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
221
HX: The Hotel Experience

HX: The Hotel Experience is a trade event for the hospitality industry, with some 300 exhibitors presenting a broad range of products and services that create a 360-degree impression of the guest experience. More than 7,000 industry professionals attend HX, including hotel owners, general mmaagers and hospitality property executives from casinos and resorts, independent and branded hotels, management and purchasing companies, military base lodging and more.

Organizer: Hospitality Media Group, LLC (HMG)
# Exhibitors: 323
# Attendees: 7,266
11/12/2017 to 11/13/2017
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 45,285
222
LightShow West

LightShow West serves specifiers of commercial, architectural and high‑end decorative lighting products, controls and technologies. It has grown to become the West Coast’s largest and foremost destination for architects, designers and other lighting professionals to keep current on the latest lighting trends through free seminars and face‑to‑face access to 300+ leading international lighting manufacturers.

Organizer: Exponation, LLC
# Exhibitors: 303
# Attendees: 2,931
10/11/2017 to 10/12/2017
Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles
NSF: 42,100
223
TNNA Summer Trade Show

The TNNA NeedleArts Trade Show brings together individuals from the counted thread, crochet, embroidery, knitting, needlepoint, and spinning and weaving segment groups for three days of technical and business education, continuous networking, insights into the latest styles and trends, and access to must-have products at the largest needlearts tradeshow.

Organizer: SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors: 225
# Attendees: 1,100
06/10/2017 to 06/13/2017
SMG Greater Columbus Convention Center Columbus
NSF: 41,807
224
BIOMEDevice San Jose

Face-to-face community where medical device 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: 302
# Attendees: 2,809
12/06/2017 to 12/07/2017
McEnery Convention Center San Jose
NSF: 40,850
225
TNNA Winter Trade Show

The TNNA NeedleArts Trade Show brings together individuals from the counted thread, crochet, embroidery, knitting, needlepoint, and spinning and weaving segment groups for three days of technical and business education, continuous networking, insights into the latest styles and trends, and access to must-have products at the largest needlearts tradeshow.

Organizer: SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors: 194
# Attendees: 1,200
01/26/2017 to 01/29/2017
San Jose Convention Center San Jose
NSF: 40,715
226
ABX | ArchitectureBoston Expo

ArchitectureBoston Expo (ABX) is one of the largest events for the design and construction industry in the country, and the largest regional conference and tradeshow. The show floor and educational program provide the best opportunity to discover the latest trends, advances in technology and best practices for business growth. Drawing 95% of its attendance from New England, attendees enjoy a welcoming and valuable networking experience which delivers professional growth and business success.

Organizer: Informa Exhibitions, US
# Exhibitors: 249
# Attendees: 7,838
11/08/2017 to 11/09/2017
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston
NSF: 40,470
227
NCEA Convention & Expo (National Catholic Educational Association)

The NCEA Convention & Expo is the largest private-education association gathering in the nation. Those participating represent all aspects of Catholic and faith-based education from preschool, elementary, secondary, adult education, colleges and universities, to local parish pastors, priests, directors of parish religious education programs, parish volunteers, and more. The Convention is a time to celebrate, to acquire new knowledge, and to renew your spirit.

Organizer: National Catholic Educational Association
# Exhibitors: 291
# Attendees: 7,753
04/18/2017 to 04/20/2017
America's Center St. Louis
NSF: 40,400
228
Boutique Design West

Boutique Design West is the premier trade fair and conference for hospitality design professionals based or working in the western U.S., Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. Attendees enjoy a VIP sourcing experience in an elevated atmosphere, with a heightened emphasis on education and a degree of personalized service unparalleled in the hotel industry.

Organizer: Hospitality Media Group, LLC (HMG)
# Exhibitors: 244
# Attendees: 2,341
04/04/2017 to 04/06/2017
Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles
NSF: 39,700
229
Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition

EXPO! EXPO! is a diverse, interactive experience that fosters an environment of thought leadership, best practices, and innovation. Expo! Expo! is the industry’s foremost face-to-face network for exhibition and event industry professionals and the gateway to the decision-makers for the $77 billion exhibitions and events industry, with ninety-one percent of attendees having a role in purchasing decisions. Attendees include owners, executives, directors and managers from organizations that organize a wide variety of events, including many of the largest exhibitions in North America and from over fifty countries worldwide.

Organizer: International Association of Exhibitions & Events (IAEE)
# Exhibitors: 274
# Attendees: 1,093
11/28/2017 to 11/30/2017
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio
NSF: 39,200
230
Sensors Expo & Conference

Sensors Expo & Conference is the only industry event in North America exclusively focused on sensors and sensor-integrated systems. For more than 30 years, Sensors has brought technical innovation and thought leadership to engineers involved in the development and deployment of sensors and sensing systems. During this information packed, 3-day program, explore cutting-edge trends and applications through new products, technology pavilions, demos, and showcases of 300+ of the latest sensors.

Organizer: Questex LLC
# Exhibitors: 316
# Attendees: 6,500
06/27/2017 to 06/29/2017
McEnery Convention Center San Jose
NSF: 38,100
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