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
121
America's Beauty Show America’s Beauty Show (ABS) is owned and produced by Cosmetologists Chicago® (CC). Professional cosmetologists, nail technicians, stylists and colorists from all over the world attend ABS every year to experience superior education and innovation in all aspects of beauty, as well as gain inspiration to take back to their salons. With more than 90,000 salon professionals and owners, aspiring students and teachers, headliners and educators, leading product manufacturers and distributor personnel showing their latest products and distributors, plus International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference attendees and exhibitors, America’s Beauty Show is a great destination for serious beauty professionals.
Organizer: Cosmetologists Chicago
# Exhibitors: 454
# Attendees: 71,020
03/30/2019 to 04/01/2019
McCormick Place
NSF: 137,800
122
Greater New York Dental Meeting GNYDM is the largest Dental Congress/Expo/Convention in the United States. Over 700 national and international companies displaying the latest products and services for the dental professional.
Organizer: Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM)
# Exhibitors: 677
# Attendees: 37,300
11/29/2019 to 12/01/2019
Javits Convention Center
NSF: 133,920
123
Pittcon 2019 World's largest annual conference and exposition for laboratory science.
Organizer: The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy
# Exhibitors: 713
# Attendees: 8,182
03/17/2019 to 03/21/2019
Pennsylvania Convention Center
NSF: 131,600
124
Las Vegas Souvenir and Resort Gift Show As the largest show of its kind, the Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show offers a selection of top name souvenir and resort products from the best names in the business in more than 1300 booths. Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show is THE must-attend event for the souvenir industry.
Organizer: Clarion Events
# Exhibitors: 750
# Attendees: 5,000
10/02/2019 to 10/05/2019
Las Vegas Convention Center
NSF: 130,000
125
WOA - World of Asphalt Show & Conference North America's leading international exposition and education resource for the asphalt, pavement maintenance, and traffic safety industries. World of Asphalt features in-depth, industry-focused educational programming and comprehensive exhibits showcasing the latest technologies and innovations in asphalt-related equipment products and services.
Organizer: Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)
# Exhibitors: 343
# Attendees: 5,253
02/12/2019 to 02/14/2019
Indiana Convention Center
NSF: 124,725
126
Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo The annual HPBExpo draws thousands of professionals from every corner of indoor-outdoor living, including retailers, service contractors, builders, remodelers, propane retailers, interior decorators and landscape designers. For many, HPBExpo is the only event they attend all year. Attendees know they can count on HPBExpo to be the most comprehensive, most respected resource committed to keeping them on top of the hottest trends, innovations, business strategies, and more so their their sales can go through the roof.
Organizer: Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association
# Exhibitors: 383
# Attendees: 3,636
03/13/2019 to 03/16/2019
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
NSF: 123,800
127
OFFPRICE Show - Feb. 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: 459
# Attendees: 6,460
02/03/2019 to 02/06/2019
Sands Expo & Convention Center
NSF: 123,366
128
LDI (Live Designs International)

As the leading conference and tradeshow for live design professionals from all around the globe, LDI hosts over 14,000 members of the production community, working in a wide range of international live and broadcast venues – festivals, corporate events, theatre, concerts, clubs, theme parks, architainment, and houses of worship.

Organizer: Informa Markets
# Exhibitors: 355
# Attendees: 8,680
11/18/2019 to 11/24/2019
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 122,200
129
AUA Annual Meeting The American Urological Association (AUA) continues to be a leader in developing innovative, evidence-based quality education for urologists and urologic health care professionals worldwide. Through the Annual Meeting—and other year-round educational offerings—the AUA sets the highest standards for urologic education. The Annual Meeting, in its 114th year, is the largest gathering of urologists in the world, providing unparalleled access to groundbreaking research, new guidelines and the latest advances in urologic medicine.
Organizer: American Urological Association (AUA)
# Exhibitors: 391
# Attendees: 10,785
05/03/2019 to 05/06/2019
McCormick Place
NSF: 122,000
130
ADA FDI World Dental Congress American Dental Association annual meeting.
Organizer: American Dental Association/Corcoran Expositions, Inc.
# Exhibitors: 576
# Attendees: 20,319
11/04/2019 to 11/08/2019
Moscone Center
NSF: 121,500
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