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
211
NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference

Designed for business aircraft schedulers, dispatchers, and flight operations personnel, this premier professional development event offers top-level education sessions, critical peer-to-peer networking with industry professionals, and an exhibit hall with hundreds of vendors and suppliers featuring products and services that will optimize your work.

Organizer: National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)
# Exhibitors: 504
# Attendees: 903
02/06/2018 to 02/09/2018
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center Long Beach
NSF: 58,600
212
JLC LIVE New England

JLC LIVE attracts thousands of residential construction professionals from across New England to perfect their skills and build their businesses by networking with exhibiting companies, getting up-to-date practical information in conference sessions, and attending hands-on training at live building clinics.

Organizer: Informa Exhibitions, US
# Exhibitors: 247
# Attendees: 9,253
03/23/2018 to 03/24/2018
Rhode Island Convention Center Providence
NSF: 57,800
213
Air, Space & Cyber Conference

As the nation's premier event for defense and aerospace professionals around the world, the Air Force Association's Air, Space & Cyber Conference brings together Air Force senior leaders and experts from government, industry, and academia. From engaging speakers and panels focused on airpower, space, and cyber developments to the technology exposition featuring the latest technology, equipment, and solutions for tomorrow’s problems, the conference has something for everyone.

Organizer: NTP Events
# Exhibitors: 142
# Attendees: 10,337
09/17/2018 to 09/19/2018
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center National Harbor, MD
NSF: 56,690
214
NGASU General Conference and Exhibition

The NGAUS General Conference and Exhibition brings together over 4,000 professionals. This conference allows members to gather and vote on top legislative priorities for NGAUS, share information, and celebrate the camaraderie of being National Guard and NGAUS members. The conference is a four-day event packed with keynote speakers, special events and access to the largest defense industry trade show of the National Guard.

Organizer: NGAUS/SPARGO, Inc.
# Exhibitors: 304
# Attendees: 3,305
08/25/2018 to 08/27/2018
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans
NSF: 54,800
215
ANCC National Magnet Conference

The mission of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA), is to promote excellence in nursing and health care globally through credentialing programs.

Organizer: American Nurses Credentialing Center/SPARGO, Inc.
# Exhibitors: 330
# Attendees: 8,735
10/24/2018 to 10/26/2018
Colorado Convention Center Denver
NSF: 54,500
216
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week

HDAW is a four-day, multi-faceted, executive business conference specifically tailored for the independent HD Distributors and their suppliers. HDAW uniquely incorporates several beneficial elements for business development by combining expert presentations, discussions, educational sessions, over 1,600 pre-arranged supplier/distributor one-on-one meetings and a world-class product expo, over 24 hours of open networking time during meals, breaks and receptions, all roll in to one, power-packed program.

Organizer: William T. Glasgow Inc.
# Exhibitors: 245
# Attendees: 589
01/22/2018 to 01/25/2018
Mirage Casino-Hotel Las Vegas
NSF: 53,000
217
Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo

The Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo is the only event in California exclusively serving the restaurant and foodservice industry. Keep your customers happy and your bottom line healthy with foodservice and restaurant strategies from our education program, the latest foodservice products and equipment from restaurant suppliers. And attend exciting special events including the Center Stage, FoodservCulinary Demonstration Theater, Solutions Center and ACF Culinary Competition. This event is sponsored by the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association and produced and managed by Urban Expositions.

Organizer: Clarion UX
# Exhibitors: 408
# Attendees: 8,523
08/19/2018 to 08/21/2018
Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles
NSF: 52,837
218
ADA 2018 - America's Dental Meeting

American Dental Association annual meeting.

Organizer: American Dental Association/Corcoran Expositions, Inc.
# Exhibitors: 300
# Attendees: 11,660
10/18/2018 to 10/20/2018
Hawaii Convention Center Honolulu
NSF: 52,200
219
ONS 43rd Annual Conference

Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Annual Congress joins more than 3,400 oncology nurses for four days of learning, networking, and advancing the oncology nursing profession. Attendees influence cancer care in all practice settings. They come to Congress for education and to research products and services that can help improve cancer care. Exhibiting companies range from commercial and hospital nurse recruitment to patient advocacy groups. Congress exhibitors introduce new therapies, products, and services, promote patient advocacy initiatives, and share career opportunities.

Organizer: SmithBucklin/Oncology Nursing Society
# Exhibitors: 241
# Attendees: 3,513
05/17/2018 to 05/20/2018
Walter E. Washington Convention Center Wasington, DC
NSF: 51,600
220
2018 Duty Free Show of the Americas

The Duty Free Show of the Americas is a forum intended to bring together IAADFS supplier members with operators of duty free stores worldwide and to facilitate business dealings between these two vital segments of the duty free industry. Meeting attendees include the operators of duty free stores in North America, South America, and the Caribbean, in addition to their suppliers from all over the world.

Organizer: SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors: 130
# Attendees: 947
03/18/2018 to 03/21/2018
Orlando World Center Marriott Orlando
NSF: 50,527
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.