2015 Top 250 US Trade Shows

For a complete 2015 TSNN Top 250 Trade Shows list that includes contact information please contact John Rice jrice@tsnn.com.

TSNN Rank by NSF Event Event Date(s) Venue
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KeHe Summer Selling & Product Innovation Show KeHE Distributors is an employee-owned sales and marketing specialty and ethnic foods distributor, servicing retail customers in all 50 states (except Hawaii and Alaska), Canada, Mexico, the Carribean, and parts of Central and South America. As proven leaders in market development, category management and trend setting innovations, KeHE delivers sales professionalism to customers both big and small, by providing extraordinary merchandising and distribution services that comprise of state-of-the-art warehousing and multi-temperature deliveries. The Summer Selling Show is a hosted buyer show that allows over 450 exhibitors to connect with retailers and place orders within the exhibit hall. Retailers purchase products from exhibitors to stock their shelves for the summer season.
Organizer: SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors:574
# Attendees:703
02/02/2015 to 02/03/2015
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center Kissimmee, FL
NSF: 45,480
240
ANCC National Magnet Conference The mission of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA), is to promote excellence in nursing and health care globally through credentialing programs.
Organizer: American Nurses Credentialing Center/SPARGO, Inc.
# Exhibitors:276
# Attendees:7,797
10/07/2015 to 10/09/2015
Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta
NSF: 44,700
241
ASN Kidney Week The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) leads the fight against kidney diseases by educating health professionals, sharing new knowledge, advancing research, and advocating the highest quality care for patients.
Organizer: American Society of Nephrology/SPARGO, Inc.
# Exhibitors:185
# Attendees:10,626
11/03/2015 to 11/08/2015
San Diego Convention Center San Diego
NSF: 44,700
242
AFCEA/US Naval Institute Western Conference & Exposition WEST is the premier Sea Services event focused on operations in the Asia-Pacific region - showcasing emerging systems, platforms, technologies and networks that will impact all areas of current and future Sea Service operations.
Organizer: Spargo, Inc./AFCEA/U.S. Naval Institute
# Exhibitors:280
# Attendees:5,372
02/10/2015 to 02/12/2015
San Diego Convention Center San Diego
NSF: 44,400
243
NCEA 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. The Convention is a time to celebrate, to acquire new knowledge, and to renew your spirit.
Organizer: National Trade Productions, Inc.
# Exhibitors:443
# Attendees:4,965
04/07/2015 to 04/09/2015
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 44,300
244
International Christian Retail Show 2015 The International Christian Retail Show is the largest gathering of Christian retailers and product providers in the world. Attendees include authors, artists, publishers, gift companies, Christian retailers, general market retailers, and international rights and sales representatives.
Organizer: CBA (Christian Booksellers Association)
# Exhibitors:231
# Attendees:1,132
06/28/2015 to 07/01/2015
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 43,730
245
AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo AGG1 focuses exclusively on the aggregate industry and is the industry's leading exposition and education resource. AGG1 features in-depth, industry focused, education programming. The event attracts aggregate industry professionals, including those from quarries, plants and aggregate end-users.
Organizer: Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)
# Exhibitors:182
# Attendees:5,249
03/17/2015 to 03/19/2015
Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore
NSF: 42,795
246
Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) Florida, SouthPack, 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:294
# Attendees:1,546
11/18/2015 to 11/19/2015
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 39,700
247
NRF Protect NRF PROTECT is the largest retail and restaurant loss prevention event in North America. The conference is especially for those who protect retail brands, assets, people and profits. NRF PROTECT features 2 ½ days of compelling educational sessions, networking opportunities and an innovative expo hall.
Organizer: National Retail Federation (NRF)
# Exhibitors:228
# Attendees:1,240
06/24/2015 to 06/26/2015
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center Long Beach
NSF: 39,300
248
Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting Expo! Expo! is the gateway to the decision-makers for the $70 billion exhibitions and events industry. Expo! Expo! is the primary annual event organized by the International Association of Events and Exhibitions™ (IAEE). As such, it attracts the owners, executives, directors and managers from companies and associations that organize a wide variety of events, including many of the largest exhibitions in North America.
Organizer: International Association of Exhibitions & Events
# Exhibitors:269
# Attendees:1,449
12/01/2015 to 12/03/2015
Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore
NSF: 39,100
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