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
181
BookExpo America (BEA)

BookExpo hosts the largest number of publishers, authors and literary content in North America. Whether your goal is to buy or sell rights for the screen or land a breakthrough translation deal BookExpo provides the contacts, networking and meeting place to achieve it.

Organizer: Reed Exhibitions U.S.A. (Norwalk, CT)
# Exhibitors: 278
# Attendees: 6,121
05/31/2017 to 04/30/2017
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 86,728
182
IWCE (International Wireless Communications Expo)

Since 1977, the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) has been the authoritative annual event for communications technology professionals in the working world. IWCE features over 350 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and trends in the industry. Over 7,000 technology buyers attend from a diverse group of industry professionals including government/military; public safety (law enforcement, fire service, emergency medical & 911); utility; transportation and business enterprise.

Organizer: Informa Exhibitions, US
# Exhibitors: 401
# Attendees: 4,087
03/16/2017 to 03/20/2017
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 86,150
183
International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York

The International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of NY is the only event in the NY region exclusively serving the restaurant and foodservice community. We provide everything needed to master the emerging trends, source the latest product options, power up profits and engage your customers – all under one roof. We are the only and largest dedicated event serving all aspects of the restaurant and foodservice industry in the NY Market; and the only sponsored and endorsed event by the New York State Restaurant Association. We annually host the US Pastry Competition, the TASTE NY & Craft Beverage Showcase and the Farm to City Expo. We have the largest gathering of Restaurant and Foodservice professionals in one venue every year.

Organizer: Urban Expositions/Clarion UX
# Exhibitors: 536
# Attendees: 16,961
03/05/2017 to 03/07/2017
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 86,133
184
Digital Signage Expo

DSE is the world's largest and longest running conference and trade show exclusively dedicated to showcasing innovative digital display and interactive technology solutions for customer and employee communications.

Organizer: Exponation, LLC
# Exhibitors: 255
# Attendees: 4,917
03/27/2017 to 03/30/2017
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 86,090
185
ICSC Western Conference & Deal Making

ICSC's Western Conference & Deal Making unites owners, developers, retailers, brokers, lenders, municipalities, property asset managers, and product/service providers to exhibit and make deals while forming productive, profitable business partnerships.

Organizer: International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
# Exhibitors: 285
# Attendees: 4,603
Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles
NSF: 82,500
186
PACK EXPO East 2017

The three-day event features nearly 400 exhibiting companies, spanning over 80,000 net square feet and provides the opportunity for Northeast attendees to exchange ideas with leading packaging suppliers. Its prime Philadelphia location places PACK EXPO East within 200 miles of one-third of U.S. consumer packaged goods companies (CPGs), including arguably the country’s largest concentration of life science and pharmaceutical businesses.

Organizer: PMMI - The Association for Packing and Processing Technologies
# Exhibitors: 373
# Attendees: 5,144
02/27/2017 to 03/01/2017
Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia
NSF: 81,549
187
DIA Annual Meeting

The DIA Annual Meeting is the largest multidisciplinary event that brings together a community of life sciences professionals at all levels and across all disciplines involved in the discovery, development, and life cycle management of medical products all with a common goal to foster innovation that will lead to the development of safe and effective medical products and therapies to patients.

Organizer: DIA/SPARGO, Inc.
# Exhibitors: 417
# Attendees: 4,118
06/18/2017 to 06/22/2017
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 78,684
188
The ASSEMBLY Show

The ASSEMBLY Show provides suppliers, buyers and users of assembly equipment in manufacturing plants an event focused exclusively on assembly technology equipment and products. Over the course of three days the event hosts numerous educational sessions, hundreds of exhibiting companies, thousands of industry professionals, a dynamic keynote speaker and two exciting networking receptions.

Organizer: BNP Media
# Exhibitors: 295
# Attendees: 5,976
10/24/2017 to 10/26/2017
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont
NSF: 76,800
189
Pacific Marine Expo

Pacific Marine Expo offers unparalleled access to the largest number of buyers and sellers for the diverse commercial marine industries of the entire North American Pacific Coast. PME maintains its position as the largest commercial marine event on the West Coast.

Organizer: Diversified Communications
# Exhibitors: 460
# Attendees: 6,134
11/16/2017 to 11/18/2017
CenturyLink Field Event Center Seattle
NSF: 76,324
190
Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention

Entering its 33nd year, the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention is the premier event for the Indian Gaming industry as well as the figurative heartbeat of Native American success. This is the largest gathering of tribal leaders and casino executives in the country - the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention is both the meeting place where the community gathers to learn, network and exchange industry-specific ideas and a cultural celebration of success, strength and self-reliance.

Organizer: National Indian Gaming Association/Urban Expositions
# Exhibitors: 369
# Attendees: 4,101
04/10/2017 to 04/14/2017
San Diego Convention Center San Diego
NSF: 74,650
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