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
131
Great American Trucking Show

The Great American Trucking Show began in 1999, is an annual event held in Dallas and runs concurrently with and includes the Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference, The Hard-Working Trucks Pavilion, Overdrive’s Pride & Polish and SmartSessions. The event dedicated for the trucking industry brings together attendees including for-hire trucking companies, owner operators, private fleets and drivers.

Organizer: Randall-Reilly Events
# Exhibitors: 522
# Attendees: 54,020
08/23/2018 to 08/25/2018
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas
NSF: 131,700
132
Atlanta Apparel® August

Atlanta Apparel’s August 2018 Market was the must-attend buying event for top trends in Resort, Holiday and Children’s styles. The temporary collection was nearly one-fifth larger than in August 2017. Programming included fashion presentations and the Atlanta Apparel debut of The Boutique Hub. It was co-located with WORLD OF PROM Market.

Organizer: IMC, Inc.
# Exhibitors: 395
# Attendees: 16,668
08/07/2018 to 08/11/2018
AmericasMart Atlanta Atlanta
NSF: 131,279
133
Seatrade Cruise Global

Seatrade Cruise Global is the leading annual global b2b event for the cruise industry. Bringing together buyers and suppliers for a four-day conference and three-day exhibition, the gathering draws more than 11,000 registered attendees, over 700 exhibiting companies from 113 countries and more than 300 international journalists to become the cruise industry’s epicenter of ideas, products and services. A who’s who of the industry participate in a comprehensive panel of discussions featuring experts, leaders and thought-makers including the State of the Global Cruise Industry Keynote with the chief executives of the world’s largest cruise companies.

Organizer: UBM
# Exhibitors: 700
# Attendees: 7,200
03/05/2018 to 03/08/2018
Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center Fort Lauderdale
NSF: 130,000
134
Mid-West Truck & Trailor Show

"The Biggest Little Truck Show" is the first show of the year highlighting the latest in trucks, trailers, equipment, supplies and services. Attendees come from 22 midwest states and Canada. Also inside is the "Trucker's Pride" Truck Beauty Contest highlighting both custom and work trucks. Held in conjunction with the annual convention of Mid-West Truckers Association, over 6,000 attendees represent owners and operators of for-hire and private fleets.

Organizer: Mid-West Truckers Association
# Exhibitors: 190
# Attendees: 6,100
02/02/2018 to 02/03/2018
Peoria Civic Center Peoria
NSF: 128,700
135
American Library Association Annual Conference

By its nature, the ALA Annual Conference attracts librarians from all levels of management, from all types of libraries from across the country. It serves as a meeting place for leadership, a place to learn, a place to network and as a forum to exchange ideas on the multitude of issues affecting libraries. In addition to the programs presented by today’s leading library authorities, the exhibit floor is considered an integral part of the educational process of the Annual Conference.

Organizer: Hall-Erickson, Inc.
# Exhibitors: 632
# Attendees: 10,852
06/21/2018 to 06/26/2018
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans
NSF: 127,050
136
OFFPRICE Show - Feb.

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.

Organizer: Tarsus Expositions Inc North American Office
# Exhibitors: 468
# Attendees: 7,118
02/10/2018 to 02/13/2018
Sands Expo & Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 126,511
137
Fire-Rescue International

Fire-Rescue International (FRI), the annual conference and expo of the IAFC provides senior-level leadership training to fire chiefs. As an organization, the IAFC represents the world's leading experts in the first responder community. The IAFC's commitment to excellence is seen throughout FRI—from the classroom to the expo, the IAFC delivers when it comes to quality and value.

Organizer: International Association of Fire Chiefs
# Exhibitors: 431
# Attendees: 8,014
08/08/2018 to 08/11/2018
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas
NSF: 126,000
138
Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo

The annual HPBExpo draws thousands of professionals from every corner of indoor-outdoor living, including retailers, service contractors, builders, remodelers, propane retailers, interior decorators and landscape designers. For many, HPBExpo is the only event they attend all year. Attendees know they can count on HPBExpo to be the most comprehensive, most respected resource committed to keeping them on top of the hottest trends, innovations, business strategies, and more so their their sales can go through the roof.

Organizer: Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association
# Exhibitors: 377
# Attendees: 4,636
03/07/2018 to 03/10/2018
Music City Center Nashville
NSF: 125,500
139
CDA Presents The Art & Science of Dentistry (Spring Show)

As one of the largest dental conventions in the nation, CDA Presents provides countless opportunities to be inspired. Expand your skills with 175+ courses and hands-on workshops. Peruse a vibrant tradeshow floor featuring more than 600 companies displaying West Coast product launches, cutting edge technology, show specials and opportunities for vital education.

Organizer: California Dental Association
# Exhibitors: 602
# Attendees: 20,144
05/17/2018 to 05/19/2018
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim
NSF: 125,000
140
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: 216
# Attendees: 7,111
10/21/2018 to 10/24/2018
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio
NSF: 123,615
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