2013 Top 250 US Trade Shows

For a complete 2013 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
170
Summer Las Vegas Market Las Vegas Market is the most comprehensive furniture, home d?cor and gift market in the United States, presenting a unique cross-section of 2,000+ resources in an unrivaled market destination. With two markets each year, retailers and designers can shop a broad assortment of product from thousands of manufacturers of furniture, mattress, lighting, decorative accessories, floor coverings, home textiles, tabletop, general gift and more ? delivering the most complete, cross-category wholesale tradeshow for the furniture, home d?cor and gift industries in the United States.
Organizer: International Market Centers
# Exhibitors:1,200
# Attendees:50,000
07/29/2013 to 08/02/2013
World Market Center Las Vegas
NSF: 120,000
190
2013 Specialty Fabrics Expo and Advanced Textiles Conference & Trade Show (formerly IFAI Expo Americas) Formerly known as IFAI Expo Americas, the newly coined IFAI Specialty Fabrics Expo better aligns with the industry?s flagship publication, Specialty Fabrics Review, and strategically focuses on the growing needs of traditional specialty fabrics market segments. The growth and demand for advanced textile applications led to IFAI?s establishment of the Advanced Textiles Conference & Trade Show, held in tandem with Specialty Fabrics Expo.
Organizer: Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI)
# Exhibitors:408
# Attendees:3,135
10/23/2013 to 10/25/2013
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 101,400
200
Yankee Dental Congress Yankee Dental Congress is the annual conference and exposition for New England dental professionals. The conference features advanced programming presented by leading experts from across the country.
Organizer: Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS)
# Exhibitors:483
# Attendees:21,390
01/31/2013 to 02/02/2013
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston
NSF: 93,700
218
HOUSTEX HOUSTEX connects you with key decision-makers throughout Texas and several southern states in the oil and gas, industrial and commercial machinery, fabricated metal stampings and aircraft/aerospace industries. These manufacturers visit HOUSTEX to find the latest equipment and technologies, network with industry experts and stay ahead of their competition.
Organizer: Society of Manufacturing Engineers SME
# Exhibitors:228
# Attendees:5,155
02/26/2013 to 02/28/2013
George R. Brown Convention Center Houston
NSF: 72,190
219
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-NFPA, LLC
# Exhibitors:347
# Attendees:4,069
06/10/2013 to 06/12/2013
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 71,600
220
NFMT - National Facilities Management & Technology Event for building owners, facility executives, and directors of engineering and maintenance who are responsible for the management, operations, maintenance, design and construction or commercial and institutional buildings. Over 120 free educational sessions and over 500 companies exhibiting.
Organizer: ROC Exhibitions, Inc.
# Exhibitors:513
# Attendees:5,342
03/04/2013 to 03/06/2013
Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore
NSF: 71,350
221
Agribusiness Showcase & Conference 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:107
# Attendees:503
02/12/2013 to 02/13/2013
Iowa State Fairgrounds Des Moines
NSF: 70,000
222
American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Exposition 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:600
# Attendees:12,500
11/02/2013 to 11/06/2013
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston
NSF: 70,000
223
AADE13 Annual Meeting & Exhibition (American Association of Diabetes Educators) AADE explores how empowerment and teamwork extends to everyone involved with diabetes education and care. Packed with engaging general session speakers, original education sessions and novel education formats designed to help professionals better integrate the information learned into patient care goals.
Organizer: Hall-Erickson, Inc.
# Exhibitors:253
# Attendees:2,816
08/07/2013 to 08/10/2013
Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia
NSF: 69,630
224
Total Pet Expo Fall Trade Show (formerly the Annual Pet Industry Christmas Trade Show)

H.H. Backer's Total Pet Expo Fall Trade Show features exhibitors from around the world displaying dog, cat, bird, aquatic, reptile and small animal products and services for a diverse buying audience that includes pet stores, groomers, kennel operators, boutique/specialty gift stores, hardware stores, big box stores, mail order catalogs, online stores and distributors.

Organizer: H.H. Backer Associates Inc.
# Exhibitors:408
# Attendees:6,501
09/20/2013 to 09/22/2013
The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont
NSF: 69,300
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