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
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World of Concrete

WOC is the industry’s only annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries showcasing leading industry suppliers. WOC features innovative tools, construction machinery, supplies and new technologies as well as an extensive education program featuring seminars, certification, hands-on training, and unlimited networking opportunities to give you new ways to sustain and grow your business.

Organizer: Informa Exhibitions, US
# Exhibitors: 1,440
# Attendees: 34,881
01/17/2017 to 01/20/2017
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 663,696
22
Shooting, Hunting & Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) and Conference

The SHOT Show is an annual tradeshow for the shooting, hunting, and firearms industry. "SHOT", besides being a general reference to shooting, is an acronym for "Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade" (show). This trade show is open only to those in the trade and the press. The SHOT Show is restricted to members of the shooting, hunting and outdoor trade industry including commercial buyers and sellers of military, law enforcement and tactical products.

Organizer: National Shooting Sports Foundation
# Exhibitors: 1,992
# Attendees: 24,949
01/17/2017 to 01/20/2017
Sands Expo & Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 654,975
23
National Hardware Show

The National Hardware Show in the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV is the prime time and place for face-to-face sourcing, trading and learning for the $343 billion U.S. home improvement and DIY markets. Your source for products sold for the home, after the home is built and attracting a worldwide audience of more than 29,000 industry professionals.

Organizer: Reed Exhibitions U.S.A. (Norwalk, CT)
# Exhibitors: 2,854
# Attendees: 14,826
05/09/2017 to 05/11/2017
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 604,344
24
HIMSS Global Conference & Exhibition

HIMSS brings together 40,000+ health IT professionals, clinicians, executives and vendors from around the world. Exceptional education, world-class speakers, cutting-edge health IT products and powerful networking are hallmarks of this industry-leading conference. More than 300 education programs feature keynotes, thought leader sessions, roundtable discussions and workshops, plus a full day of preconference symposia.

Organizer: Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society (HIMSS)
# Exhibitors: 1,323
# Attendees: 18,000
02/19/2017 to 02/23/2017
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 599,900
25
Offshore Technology Conference

The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is where energy professionals meet to exchange ideas and opinions to advance scientific and technical knowledge for offshore resources and environmental matters. OTC is the largest event in the world for the oil and gas industry featuring more than 2,400 exhibitors, and attendees representing 120 countries. Founded in 1969, OTC’s flagship conference is held annually in Houston. OTC has expanded and globally with the Arctic Technology Conference, OTC Brasil, OTC Asia, and d5.

Organizer: Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
# Exhibitors: 2,470
# Attendees: 64,700
05/01/2017 to 05/04/2017
NRG Park Houston
NSF: 599,295
26
IAAPA Attractions Expo 2017

IAAPA Attractions Expo is geared toward owners and operators of amusement and theme parks, zoos, aquariums, water parks, attractions, family entertainment centers, museums, science centers, historical sites, resorts, campgrounds, arenas, fairgrounds, carnivals and rental companies.

Organizer: International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA)
# Exhibitors: 1,114
# Attendees: 25,300
11/14/2017 to 11/17/2017
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 576,235
27
The NAMM Show

NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), established in 1901, is the not-for-profit association that strengthens the $17 billion global music, sound and event technology products industry. Our association and our trade shows serve as the crossroads for professionals wanting to seek out the newest innovations in music, recording technology, sound, stage and lighting products. The show gives the industry a first-look at new innovations offered from the global music product industry and serves as a hub to network, learn and enjoy live music.

Organizer: NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants
# Exhibitors: 1,779
# Attendees: 106,773
01/19/2017 to 01/22/2017
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim
NSF: 573,731
28
NAHB International Builders' Show

America’s largest annual residential housing construction trade event for manufacturers and suppliers of home construction products and services.

Organizer: National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
# Exhibitors: 1,531
# Attendees: 52,419
01/10/2017 to 01/12/2017
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 570,000
29
AAPEX

AAPEX represents the $356 billion global motor vehicle aftermarket. Exhibitors are represented by the manufacturers and suppliers of automotive parts, including products and services purchased for light- and heavy-duty vehicles after the original sale, such as replacement parts, accessories, lubricants, appearance products and service repairs, as well as the tools and equipment necessary to make the repair. Attendees are represented by wholesalers, warehouse distributors, jobbers, retailers, independent service providers, technicians, parts stores, manufacturers representatives, exporters, importers and packagers from the U.S. and 149 countries.

Organizer: William T. Glasgow Inc.
# Exhibitors: 2,519
# Attendees: 70,931
10/31/2017 to 11/02/2017
Sands Expo & Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 543,800
30
InfoComm International

InfoComm is the largest annual professional audiovisual and information communications conference and exposition held in the Western Hemisphere. Featuring over 1,000 exhibitors and more than 500,000 NSF of exhibits, InfoComm hosts more than 44,000 professionals from all 50 U.S. states and more than 100 countries each June.

Organizer: AVIXA - The Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association
# Exhibitors: 944
# Attendees: 34,566
06/14/2017 to 06/16/2017
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 541,886
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