2014 Top 250 US Trade Shows

For a complete 2014 TSNN Top 250 Trade Shows list that includes contact information please contact John Rice jrice@tsnn.com.

TSNN Rank by NSF Event Event Date(s) Venue
109
Solar Power International

Solar Power International (SPI) is North America's premier business-to-business event for professionals in solar energy and related fields.

Organizer: Solar Energy Trade Shows, LLC
# Exhibitors:585
# Attendees:14,426
10/21/2014 to 10/23/2014
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 209,900
110
IACP Annual Conference and Exposition

IACP's Annual Conference and Expo is the premier trade show and conference for law enforcement executives. It features over 200 educational workshops which provide law enforcement professionals from local, state, tribal and federal agencies with unparalleled education and direct access to over 750 exhibiting companies featuring the latest technology, products and services.

Organizer: International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
# Exhibitors:810
# Attendees:10,823
10/25/2014 to 10/28/2014
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 207,400
111
Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) East, EastPack, and Various Other Co-located Shows

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 Canon
# Exhibitors:1,256
# Attendees:12,702
06/10/2014 to 06/12/2014
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 202,680
112
National Retail Federation's Annual Convention & Expo – Retail's BIG Show

NRF is the world's largest retail trade show, with membership that comprises all retail formats and channels of distribution including department, specialty, discount, catalog, Internet, independent stores, chain restaurants, drug stores and grocery stores as well as the industry's key trading partners of retail goods and service.

Organizer: National Retail Federation (NRF)
# Exhibitors:556
# Attendees:15,900
01/13/2014 to 01/14/2014
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 200,600
113
National Safety Council Congress & Expo

World's largest annual event dedicated to the environmental health and safety industry.

Organizer: National Safety Council (NSC)
# Exhibitors:1,003
# Attendees:8,000
09/13/2014 to 09/19/2014
San Diego Convention Center San Diego
NSF: 200,500
114
ISA International Sign Expo

This annual show alternates between Las Vegas, NV and Orlando, FL. The exhibitor base is comprised of manufacturers and suppliers of signs and visual communications equipment. Attendees comprise sign company owners, producers, designers, architects and end-users.

Organizer: International Sign Association
# Exhibitors:581
# Attendees:12,557
04/24/2014 to 04/26/2014
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 199,000
115
GlobalShop

GlobalShop is the world's largest annual trade show and conference dedicated to store design, visual merchandising and shopper marketing.

Organizer: Emerald Expositions
# Exhibitors:677
# Attendees:5,785
03/18/2014 to 03/20/2014
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Las Vegas
NSF: 197,700
116
Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America

Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America is the largest seafood trade exposition in North America. In 2014, 20,409 buyers, suppliers, media and other seafood-industry professionals from 100 countries and over 1,100 exhibitors attended the exposition to meet face to face, discover new products and grow their businesses. Here buyers find the newest fresh, frozen, and packaged 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:1,113
# Attendees:12,731
03/16/2014 to 03/18/2014
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston
NSF: 197,430
117
Labelexpo Americas 2014

Launched in 1989, Labelexpo Americas celebrated its 25th anniversary with 2014's edition. Aimed at label and package printers, brand owners, designers and industry suppliers, it is widely regarded as being the leading trade show to see new technology, source new suppliers and buy new machinery. Labelexpo Americas is supported by the label industry trade body - the TLMI - and all key printing and packaging magazines. Well known for its live demonstrations of heavy label printing presses, the exhibition also offers a comprehensive conference program and range of informative feature areas where the newest technologies and services are widely demonstrated and explained for visitors to see first-hand and close up.

Organizer: Labelexpo Global Series/Tarsus Group
# Exhibitors:443
# Attendees:16,029
09/09/2014 to 09/11/2014
The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont
NSF: 193,216
118
SuperZoo

The national show for pet retailers. Attendees come from all segments - mass market, large specialty, independent retailers, groomers, veterinarians, farm and feed, hardware and distributors.

Organizer: World Pet Association
# Exhibitors:910
# Attendees:16,639
07/22/2014 to 07/24/2014
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Las Vegas
NSF: 192,610
Partner Voices
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