2011 Top 250 Cdn Trade Shows

For a complete 2011 TSNN Top 50 Canadian Trade Show List please contact Joyce Crisp at jcrisp@tarsus.com 262-782-1900.

TSNN Rank by NSF Event Event Date(s) Venue
85
Hospitality Design Exposition and Conference Established in 1992, HD Expo is the premier trade show for the hospitality design industry bringing together over 900 exhibitors and over 7,000 attendees to Las Vegas each May. Presented by Hospitality Design magazine, the show is at the forefront of offering the newest and most innovative products and services, encouraging and sharing ideas, providing inspiration and connecting the industry.
Organizer: Nielsen Expositions
# Exhibitors:875
# Attendees:6,374
05/18/2011 to 05/20/2011
Sands Expo & Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 264,130
86
AAOS Annual Meeting Annual meeting of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Organizer: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
# Exhibitors:532
# Attendees:16,820
02/07/2011 to 02/11/2011
Moscone Center San Francisco
NSF: 258,360
87
Dealernews International Powersports Dealer Expo 2011 The Dealernews International Dealer Expo is the largest powersports business event in the world, bringing together dealers, distributors, aftermarket parts and accessory companies and original equipment manufacturers for one weekend in February in Indianapolis for an estimated $145 million shopping experience.
Organizer: Advanstar Communications Inc.
# Exhibitors:785
# Attendees:7,060
02/19/2011 to 02/21/2011
Indiana Convention Center Indianapolis
NSF: 253,806
88
Fresh Summit International Convention & Exhibition Fresh Summit can help you anticipate change, identify emerging trends and profit from new opportunities. Over 800 exhibitors and more than 18,500 attendees from 50 countries attend. Produce Marketing Association helps its global produce and floral member-base grow by providing business solutions that expand business opportunities and increase sales and consumption.
Organizer: Produce Marketing Association
# Exhibitors:658
# Attendees:10,712
10/14/2011 to 10/17/2011
Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta
NSF: 249,430
89
True Value Spring Market Education and buying market for True Value Company co-op members.
Organizer: True Value Company
# Exhibitors:1,009
# Attendees:3,229
01/31/2011 to 02/02/2011
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 247,228
92
International Vision Expo East International Vision Expo East is the pre-eminent fashion and medical eyecare event where eyecare professionals in the Americas gather to experience the energy and international style unique to NY. The expansive show floor and comprehensive education provide the best opportunity to discover the latest trends in eyewear and advances in eyecare technology and business practices. All disciplines in the ophthalmic community enjoy a welcoming and valuable networking experience which delivers professional growth and business success.
Organizer: Reed Exhibitions U.S.A. (Norwalk, CT)
# Exhibitors:549
# Attendees:15,118
03/18/2011 to 03/20/2011
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 238,400
94
PROCESS EXPO PROCESS EXPO is the nation's largest horizontally focused trade show dedicated strictly to the global food and beverage industry. Featuring a wide array of manufacturing solutions from around the world, PROCESS EXPO boasts the largest collection of food processing and packaging equipment, supplies and services throughout the Western Hemisphere.
Organizer: Food Processing Supplies Association (FPSA)
# Exhibitors:514
# Attendees:7,820
11/01/2011 to 11/04/2011
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 231,350
95
The Work Truck Show & NTEA Annual Convention The Work Truck Show, held in conjunction with the annual NTEA Convention, is the must-attend industry event featuring the newest products, dozens of intensive training programs and technical engineering support from hundreds of exhibitors.
Organizer: National Truck Equipment Assn.
# Exhibitors:560
# Attendees:5,597
03/08/2011 to 03/10/2011
Indiana Convention Center Indianapolis
NSF: 228,421
97
WasteExpo 2011 North America's largest solid waste and recycling tradeshow serving both the private and public sectors.
Organizer: Penton Media Inc.
# Exhibitors:578
# Attendees:11,500
05/09/2011 to 05/12/2011
Dallas Convention Center Dallas
NSF: 221,875
100
American Academy of Ophthalmology 2011 Annual Meeting To provide Ophthalmologists with continuing medical education & knowledge about the newest drugs, devices & services in ophthalmology.
Organizer: American Academy of Ophthalmology
# Exhibitors:538
# Attendees:16,140
10/22/2011 to 10/25/2011
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 219,300
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