2019 TOP Trade Shows List

The 2019 TSNN Top Trade Show List is exclusively sponsored by Expocad and the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center.

For a complete 2019 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
161
Luxury by JCK Luxury offers a unique business opportunity in a tailored environment bringing together the upscale jewelry retailers with high end manufacturers and designers. Through carefully planned networking breakfasts, lunches, cocktail parties, and dinners—Luxury combines the beauty and passion of the jewelry industry with the most accomplished talent and design collections.
Organizer: Reed Exhibitions U.S.A. (Norwalk, CT)
# Exhibitors: 252
# Attendees: 2,388
05/29/2019 to 06/03/2019
The Venetian & Palazzo Congress Center
NSF: 87,421
162
AMG New York Co-Located Event (MD&M, Design & Manufacturing, PLASTEC, EastPack, ATX, Quality) The East Coast’s most comprehensive event for industry professionals, a six-in-one trade show that connects engineers and executives with hundreds of suppliers across the design, manufacturing, and packaging cycle. With an emphasis on smart manufacturing trends including 3D printing and robotics, this annual event fosters connections between buyers and suppliers through live demonstrations, educational hubs dedicated to medtech, 3D printing, packaging, and smart manufacturing, and focused networking activities.
Organizer: Informa Markets
# Exhibitors: 540
# Attendees: 6,796
06/11/2019 to 06/13/2019
Javits Convention Center
NSF: 87,300
163
AMG Minneapolis Co-Located Event (MD&M, Design & Manufacturing, PLASTEC, MinnPack, ATX) Minneapolis is home to some of the largest medical device companies in the world and a national hub for medical device innovation and manufacturing. MD&M Minneapolis is the largest regional event serving this thriving industry and provides a comprehensive showcase for leaders and decision makers looking for new products, services, and technologies. Co-located with MD&M are four additional trade shows which together represent the upper Midwest’s only annual event for suppliers and solutions across the design, manufacturing, and packaging value chain.
Organizer: Informa Markets
# Exhibitors: 545
# Attendees: 4,507
10/23/2019 to 10/24/2019
Minneapolis Convention Center
NSF: 87,115
164
The ASSEMBLY Show Each year The ASSEMBLY Show welcomes thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the latest assembly technology equipment and products. Participants attend this event annually to uncover new resources, experience equipment hands-on, evaluate the latest assembly technologies and products and connect face-to-face with manufacturing industry experts. The ASSEMBLY Show is sponsored by ASSEMBLY, a monthly trade magazine read by 56,000 engineers and managers responsible for manufacturing and designing cars, computers, catheters, coffee makers, etc. ASSEMBLY covers the processes, technologies and strategies for joining discrete parts into finished products.
Organizer: BNP Media - Assembly Magazine
# Exhibitors: 308
# Attendees: 5,345
10/22/2019 to 10/24/2019
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
NSF: 86,800
165
ASI Show Chicago ASI Show Chicago – centrally located and ideal for 4th quarter projects – gives suppliers and distributors in the promotional product industry the best opportunity before the end of the year 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: 580
# Attendees: 3,774
07/10/2019 to 07/11/2019
McCormick Place
NSF: 86,200
166
Digital Signage Expo Digital Signage Expo is a fully immersive experience that explores every aspect of digital and interactive display, from concept and design to content and analytics. It’s the world’s only comprehensive international event dedicated to digital signage solutions, where every end user vertical market is covered, from retail to entertainment—and it surrounds you with all of the buzzworthy technologies and content solutions that are transforming business communication, customer engagement and brand experiences today.
Organizer: Exponation, LLC
# Exhibitors: 206
# Attendees: 4,260
03/29/2019 to 03/28/2019
Las Vegas Convention Center
NSF: 85,440
167
SAPPHIRE NOW and ASUG Annual Conference Experience real-world showcases – see the latest intelligent technologies in action and connect the dots for end-to-end processes across organizations. Find inspiration – discover how your company can achieve desired business outcomes and unlock new sources of growth through our innovative neighborhood show-floor design. Grow your network – make the right connections with experts, peers, and visionaries in just three short days. Participate in interactive sessions – take immediate and measurable steps toward becoming an intelligent enterprise. Hear about the latest technology trends – get inspired to think out-of-the box and to consider the art of the possible. Chart your direction – learn where SAP technology is taking business in the future. Map migration strategies – manage your transition to the cloud.
Organizer: SAP/ASUG/SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors: 222
# Attendees: 8,220
05/07/2019 to 05/09/2019
Orange County Convention Center
NSF: 82,067
168
PWX Annual Meeting APWA’s PWX annual meeting, conference and trade show brings together more than 5,000 public works professionals dedicated to serving and protecting their communities. Offering over 150 education sessions and access to more than 400 exhibiting companies, PWX delivers innovative and practical solutions to challenges facing our communities and the public works industry.
Organizer: American Public Works Association (APWA)
# Exhibitors: 384
# Attendees: 3,475
09/08/2019 to 09/11/2019
Washington State Convention Center
NSF: 79,800
169
Creativation Creativation is North America's largest and longest running creative industries trade event where creative businesses g​o to learn, connect and discover. Creativation offers the latest products, innovations and trends in paper crafts, art materials, paint, jewelry and bead supplies, needlecrafts, sewing and textile supplies, home décor, framing, holiday and seasonal, furniture, lighting, containers and storage options, woodworking, leather and metal craft supplies, digital craft supplies, instructional channels, models, hobbies, collectibles and craft kits, kids crafts, and providers of business services for small, medium and large retailers.
Organizer: SmithBucklin/Association For Creative Industries (AFCI)
# Exhibitors: 242
# Attendees: 2,380
01/17/2019 to 01/21/2019
Phoenix Convention Center
NSF: 79,300
170
American Thoracic Society 2019 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: 242
# Attendees: 11,555
05/17/2019 to 05/21/2019
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
NSF: 77,300
Partner Voices
Overview: The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality. In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way. “We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.” Amenities: The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.  The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need. Gold Key Members The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events. OCCC Events: This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.  The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:  AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023 200,000 Attendees $257 Million in Economic Impact MEGACON 2023 160,000 Attendees $205 Million in Economic Impact Open Championship Series 2023 69,500 Attendees $89 Million in Economic Impact Sunshine Classic 2023 42,000 Attendees $54 Million in Economic Impact Premiere Orlando 2023 42,000 Attendees $108 Million in Economic Impact