2011 Top 250 Cdn Trade Shows

For a complete 2011 TSNN Top 50 Canadian Trade Show List please contact Joyce Crisp at jcrisp@tarsus.com 262-782-1900.

TSNN Rank by NSF Event Event Date(s) Venue
203
WestEx - The Rocky Mountain Regional Foodservice & Restaurant Exposition The largest Foodservice & Restaurant Expo in the Rocky Mountain Region.
Organizer: Colorado Restaurant Association (CRA)
# Exhibitors:400
# Attendees:5,000
05/10/2011
Denver Merchandise Mart Denver
NSF: 100,000
204
NRPA Annual Congress & Exposition Exhibit at 2012 NRPA Congress and Exposition in Anaheim, California on October 16-17th! Join us for the nation's premier parks and recreation event of the year, offering hundreds of education sessions and the largest exposition in the industry. NRPA is the only national organization that delivers thousands of decision-making program managers, purchasing managers and staff in all areas of parks and recreation. From the show floor to the educational sessions and networking events, you'll build important connections, gain new ideas, and introduce your product to the largest gathering of recreation professionals in the nation.
Organizer: National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
# Exhibitors:365
# Attendees:7,000
10/16/2011 to 10/18/2011
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim
NSF: 100,000
205
Interop Las Vegas Interop Las Vegas is a comprehensive IT conference and expo. IT and business leaders attend Interop to get up to speed on the rush of new technology developments that drive productivity and cut costs. Conference topics include virtualization, cloud, mobility, security, and networking. The show offers 50+ sessions, and an expo floor with 300+ industry-leading exhibitors.
Organizer: UBM TechWeb
# Exhibitors:300
# Attendees:13,000
05/08/2011 to 05/12/2011
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Las Vegas
NSF: 99,400
206
EMS World Expo 2011 EMS World Expo is largest EMS show in the country. EMS World Expo features more class offerings, the latest technologies, equipment and services, more hands-on activities such as our simulation and cadaver labs, as well as a staged mass casualty in the parking lot of the convention center.
Organizer: Cygnus Business Media
# Exhibitors:464
# Attendees:4,998
08/31/2011 to 09/02/2011
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 98,250
207
International Jewelry Fair/General Merchandise Show - Fall For the trade only direct delivery gift and jewelry show. Features housewares, home decor, gourmet items, apparel and fashion.
Organizer: Helen Brett Enterprises
# Exhibitors:444
# Attendees:17,775
11/10/2011 to 11/13/2011
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans
NSF: 97,650
209
REALTORS The REALTORSᆴ Conference & Expo is the largest annual gathering of real estate professionals in the country.
Organizer: Hall-Erickson, Inc.
# Exhibitors:370
# Attendees:15,110
11/11/2011 to 11/14/2011
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 95,000
212
San Francisco International Gift Fair - Aug. Twice a year, an astounding array of the world's best home, gift and lifestyle resources converge at the SFIG, offering an incredible selection of exceptional merchandise in one convenient, well-organized marketplace.
Organizer: Urban Expositions
# Exhibitors:630
# Attendees:11,000
08/06/2011 to 08/09/2011
Moscone Center San Francisco
NSF: 92,000
213
International Microwave Symposium The International Microwave Symposium (IMS) is the world's premier Microwave conference. It features a large trade show and technical sessions, workshops and panel sessions in covering a wide range of topics. If you are interested in Wireless Communication, Radar, RF technologies, high frequency semiconductors, electromagnetics, commercial and military RF, microwave and mm-wave electronics and applications.
Organizer: MP Associates Inc.
# Exhibitors:601
# Attendees:4,394
06/05/2011 to 06/11/2011
Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore
NSF: 91,800
214
The Travel Goods Show The Travel Goods Show, the world's largest trade show for travel goods. With more than 2,000 lines representing more than 40,000 products, the Show is the annual must see event that sets the tone for the travel goods industry.
Organizer: Travel Goods Association
# Exhibitors:215
# Attendees:4,000
03/06/2011 to 03/08/2011
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 91,500
217
School Transportation News - STN School Bus Expo 2011 The Annual STN EXPO seeks to provide some answers, some opportunities for student transporters to learn about and implement additional efficiencies into their operation and to put their collective heads together to identify a new, better path. Approximately four dozen workshops, presentations and hands-on demonstrations are presented in the areas of Business Administration, Head Start, Maintenance, Safey & Security, and Special Needs transportation.
Organizer: STN Media Group
# Exhibitors:125
# Attendees:700
07/21/2011 to 07/25/2011
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino Reno
NSF: 90,000
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