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
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.