2011 Top 250 US Trade Shows

For a complete 2011 TSNN Top 250 Trade Shows list that includes contact information please contact Bradford Christison at bchristison@tsnn.com.

TSNN Rank by NSF Event Event Date(s) Venue
136
2011 ATA Archery Trade Show The ATA Trade Show is the archery and bowhunting industry's LARGEST show. It's also the industry's MOST INCLUSIVE show. The ATA Trade Show is a member-driven event to promote commerce within the archery and bowhunting industry. Owned and operated by the ATA, the show is closed to the public and is an order writing event.
Organizer: Archery Trade Association
# Exhibitors:513
# Attendees:3,692
01/06/2011 to 01/08/2011
Indiana Convention Center Indianapolis
NSF: 167,550
137
International Boston Seafood Show Each year, 18,000 buyers and sellers from more than 120 countries, and over 900 exhibitors, come together in Boston to do business at North America's largest seafood trade event.. Here, buyers find the newest fresh, frozen, and packaged seafood products and processing equipment, stay on top of emerging consumer trends, meet suppliers, and build important relationships to grow their business and increase seafood sales.
Organizer: Diversified Business Communications
# Exhibitors:918
# Attendees:12,326
03/20/2011 to 03/22/2011
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston
NSF: 167,180
138
INTERPHEX INTERPHEX is the leading annual pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical trade show. Key decision makers find the networking opportunities, products, services and information they need to ensure quality and maximize efficiency,agility, and flexibility that solve manufacturing and supply chain problems. INTERPHEX is where intelligence and passion intersect with the full spectrum of industry products and services to create new insights and innovation.
Organizer: Reed Exhibitions U.S.A. (Norwalk, CT)
# Exhibitors:661
# Attendees:11,200
03/29/2011 to 03/31/2011
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 164,200
139
ACC.11 - American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session The American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session & Expo is one of the most highly attended and respected events in cardiovascular medicine. The ACC Expo features the largest gathering of innovative cardiovascular products and services being shown under one roof. Based on data gathered using RFID technology, ACC can report that on the opening day of the ACC.11 Expo, 87% of the professional attendees who were in attendance visited the Expo Hall.
Organizer: American College of Cardiology (ACC)
# Exhibitors:325
# Attendees:12,980
04/03/2011 to 04/05/2011
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans
NSF: 163,540
140
AIA National Convention and Design Exposition Each year thousands of architects and design professionals convene for the AIA National Convention and Design Exposition, the industry's most comprehensive national event. By sharing insights and information, AIA advances each person's creativity, knowledge, resources, and relevance.
Organizer: American Institute of Architects (AIA)
# Exhibitors:739
# Attendees:13,379
05/11/2011 to 05/14/2011
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans
NSF: 161,935
141
NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits The NRA Annual Meetings is members only show with over 500 exhibitors covering 340,000 square feet of exhibit hall space, educational seminars, celebrities, and fun filled special events. The show includes products from every major firearm company in the country, an outfitter section, and priceless collections of firearms in our gun collector area. There are knives, wildlife art, shooting accessories, hunting gear, ATV's, and much more.
Organizer: National Rifle Association (NRA)
# Exhibitors:559
# Attendees:68,139
04/29/2011 to 05/01/2011
David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh
NSF: 161,600
144
BIO International Convention (Biotechnology Industry Organization) The BIO International Convention is the largest global event for the biotechnology industry, offering networking and partnering opportunities with high-level policymakers, scientists, CEOs and newsmakers, and hundreds of sessions covering biotech trends, policy issues and technological innovations. The BIO attendees are upper management and senior staff from biotech, pharma, academic, research institutions, tech transfer offices and policy makers. The more than 15,000 come from more than 65 countries to BIO for the superior networking, partnering, exhibition and education. More than 125 sessions and high-level keynotes share breakthroughs in medicine, diagnostics, the environment, energy production, business operations, financing, partnerships, policy issues and food and agriculture.
Organizer: Biotechnology Industry Organization
# Exhibitors:1,901
# Attendees:11,370
06/27/2011 to 07/01/2011
Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington
NSF: 157,100
145
The Great American Trucking Show The Great American Trucking Show is an all encompassing show for the trucking industry, where truck, trailer and equipment buyers meet with industry suppliers. The primary attendees include for-hire trucking companies, owner/operators, private fleets and drivers. The show has been held annually since 1999, in Dallas.
Organizer: Randall-Reilly Events
# Exhibitors:486
# Attendees:48,219
08/25/2011 to 08/27/2011
Dallas Convention Center Dallas
NSF: 156,700
146
CAMEX - Campus Market Expo Created and hosted by the National Association of College Stores (NACS), CAMEX attracts buyers from more than 1,000 college stores each year, reaching millions of college students across the U.S. and Canada. CAMEX is the largest buying show in the collegiate retailing industry.
Organizer: National Association of College Stores
# Exhibitors:712
# Attendees:2,052
02/27/2011 to 03/01/2011
George R. Brown Convention Center Houston
NSF: 155,500
148
Cruise Shipping Miami Cruise Shipping Miami is the premier event for the international cruise industry. It includes a four-day conference and three-day trade show.
Organizer: UBM
# Exhibitors:979
# Attendees:5,743
03/14/2011 to 03/17/2011
Miami Beach Convention Center Miami Beach
NSF: 154,128
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