2017 TOP US TRADE SHOWS

The 2017 TSNN Top Trade Show List is exclusively sponsored by Expocad and the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center.

For a complete 2017 TSNN Top Trade Shows list that includes contact information please contact John Rice jrice@tsnn.com.

TSNN Rank by NSF Event Event Date(s) Venue
201
NAFA 2017 Institute & Expo

NAFA is the world’s premier not-for-profit association for professionals who manage fleets of sedans, law enforcement vehicles, trucks, and buses of all types and sizes, and a wide range of military and off-road equipment for organizations across the globe. NAFA’s annual Institute & Expo is the largest event of the fleet management industry.

Organizer: NAFA Fleet Management Association
# Exhibitors: 265
# Attendees: 1,012
04/25/2017 to 04/28/2017
Tampa Convention Center Tampa
NSF: 60,800
202
ASI Show Dallas

Show for the promotional product industry - the first opportunity in the Southwest 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: 418
# Attendees: 2,951
02/01/2017 to 02/03/2017
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas
NSF: 60,600
203
SLAS2017

SLAS is a diverse collection of scientists, academicians, business leaders and students from around the globe benefited from an extensive lineup of education, new production information, and opportunities to connect with peers interested in charting the future of life sciences discovery and technology.

Organizer: Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening
# Exhibitors: 296
# Attendees: 2,956
02/04/2017 to 02/08/2017
Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, DC
NSF: 60,200
204
CBA UNITE

UNITE CBA is the largest gathering of Christian retailers and product providers in the world. Attendees include authors, artists, publishers, gift companies, Christian retailers, general market retailers, and international rights and sales representatives.

Organizer: CBA (Christian Booksellers Association)
# Exhibitors: 155
# Attendees: 992
06/25/2017 to 06/28/2017
Duke Energy Convention Center Cincinnati
NSF: 58,139
205
JLC LIVE New England

JLC LIVE attracts thousands of residential construction professionals from across New England to perfect their skills and build their businesses by networking with exhibiting companies, getting up-to-date practical information in conference sessions, and attending hands-on training at live building clinics.

Organizer: Informa Exhibitions, US
# Exhibitors: 272
# Attendees: 8,120
03/24/2017 to 03/25/2017
Rhode Island Convention Center Providence
NSF: 56,950
206
Duty Free Show of the Americas

The Duty Free Show of the Americas is a forum intended to bring together IAADFS supplier members with operators of duty free stores worldwide and to facilitate business dealings between these two vital segments of the duty free industry. Meeting attendees include the operators of duty free stores in North America, South America, and the Caribbean, in addition to their suppliers from all over the world.

Organizer: SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors: 120
# Attendees: 2,000
03/26/2017 to 03/29/2017
Orlando World Center Marriott Orlando
NSF: 56,746
207
ICE USA

ICE USA is the leading event in the Americas for the converting of paper, film, foil, nonwovens and other flexible web-based materials.

Organizer: Mack Brooks Exhibitions
# Exhibitors: 250
# Attendees: 1,458
04/25/2017 to 04/27/2017
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 56,300
208
Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo

The Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo is the only event in California exclusively serving the restaurant and foodservice industry. Keep your customers happy and your bottom line healthy with foodservice and restaurant strategies from our education program, the latest foodservice products and equipment from restaurant suppliers. And attend exciting special events including the Center Stage, FoodservCulinary Demonstration Theater, Solutions Center and ACF Culinary Competition. This event is sponsored by the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association and produced and managed by Urban Expositions.

Organizer: Urban Expositions, a Clarion Events Company
# Exhibitors: 412
# Attendees: 8,646
Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles
NSF: 53,860
209
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week

HDAW is a four-day, multi-faceted, executive business conference specifically tailored for the independent HD Distributors and their suppliers. HDAW uniquely incorporates several beneficial elements for business development by combining expert presentations, discussions, educational sessions, over 1,600 pre-arranged supplier/distributor one-on-one meetings and a world-class product expo, over 24 hours of open networking time during meals, breaks and receptions, all roll in to one, power-packed program.

Organizer: William T. Glasgow Inc.
# Exhibitors: 263
# Attendees: 631
01/23/2017 to 01/26/2017
Mirage Casino-Hotel Las Vegas
NSF: 52,900
210
BIOMEDevice Boston, Design & Manufacturing New England, Embedded Systems Conference (ESC) Boston

Face-to-face community where advanced technology manufacturers find products and services to accelerate projects, and advance their careers by networking with industry peers and thought leaders.

Organizer: UBM Advanced Manufacturing
# Exhibitors: 439
# Attendees: 4,526
04/18/2017 to 04/19/2017
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston
NSF: 52,700
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