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
138
AIA National Convention and Design Exposition Each year thousands of architects and design professionals convene for the AIA National Convention and Design Exposition, the industry's most comprehensive national event. By sharing insights and information, AIA advances each person's creativity, knowledge, resources, and relevance.
Organizer: American Institute of Architects (AIA)
# Exhibitors:770
# Attendees:18,248
05/17/2012 to 05/19/2012
Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington
NSF: 165,000
140
INTERPHEX INTERPHEX is the leading annual pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical trade show. Key decision makers find the networking opportunities, products, services and information they need to ensure quality and maximize efficiency,agility, and flexibility that solve manufacturing and supply chain problems. INTERPHEX is where intelligence and passion intersect with the full spectrum of industry products and services to create new insights and innovation.
Organizer: Reed Exhibitions U.S.A. (Norwalk, CT)
# Exhibitors:617
# Attendees:7,166
05/01/2012 to 05/03/2012
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 159,229
141
SuperZoo The national show for pet retailers. Attendees come from all segments - mass market, large specialty, independent retailers, groomers, veterinarians, farm and feed, hardware and distributors.
Organizer: World Pet Association
# Exhibitors:885
# Attendees:13,538
09/11/2012 to 09/13/2012
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Las Vegas
NSF: 158,707
142
CHA 2012 Winter Convention & Trade Show The Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) is an international not-for-profit Association. CHA holds two annual award winning trade events in January and July. These are the oldest and largest craft and hobby trade shows in the world with our CHA 2012 Winter show being our 71st annual trade show.
Organizer: Craft & Hobby Association
# Exhibitors:444
# Attendees:5,439
01/28/2012 to 02/01/2012
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim
NSF: 158,356
143
American Film Market The business of independent motion picture production and distribution - a truly collaborative process - reaches its peak every year at the American Film Market. Over 8,000 industry leaders converge in Santa Monica for eight days of deal-making, screenings, seminars, networking and parties. Participants come from over 70 countries and include acquisition and development executives, agents, attorneys, directors, distributors, festival directors, financiers, film commissioners, producers, writers, the world's press all those who provide services to the motion picture industry.
Organizer: Independent Film & Television Alliance
# Exhibitors:355
# Attendees:4,680
10/31/2012 to 11/07/2012
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel Santa Monica
NSF: 155,900
144
International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo The Int�l Pool | Spa | Patio Expo brings together builders, retailers, service companies, designers and landscape architects for face-to-face interaction, product review, vital knowledge and powerful connections. 500+ exhibiting companies will fill 1,200+ booths with the latest industry products, materials, equipment and services, including a wide variety of pools, spas, hot tubs, water features, casual furniture, pumps and heaters, lighting, landscape d�cor, hearth, grills and much more.
Organizer: Hanley Wood Exhibitions
# Exhibitors:548
# Attendees:10,202
11/06/2012 to 11/08/2012
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans
NSF: 155,000
145
BookExpo America - BEA BookExpo America (BEA) is the premier event for the North American publishing industry and the number one place for content creators. BEA offers the largest selection of English language titles on the planet with special industry and author events along with unparalleled educational content delivering a dynamic environment for networking, sourcing, and relationship building. BEA is four event packed days, more than 500 authors, hundreds of new titles, 1,300+ exhibitors, three author stages, Digital Discovery Zone (D2Z), and the BEA Conference Program that addresses critical industry issues.
Organizer: Reed Exhibitions U.S.A. (Norwalk, CT)
# Exhibitors:939
# Attendees:11,844
05/23/2012 to 05/26/2012
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 154,780
146
Natural Products Expo East The largest natural, organic and healthy products trade show on the East Coast, Natural Products Expo East features thousands of the newest and best-selling products and branded ingredients from up to 1,300 companies. This show draws a growing international cliental by delivering the best in organic at All Things Organic-BioFach America and the Organic Summit, while also offering an extensive training program for retailers and acting as a platform for advocacy through a strategic partnership with Natural Products Association East. Natural Products Expo East has been ranked as one of the top 200 shows in the US.
Organizer: New Hope Natural Media, a div. of Penton Media, Inc.
# Exhibitors:1,112
# Attendees:14,627
09/20/2012 to 09/22/2012
Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore
NSF: 154,040
147
OFA Short Course See the latest innovations in plant material, equipment, products, and services.
Organizer: OFA
# Exhibitors:568
# Attendees:9,100
07/14/2012 to 07/17/2012
SMG Greater Columbus Convention Center Columbus
NSF: 154,000
148
Dallas Temp Show - Jan. (part of the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market) Temporary exhibits showcasing the newest, most innovative products on the market in 21 different product categories in distinctive, easy-to-shop sections.
Organizer: Dallas Market Center
# Exhibitors:842
# Attendees:50,000
01/20/2012 to 01/23/2012
Dallas Market Center Dallas
NSF: 152,510
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