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
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RSNA Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting RSNA features both the presentation of high-quality science and education, as well as the opportunity for medical imaging technology companies to exhibit their products and servcies to generate sales. As such, the convention requires approximately 2.5 milion gross square feet of exhibit and meeting room space.
Organizer: Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
# Exhibitors:662
# Attendees:32,696
12/01/2013 to 12/06/2013
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 437,675
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FDIC - Fire Department Instructors Conference

FDIC has proven year after year that it is the premier conference and exhibition for the fire industry. With the largest gathering of decision-makers, trainers and experts ? as well as manufacturers and suppliers, FDIC serves as a spearhead for networking, relationship development and future revenue growth.

Organizer: PennWell Corp. USA
# Exhibitors:789
# Attendees:25,386
04/22/2013 to 04/27/2013
Indiana Convention Center Indianapolis
NSF: 434,457
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IPPE - International Production & Processing Expo IPPE is the world's largest annual display of technology, equipment, supplies, and services used in the production and processing of eggs, meat, and poultry and those involved in feed manufacturing. All segments of the industry are represented: feed milling, hatchery, live production, processing, further processing, marketing, and all support activities. International Poultry Expo, International Feed Expo, and AMI International Meat Expo integrated their tradeshows in 2013, under the International Production & Processing Expo.
Organizer: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
# Exhibitors:1,188
# Attendees:26,393
01/29/2013 to 01/31/2013
Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta
NSF: 432,876
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Farmfest One of the largest outdoor agricultural events, IDEAg Farmfest is three days of all agricultural equipment, technology, seeds and chemicals. Includes a full conference program that has over 6,000 attendees.
Organizer: IDEAg Group LLC
# Exhibitors:558
# Attendees:26,112
08/06/2013 to 08/08/2013
Gilfillan Estate Redwood Falls, MN
NSF: 422,105
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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Outdoor Retailer is the leading outdoor industry business-to-business trade event, bringing together top manufacturers, retailers, industry advocates and media to conduct the business of the recreational outdoors. We provide manufacturers of outdoor lifestyle products and opportunity to meet directly with decision makers from outdoor specialty retailers and others allied to the field.
Organizer: Emerald Expositions
# Exhibitors:881
# Attendees:8,170
01/23/2013 to 01/26/2013
Salt Palace Convention Center Salt Lake City
NSF: 402,949
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NACS Show Suppliers to the convenience and petroleum retailing industry, including merchandise, candy and snacks, technology, foodservice, facility operations, and petroleum equipment and services.
Organizer: National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS)
# Exhibitors:1,160
# Attendees:7,874
10/12/2013 to 10/15/2013
Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta
NSF: 396,600
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International Baking Industry Exposition

The International Baking Industry Exposition is the largest tradeshow held in North America that showcases the grain-based food industry?s latest technologies, equipment and new product introductions. IBIE is produced by the International Baking Industry Exposition, LLC and supported by the American Bakers Association (ABA), BEMA and the Retail Bakers of America. IBIE was founded in 1920 by ABA and BEMA to provide a forum to connect bakers with suppliers to further the good of the industry. Proceeds from the show are invested back into the industry.

Organizer: SmithBucklin/American Bakers Assn./BEMA/Retail Bakers of America
# Exhibitors:794
# Attendees:13,166
10/06/2013 to 10/09/2013
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 392,032
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Natural Products Expo West/Engredea Natural Products Expo West/Engredea is the world's largest and premier tradeshow for the natural, organic and healthy products industry. Since 1981, Natural Products Expo West has been the leading independent voice and industry event. Since 2003 Engredea (formerly SupplyExpo), has been co-located and displaying the latest in ingredients, innovation and product development. In 2013, Natural Products Expo West hosted over 63,000 industry members and over 2,400 exhibitors showcasing products in the categories of ingredients, packaging, natural and specialty foods, organic, supplements, health and beauty, natural living and pet products. Nowhere else can you get your products in front of so many buyers within the natural and organic products industry.
Organizer: New Hope Natural Media, a div. of Penton Media, Inc.
# Exhibitors:2,432
# Attendees:40,363
03/08/2013 to 03/10/2013
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim
NSF: 391,132
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E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo)

E3 is the world's premier trade show for computer and video games and related products. The show is owned by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the U.S. association dedicated to serving the business and public affairs needs of the companies, publishing interactive games for video game consoles, handheld devices, personal computers, and the Internet.

Organizer: IDG World Expo
# Exhibitors:230
# Attendees:38,200
06/11/2013 to 06/13/2013
Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles
NSF: 382,780
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American International Toy Fair American International Toy Fair is an annual gathering of manufacturers, distributors and marketers of toys and youth entertainment products ranging from start-ups to the biggest names in the industry. Attendees include diverse retail channels from international mass merchandisers to independent specialty retailers; trade guests include licensors, inventors and product development professionals.
Organizer: Toy Industry Association Inc.
# Exhibitors:1,066
# Attendees:14,481
02/10/2013 to 02/13/2013
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 376,951
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