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
82
Surf Expo - Jan. Surf Expo is the global watersports and beach lifestyle tradeshow featuring manufacturers and distributors of boardsports, hardgoods and lifestyle accessories, resortwear and fashion accessories, beach products and souvenirs.
Organizer: George Little Management, LLC
# Exhibitors:1,046
# Attendees:12,581
01/10/2013 to 01/12/2013
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 255,141
83
The Rental Show The Rental Show is the American Rental Association's annual convention and trade show for the equipment rental industry. It features construction/industrial equipment, general tool/homeowner equipment and party/special event equipment, as well as rental-specific seminars and industry networking.
Organizer: American Rental Association
# Exhibitors:616
# Attendees:5,423
02/10/2013 to 02/13/2013
Sands Expo & Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 254,180
84
PLMA's Private Label Trade Show Consumer packaged goods manufacturers representing food, snacks, beverages, pet food and accessories, household and kitchen, health and beauty, OTC, paper and plastic, and general merchandise products in the $120 billion store brands industry.
Organizer: Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA)
# Exhibitors:1,233
# Attendees:4,800
11/17/2013 to 11/19/2013
The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont
NSF: 253,400
87
Hospitality Design Exposition and Conference

Established in 1992, HD Expo is the premier trade show for the hospitality design industry. 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: Emerald Expositions
# Exhibitors:750
# Attendees:6,833
05/15/2013 to 05/17/2013
Sands Expo & Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 246,066
89
True Value Fall Market Knowledge and buying market for True Value Corporation.
Organizer: True Value Company
# Exhibitors:1,181
# Attendees:4,332
09/20/2013 to 09/22/2013
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 240,579
92
LIGHTFAIR International

LIGHTFAIR International is the world?s largest annual commercial and architectural lighting trade show and conference and is sponsored by the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES).  The event is produced and managed by AMC, Inc. LFI 2013 attendees experienced the world?s global stage for innovation across the great spectrum of solutions from a diverse mix of world-renowned exhibitors that displayed the technologies and designs that will define the future. The trade show featured the addition of two new product categories?solar power and software; the debut of the Exterior & Roadway Lighting Pavilion; and the expansion into Hall F of the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Organizer: AMC, Inc.
# Exhibitors:538
# Attendees:26,026
04/21/2013 to 04/25/2013
Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia
NSF: 233,850
93
ASCO Annual Meeting The ASCO Annual Meeting attracts over 5,000 abstract submissions representing the latest in clinical and translational science in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. This cutting-edge research helps set the standard for cancer care in the United States and around the world.
Organizer: J. Spargo & Associates/American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
# Exhibitors:373
# Attendees:26,429
06/01/2013 to 06/03/2013
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 231,000
94
Organizer: American Society for Industrial Security - ASIS Intl
# Exhibitors:650
# Attendees:12,801
09/24/2013 to 09/26/2013
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 229,400
97
AG CONNECT Expo & Summit

AG CONNECT Expo & Summit is a world-class event that brings together the very latest in equipment, technology and ideas from all areas of agriculture production?all around the globe. AG CONNECT was record setting by all measurements.  The show saw attendance nearly double while setting records for exhibit space, number of exhibitors, education tickets, and co-located industry events.  There were more than 30 co-located events at the show, including 10 association conferences, eight educational seminars and more than 13 exhibitor events.   AG CONNECT Expo & Summit is a platform for high quality networking and conversation among serious, business-oriented farmers, senior executives, product developers, and industry experts has always been a cornerstone of the show.

Organizer: Association of Equipment Manufacturers
# Exhibitors:389
# Attendees:7,555
01/29/2013 to 01/31/2013
Kansas City Convention Center St. Louis
NSF: 222,755
98
Surf Expo - Sept. Surf Expo is the global watersports and beach lifestyle tradeshow featuring manufacturers and distributors of boardsports, hardgoods and lifestyle accessories, resortwear and fashion accessories, beach products and souvenirs.
Organizer: George Little Management, LLC
# Exhibitors:877
# Attendees:12,820
09/06/2013 to 09/08/2013
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 219,800
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