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
1
CES At the intersection of creativity, passion and ingenuity, CES® inspires the spirit of innovation. More than 4500 exhibitors showcased the latest tech innovations to 175000 attendees across a record-setting 2.9 million nsf of exhibit space in Las Vegas. From global brands to visionary startups these companies set the world abuzz with the promise of technology.
Organizer: Consumer Technology Association
# Exhibitors: 4,550
# Attendees: 107,148
01/08/2019 to 01/11/2019
Las Vegas Convention Center/Sands Expo & Convention Center/Various Hotels
NSF: 2,930,421
2
ICUEE - The Intl. Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition ICUEE is the utility industry's largest trade show, covering 30+ acres of indoor and outdoor exhibits, and bringing together more than 19,000 utility professionals every two years. Exhibitors include construction and utility equipment manufacturers as well as technology and service providers to the utility and construction market.
Organizer: Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)
# Exhibitors: 1,017
# Attendees: 11,458
10/01/2019 to 10/03/2019
Kentucky Exposition Center
NSF: 1,340,749
3
Florida RV SuperShow Exhibitors are representatives from the recreational vehicle industry, including manufacturers, camping destinations, tourism, aftermarket accessories, insurance, finance and custom enhancements, as well as collision and repair companies.
Organizer: Florida RV Trade Association
# Exhibitors: 340
# Attendees: 1,100
01/15/2019 to 01/20/2019
Florida State Fairgrounds
NSF: 1,219,591
4
SEMA 2019 Show (Specialty Equipment Market Association) The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry's brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. As part of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week, the SEMA Show attracts more than 160,000 industry leaders from over 130 countries for unlimited profit opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV, powersports and RV markets.
Organizer: Specialty Equipment Market Association
# Exhibitors: 2,400
# Attendees: 161,829*
11/05/2019 to 11/08/2019
Las Vegas Convention Center
NSF: 1,181,000
5
America's Largest RV Show America's Largest RV Show is a hybrid show with the first two days dedicated to the industry and the last 5 open to consumers. Industry days allow dealers and campgrounds to view the latest RV models as well as participate in industry training. Consumer days allow the public to shop and compare RVs from every major manufacturer as well as the latest accessories and camping supplies.
Organizer: Pennsylvania RV & Camping Assn.
# Exhibitors: 210
# Attendees: 1,498
09/09/2019 to 09/15/2019
Giant Center
NSF: 1,056,068
6
2019 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) NBAA’s 2019 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) was a huge success, drawing in nearly 25k attendees from around the world to Las Vegas, NV. NBAA-BACE is the annual opportunity for key aviation contacts to come together to collaborate & network in one place to get critical work within the industry accomplished. Key highlights at this years’ event included a dynamic display of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and urban air mobility (UAM) vehicles, a focus on sustainability in business aviation and how to retain and attack the next generation workforce. Key aviation contacts include current and prospective business aircraft owners, manufacturers, product and service providers, all levels of flight department personnel, as well as students and Young Professionals (YoPros).
Organizer: National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)
# Exhibitors: 970
# Attendees: 24,823*
10/22/2019 to 10/24/2019
Las Vegas Convention Center
NSF: 965,700
7
GIE+EXPO (Green Industry & Equipment Expo) GIE+EXPO is the industry's largest showcase for outdoor power equipment distributed through dealers, retailers and distributors for consumer, professional and rental use. The show features lawn and garden products and outdoor leisure items distributed through home centers, dealers and retailers as well as light construction and landscape equipment used by general contractors, landscapers, golf course superintendents, municipalities and parks, and recreation crews.
Organizer: Sellers Expositions
# Exhibitors: 865
# Attendees: 18,231
10/10/2019 to 10/18/2019
Kentucky Exposition Center
NSF: 953,698
8
NAB Show

NAB Show is the world's largest event encompassing The M.E.T. Effect, the convergence of media, entertainment and technology. With 103,000 attendees from 161 countries and 1,800+ exhibitors, NAB Show is the ultimate marketplace for solutions that transcend traditional broadcasting and embrace content delivery to new screens in new ways. From creation to consumption, across multiple platforms and countless nationalities, NAB Show is where global visionaries convene to bring content to life.

Organizer: National Association of Broadcasters
# Exhibitors: 1,632
# Attendees: 40,111
04/06/2019 to 04/11/2019
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 924,876
9
PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO PACK EXPO Las Vegas brings together end users and suppliers from virtually all packaged goods industries for three days that will powered innovation in packaging. It is the largest packaging event of the year.
Organizer: PMMI - The Association for Packing and Processing Technologies
# Exhibitors: 2,015
# Attendees: 31,007
09/23/2019 to 09/25/2019
Las Vegas Convention Center
NSF: 889,599
10
FABTECH FABTECH is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event. FABTECH provides a convenient ‘one-stop shop’ venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments, and find the tools to improve productivity, increase profits and discover new solutions to all of your metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing needs.
Organizer: AWS/CCAI/FMA/PMA/SME
# Exhibitors: 1,696
# Attendees: 48,828*
11/11/2019 to 11/14/2019
McCormick Place
NSF: 815,455
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