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
191
AFCEA/US Naval Institute Western Conference & Exposition

The premier naval conference and exposition on the West Coast, WEST is now in its 27th year of bringing military and industry leaders together. Co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute, WEST is the foremost event in which the makers of platforms and the designers of technologies can network, discuss and demonstrate their solutions in a single locale. To complete their missions successfully, more than 150,000 professionals in the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard who live in the San Diego area depend on the open discussions and valuable networking WEST provides. More than the operators benefit from participating in WEST. The event enables senior military and government officials to gain valuable feedback directly from sea service warfighters. Industry leaders learn about military requirements and connect with decision makers as well as operators in a professional environment away from the office.

Organizer: AFCEA/SPARGO, Inc.
# Exhibitors: 367
# Attendees: 5,650
02/06/2018 to 02/08/2018
San Diego Convention Center San Diego
NSF: 72,200
192
International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York

The International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of NY is the only event in the NY region exclusively serving the restaurant and foodservice community. We provide everything needed to master the emerging trends, source the latest product options, power up profits and engage your customers – all under one roof. We are the only and largest dedicated event serving all aspects of the restaurant and foodservice industry in the NY Market; and the only sponsored and endorsed event by the New York State Restaurant Association. We annually host the US Pastry Competition, the TASTE NY & Craft Beverage Showcase and the Farm to City Expo. We have the largest gathering of Restaurant and Foodservice professionals in one venue every year.

Organizer: Clarion UX
# Exhibitors: 520
# Attendees: 14,105
03/04/2018 to 03/06/2018
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 71,700
193
ANESTHESIOLOGY®

This five-day, everything anesthesiology event, attracts upwards of 15,000 attendees from around the world to grow, share and network. Learn about specialty’s latest science and technologies by participating in this year’s scientific program offering more than 500 sessions, special lectures and hands-on workshops.

Organizer: American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)/SPARGO, Inc.
# Exhibitors: 305
# Attendees: 10,435
10/13/2018 to 10/17/2018
Moscone Center San Francisco
NSF: 71,600
194
ATS 2018 International Conference

The ATS International Conference is the home of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep professionals, from those in the earliest stages of their careers to those whose research or strides in clinical care has gained them international recognition. Each year, nearly 14,000 of these professionals choose to attend, present, and learn about the latest advances, meet with colleagues from around the world, and strike new collaborations.

Organizer: American Thoracic Society (ACS)
# Exhibitors: 234
# Attendees: 13,268
05/18/2018 to 05/23/2018
San Diego Convention Center San Diego
NSF: 71,427
195
KeHE Summer 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 Summer Show is a hosted buyer show that allows over 650 exhibitors to connect with retailers and place orders within the exhibit hall. Retailers purchase products from exhibitors to stock their shelves for the summer season.

Organizer: SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors: 695
# Attendees: 834
02/06/2018 to 02/07/2018
Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta
NSF: 70,900
196
SEG Annual Meeting

The SEG International Exposition brings together more than 400 leading companies, government agencies, research and educational institutions involved in global oil, gas and mineral exploration, and new areas of civil engineering, environmental and archaeology. These organizations take advantage of the vast exhibition spaces offered by SEG to create the most impressive display of the latest technology and services within the Geoscience industry

Organizer: Society of Exploration Geophysicists
# Exhibitors: 216
# Attendees: 4,456
10/14/2018 to 10/19/2018
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim
NSF: 70,600
197
WE Annual Conference

The primer conference and career fair for women in engineering and technology. SWE's Annual WE Conference offers attendees access to industry-leading professional development and access to one of the best-represented engineering and technology career fairs in the world. WE's attendees make up is about 60% collegiate engineering students and 40% professional working engineers.

Organizer: Society of Women Engineers
# Exhibitors: 366
# Attendees: 3,483
10/17/2018 to 10/19/2018
Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis
NSF: 70,600
198
Texprocess Americas

Texprocess Americas, co-produced by SPESA, creates an opportunity for retail, brand, manufacturing executives, and professionals involved in the sewn products industry to meet with leading international manufacturers and distributors of machinery, equipment, parts, supplies, systems, technology, supply chain solutions, and other products and services used for the development of sewn products.

Organizer: Messe Frankfurt Inc.
# Exhibitors: 181
# Attendees: 2,113
05/22/2018 to 05/24/2018
Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta
NSF: 68,755
199
American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition

Attendees are members of the American Academy of Pediatrics which consists of about 60,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical sub-specialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The members are physicians who devote their practice to treating children.

Organizer: American Academy of Pediatrics
# Exhibitors: 367
# Attendees: 10,415
11/02/2018 to 11/06/2018
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 68,700
200
Summer NAMM

NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), established in 1901, is the not-for-profit association that strengthens the $17 billion global music, sound and event technology products industry. Our association and our trade shows serve as the crossroads for professionals wanting to seek out the newest innovations in music, recording technology, sound, stage and lighting products. The show gives the industry a first-look at new innovations offered from the global music product industry and serves as a hub to network, learn and enjoy live music.

Organizer: NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants
# Exhibitors: 508
# Attendees: 15,023*
06/28/2018 to 06/30/2018
Music City Center Nashville
NSF: 67,321
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.