2012 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
167
NCTA - The Cable Show Like no other live event, The Cable Show 2013 creates opportunities to learn, network and do business in the multi-billion dollar cable telecommunications industry. See the latest industry innovations, hear from world-renowned speakers and cultivate lasting business relationships.
Organizer: National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA)
# Exhibitors:286
# Attendees:10,285
05/21/2012 to 05/23/2012
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston
NSF: 120,300
168
New England Grows! Trade show and conference for the commercial horticulture industry.
Organizer: M.V. Wood Co., Inc.
# Exhibitors:525
# Attendees:10,977
02/01/2012 to 02/03/2012
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston
NSF: 120,000
169
Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo is North America's largest indoor-outdoor living showcase. Every year, more than 350 leading hearth, patio and barbecue manufacturers and suppliers exhibit and demonstrate their latest home heating solutions; grills, grilling accessories and fully-equipped outdoor kitchens; casual patio furniture and outdoor accents; water and landscape features; all-weather entertainment products and more. The show attracts more than 5,000 specialty and mass market retailers, and professionals interested in getting a first look at the indoor-outdoor living innovations that consumers will be asking for in the seasons ahead.
Organizer: Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association
# Exhibitors:326
# Attendees:3,723
02/29/2012 to 03/03/2012
Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta
NSF: 119,600
170
National Stationery Show The NSS draws more than 11,000 diverse buyers from all 50 states and 58 countries worldwide, attending to stock their shelves and assess the latest trends. They represent stationery card and gift shops; bookstores; bridal shops; party stores; gourmet grocers; toy stores; pharmacies; attractions, hotel, hospital and airport gift shops; department, chain and specialty stores; large chains and モbig boxヤ mass retailers; online retailers and mail-order catalogs. The show also attracts importers and distributors, licensors, special-event planners and corporate marketers.
Organizer: George Little Management, LLC
# Exhibitors:804
# Attendees:14,447
05/20/2012 to 05/23/2012
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 119,417
173
ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition

ASH's Education and Scientific Program can help medical professionals stay up-to-date on the latest research, therapies, and tools needed to succeed. The meeting offers many networking events that will allow professionals to connect with colleagues and interact with leaders in the field to learn and share ideas.

Organizer: J. Spargo & Associates/American Society of Hematology
# Exhibitors:272
# Attendees:18,217
12/08/2012 to 12/10/2012
Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta
NSF: 116,500
174
The Car Wash Show 2012 The International Carwash Association (ICA) is an industry-driven membership association that's primary mission is to serve the needs of the car wash and detailing industry's professionals and to represent their interests. ICA's trade show (The Car Wash Show) attracts 6,000 car washing professionals representing thousands of locations around the world.
Organizer: SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors:308
# Attendees:4,000
05/07/2012 to 05/09/2012
Sands Expo & Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 116,050
177
ACE12 Annual Conference and Exposition ACE12 provides an environment where water professionals can be leaders in the water industry.
Organizer: American Water Works Association (AWWA)
# Exhibitors:470
# Attendees:6,269
06/12/2012 to 06/16/2012
Dallas Convention Center Dallas
NSF: 112,400
179
Annual Pet Industry Christmas Trade Show and Educational Conference Pet industry trade show and educational conference for the pet and pet-related retail industry.
Organizer: H.H. Backer Associates Inc.
# Exhibitors:502
# Attendees:7,456
10/12/2012 to 10/14/2012
The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont
NSF: 110,000
181
ASTRO Annual Meeting The ASTRO Annual Meeting is the premier educational and scientific event for radiation oncology professionals. Radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, nurses and healthcare professionals can update their knowledge and skills through state-of-the-art educational sessions and research presentations. In addition to a topnotch scientific program, the Annual Meeting also serves as an industry focal point offering excellent interaction with the vendor community. ASTRO attendees will have the opportunity to discover the latest product developments and technologies in cancer treatment and care from more than 235 exhibitors.
Organizer: J. Spargo & Associates/American Society for Radiation Oncology
# Exhibitors:221
# Attendees:8,367
10/28/2012 to 10/30/2012
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston
NSF: 107,700
182
National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition The National Teaching Institutw & Critical Care Exposition is AACN's annual conference and exhibition. The conference offers more than 300 continuing educational sessions over six days for high acuity and critical care nurses, including advanced practice nurses, nurse managers, progressive care, transport and emergency department nurses who care for critically-ill patients.
Organizer: American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
# Exhibitors:1,052
# Attendees:6,638
05/22/2012 to 05/24/2012
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 105,200
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