2010 Top 250 US Trade Shows

For a complete 2010 TSNN Top 250 Trade Shows list that includes contact information please contact Bradford Christison at bchristison@tsnn.com.

TSNN Rank by NSF Event Event Date(s) Venue
193
SEMICON West 2010 SEMICON West is the flagship annual event for the global microelectronics industries,featuring manufacturing products and technologies for semiconductors, photovoltaics,MEMS, solid state lighting, flexible electronics, and related technologies.
Organizer: Semiconductor Equipment Materials Intl.
# Exhibitors:683
# Attendees:17,801
07/14/2010 to 07/16/2010
The Moscone Center San Francisco
NSF: 114,350
194
Texas Musical Educators Assocation Annual Convention The TMEA Annual Clinic/Convention is the largest gathering of music educators in the United States. In addition to the exposition, attendees are attracted to the Convention by the high caliber educational programming taught by the industry's most knowledgeable instructors. The wide variety of clinics also offers attendees the opportunity to learn more abut the products that are on display on the exhibit show floor.

The clincal/convention is a learning experience for teachers (who can earn staff development credit) - we have over 200 clinics & workshops. Many excellent performing groups prefor m culminating in the All-State Band, Orchestra, & Choile Con certs
Organizer: Texas Music Educators Association
# Exhibitors:500
# Attendees:25,000
02/11/2010 to 02/14/2010
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio
NSF: 113,500
195
The Hawaii Market Merchandise Expo The Hawaii Market April Merchandise Expo is held annually, and is designed specifically to serve Hawaii's business-to-business-buyers and sellers. It is not open to the public. Jewelry, gift, apparel, fashion accessories, leather goods, art and collectibles are featured products. The cash & carry format of immediate release of merchandise encourages thousands of business owners and managers and professional and trade buyers to shop for samples on hundreds of products for use in their own businesses.
Organizer: Douglas Trade Shows Management
# Exhibitors:276
# Attendees:6,500
04/18/2010 to 04/20/2010
Neal Blaisdell Center Honolulu
NSF: 113,228
196
DEMA - Diving Equipment & Marketing Association Trade Show The Diving Equipment & Marketing Association is a non-profit membership-based association created to help businesses in the Scuba Diving and Action Water Sports industries. DEMA is widely known for DEMA Show, the annual trade show it produces, however DEMA is involved in MANY other activities focused at helping the industry.
Organizer: National Trade Productions
# Exhibitors:547
# Attendees:8,183
11/18/2010 to 11/21/2010
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 112,700
197
American Water Works Association Annual Conference & Exposition - ACE10 The exposition presents scientific and educational exhibits for the water-works industry.
Organizer: American Water Works Association AWWA
# Exhibitors:495
# Attendees:11,811
06/21/2010 to 06/25/2010
McCormick Place Convention Complex Chicago
NSF: 109,500
199
Tarsus Off-Price Specialist Show -Feb 2010 The OffPrice Specialist Show is the premiere show for offprice apparel and accessories. The wholesalers and jobbers at our show carry men's, women's, and children's apparel at 20 to 70% below the original manufacturer's wholesale price. Buyers can also source below wholesale clothing, accessories and footwear 24/7 year round from our exhibitors at OffPriceShowrooms.com.
Organizer: Tarsus Expositions Inc North American Office
# Exhibitors:435
# Attendees:9,581
02/15/2010 to 02/18/2010
Sands Expo & Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 107,714
201
EASTEC 2010 Each year, nearly 14,000 manufacturers, plant managers and shop owners from throughout the region's diverse industries visit EASTEC to evaluate advanced technologies, production methods and management concepts. From the latest multitasking machine tools to lean strategies, EASTEC keeps East Coast manufacturing competitive.
Organizer: Society of Manufacturing Engineers SME
# Exhibitors:488
# Attendees:10,948
05/26/2010 to 05/28/2010
Eastern States Exposition Center West Springfield
NSF: 104,768
203
Design & Manufacturing Midwest, Medical Design & Manufacturing Midwest, Assembly Technology Expo, Quality Expo; Green Manufacturing Expo, and Electronics Assembly Shows MD&M Midwest will showcase the latest advances in medical grade materials, assembly and electronic components, computer aided design and manufacturing, production equipment, automation and controls, packaging materials and machinery, medical device software and validation solutions, enterprise wide IT, sterilization systems, and a full range of contract service providers.
Organizer: Canon Communications LLC
# Exhibitors:647
# Attendees:24,639
09/29/2010 to 10/01/2010
The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont
NSF: 101,385
204
Natl. Middle School Assn.'s Annual Conference & Exhibit National Middle School Association's Annual Conference & Exhibit is the largest and most exclusive international meeting and exhibit for interacting face-to-face with influencers and decision makers in the middle grades education industry(5-9).
Organizer: National Middle School Assn.
# Exhibitors:325
# Attendees:7,650
11/05/2010 to 11/07/2010
Indiana CC & Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis
NSF: 100,000
205
WestEx 2011 - The Rocky Moutain Regional Foodservice & Restaurant Exposition This is a trade show for the entire hospitality industry. It is a show where exhibitors see buyers and decision makers in an atmoshpere where it is easy to do business. A show where hospitality professionals see the latest and best that the industry offers.
Organizer: Colorado Restaurant Association (CRA)
# Exhibitors:450
# Attendees:6,200
05/12/2010
Denver Merchandise Mart Denver
NSF: 100,000
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