2012 Top 250 US Trade Shows

For a complete 2012 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
108
2012 SGIA Expo The SGIA Expo, the full spectrum of specialty imaging technology and equipment, has a long and respected history spanning six decades. The SGIA Expo not only brings together many unique niche special printing markets that use specialty imaging but also promotes the economy by bringing together attendees who want to buy the innovative products the exhibitors have to offer.
Organizer: Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA)
# Exhibitors:529
# Attendees:17,549
10/18/2012 to 10/20/2012
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 203,100
110
NRPA Congress & Exposition 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:385
# Attendees:7,000
10/16/2012 to 10/18/2012
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim
NSF: 200,000
111
Organizer: American Congress of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
# Exhibitors:325
# Attendees:6,500
05/05/2012 to 05/09/2012
San Diego Convention Center San Diego
NSF: 200,000
112
Cosmoprof North America 2012 B2B event for beauty industry personnel. Attendees are distributors, OTC, salon owners and consultants and exhibitors are manufacturers in the beauty industry, both professional and retail.
Organizer: North American Beauty Events, LLC
# Exhibitors:852
# Attendees:7,000
07/22/2012 to 07/24/2012
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Las Vegas
NSF: 198,272
113
Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show The Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show is the best bar, nightclub and beverage trade show for bar and nightclub owners, operators, bartenders and other professionals in the industry.
Organizer: Questex Media Group LLC
# Exhibitors:662
# Attendees:34,158
03/12/2012 to 03/14/2012
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 195,600
114
Pittcon 2012 World's largest annual conference and exposition for laboratory science.
Organizer: The Pittsburgh Conference
# Exhibitors:948
# Attendees:9,370
03/17/2012 to 03/21/2012
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 195,000
117
Labelexpo Americas 2012 Launched in 1989, Labelexpo Americas is the place that label converters from across the Americas come to visit and see new technology, source new suppliers and buy new machinery. In recent years, the rapid growth of the label market in Latin America has resulted in a significant increase in senior attendance from this region. The event is aimed at label and package printers, brand owners, designers and industry suppliers and is the region's largest event for the label, product decoration, web printing and converting industry. Labelexpo Americas is supported by the TLMI and all the key printing and packaging magazines. Well known for being the place to see the latest technology in action through live demonstrations, the exhibition also offers a technical and topical conference program, educational master class and range of informative feature areas where technologies and services are neutrally compared or demonstrated.
Organizer: Tarsus Expositions Inc North American Office
# Exhibitors:413
# Attendees:14,335
09/11/2012 to 09/13/2012
The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont
NSF: 184,116
118
GlobalShop GlobalShop is the world's largest annual trade show and conference dedicated to store design, visual merchandising and shopper marketing.
Organizer: Nielsen Expositions
# Exhibitors:631
# Attendees:7,376
02/29/2012 to 03/02/2012
Sands Expo & Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 183,800
119
International Boston Seafood Show The International Boston Seafood Show/Seafood Processing America is the largest seafood trade exposition in North America. In 2012, 19,905 buyers, suppliers, media and other seafood-industry professionals from 100 countries and over 1,000 exhibitors attended the exposition to meet face to face, discover new products and grow their businesses. Here buyers find the newest fresh, frozen, and packaged seafood products and processing equipment, stay on top of emerging consumer trends, meet suppliers, and build important relationships to grow their business and increase seafood sales.
Organizer: Diversified Business Communications
# Exhibitors:1,019
# Attendees:12,957
03/11/2012 to 03/13/2012
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston
NSF: 182,300
120
ATA Trade Show (Archery Trade Association) As the industry's largest 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.
Organizer: Archery Trade Association
# Exhibitors:513
# Attendees:3,483
01/10/2012 to 01/12/2012
SMG Greater Columbus Convention Center Columbus
NSF: 180,836
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