2019 TOP Trade Shows List

The 2019 TSNN Top Trade Show List is exclusively sponsored by Expocad and the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center.

For a complete 2019 TSNN Top Trade Shows list that includes contact information please contact John Rice jrice@tsnn.com.

* Professional attendee figure includes exhibit personnel

TSNN Rank by NSF Event Event Date(s) Venue
131
ASTRO Annual Meeting As the largest radiation oncology society in the world, the ASTRO Annual Meeting is the primary opportunity for attendees to receive state-of-the-art continuing medical education and learn about the latest products and services in cancer treatment and care.
Organizer: American Society for Radiation Oncology/SPARGO, Inc.
# Exhibitors: 212
# Attendees: 8,490
11/15/2019 to 11/18/2019
McCormick Place
NSF: 121,255
132
CDA Presents (Spring Show) CDA Presents is regarded as the must-attend meeting for dentists across the country and beyond. Held annually in Anaheim and San Francisco, this meeting provides up-to-date clinical and technological advancements, three days of inclusive continuing education, extensive exhibit halls, networking and fun.
Organizer: California Dental Association
# Exhibitors: 600
# Attendees: 19,441
05/16/2019 to 05/15/2019
Anaheim Convention Center
NSF: 121,000
133
Fire-Rescue International Fire-Rescue International (FRI), the annual conference and expo of the IAFC provides senior-level leadership training to fire chiefs. As an organization, the IAFC represents the world's leading experts in the first responder community. The IAFC's commitment to excellence is seen throughout FRI—from the classroom to the expo, the IAFC delivers when it comes to quality and value.
Organizer: International Association of Fire Chiefs
# Exhibitors: 407
# Attendees: 6,432
08/07/2019 to 08/10/2019
Georgia World Congress Center
NSF: 120,902
134
OFFPRICE Show - Aug. The OFFPRICE Show serves the retail industry with dynamic, order-writing trade shows that connect small business owners, e-retailers, chain store buyers, and others, with quality merchandise, that adds value and competitive pricing to their mix. All categories of apparel, accessories, footwear are available at OFFPRICE, both at the trade shows and year-round through OFFPRICE365.com, the company’s online marketplace. As the largest off-price buying event of its kind, OFFPRICE continues to be the strategic buying trade show during Fashion Week in Las Vegas, every February and August, and also in New York City during market events.
Organizer: Tarsus Expositions Inc North American Office
# Exhibitors: 431
# Attendees: 5,552
08/10/2019 to 08/13/2019
Sands Expo & Convention Center
NSF: 119,334
135
AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo is the premier perioperative event for all operating room professionals. Every year thousands of perioperative professionals come together for executive-level conference sessions, exclusive networking opportunities, hands-on demonstrations, and continuing education hours.
Organizer: Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
# Exhibitors: 467
# Attendees: 6,007
04/06/2019 to 04/10/2019
Music City Center
NSF: 118,500
136
American Library Association Annual Conference By its nature, the ALA Annual Conference attracts librarians from all levels of management, from all types of libraries from across the country. It serves as a meeting place for leadership, a place to learn, a place to network and as a forum to exchange ideas on the multitude of issues affecting libraries. In addition to the programs presented by today’s leading library authorities, the exhibit floor is considered an integral part of the educational process of the Annual Conference.
Organizer: Hall-Erickson, Inc.
# Exhibitors: 577
# Attendees: 14,633
06/20/2019 to 06/25/2019
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
NSF: 113,900
137
RAPID + TCT Known worldwide as North America’s most important and largest additive manufacturing event, RAPID + TCT provides everything you need to know about the latest 3D technologies, all under one roof. It is where you will witness groundbreaking product announcements, experience 400+ hands-on exhibits, learn real-world additive manufacturing solutions from the industry’s most respected experts and network with thousands of industry peers. At the RAPID + TCT conference, over 150 industry leaders go beyond the hype to bring you real-world solutions to advance your manufacturing processes.
Organizer: Society of Manufacturing Engineers SME
# Exhibitors: 431
# Attendees: 5,203
05/21/2019 to 05/23/2019
TCF Center
NSF: 112,200
138
ASI Show Orlando ASI Show Orlando – in time for the start of the sales year – gives suppliers and distributors in the promotional product industry the first opportunity on the East coast to make connections and grow their business. The ASI Show incorporates one full day of education along with two exhibit days, and a host of networking events, including the ever popular ASI Show Bash.
Organizer: ASI Show (Advertising Specialty Institute)
# Exhibitors: 589
# Attendees: 4,707
01/04/2019 to 01/05/2019
Orange County Convention Center
NSF: 112,000
139
The Battery Show / Electric & Hybrid Vehicles (EHV) and Conference The Battery Show is North America’s largest event for the advanced battery manufacturing industry representing the entire supply chain from raw materials through end of life. Running alongside the Battery Show, the Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo (EVT) is the only large-scale trade show exclusively dedicated to the drive train and power system in EVs and HEVs. Together, this co-located event offers the opportunity for automotive and battery manufacturing professionals to meet with more than 600 suppliers, learn about technology and industry innovations, attend expert-led sessions, and network with peers.
Organizer: Informa Markets
# Exhibitors: 699
# Attendees: 6,643
09/10/2019 to 09/12/2019
Suburban Collection Showplace
NSF: 111,590
140
ACC.19 The ACC Expo is the global marketplace for cardiovascular innovation. Physicians, scientists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other key leaders in the cardiovascular field visit the Expo to see the latest advances and solutions in CV care.
Organizer: American College of Cardiology (ACC)/SPARGO, Inc.
# Exhibitors: 262
# Attendees: 12,387
03/16/2019 to 03/18/2019
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
NSF: 110,500
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