2013 Top 250 US Trade Shows

For a complete 2013 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
Natural Products Expo East

Natural Products Expo East continues to be the leading trade show on the East Coast in the natural, organic and healthy products industry, attracting over 22,000 industry professionals and 1400 exhibits to the Baltimore Convention Center. Co-located with All Things Organic?Biofach America, NPA East, and the Harvest Festival, Natural Products Expo East showcases the entire value chain of healthy products from start to finish, identifying the bestsellers of today and the trends of tomorrow.

Organizer: New Hope Natural Media, a div. of Penton Media, Inc.
# Exhibitors:1,205
# Attendees:14,194
09/25/2013 to 09/28/2013
Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore
NSF: 163,500
139
SupplySide West SupplySide West brings together the suppliers and buyers that drive the dietary supplement, food, beverage, personal care and cosmetic marketplace. Leaders from the executive management, R&D, QA/QC and marketing teams will converge. Their goal? To explore and discover innovation from around the globe to collaboratively develop the next product that will drive revenue, market share and consumer loyalty.
Organizer: VIRGO
# Exhibitors:985
# Attendees:5,605
11/12/2013 to 11/16/2013
Sands Expo & Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 159,600
140
BIO International Convention (Biotechnology Industry Organization) The BIO International Convention is the largest global event for the biotechnology industry, offering networking and partnering opportunities with high-level policymakers, scientists, CEOs and newsmakers, and hundreds of sessions covering biotech trends, policy issues and technological innovations. The BIO attendees are upper management and senior staff from biotech, pharma, academic, research institutions, tech transfer offices and policy makers. The more than 15,000 come from more than 65 countries to BIO for the superior networking, partnering, exhibition and education. More than 125 sessions and high-level keynotes share breakthroughs in medicine, diagnostics, the environment, energy production, business operations, financing, partnerships, policy issues and food and agriculture.
Organizer: Biotechnology Industry Organization
# Exhibitors:1,812
# Attendees:9,755
04/22/2013 to 04/25/2013
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 158,781
142
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:726
# Attendees:16,076
06/20/2013 to 06/22/2013
Colorado Convention Center Denver
NSF: 158,050
143
OFA Short Course See the latest innovations in plant material, equipment, products, and services.
Organizer: OFA
# Exhibitors:599
# Attendees:9,100
07/13/2013 to 07/16/2013
SMG Greater Columbus Convention Center Columbus
NSF: 158,000
144
Sweets & Snacks Expo The largest confectionery and snack show in the world bringing together buyers and sellers of candy, chocolate, gum and snack foods.
Organizer: National Confectioners Association
# Exhibitors:617
# Attendees:9,880
05/21/2013 to 05/23/2013
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 157,100
145
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:357
# Attendees:7,876
11/06/2013 to 11/13/2013
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel Santa Monica
NSF: 156,800
146
Greater New York Dental Meeting

The largest dental congress/expo in the USA.

Organizer: Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM)
# Exhibitors:731
# Attendees:19,724
12/01/2013 to 12/04/2013
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 156,615
147
Dallas Temp Show - Jan. (part of the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market) With 24 different categories in distinctive, easy-to-shop sections, the Dallas Temp Show offers more than 50,000 square feet of inspiration.
Organizer: Dallas Market Center
# Exhibitors:829
# Attendees:50,000
01/18/2013 to 01/21/2013
Dallas Market Center Dallas
NSF: 155,189
148
CAMEX 2013 - Campus Market Expo CAMEX (Campus Market Expo) is the higher education retailing industry's largest trade show and educational event. Each year, CAMEX attracts more than 7,000 exhibitors and attendees, representing more than 1,150 college stores, 700 companies, and more than 90 product categories.
Organizer: National Association of College Stores
# Exhibitors:743
# Attendees:2,570
02/24/2013 to 02/26/2013
Kansas City Convention Center Kansas City
NSF: 154,600
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