and Exhibitor-Sponsored Seminars from participating manufacturers, travel destinations and dive certification organizations.

Organizer: NTP Events
# Exhibitors: 629
# Attendees: 3,775
11/14/2018 to 11/17/2018
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 142,900
124
DistribuTECH

The leading annual electric power transmission and distribution conference and exhibition event. It addresses technologies used to move electricity from the power plant through the transmission and distribution systems to the meter and inside the home.

Organizer: Clarion Events
# Exhibitors: 468
# Attendees: 7,770
01/23/2018 to 01/25/2018
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio
NSF: 138,400
125
International Roofing Expo

The International Roofing Expo brings all segments of the roofing construction and maintenance industry together for three days of face-to-face interaction, product review, education and networking.

Organizer: Informa Exhibitions, US
# Exhibitors: 467
# Attendees: 10,076*
02/06/2018 to 02/08/2018
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans
NSF: 137,480
126
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: 701
# Attendees: 4,188
10/02/2018 to 10/04/2018
Tampa Convention Center Tampa
NSF: 137,043
127
LDI (Live Designs International)

Live Design International (LDI) is the leading tradeshow and conference for live design professionals from all around the globe. LDI hosts over 10,000 attendees working in theatre, concerts, clubs, theme parks, and houses of worship and a wide range of international live and broadcast venues. Attendees from more than 88 countries come to LDI to see the latest gear in action, refresh their knowledge, and replenish their creativity. More than 350 companies exhibit, providing live demos and the opportunity for face-to-face discussions about the cutting edge gear they debut exclusively to LDI attendees.

Organizer: Informa Exhibitions, US
# Exhibitors: 353
# Attendees: 14,000
10/19/2018 to 10/21/2018
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 135,500
128
OFFPRICE Show - Aug.

The OFFPRICE Show serves the retail industry with dynamic order-writing trade shows that connect apparel retail buyers of all sizes with the leading off-price specialists in 20-70 percent below wholesale apparel, accessories, footwear and more. The show is an important piece of Fashion Week in Las Vegas every February and August. With nearly 500 exhibitors and more than 1,200 booths, it is the largest off-price show in the country. Over 10,000 industry professionals attended the OFFPRICE Show in February and August 2013.

Organizer: Tarsus Expositions Inc North American Office
# Exhibitors: 458
# Attendees: 6,070
08/11/2018 to 08/14/2018
Sands Expo & Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 133,172
129
International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo

The International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo is North America's largest industry event covering all segments of pool, spa, and outdoor living. Over 10,500 outdoor living professionals attend the PSP Expo to network, find new products, maintain existing business relationships, and to strengthen their knowledge and skills through education and hands-on demonstrations.

Organizer: Informa Exhibitions, US
# Exhibitors: 450
# Attendees: 10,082*
10/31/2018 to 11/02/2018
Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 133,050
130
Pittcon 2018

World's largest annual conference and exposition for laboratory science.

Organizer: The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy
# Exhibitors: 713
# Attendees: 6,948
02/24/2018 to 03/01/2018
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 131,900
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