2011 Top 250 US Trade Shows

For a complete 2011 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
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WEST - AFCEA/U.S. Naval Institute Conference & Exposition Co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute, West is the largest event on the West Coast for communications, electronics, intelligence, information systems, imaging, military weapon systems, aviation, shipbuilding, and more. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to engage the military and industry leaders who are designating warfighting strategies and operational platforms.
Organizer: Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA)
# Exhibitors:419
# Attendees:8,138
01/25/2011 to 01/27/2011
San Diego Convention Center San Diego
NSF: 75,400
231
HBA Global Expo & Conference HBA Global Expo & Conference is celebrating 20 years of creativity, innovation & beyond. HBA Global, www.hbaexpo.com, is the most important product development source–from concept to market–for the cosmetics, personal care, skin care, fragrance and wellness industries and features a comprehensive educational program and exhibits floor with attendees coming from the top prestige, mass and emerging beauty and personal care brands worldwide.
Organizer: UBM Live NY
# Exhibitors:387
# Attendees:11,644
06/28/2011 to 06/30/2011
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 75,111
232
Florida Nursery and Allied Trades Show (FNATS) Exhibitors include growers and wholesalers of trees palms shrubs and ornamental plants for the exterior lawn & garden and landscape industries as well as manufacturers and distributors of chemicals soils containers and other horticultural supplies.
Organizer: Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association
# Exhibitors:403
# Attendees:0
09/29/2011 to 10/01/2011
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 74,900
233
NFPA Conference & Expo (National Fire Protection Assn.) The NFPA Conference & Expo (formerly the World Safety Conference & Exposition) brings together professionals from the fire, safety and electrical fields. The expo combines an unrivaled educational conference with an expo of more than 370 solution providers.
Organizer: ROC Exhibitions Inc.
# Exhibitors:376
# Attendees:4,431
06/12/2011 to 06/14/2011
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston
NSF: 74,000
234
PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo PhotoPlus Expo is the most important industry event for photographers and image-makers, brought to you by Photo District News (PDN), parent company Nielsen. This annual 3-day event held in October at the Javits Convention Center in New York City attracts 20k attendees and includes educational sesisons by some of the world's finest photographic instructors, keynotes by reknowned photographers, a major trade show including top brand names such as Canon, Nikon and Sony among others, and evening networking events.
Organizer: Nielsen Expositions
# Exhibitors:234
# Attendees:19,908
10/28/2011 to 10/30/2011
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 72,000
235
Sea-Air_space, Navy League of the United States The Navy League's Sea-Air-Space Exposition was founded in 1965 as a means to bring the U.S. defense industrial base, private-sector U.S. companies and key military decision makers together for an annual innovative, educational, professional and maritime based event located in the heart of Washington, DC. Sea-Air-Space is now the largest maritime exposition in the U.S. and continues as an invaluable extension of the Navy League's mission of maritime policy education and sea service support.
Organizer: Navy League of the United States
# Exhibitors:155
# Attendees:7,801
04/11/2011 to 04/13/2011
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center National Harbor, MD
NSF: 70,160
236
Agribusiness Association of Iowa Expo 2011 The Agribusiness Showcase & Conference offers educational opportunities while showcasing industry innovation and technology through featured speakers, presentations, and exhibitors. The showcase and conference is about giving agribusiness vendors, and attendees the opportunity to explore the innovative tools they need to grow their business, now and into the future.
Organizer: Agribusiness Association of Iowa
# Exhibitors:101
# Attendees:600
02/08/2011 to 02/09/2011
Iowa State Fairgrounds Des Moines
NSF: 70,000
237
American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Expo The Public Health Expo is the largest and most comprehensive public health exhibit featuring more than 700 booths of information, state-of-the-art products, and services geared towards public health professionals.
Organizer: American Public Health Association (APHA)
# Exhibitors:689
# Attendees:13,170
10/29/2011 to 11/02/2011
Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington
NSF: 70,000
238
NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference Meet the decision-makers from more than 130 retail companies comprised of chain drug stores, supermarkets, and mass merchants who collectively represent over 80,000 retail outlets and more than $200 billion in annual sales for prescription drugs, OTC, and home healthcare.
Organizer: National Association Of Chain Drug Stores
# Exhibitors:283
# Attendees:500
08/27/2011 to 08/30/2011
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston
NSF: 65,420
240
ASRW|NACE|CARS 2011 Automotive Service & Repair Week is the best single source of industry education and training, networking, and tradeshow/exhibition for professionals from all segments of the automotive service and repair industry.
Organizer: Hanley Wood Exhibitions
# Exhibitors:246
# Attendees:19,221
10/06/2011 to 10/08/2011
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 60,000
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