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 |
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11 |
GIE+EXPO
GIE+EXPO is the industry's largest showcase for outdoor power equipment distributed through dealers, retailers and distributors for consumer, professional and rental use. The show features lawn and garden products and outdoor leisure items distributed through home centers, dealers and retailers as well as light construction and landscape equipment used by general contractors, landscapers, golf course superintendents, municipalities and parks, and recreation crews.
Organizer: Sellers Expositions
# Exhibitors: 866
# Attendees: 16,534
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10/17/2018 to 10/19/2018 |
Kentucky Exposition Center
Louisville
NSF: 934,813
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12 |
2018 NBAA-BACE Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition
NBAA’s 2018 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) was a huge success, drawing 23,000+ attendees from around the world to Orlando, Florida. NBAA-BACE is the annual opportunity for key aviation contacts to come together to collaborate & network in one place to get critical work within the industry accomplished. Key aviation contacts include current and prospective business aircraft owners, manufacturers, product and service providers, all levels of flight department personnel, as well as students and Young Professionals (YoPros).
Organizer: National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)
# Exhibitors: 978
# Attendees: 23,664*
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10/16/2018 to 10/18/2018 |
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando
NSF: 932,845
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13 |
MAGIC – February (PROJECT, THE TENTS, MAGIC MEN’S,POOLTRADESHOW, PROJECT WOMENS, STITCH@PROJECTWOMENS,
WWDMAGIC, FNPLATFORM, SOURCING at MAGIC) Every February and August, the retail industry convenes in Las Vegas for the
Organizer: Informa Exhibitions, US
# Exhibitors: 5,327
# Attendees: 75,800
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02/13/2018 to 02/15/2018 |
Las Vegas Convention Center/Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Las Vegas
NSF: 864,550
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14 |
MAGIC - August (PROJECT, THE TENTS, MAGIC MEN’S,POOLTRADESHOW, PROJECT WOMENS, STITCH@PROJECTWOMENS,
WWDMAGIC, FNPLATFORM, SOURCING at MAGIC) Every February and August, the retail industry convenes in Las Vegas for the
Organizer: Informa Exhibitions, US
# Exhibitors: 5,268
# Attendees: 73,849
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08/13/2018 to 08/15/2018 |
Las Vegas Convention Center/Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Las Vegas
NSF: 852,650
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15 |
RECon
RECon is the global convention for the shopping center industry and provides networking, deal making and educational opportunities for retail real estate professionals from around the world. With over 35,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors it is the largest industry convention, making it an unparalleled opportunity to do a year's worth of business in just three days.
Organizer: International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
# Exhibitors: 1,067
# Attendees: 20,000
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05/21/2018 to 05/23/2018 |
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas
NSF: 838,000
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16 |
International Home + Housewares Show
Annual housewares marketplace including products from the kitchenware, cook and bakeware, dinnerware, home decor, gourmet food, cleaning, home organization, kitchen/personal care/household electrics, floor and carpet care, home healthcare and pet supplies.
Organizer: International Housewares Association
# Exhibitors: 2,244
# Attendees: 36,000
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03/10/2018 to 03/13/2018 |
McCormick Place
Chicago
NSF: 814,200
|
17 |
World of Concrete
WOC is the industry’s only annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries showcasing leading industry suppliers. WOC features innovative tools, construction machinery, supplies and new technologies as well as an extensive education program featuring seminars, certification, hands-on training, and unlimited networking opportunities to give you new ways to sustain and grow your business.
Organizer: Informa Exhibitions, US
# Exhibitors: 1,567
# Attendees: 38,821
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01/23/2018 to 01/26/2018 |
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas
NSF: 747,411
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18 |
National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show
The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show is the largest annual gathering of foodservice professionals in the world. Taking place over four days every May in Chicago, the Restaurant Show brings together over 66,000 industry professionals to discover, learn, connect, inspire and gain the tools needed to innovate and thrive. In 2018, for the 4th consecutive year, the National Restaurant Association Show was the largest in show history. With 2,300 + exhibiting companies from 35+ countries representing 900+ product categories, specialty pavilions and curated features, and robust education programs consisting of focused sessions, culinary demos, celebrity chefs, industry stars, and keynotes, the Show offers everything the foodservice industry needs to increase productivity and profitability.
Organizer: National Restaurant Association
# Exhibitors: 2,486
# Attendees: 41,345
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05/19/2018 to 05/22/2018 |
McCormick Place
Chicago
NSF: 715,108
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19 |
Mid-America Trucking Show
The Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) is the largest annual heavy-duty trucking industry event in the world. Held each year at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, KY, the show attracts 70,000+ attendees and 1,000+ exhibitors from throughout the United States and abroad. As the industry’s premier business venue, MATS offers attendees the best opportunity to efficiently research the latest products and services, gain insight into current topics in the industry, and network with attendees and exhibitors from around the world. For exhibiting companies, MATS offers an unparalleled forum to effectively introduce new offerings, increase brand awareness, promote products and connect with suppliers, customers, and prospects.
Organizer: Exhibit Management Associates, Inc.
# Exhibitors: 1,008
# Attendees: 71,327
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03/22/2018 to 03/24/2018 |
Kentucky Exposition Center
Louisville
NSF: 664,000
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20 |
SHOT Show
SHOT (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade) Show is an American annual tradeshow for the shooting, hunting, and firearms industry. It is the biggest event of this type in the world."SHOT", besides being a general reference to shooting, is an acronym for "Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade" (show). The SHOT Show is restricted to members of the shooting, hunting and outdoor trade industry including commercial buyers and sellers of military, law enforcement and tactical products.
Organizer: National Shooting Sports Foundation
# Exhibitors: 2,118
# Attendees: 23,129
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01/23/2018 to 01/26/2018 |
Sands Expo & Convention Center
Las Vegas
NSF: 655,782
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