2012 Top 250 US Trade Shows

For a complete 2012 TSNN Top 250 Trade Shows list that includes contact information please contact Bradford Christison at bchristison@tsnn.com.

TSNN Rank by NSF Event Event Date(s) Venue
183
American Heart Association Scientific Sessions Scientific Sessions is the AHA's largest gathering of scientist and health care professionals devoted to the science of cardiovascular disease, stroke and the care of patients suffering from these diseases. With nearly 380 invited sessions, 5,000 abstract presentations, lectures and debates, 47 late-breaking clinical trials, 30 Unofficial Satellite Symposia and nearly 16,000 professional attendees from more than 105 countries, the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions is the world most prestigous scientific meeting and exchange.
Organizer: American Heart Association
# Exhibitors:226
# Attendees:15,073
11/03/2012 to 11/07/2012
Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles
NSF: 105,000
184
GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo Now in its 11th year, GlassBuild America is the gathering place for the entire glass, window and door industries in North America. This show floor is the central showcase for glass processing equipment, window and door manufacturing equipment, and the latest technologies for all types of glass and fenestration products in North America. In addition, the show floor is home to the Innovations Pavilion which showcases cutting-edge technologies and other groundbreaking advances from across the glass industry, ranging from energy conservation to design innovations and the latest モgreenヤ products. World class seminars and educational programs offered daily, address the unique concerns of the glass window and door industries providing insight into emerging technologies, industry trends and market updates. Action packed show floor demonstrations simulate the effect of hurricane debris on non-impact and impact resistant glass. GlassBuild America is the only show produced in conjunction with the industry's leading publications- Glass Magazine and Window & Door.
Organizer: National Glass Association (NGA)
# Exhibitors:338
# Attendees:6,669
09/12/2012 to 09/14/2012
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 103,500
185
Organizer: Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI)
# Exhibitors:409
# Attendees:5,488
11/07/2012 to 11/09/2012
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston
NSF: 102,600
186
Modern Day Marine Expo Modern Day Marine is co-sponsored by the Marine Corps Base, Quantico, the exposition's home base. MCB Quantico, home to the Combat Development Command and the Marine Corps Systems Command, is responsible for setting requirements, developing equipment and systems, and purchasing the equipment and systems that the Marine Corp will rely on in the years to come. These vital and unique functions play a large part in positioning Modern Day Marine as the premiere military equipment, systems, services and technology exposition.
Organizer: Nielsen Expositions
# Exhibitors:475
# Attendees:8,500
09/25/2012 to 09/27/2012
Marine Corps Base Camp Quantico Quantico, VA
NSF: 101,000
187
International Jewelry Fair/General Merchandise Show - Fall For the trade only direct delivery gift and jewelry show. Features housewares, home d�cor, gourmet items, apparel and fashion.
Organizer: Helen Brett Enterprises
# Exhibitors:442
# Attendees:16,803
11/15/2012 to 11/18/2012
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans
NSF: 100,600
188
TCEA 2012 Convention & Exposition With more than 400 sessions and hands-on workshops, a 900+ booth exhibit hall, exhilarating keynotes, and content experts presenting on the latest tools and techniques, this event captures the hearts of tech-loving and tech-learning educators. This five-day convention brings together campus and district level educators for a networking and learning experience that encourages growth and innovation. With more than 400 sessions and hands-on workshops, a 900+ booth exhibit hall, exhilarating keynotes, and content experts presenting on the latest tools and techniques, this event captures the hearts of tech-loving and tech-learning educators. This five-day convention brings together campus and district level educators for a networking and learning experience that encourages growth and innovation.
Organizer: Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA)
# Exhibitors:469
# Attendees:7,018
02/06/2012 to 02/10/2012
Austin Convention Center Austin
NSF: 100,280
189
Southwest Foodservice Expo 2012

The largest foodservice trade show in the Southwest. The event is for all segments of the foodservice and hospitality industry bringing together hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of foodservice professionals to the table for three days of networking, education, selling and buying.

Organizer: Texas Restaurant Association
# Exhibitors:655
# Attendees:17,700
06/24/2012 to 06/25/2012
Dallas Convention Center Dallas
NSF: 100,000
190
Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) Chicago, Assembly & Automation Technology Expo, and Various Other Co-located Shows Face-to-face community where advanced technology manufacturers find products and services to accelerate projects, and advance their careers by networking with industry peers and thought leaders.
Organizer: UBM Canon
# Exhibitors:415
# Attendees:0
06/19/2012 to 06/21/2012
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 99,010
191
Process Technology Expo International (PTXi)/ International Powder & Bulk Solids Face-to-face community where advanced technology manufacturers find products and services to accelerate projects, and advance their careers by networking with industry peers and thought leaders.
Organizer: UBM Canon
# Exhibitors:387
# Attendees:0
05/08/2012 to 05/10/2012
The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont
NSF: 98,440
192
RSA Conference 2012 RSA Conference is helping drive the information security agenda worldwide with annual industry events in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Throughout its history, RSA Conference has consistently attracted the world's best and brightest in the field, creating opportunities for conference attendees to learn about IT security's most important issues through first-hand interactions with peers, luminaries and emerging and established companies. As the IT security field continues to grow in importance and influence, RSA Conference plays an integral role in keeping security professionals across the globe connected and educated.
Organizer: RSA, the Security Division of EMC
# Exhibitors:386
# Attendees:0
02/27/2012 to 03/02/2012
Moscone Center San Francisco
NSF: 98,000
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