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
171
KeHe Holiday Show

KeHE Distributors is an employee-owned sales and marketing specialty and ethnic foods distributor, servicing retail customers in all 50 states (except Hawaii and Alaska), Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and parts of Central and South America. As proven leaders in market development, category management and trend setting innovations, KeHE delivers sales professionalism to customers both big and small, by providing extraordinary merchandising and distribution services that comprise of state-of-the-art warehousing and multi-temperature deliveries. The show is a trade show for companies who distribute their product through KeHE Distributors. This show focuses on selling products for the winter and holiday seasons with all product categories represented—including ethnic and multicultural, specialty and gourmet natural and organic, VMS and personal care, fresh, bulk, household cleaning supplies, and general merchandise. As always, the show encompasses new items, seasonal shippers, and other exciting offers. Attendees are retailers who purchase through KeHE Distributors.

Organizer: SmithBucklin/KeHE Distributors
# Exhibitors: 755
# Attendees: 1,267
06/12/2019 to 06/13/2019
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 77,100
172
AFCEA/US Naval Institute Western Conference & Exposition The premier naval conference and exposition on the West Coast, WEST is now in its 28th year of bringing military and industry leaders together. Co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute, WEST is the foremost event in which the makers of platforms and the designers of technologies can network, discuss and demonstrate their solutions in a single locale. To complete their missions successfully, more than 150,000 professionals in the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard who live in the San Diego area depend on the open discussions and valuable networking WEST provides.
Organizer: AFCEA/SPARGO, Inc.
# Exhibitors: 387
# Attendees: 5,759
02/13/2019 to 02/15/2019
San Diego Convention Center
NSF: 75,400
173
KeHe Summer Show

KeHE Distributors is an employee-owned sales and marketing specialty and ethnic foods distributor, servicing retail customers in all 50 states (except Hawaii and Alaska), Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and parts of Central and South America. As proven leaders in market development, category management and trend setting innovations, KeHE delivers sales professionalism to customers both big and small, by providing extraordinary merchandising and distribution services that comprise of state-of-the-art warehousing and multi-temperature deliveries. The Summer Show is a hosted buyer show that allows over 700 exhibitors to connect with retailers and place orders within the exhibit hall. Retailers purchase products from exhibitors to stock their shelves for the summer season.

Organizer: SmithBucklin/KeHE Distributors
# Exhibitors: 748
# Attendees: 933
02/05/2019 to 02/06/2019
Music City Center Nashville
NSF: 75,300
174
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: 415
# Attendees: 5,714
11/21/2019 to 11/23/2019
CenturyLink Field Event Center
NSF: 71,924
175
Summer NAMM 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: 496
# Attendees: 15,961*
07/18/2019 to 07/21/2019
Music City Center
NSF: 70,690
176
SEG Annual Meeting SEG's Annual Meeting and International Exhibition is a forum for the dissemination of technical and professional information through the presentation of papers in the technical program, ancillary education events and the exhibition showcasing of the innovative equipment, techniques, and applications.
Organizer: Society of Exploration Geophysicists
# Exhibitors: 197
# Attendees: 2,700
09/15/2019 to 09/20/2019
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
NSF: 70,000
177
Womanswear in Nevada Known as the fashion and trade show for all size woman, retailers from throughout the US and 25 other countries. come to WWIN seeking countless designs in every category, at all price points - modern updated, miss, petite, tall,plus size, contemporary, traditional and endless accessories.
Organizer: Clarion Events
# Exhibitors: 400
# Attendees: 4,443
08/12/2019 to 08/15/2019
Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino
NSF: 70,000
178
Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchadise Show The Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show attracts the top-selling brands in the coastal souvenir and resort business from proven gift and resort manufacturers as well as breaking new product introductions that are tailored to your customer’s interests.
Organizer: Clarion Events
# Exhibitors: 340
# Attendees: 3,000
12/08/2019 to 12/11/2019
Myrtle Beach Convention Center
NSF: 69,000
179
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: 274
# Attendees: 3,600
09/16/2019 to 09/18/2019
Los Angeles Convention Center
NSF: 68,900
180
American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition AAP attendees represent the full spectrum of pediatric medical professionals and decision-makers, including pediatricians in general practice and subspecialties, young physicians, pediatric residents, and other allied health professionals.
Organizer: American Academy of Pediatrics
# Exhibitors: 353
# Attendees: 9,671
10/26/2019 to 10/28/2019
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
NSF: 68,200
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