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
219
DesignCon

DesignCon serves the high-speed communications and semiconductor communities and is the nation’s largest gathering of chip, board, and systems design engineers. Offering state-of-the-art methodologies, new technology, and networking opportunities, professionals come to discover theories, techniques, and applications in power and signal integrity, jitter and crosstalk, test and measurement tools, semiconductor components, and more.

Organizer: Informa Markets
# Exhibitors: 177
# Attendees: 4,082
01/30/2019 to 01/31/2019
Santa Clara Convention Center Santa Clara, CA
NSF: 32,432
220
TNNA's Summer Trade Show

From cutting-edge designs and patterns to the newest materials, the Summer Trade Show is where you’ll see the latest products and trends in the needlearts market — all under one roof.

Organizer: SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors: 131
# Attendees: 628
06/19/2019 to 06/23/2019
Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland Cleveland
NSF: 32,300
221
BIOMEDevice San Jose BIOMEDevice San Jose is the premier event for Silicon Valley's medical design and manufacturing community. Offering an expansive showcase of new technologies and contract services, BIOMEDevice also features a complimentary educational lineup spanning an array of topics from digital health to minimally invasive devices to surgical robotics. Professionals attend each year to network within the community and find practical solutions for today’s toughest engineering challenges.
Organizer: Informa Markets
# Exhibitors: 282
# Attendees: 2,176
12/04/2019 to 12/05/2019
McEnery Convention Center
NSF: 31,598
222
NDA 2019 Annual Convention & Expo - Demolition Rockies The National Demolition Association (NDA) is the voice of the Demolition Industry - representing more than 800 companies engaged in a wide range of demolition activities. During the National Demolition Association's Annual Convention & Expo they provide education, advocacy, and industry updates to members while increasing public awareness of the economic and societal benefits of demolition. NDA added the Live Demolition Event to their annual convention in 2018 putting their annual convention back on the map in their industry. The Live Demolition Event offers attendees hands on experience with demolition equipment followed by time in the Expo.
Organizer: SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors: 89
# Attendees: 634
03/22/2019 to 03/25/2019
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
NSF: 28,500
223
NAWLA Traders Market

Since 1996, Traders Market has held a unique position among lumber and building material tradeshows as the only one focused almost exclusively on the lumber supply chain. Unlike other shows. the exhibitors are almost always manufacturers of lumber and lumber-related products, not machinery or other equipment providers.

Organizer: SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors: 252
# Attendees: 1,180
10/16/2019 to 10/18/2019
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio
NSF: 26,900
224
Coffee Fest

Coffee Fest is the specialty coffee B2B event that attracts owners, operators, and anyone interested in growing their specialty coffee & tea business career. Before the first shot is pulled or bean is roasted, many attend Coffee Fest to get the start-up education, resources and access to companies they need to make their cafe or restaurant opening go smoothly. For more seasoned coffee professionals, Coffee Fest is a source for networking, deepening existing supplier relations, finding new products & services & education to build on what they already know. Coffee Fest and its network of resources brings expert advice to help evolve specialty coffee businesses, uncover what is trending and relevant, and help business owners with the solutions they need for their businesses right now.

Organizer: Clarion Events
# Exhibitors: 201
# Attendees: 2,047
08/25/2019 to 08/27/2019
Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles
NSF: 26,656
225
AASA National Conference on Education 2019 The National Conference on Education is the most comprehensive professional learning and networking event for school superintendents and administrators.
Organizer: SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors: 210
# Attendees: 1,937
02/14/2019 to 02/16/2019
Los Angeles Convention Center
NSF: 25,000
226
United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology Annual Meeting The USCAP Annual Meeting has truly become pathologys global event. Decision makers in the field of pathology and the related specialties of molecular, toxicology, oncology, and immunology from hospitals, private laboratories, academic institutions, and the government are in attendance. We are continually setting records for attendance and the number of exhibitors over the past several years and look forward to doing the same in the future.
Organizer: United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology
# Exhibitors: 141
# Attendees: 4,451
03/16/2019 to 03/21/2019
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
NSF: 23,300
227
Bar Convent Brooklyn (BCB) Driven by an appreciation and passion for premium and craft spirits, Bar Convent Brooklyn (BCB) is a welcoming and collaborative environment in which the pioneers of the bar and beverage community gather to celebrate and sculpt the future of liquid culture through education, sharing best practices, and generating business opportunities. It is a curation of the most premium brands driving the cocktail movement.
Organizer: Bar Convent Brooklyn BCB
# Exhibitors: 144
# Attendees: 3,711
06/10/2019 to 06/11/2019
Brooklyn Expo Center
NSF: 21,282
228
IIAR Natural Refrigeration Conference & Expo Our Conference is the largest exposition dedicated to the ammonia and natural refrigeration industry. We provide an unrivaled opportunity for the industry's leading manufacturers, contractors, trainers, and other service providers to showcase their latest innovations and products. With over 1,700 in attendance last year, this is a perfect chance to network and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the natural refrigeration community.
Organizer: SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors: 189
# Attendees: 1,100
03/03/2019 to 03/06/2019
Phoenix Convention Center
NSF: 20,600
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