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
201
Techtextil North America - Atlanta

Techtextil North America assembles all vertical aspects of the technical textile industry: from research and development, through raw materials and production processes and finally ending in conversion, further treatment, and recycling.

Organizer: Messe Frankfurt Inc.
# Exhibitors: 387
# Attendees: 2,936
05/22/2018 to 05/24/2018
Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta
NSF: 66,807
202
PLA Conference

Offered biennially, the PLA Conference is the premier event for public libraries, drawing thousands of librarians, library support staff, trustees, friends, and library vendors from across the country and around the world. This multi-day event offers over 100 top-quality education programs, social events that include author luncheons and networking receptions, and a bustling exhibits hall featuring the latest in products and services.

Organizer: Public Library Association/Corcoran Expositions Inc.
# Exhibitors: 296
# Attendees: 5,988
03/20/2018 to 03/24/2018
Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia
NSF: 66,105
203
SLAS2018 International Conference & Exhibition

SLAS is a diverse collection of scientists, academicians, business leaders and students from around the globe benefited from an extensive lineup of education, new production information, and opportunities to connect with peers interested in charting the future of life sciences discovery and technology.

Organizer: Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening
# Exhibitors: 304
# Attendees: 4,361
02/03/2018 to 02/07/2018
San Diego Convention Center San Diego
NSF: 65,000
204
APCO International Annual Conference & Expo

APCO International’s Annual Conference & Expo is the premier event for public safetycommunications officials, from frontline telecommunicators to comm center managers to public safety communications equipment and services vendors.

Organizer: APCO International/SPARGO, Inc.
# Exhibitors: 279
# Attendees: 5,000
04/05/2018 to 04/08/2018
Sands Expo & Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 63,900
205
APIC Annual Conference

Immerse yourself in real world solutions to the infection prevention and control challenges you face every day. Whether you need to build your foundational skills, or are looking to improve your expertise on emerging issues, the Annual Conference brings together the most qualified thought leaders in our field. The curriculum spans a variety of formats for every learning style. Valuable, lifelong professional relationships are built here—when it comes to learning, the power of peers is unequaled. Inside the exhibit hall, get hands-on with the cutting edge equipment transforming the profession.

Organizer: APIC
# Exhibitors: 275
# Attendees: 2,428
06/13/2018 to 06/15/2018
Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis
NSF: 62,000
206
NAFA 2018 Institute & Expo

NAFA is the world’s premier not-for-profit association for professionals who manage fleets of sedans, law enforcement vehicles, trucks, and buses of all types and sizes, and a wide range of military and off-road equipment for organizations across the globe. NAFA’s annual Institute & Expo is the largest event of the fleet management industry.

Organizer: NAFA Fleet Management Association
# Exhibitors: 257
# Attendees: 1,166
04/24/2018 to 04/27/2018
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim
NSF: 61,900
207
AAO-HNSF 2018 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience

The AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience is the premiere event for the otolaryngology community. Here the practice of medicine extends beyond the exam room and offers education for thousands of ENT physicians and surgeons in our meeting rooms and in the OTO Experience exhibit hall. Within the OTO Experience you will find on average 250 companies that cater to every aspect of one's practice including device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, EMR systems, financial management firms, robotic and simulation technology, and more.

Organizer: American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation
# Exhibitors: 234
# Attendees: 4,900
10/07/2018 to 10/10/2018
Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta
NSF: 60,400
208
American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting 2018

The AGU Fall Meeting brings together leaders from academia, government, and the private sector to examine and discuss the latest research and scientific developments in earth and space science.

Organizer: The American Geophysical Union/SPARGO, Inc.
# Exhibitors: 383
# Attendees: 26,505
12/10/2018 to 12/14/2018
Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, DC
NSF: 60,200
209
CDA Presents The Art & Science of Dentistry (Fall Show)

CDA Presents in San Francisco provides countless opportunities to be inspired. Learn the latest clinical and technological advancements. Peruse a vibrant tradeshow floor featuring nearly 400 companies displaying West Coast product launches, dental innovations and cutting-edge technology. Stimulate your brain with a myriad of C.E. opportunities.

Organizer: California Dental Association
# Exhibitors: 379
# Attendees: 12,216
09/06/2018 to 09/08/2018
Moscone Center San Francisco
NSF: 60,000
210
Enterprise Connect

For more than 28 years, Enterprise Connect has been the leading conference and exhibition for enterprise communications and collaboration in North America. Enterprise Connect brings corporate IT decision makers together with the industry's vendors, analysts and consultants to focus on the issues central to enterprise communications and collaboration.

Organizer: Informa Tech
# Exhibitors: 200
# Attendees: 6,472
03/12/2018 to 03/15/2018
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center Kissimmee, FL
NSF: 59,300
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.