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
237
PTX Texas, TexasPack, Automation Technology Expo (ATX) Texas, and Various Other Co-Located Shows Face-to-face community where advanced technology manufacturers find products and services to accelerate projects, and advance their careers by networking with industry peers and thought leaders.
Organizer: UBM Canon
# Exhibitors:355
# Attendees:2,065
10/15/2013 to 10/16/2013
Reliant Center Houston
NSF: 51,170
238
NCEA 2013 Convention & Expo (National Catholic Educational Association) The NCEA Convention & Expo is the largest private-education association gathering in the nation. Those participating represent all aspects of Catholic and faith-based education from preschool, elementary, secondary, adult education, colleges and universities, to local parish pastors, priests, directors of parish religious education programs, parish volunteers, and more.
Organizer: National Trade Productions, Inc.
# Exhibitors:322
# Attendees:7,518
04/02/2013 to 04/04/2013
George R. Brown Convention Center Houston
NSF: 48,200
239
DUG East Houston-based Hart Energy's DUG East trade show and conference for the unconventional resources industry has grown in leaps and bounds, each year steadily drawing more attendees and exhibitors to an ever-expanding showfloor. Unconventional plays across the Appalachian region are developing into unprecedented resource abundance for the U.S. consumer, and these plays are increasing in global importance as well. Experts now predict the Marcellus shale could rank as the biggest natural gas field in the world. It?s a remarkable feat of American ingenuity. The 5th DUG East conference and exhibition is the premier conference focused on resource development in the Marcellus and Utica region. This event produced by Hart Energy ? the creator of the DUG conference series ? attracts more than 3,000 industry professionals from companies working in the Appalachian Basin.
Organizer: Hart Energy
# Exhibitors:334
# Attendees:4,231
11/13/2013 to 11/15/2013
David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh
NSF: 47,300
240
Create-n-Connect (formerly CHA Summer Conference & Trade Show) For more than 30 years, the CHA Summer Show has been the craft and hobby industry's must-attend event of the season for buyers, exhibitors and designers.
Organizer: Craft and Hobby Association
# Exhibitors:155
# Attendees:1,857
07/22/2013 to 07/25/2013
Las Vegas Hilton Las Vegas
NSF: 47,000
241
AMLE Annual Conference for Middle Level Education The world's largest conference for middle grades educators in grades 5-9.
Organizer: Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE)
# Exhibitors:180
# Attendees:3,800
11/07/2013 to 11/09/2013
Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis
NSF: 47,000
244
Enterprise Connect Enterprise Connect is the industry's premier event focusing on systems, software, services, applications for enterprise communications and collaboration. The conference offers comprehensive analysis across in-depth technical sessions presented by leading market and thought leaders, and the largest and broadest exhibition.
Organizer: UBM Tech
# Exhibitors:156
# Attendees:5,400
03/18/2013 to 03/21/2013
Gaylord Palms Resort & Conference Center Orlando
NSF: 43,700
245
AONE 46th Annual Meeting & Exposition As the premier event for nurse leaders from all over the country, AONE 2014 is an incredible opportunity to get more for your career: more ideas, more connections and more inspiration for the future.
Organizer: SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors:299
# Attendees:2,038
03/20/2013 to 03/23/2013
Colorado Convention Center Denver
NSF: 43,600
247
COLLABORATE 13 COLLABORATE brings in hundreds of presenters across the full array of functional and technical areas of interest for the three user groups. This is a once-a-year opportunity to connect with the members of not one but three Oracle users groups (IOUG, OAUG and Quest) as well as with the top names and faces in the Oracle community.
Organizer: SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors:271
# Attendees:
04/07/2013 to 04/11/2013
Colorado Convention Center Denver
NSF: 42,400
249
50th ASHE Annual Conference & Technical Exhibition (American Society for Healthcare Engineering) Providing a rich educational and networking experience, the ASHE Annual Conference offers attendees vital information on health care compliance, codes and standards updates, emerging trends, and best practices for efficiency, sustainability, emergency preparedness, and other pressing topics in the field.
Organizer: SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors:327
# Attendees:2,150
07/21/2013 to 07/24/2013
Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta
NSF: 41,100
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