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
171
ACEP18 Scientific Assembly

The ACEP Scientific Assembly is the largest educational conference and exhibit program in the world for the specialty of Emergency Medicine. ACEP recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary with an amazing conference in San Diego, and ACEP18 had the 2nd strongest attendance in College history. These attendees packed our show floor making for some very happy exhibitors. We once again included our popular innovatED on the show floor - redesigned for 2018 to focus on start-up companies and our Innovation Spotlight Stage.

Organizer: American College of Emergency Physicians
# Exhibitors: 389
# Attendees: 8,925
10/01/2018 to 10/03/2018
San Diego Convention Center San Diego
NSF: 96,850
172
Nursery/Landscape EXPO

Tradeshow for the horticulture industry serving all aspects of the industry including all plant materials from greenhouse to trees of all sizes. Also includes all hardline/hardscape products that assist in the beautification of the outdoors.

Organizer: Texas Nursery & Landscape Association (TNLA)
# Exhibitors: 460
# Attendees: 3,400
08/16/2018 to 08/18/2018
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio
NSF: 95,700
173
IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium

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.

Organizer: MP Associates, Inc.
# Exhibitors: 625
# Attendees: 4,392
06/05/2018 to 06/07/2018
Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia
NSF: 93,700
174
Yankee Dental Congress

Yankee Dental Congress is the annual conference and exposition for New England dental professionals. The conference features advanced programming presented by leading experts from across the country.

Organizer: Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS)
# Exhibitors: 430
# Attendees: 20,813
01/24/2018 to 01/28/2018
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston
NSF: 91,300
175
TCEA Convention & Exposition

At the TCEA Convention & Exposition, thousands of educators are on a mission to discover the knowledge and resources they need to engage students, enhance curriculum, and increase productivity. Campus and district-level administrators, curriculum and technology leaders, teachers, librarians, and champions of ed tech will all discover innovative strategies and best practices for integrating technology into their schools, classrooms, and libraries.

Organizer: Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA)
# Exhibitors: 471
# Attendees: 7,829
02/05/2018 to 02/09/2018
Austin Convention Center Austin
NSF: 91,040
176
Digital Signage Expo

Digital Signage Expo is a fully immersive experience that explores every aspect of digital and interactive display, from concept and design to content and analytics. It’s the world’s only comprehensive international event dedicated to digital signage solutions, where every end user vertical market is covered, from retail to entertainment—and it surrounds you with all of the buzzworthy technologies and content solutions that are transforming business communication, customer engagement and brand experiences today.

Organizer: Exponation, LLC
# Exhibitors: 251
# Attendees: 4,032
03/27/2018 to 03/29/2018
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 91,020
177
BookExpo

BookExpo hosts the largest number of publishers, authors and literary content in North America. Whether your goal is to buy or sell rights for the screen or land a breakthrough translation deal BookExpo provides the contacts, networking and meeting place to achieve it.

Organizer: Reed Exhibitions U.S.A. (Norwalk, CT)
# Exhibitors: 473
# Attendees: 7,732
05/30/2018 to 06/01/2018
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 90,250
178
School Nutrition Association Annual National Conference

Known as the “School Nutrition Event of the Year,” SNA’s Annual National Conference (ANC) is a one-of-a-kind conference which will unite more than 6,000 attendees from school nutrition, industry and allied organizations, for an unparalleled networking and educational experience. With over 120+ education sessions, one can earn 12+ CEUs or training hours for Professional Standards in the four key areas of nutrition, operations, administration and communications and marketing. From the nuts and bolts of K-12 school foodservice to the hottest topics in school nutrition.

Organizer: School Nutrition Association (SNA)
# Exhibitors: 373
# Attendees: 3,607
07/09/2018 to 07/12/2018
Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 90,100
179
RAPID + TCT

RAPID + TCT is where the entire additive manufacturing community convenes, and where industry-accelerating products are launched. The expansive show floor and conference are unparalleled in the industry. It’s where you’ll see the newest 3D technologies from over 300 exhibitors, including 3D printing, 3D scanning, CAD/CAE, metrology and inspection, and related technologies. It’s also where you’ll find solutions to your toughest manufacturing challenges, straight from the most respected experts.

Organizer: Society of Manufacturing Engineers SME
# Exhibitors: 340
# Attendees: 3,800
04/23/2018 to 04/26/2018
Fort Worth Convention Center Fort Worth
NSF: 88,000
180
TRA Marketplace

TRA Marketplace is the Texas Restaurant Association's annual restaurant and foodservice show. The largest of its kind in the Southwest, it is backed by TRA’s 80 years of industry leadership, and is as bold, unique and packed with opportunity as the Lone Star state itself. The TRA Marketplace offers visitors stunning and interactive displays, state of the art science products and equipment, cutting edge technology and the very latest news, trends and advice from dynamic industry leaders. Thousands of restaurateurs, chefs, and industry executives attend over the two-day period and over 500 exhibitors participate, showcasing everything from artisan food products and craft beverages to linens, mobile technology, security, kitchen equipment, supplies and much more.

Organizer: Texas Restaurant Association
# Exhibitors: 508
# Attendees: 4,672
07/14/2018 to 07/15/2018
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio
NSF: 87,730
Partner Voices
Overview: The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality. In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way. “We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.” Amenities: The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.  The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need. Gold Key Members The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events. OCCC Events: This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.  The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:  AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023 200,000 Attendees $257 Million in Economic Impact MEGACON 2023 160,000 Attendees $205 Million in Economic Impact Open Championship Series 2023 69,500 Attendees $89 Million in Economic Impact Sunshine Classic 2023 42,000 Attendees $54 Million in Economic Impact Premiere Orlando 2023 42,000 Attendees $108 Million in Economic Impact