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
151
Atlanta Apparel® April

A record number of new exhibitors combined with new amenities and experiences heralded the new season at Atlanta Apparel. The April Atlanta Apparel delivered what’s new and next in women’s apparel, accessories, shoes and more for fall/winter 2018. Atlanta Apparel’s celebrated temporary collection continued to break records, offering its largest coterie of new-to-Atlanta brands at the April Market.

Organizer: AMC, Inc.
# Exhibitors: 401
# Attendees: 13*
04/10/2018 to 04/14/2018
AMC, Inc. Atlanta
NSF: 109,635
152
ASHP Mid-Year Clinical Meeting & Exhibition

ASHP represents pharmacists who serve as patient care providers in acute and ambulatory settings. The organization's more than 43,000 members include pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians. For over 70 years, ASHP has been at the forefront of efforts to improve medication use and enhance patient safety.

Organizer: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists/SPARGO, Inc.
# Exhibitors: 370
# Attendees: 19,675
12/02/2018 to 12/06/2018
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim
NSF: 107,700
153
AWWA Annual Conference and Exposition - ACE

The American Water Works Association’s Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE) covers every segment of the water business. Water professionals unite each year at ACE to find solutions to the complex challenges facing the water industry.

Organizer: American Water Works Association (AWWA)
# Exhibitors: 473
# Attendees: 9,424
06/11/2018 to 06/14/2018
Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 107,100
154
EMS World Expo

Hosted in partnership with the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), EMS World Expo is the largest EMS dedicated event in the world. Setting the standard in EMS education, EMS World Expo offers the training EMS professionals need to do their jobs today, with the progressive curriculum and technology that provides solutions for tomorrow.

Organizer: HMP Global
# Exhibitors: 349
# Attendees: 4,625
10/29/2018 to 11/02/2018
Music City Center Nashville
NSF: 106,500
155
Atlanta Apparel® February

Atlanta Apparel made its 2018 debut presenting the latest and greatest in summer fashions. The market featured a larger trade show floor, new and expanded showrooms and an elevated collection of women’s and children’s apparel, accessories and shoe lines.

Organizer: AMC, Inc.
# Exhibitors: 396
# Attendees: 13,348*
02/06/2018 to 02/10/2018
AmericasMart Atlanta Atlanta
NSF: 106,063
156
Digestive Disease Week

Recognized as one of the top 50 medical meetings by HCEA, Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) is the world's largest gathering of physicians, researchers and industry in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery.

Organizer: DDW, LLC
# Exhibitors: 281
# Attendees: 13,855
06/03/2018 to 06/05/2018
Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, DC
NSF: 105,400
157
ABC Kids Expo

Largest juvenile products trade show in the Western Hemisphere dedicated to providing a forum for buyers and sellers of juvenile products to conduct profitable business.

Organizer: Schur Management & Consulting
# Exhibitors: 440
# Attendees: 2,168
10/09/2018 to 10/11/2018
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 105,000
158
American Heart Association Scientific Sessions

The American Heart Association Scientific Sessions provides attendees with a new dimension of cardiovascular discovery and clinical practice for clinicians, basic scientists and researchers. Learn and interface with your colleagues from around the world in innovative, interactive sessions that feature cutting-edge topics across an array of specialties. The scope and quality of scientific exchange makes AHA Scientific Sessions the premier cardiovascular research and instructional meeting in the world.

Organizer: American Heart Association
# Exhibitors: 199
# Attendees: 12,505
11/10/2018 to 11/12/2018
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 104,300
159
Greenbuild International Conference & Expo

Greenbuild International Conference and Expo is the in-person experience for sustainability in the built environment. It’s for professionals in architecture, construction, engineering, planning, and interior design who depend on thoughtful and ethical solutions which promote wellness and resiliency in construction and urban development. Sustainability is the foundation of Greenbuild. Greenbuild is the only event genuinely dedicated to sustainability in the built environment, from the sessions we present to the products on the show floor to the way the event is produced. By participating with Greenbuild, attendees will return to the field powered by the latest education and discoveries about sustainable building and design.

Organizer: Informa Exhibitions, US
# Exhibitors: 351
# Attendees: 15,373
11/14/2018 to 11/16/2018
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 103,525
160
JIS October

The JIS October Show, the 2nd largest Jewelry Tradeshow in the Americas (2nd only to JCK Las Vegas), brings together a variety of manufacturers, wholesalers, and brands during one of the most important buying/restocking seasons of the year. Exhibitors from popular domestic and international jewelry producing regions, including Italy, Hong Kong, and Brazil come ready to display their latest sample line(s), present large inventories of finished merchandise, offer some of their best pricing specials of the year, and dedicate time to furthering relationships with new and repeat customers. Buyers are offered the unique flexibility of choosing to take delivery of merchandise immediately from the show or write orders for product to be shipped at a later date.

Organizer: Reed Exhibitions U.S.A. (Norwalk, CT)
# Exhibitors: 567
# Attendees: 4,979
10/19/2018 to 10/22/2018
Miami Beach Convention Center Miami Beach
NSF: 103,143
Partner Voices
MGM Resorts is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, not just among employees and guests but also within its supply chain. The company prioritizes procuring goods and services from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals and those facing economic disadvantages. This commitment is integral to MGM Resorts' global procurement strategy.    Through its voluntary supplier diversity program, MGM Resorts actively identifies and connects certified diverse-owned suppliers to opportunities within its supply chain. The company is on track to spend at least 15% of its biddable procurement with diverse-owned businesses by 2025, demonstrating that supplier diversity is not only a social responsibility but also a strategic business imperative.    Supplier diversity isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s good for business. A diverse supply chain allows access to a broader range of perspectives and experience, helping to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, while strengthening communities. At MGM Resorts, engaging diverse suppliers ensures best-in-class experiences for guests and clients. Supplier diversity ensures a more resilient supply chain while supporting economic development in the communities in which it operates.   The impact of MGM Resorts' supplier diversity initiatives is significant. In 2023, these efforts supported over 3,500 jobs across more than 30 states, contributed over $214 million in income for diverse-owned businesses and generated more than $62 million in tax revenue. The story extends beyond the numbers – it reflects the tangible benefits brought to small and diverse-owned businesses, fostering economic empowerment in their communities.    MGM Resorts also supports the development and business skills of diverse-owned businesses through investment, mentorship and education. Through the MGM Resorts Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program, the company identifies, mentors and develops diverse-owned businesses to fill its future pipeline, while providing businesses with tools and resources to empower and uplift. Since 2017, the program has successfully graduated 105 diverse-owned businesses and is on track to achieve its goal of 150 graduates by 2025.     MGM Resorts’ commitment to supplier diversity not only enhances its business operations but also plays a crucial role in uplifting communities and fostering economic development. This approach reinforces the idea that diversity is a powerful driver of innovation and resilience, benefiting both the company and the wider community.