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
91
ICSC New York National Deal Making Conference

New York Deal Making is a one-stop for education, networking and deal making. This two-day event provides opportunities to gain information about the most current industry issues, and meet and make deals with colleagues doing business around the world.

Organizer: International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
# Exhibitors: 530
# Attendees: 9,450
12/04/2018 to 12/06/2018
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 211,800
92
Labelexpo Americas 2018

Launched in 1989, Labelexpo Americas is held biennially in Chicago, USA. Run by Tarsus’ Labelexpo Global Series team and Labelexpo’s second largest show, it is North America’s largest dedicated label and package printing industry event and known as a ‘buying show’. Exhibitors are machinery/material manufacturers/suppliers; visitors are printers who produce labels and packaging primarily for FMCGs (food, pharmaceuticals).

Organizer: Tarsus Group
# Exhibitors: 487
# Attendees: 16,413
09/25/2018 to 09/27/2018
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont
NSF: 203,642
93
American International Motorcycle Expo

The American International Motorcycle Expo’s purpose is to serve as the catalyst to bring together industry, press, dealers and consumers in a single arena that creates a grand stage for motorcycling and powersports in the U.S. and North America, and delivers an efficient and energetic market-timed expo platform for B2B and B2C in the greater powersports industry.

Organizer: Motorcycle Industry Council
# Exhibitors: 505
# Attendees: 3,502
10/10/2018 to 10/14/2018
Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 203,000
94
The International WorkBoat Show

The International WorkBoat Show is the largest North American event serving the commercial vessel market. With nearly 1000 exhibitors the show offers a diversity that attracts vessel owner/operators from every commercial market sector as well as the boat builders/shipyards and support companies that service the vessel owners.

Organizer: Diversified Communications
# Exhibitors: 946
# Attendees: 6,678
11/28/2018 to 11/30/2018
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans
NSF: 197,995
95
Natural Products Expo East

Natural Products Expo East is the largest natural, organic, and healthy products trade show on the East Coast.  Natural Products Expo East is ranked as one of the top 150 tradeshows in the U.S.

Organizer: Informa Exhibitions, US
# Exhibitors: 1,476
# Attendees: 7,870
09/13/2018 to 09/15/2018
Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore
NSF: 197,800
96
AIA Conference on Architecture 2018

The AIA Conference on Architecture is the nation’s premier event in the architecture and design industry. Architects and design professionals come from all over the US and abroad to network with fellow industry professionals, to receive the continuing education that is required for state licensure and association membership, and to see the latest product and service innovations.

Organizer: Informa Exhibitions
# Exhibitors: 784
# Attendees: 14,925
06/21/2018 to 06/23/2018
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 196,910
97
POWERGEN International

POWERGEN International exhibition and summit serves as a business and networking hub for generators, utilities and solution-providers engaged in multiple cross-sections of power generation. The exhibit hall provides an interactive experience personalized to connect attendees with the latest technology and innovations in the conventional and renewable markets from around the world. The summit and knowledge hubs deliver transformative content including disruption from conventional and emerging, clean and sustained energy sources, niche technologies and the fluctuation of economics and policy.

Organizer: Clarion Events
# Exhibitors: 841
# Attendees: 8,908
12/04/2018 to 12/06/2018
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 195,400
98
I/ITSEC (Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation & Education Conference)

The annual Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) showcases simulation, education, modeling and training technology for the exchange of information among industry, the military, and the educational communities.

Organizer: National Training & Simulation Association (NTSA)
# Exhibitors: 491
# Attendees: 9,800
11/26/2018 to 11/30/2018
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 190,000
99
America's Beauty Show

America’s Beauty Show (ABS) is owned and produced by Cosmetologists Chicago® (CC). Professional cosmetologists, nail technicians, stylists and colorists from all over the world attend ABS every year to experience superior education and innovation in all aspects of beauty, as well as gain inspiration to take back to their salons. With more than 90,000 salon professionals and owners, aspiring students and teachers, headliners and educators, leading product manufacturers and distributor personnel showing their latest products and distributors, plus International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference attendees and exhibitors, America’s Beauty Show is a great destination for serious beauty professionals.

Organizer: Cosmetologists Chicago
# Exhibitors: 482
# Attendees: 77,193
04/28/2018 to 04/30/2018
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 189,800
100
Commodity Classic

Commodity Classic is America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused convention and trade show focused on row crop commodity grains. Each year, thousands of the nation’s best farmers come to Commodity Classic to discover what’s new in agriculture. Established in 1996, Commodity Classic is presented by the American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, Association of Equipment Manufacturers, National Association of Wheat Growers, and National Sorghum Producers.

Organizer: Association of Equipment Manufacturers/American Soybean Association/ National Corn Growers Association
# Exhibitors: 367
# Attendees: 8,055
02/27/2018 to 03/01/2018
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim
NSF: 189,400
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.