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
181
The ASSEMBLY Show

ASSEMBLY Magazine is proud to produce The ASSEMBLY Show, the only event to focus exclusively on assembly technology, equipment and products. At The ASSEMBLY Show, manufacturing suppliers, buyers and users of assembly equipment will come together to connect, learn, share and explore all things “assembly”. Covering the latest technological advances in custom automated assembly systems, robotics, screwdriving, adhesives, dispensing, plastics assembly, presses, conveyors, fasteners, packaging, workstations, welding, vision systems, and much more this is the event to see fully functioning equipment hands-on and find solutions to current work challenges.

Organizer: BNP Media
# Exhibitors: 309
# Attendees: 6,651
10/23/2018 to 10/25/2018
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont
NSF: 84,600
182
IWCE (International Wireless Communications Expo)

Since 1977, the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) has been the authoritative annual event for communications technology professionals in the working world. IWCE features over 350 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and trends in the industry. Over 7,000 technology buyers attend from a diverse group of industry professionals including government/military; public safety (law enforcement, fire service, emergency medical & 911); utility; transportation and business enterprise.

Organizer: Informa Exhibitions, US
# Exhibitors: 410
# Attendees: 3,937
03/05/2018 to 03/09/2018
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 84,250
183
Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention

Entering its 35th year, the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention is the premier event for the Indian Gaming industry as well as the figurative heartbeat of Native American success. This is the largest gathering of tribal leaders and casino executives in the country - the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention is both the meeting place where the community gathers to learn, network and exchange industry-specific ideas and a cultural celebration of success, strength and self-reliance.

Organizer: National Indian Gaming Association
# Exhibitors: 387
# Attendees: 4,750
04/17/2018 to 04/20/2018
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 82,100
184
PACK EXPO East 2018

PACK EXPO East delivers cutting-edge packaging innovations to the doorstep of consumer packaged goods manufacturers located in the eastern United States. This biennial event unites suppliers with manufacturers and provides a valuable opportunity to address changing market demands and build business connections in a key region, home to one third of the nation’s CPGcompanies.

Organizer: PMMI: The Association for Packing and Processing Technologies
# Exhibitors: 373
# Attendees: 6,063
04/14/2018 to 04/18/2018
Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia
NSF: 80,159
185
ASI Show Dallas

Show for the promotional product industry - the first opportunity in the Southwest to make connections and grow their business. The ASI Show incorporates one full day of education along with two exhibit days, and a host of networking events, including the ever popular ASI Show Bash.

Organizer: ASI Show (Advertising Specialty Institute)
# Exhibitors: 387
# Attendees: 2,955
01/24/2018 to 01/26/2018
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas
NSF: 78,400
186
DIA Annual Meeting

The DIA Annual Meeting is the largest multidisciplinary event that brings together a community of life sciences professionals at all levels and across all disciplines involved in the discovery, development, and life cycle management of medical products all with a common goal to foster innovation that will lead to the development of safe and effective medical products and therapies to patients.

Organizer: DIA/SPARGO, Inc.
# Exhibitors: 434
# Attendees: 4,702
06/24/2018 to 06/28/2018
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston
NSF: 77,880
187
ICSC Western Conference & Deal Making

ICSC's Western Conference & Deal Making unites owners, developers, retailers, brokers, lenders, municipalities, property asset managers, and product/service providers to exhibit and make deals while forming productive, profitable business partnerships.

Organizer: International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
# Exhibitors: 241
# Attendees: 3,900
10/08/2018 to 10/10/2018
Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles
NSF: 75,000
188
Pacific Marine Expo

Pacific Marine Expo offers unparalleled access to the largest number of buyers and sellers for the diverse commercial marine industries of the entire North American Pacific Coast. PME maintains its position as the largest commercial marine event on the West Coast.

Organizer: Diversified Communications
# Exhibitors: 440
# Attendees: 5,467
11/18/2018 to 11/20/2018
CenturyLink Field Event Center Seattle
NSF: 74,924
189
Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) Minneapolis, Embedded Systems Conference (ESC) Minneapolis, MinnPack, Automation Technology Expo (ATX) Minneapolis, Design & Manufacturing Minneapolis, PLASTEC Minneapolis

Home to some of the largest medical device companies in the world, Minneapolis is among the nation’s premier hubs for medical device innovation and manufacturing. MD&M Minneapolis is the largest event serving this thriving industry, providing the region’s most comprehensive environment for industry leaders, decision makers and buyers to discover new products, services and technologies. Co-located with MD&M are four additional events which together represent the upper Midwest’s only annual event for suppliers and solutions across the breadth of the design, manufacturing and packaging value chain.

Organizer: Informa Exhibitions
# Exhibitors: 515
# Attendees: 4,882
10/31/2018 to 11/01/2018
Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis
NSF: 72,900
190
KeHE Holiday Show

KeHE Distributors is an employee-owned sales and marketing specialty and ethnic foods distributor, servicing retail customers in all 50 states (except Hawaii and Alaska), Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and parts of Central and South America. As proven leaders in market development, category management and trend setting innovations, KeHE delivers sales professionalism to customers both big and small, by providing extraordinary merchandising and distribution services that comprise of state-of-the-art warehousing and multi-temperature deliveries. The show is a trade show for companies who distribute their product through KeHE Distributors. This show focuses on selling products for the winter and holiday seasons with all product categories represented—including ethnic and multicultural, specialty and gourmet natural and organic, VMS and personal care, fresh, bulk, household cleaning supplies, and general merchandise. As always, the show encompasses new items, seasonal shippers, and other exciting offers. Attendees are retailers who purchase through KeHE Distributors.

Organizer: SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors: 687
# Attendees: 1,085
06/13/2018 to 06/14/2018
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 72,600
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