2016 Top 250 US Trade Shows

The 2016 TSNN Top 250 List is exclusively sponsored by Expocad and the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center.

For a complete 2016 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
191
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:475
# Attendees:21,404
01/27/2016 to 01/31/2016
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston
NSF: 95,900
192
TCEA 2016 Convention & Exposition The TCEA Annual Convention and Exposition brings together campus and district-level educators to explore best practices for engaging students, increasing productivity, and innovating teaching and learning through the use of technology.
Organizer: Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA)
# Exhibitors:478
# Attendees:9,152
02/01/2016 to 02/05/2016
Austin Convention Center Austin
NSF: 95,540
193
AmericasMart® October Atlanta Apparel® Retailers from across the southeast and the nation have converged in Atlanta to source new-to-market, trend-driven fashion merchandise at the October Atlanta Apparel Market which set 2017 Spring trends. A largest-to-date tradeshow and most-ever new showrooms have created a must-see assembly of the industry’s top contemporary collections.
Organizer: AmericasMart® Atlanta
# Exhibitors:395
# Attendees:13,055
10/06/2016 to 10/10/2016
AmericasMart Atlanta Atlanta
NSF: 95,013
194
School Nutrition Association Annual National Conference The School Nutrition Association (SNA) is the only professional association dedicated solely to the support and well being of school nutrition professionals in advancing good nutrition for all children. ANC is the School Nutrition Event of the Year; school professionals gather to learn, grow and celebrate the school nutrition profession. Members participate in dozens of educational opportunities, see innovative new products and services from key industry professionals and network with their peers.
Organizer: School Nutrition Association (SNA)
# Exhibitors:412
# Attendees:3,424
07/10/2016 to 07/13/2016
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio
NSF: 92,000
195
TRA Marketplace TRA Marketplace is the Texas Restaurant Association's annual restaurant and foodservice show. The largest of its kind in the Southwest, it is backed by TRA’s 80 years of industry leadership, and is as bold, unique and packed with opportunity as the Lone Star state itself. Now in its 80th year, the TRA Marketplace offers visitors stunning and interactive displays, state of the art science products and equipment, cutting edge technology and the very latest news, trends and advice from dynamic industry leaders. Thousands of restaurateurs, chefs, and industry executives attend over the two-day period and over 500 exhibitors participate, showcasing everything from artisan food products and craft beverages to linens, mobile technology, security, kitchen equipment, supplies and much more.
Organizer: Texas Restaurant Association
# Exhibitors:455
# Attendees:4,541
06/26/2016 to 06/27/2016
George R. Brown Convention Center Houston
NSF: 91,121
196
ACEP Scientific Assembly ACEP's Annual Scientific Assembly is the largest educational conference and trade show for the practice of emergency medicine in the world. The ACEP16 Scientific Assembly was the largest in the organization's history for both attendance and the exhibit hall featuring more than 300 educational courses during the 3.5 day conference. Of the 428 exhibitors at ACEP16, more than 70 were companies that were new to ACEP or had not exhibited in more than three years.
Organizer: American College of Emergency Physicians
# Exhibitors:428
# Attendees:8,903
10/15/2016 to 10/18/2016
Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 90,800
197
AmericasMart® February Atlanta Apparel® The 2016 apparel retail year posted a fast start as retailers from across the U.S. converged at AmericasMart for Spring/Summer 2016 collections in women’s and children’s apparel, shoes, jewelry and accessories. Highlights included: Premiere LUXE, Premiere, Premiere YC and Emerging Designers collections and the Children’s World Fall 2016 Fashion Show.
Organizer: AmericasMart® Atlanta
# Exhibitors:419
# Attendees:14,400
02/04/2016 to 02/08/2016
AmericasMart Atlanta Atlanta
NSF: 89,625
198
ASI Show Chicago As the largest ad specialty show of the summer – and last big event of the year – ASI Show Chicago attracts industry professionals from coast to coast. Over 4,000 distributors and nearly 700 suppliers come together from across the country and beyond to prepare for the end-of-year sales season. The action-packed, three-day schedule includes educational sessions taught by industry experts, plenty of networking opportunities like ASI’s Minute to Win It and Ask the Experts Networking Lunch, and a Gala hosted at Chicago's premier blues club, Buddy Guy's Legends.
Organizer: ASI Show (Advertising Specialty Institute)
# Exhibitors:641
# Attendees:4,268
07/12/2016 to 07/14/2016
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 89,110
199
AmericasMart® April Atlanta Apparel® with VOW AmericasMart® Atlanta launched a spring edition of VOW | New World of Bridal Market with April Atlanta Apparel Market. Double-digit traffic growth, with strong exhibit space expansion, set new attendance and occupancy records. Larger temporary collection included: largest NOW! Young Contemporary collection and double-digit growth in Ready to Wear category.
Organizer: AmericasMart® Atlanta
# Exhibitors:378
# Attendees:13,648
04/07/2016 to 04/11/2016
AmericasMart Atlanta Atlanta
NSF: 88,363
200
IWCE (International Wireless Communications Expo) Since 1977, the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) has been the authoritative annual event for communications technology professionals in the working world. IWCE features over 350 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and trends in the industry. Over 7,000 technology buyers attend from a diverse group of industry professionals including government/military; public safety (law enforcement, fire service, emergency medical & 911); utility; transportation and business enterprise.
Organizer: Penton (a division of Informa)
# Exhibitors:380
# Attendees:4,103
03/21/2016 to 03/25/2016
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 88,200
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