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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AAPEX AAPEX represents the $395 billion global motor vehicle aftermarket. Exhibitors are represented by the manufacturers and suppliers of automotive parts, including products and services purchased for light- and heavy-duty vehicles after the original sale, such as replacement parts, accessories, lubricants, appearance products and service repairs, as well as the tools and equipment necessary to make the repair. Attendees are represented by wholesalers, warehouse distributors, jobbers, retailers, independent service providers, technicians, parts stores, manufacturers representatives, exporters, importers and packagers from the U.S. and 149 countries.
Organizer: William T. Glasgow Inc.
# Exhibitors:2,239
# Attendees:159,757
11/03/2015 to 11/05/2015
Sands Expo & Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 533,300
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InfoComm International InfoComm International is the world's largest professional audiovisual information communications systems conference and exposition. InfoComm serves over 950 exhibitors and more than 40,000 attendees from all 50 U.S. states and more than 100 countries. The show features audio, video, display, networking, control systems, digital signage, lighting and staging, unified communications and collaboration, production and intelligent buildings systems technologies and services for commercial applications. Attendees include commercial service providers and institutional technology manager buyers.
Organizer: InfoComm International
# Exhibitors:950
# Attendees:28,390
06/17/2015 to 06/19/2015
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 519,143
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JCK Las Vegas JCK Las Vegas is the jewelry industry’s most comprehensive event, offering exclusive buying, networking, and educational opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. Featuring the most new product launches in North America, let JCK Las Vegas help you showcase your passion for jewelry as you enhance your inventory with the latest awe-inspiring designs and sought after trends. JCK’s plethora of special events offer exclusive networking opportunities alongside the world’s most successful jewelers.
Organizer: Reed Exhibitions U.S.A. (Norwalk, CT)
# Exhibitors:2,159
# Attendees:22,780
05/29/2015 to 06/01/2015
Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 503,190
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NY NOW - Summer NY NOW™ (formerly NYIGF®) is the nation’s premier gift, home and lifestyle marketplace, with 2,800+ exhibiting companies featuring an extraordinary breadth and depth of design-driven home fashion products and complementary giftware. Some 35,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 80 countries worldwide attend.
Organizer: Emerald Expositions
# Exhibitors:2,386
# Attendees:25,674
08/15/2015 to 08/19/2015
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 497,794
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International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Expo - AHR Expo As the largest and most comprehensive HVACR exposition in the world, the AHR Expo attracts tens of thousands of attendees from all facets of the industry, including contractors, engineers, dealers, distributors, wholesalers, OEMs, architects, builders, industrial plant operators, facility owners and managers, agents and reps.
Organizer: International Exposition Company (IEC)
# Exhibitors:2,030
# Attendees:42,344
01/26/2015 to 01/28/2015
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 486,000
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IPPE: International Production & Processing Expo The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is an integrated tradeshow combining the International Poultry Expo (IPE), International Feed Expo (IFE) and International Meat Expo (IME). IPPE features products and services for the Meat, Poultry and Feed Industries including genetics, poultry incubation, live production, animal health, feed manufacturing, food safety, processing, further processing and packaging.
Organizer: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association/American Feed Association/North American Meat Institute
# Exhibitors:1,284
# Attendees:30,350
01/27/2015 to 01/29/2015
Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta
NSF: 483,013
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NAHB International Builders Show America’s largest annual residential housing construction trade event for manufacturers and suppliers of home construction products and services.
Organizer: National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
# Exhibitors:1,251
# Attendees:40,515
01/20/2015 to 01/22/2015
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 477,703
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NY NOW - Winter NY NOW™ (formerly NYIGF®) is the nation’s premier gift, home and lifestyle marketplace, with 2,800+ exhibiting companies featuring an extraordinary breadth and depth of design-driven home fashion products and complementary giftware. Some 35,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 80 countries worldwide attend.
Organizer: Emerald Expositions
# Exhibitors:2,228
# Attendees:24,553
01/31/2015 to 02/04/2015
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 472,533
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Natural Products Expo West/Engredea Attended by more than 67,000 industry professionals from across the globe, Natural Products Expo West/Engredea is the premier trade show for the healthy products and ingredients industry. Co-located with Fresh Ideas Organic Marketplace, these combined events showcase the entire value chain of healthy products from start to finish, identifying the bestsellers of today and the trends of tomorrow. 
Organizer: Penton Media Inc.
# Exhibitors:2,745
# Attendees:45,337
03/05/2015 to 03/08/2015
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim
NSF: 456,486
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Coverings Coverings is the premier international trade fair and expo dedicated exclusively to showcasing the newest in ceramic tile and natural stone. It has grown to be the largest and most important show of its kind in the U.S., featuring exhibitors from more than 50 countries and attracting thousands of distributors, retailers, fabricators, contractors and specifiers, architectural and design professionals, builders and real estate developers, plus the press and journalists who cover this vital and dynamic industry.
Organizer: National Trade Productions
# Exhibitors:1,067
# Attendees:15,783
04/14/2015 to 04/17/2015
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 441,000
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