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
81
Winter Fancy Food Show The Winter Fancy Food Show is the largest specialty food trade event on the West Coast and the leading showcase of industry innovation, bringing specialty food's top manufacturers, buyers, and thought leaders together under one roof for three days of delectable discovery. This show is owned and produced by the Specialty Food Association (SFA). It is a membership-based trade association founded in 1952 and currently representing 3,500+ businesses.
Organizer: Specialty Food Association
# Exhibitors: 1,444
# Attendees: 0
01/13/2019 to 01/15/2019
Moscone Center
NSF: 230,050
82
IFT Food Expo Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is a nonprofit professional academic society with approximately 16,000 members working in food science, technology, and related professions in academia, industry and government. IFT exists to advance the science of food and the long-range vision is to ensure a safe and abundant food supply contributing to healthier people everywhere. The annual event brings together professionals involved in both the science and the business of food — experts from industry, academia and government. Our meeting features the latest food products, the hottest food trends, and the most important developments in the science of food.
Organizer: Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
# Exhibitors: 1,049
# Attendees: 7,725
06/13/2019 to 06/15/2019
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
NSF: 224,800
83
The Clean Show (presented by Texcare) Since 1975, the Clean Show remains the premier event for the commercial laundering, drycleaning and textile service industry. Thousands of people from all points of the globe come to see and learn about the newest and most technologically advanced products the industry has to offer. The Clean Show's audience includes store owners, plant operators, technicians, institutional laundry managers, distributors, consultants and buyers.
Organizer: Messe Frankfurt Inc.
# Exhibitors: 452
# Attendees: 6,749
06/20/2019 to 06/23/2019
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
NSF: 224,500
84
ISA International Sign Expo ISA Sign Expo® is the only place to find everything you need to be successful in the sign, graphics, print and visual communications industry — including wide format and 3D printing, digital signage, new ideas for printing on substrates, unique applications, accessories that will expand your product lines, LEDs, vehicle wrapping and so much more
Organizer: International Sign Association
# Exhibitors: 610
# Attendees: 20,600*
04/23/2019 to 04/26/2019
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
NSF: 223,225
85
ICAST (International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades) ICAST, the world’s largest sportfishing trade show, is the premier showcase for the latest innovations in fishing gear, accessories and apparel. ICAST is the cornerstone of the sportfishing industry, helping to drive recreational fishing product sales year round.
Organizer: American Sportfishing Association (ASA)
# Exhibitors: 659
# Attendees: 7,687
07/09/2019 to 07/12/2019
Orange County Convention Center
NSF: 222,300
86
ATA Trade Show (Archery Trade Association) The ATA Trade Show is the archery and bowhunting industry’s LARGEST show. It’s also the industry’s MOST INCLUSIVE show. The ATA Trade Show is a member-driven event to promote commerce within the archery and bowhunting industry. Owned and operated by the ATA, the show is closed to the public and is an order writing event.
Organizer: Archery Trade Association
# Exhibitors: 653
# Attendees: 4,386
01/10/2019 to 01/12/2019
Kentucky Exposition Center
NSF: 220,040
87
AAO 2019 (American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting) The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. A global community of 32,000 medical doctors, protecting sight and empower lives by setting the standards for ophthalmic education and advocating for our patients and the public. AAO 2019 was the 123rd annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology which is the largest ophthalmic meeting in the world.
Organizer: American Academy of Ophthalmology
# Exhibitors: 499
# Attendees: 14,233
10/12/2019 to 10/15/2019
Moscone Center
NSF: 217,500
88
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: 405
# Attendees: 6,446
02/28/2019 to 03/03/2019
Orange County Convention Center
NSF: 210,500
89
ASH Annual Meeting and Exhibition As the premier hematology event, this meeting will provide attendees with an invaluable educational experience and the opportunity to review more than 3,000 scientific abstracts highlighting updates in the hottest topics in hematology, interact with the global community of more than 20,000 hematology professionals from every subspecialty, attend the hallmark Education and Scientific Program sessions, and network with top minds in the field.
Organizer: American Society of Hematology/SPARGO, Inc.
# Exhibitors: 300
# Attendees: 25,869
12/07/2019 to 12/10/2019
Orange County Convention Center
NSF: 205,700
90
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 Markets
# Exhibitors: 1,611
# Attendees: 19,584
09/11/2019 to 09/14/2019
Baltimore Convention Center
NSF: 203,040
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