2014 Top 250 US Trade Shows

For a complete 2014 TSNN Top 250 Trade Shows list that includes contact information please contact John Rice jrice@tsnn.com.

TSNN Rank by NSF Event Event Date(s) Venue
99
WasteExpo

Penton's Waste360 Group harnesses the power of its many properties to serve the solid waste and recycling industry. The industry widely consumes this content in the form of websites, live events, online learning and digital opportunities and more and includes:ᅠWaste360.com, WasteExpo, The Global Waste Management Symposium, The Healthcare Waste Conference, the Waste360 Recycling Summit, and four topical and timely e-newsletters. For more information, visitᅠwww.waste360.com.ᅠ

Organizer: Penton Media Inc.
# Exhibitors:538
# Attendees:6,599
04/29/2014 to 05/01/2014
Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta
NSF: 225,850
100
Kitchen & Bath Industry Show

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), in conjunction with the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) is an inspiring, interactive platform that showcases the latest industry products, trends and technologies. KBIS is the voice of the kitchen and bath industry and has been for 50 years. There is no other tradeshow where you will find a larger gathering of key influencers in the residential design and construction industry than theᅠKitchen & Bath Industry Show.

Organizer: Emerald Expositions
# Exhibitors:342
# Attendees:10,085
02/04/2014 to 02/06/2014
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 225,580
101
Cosmoprof North America

A leader in the professional beauty trade industry, CPNA continues to exemplify innovation, the importance of B2B networking, and insightful education that is relevant to what is currently taking place in the industry. Cosmoprof North America is the epicenter of groundbreaking beauty.

Organizer: North American Beauty Events, LLC
# Exhibitors:946
# Attendees:20,400
07/13/2014 to 07/15/2014
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Las Vegas
NSF: 223,845
102
MODEX 2014

MODEX brings both material handling and the supply chain together in a single international expo. The latest manufacturing, distribution and supply chain innovations from over 800 of the leading solution providers

Organizer: Material Handling Industry of America
# Exhibitors:785
# Attendees:22,145
03/17/2014 to 03/21/2014
Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta
NSF: 223,000
103
IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo

The IFT Food Expo is the industry's largest collection of ingredients, equipment, processing, and packaging suppliers under one roof. It's the only place where the latest global food trends--and the products designed to meet them--are on display. The IFT Food Expo is the single most important event for professionals involved in food science and technology. That's why two out of every three Food Expo attendees are repeat attendees. They know from personal experience that it's THE best place to see the newest products, trends, tools, and techniquesナand meet face-to-face with the companies that provide them.

Organizer: Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
# Exhibitors:1,115
# Attendees:8,392
06/21/2014 to 06/24/2014
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans
NSF: 222,000
104
Safari Club International Annual Hunter's Convention

The show occupies nearly 1 million square feet of space and includes six continents under one roof. Members come to book units, network, and shop for the latest guns and hunting equipment. Notable authorities of the outdoor sports and shooting industries attend the premier hunting show annually.

Organizer: Safari Club International
# Exhibitors:1,050
# Attendees:14,000
02/04/2014 to 02/07/2014
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Las Vegas
NSF: 219,700
105
Licensing International Expo

For 35 years Licensing Expo has connected the world's most influential entertainment, character, fashion, art and corporate brand owners and agents with consumer goods manufacturers, licensees and retailers. This is the meeting place for the global licensing industry, whether you are looking to spot trends, build strategic partnerships or secure promotional tie-ins. Millions of products across the world started life as a conversation at Licensing Expo, and this is where you can find the right partners to expand your business and make the deals that will change your business forever.

Organizer: UBM Advanstar
# Exhibitors:482
# Attendees:15,702
06/17/2014 to 06/19/2014
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Las Vegas
NSF: 214,500
106
GRAPH EXPO 14 & CPP EXPO

The most innovating and exciting exhibition of Digital, Injket, Offset, Flexo, Gravure and Hybrid technologies, products and services for the Commercial, Transactional, Converting and Package Printing, Publishing, Mailing, In-Plant, Photo Imaging, Marketing and Industrial Printing industries.

Organizer: Graphic Arts Show Company, Inc.
# Exhibitors:448
# Attendees:13,804
09/28/2014 to 10/01/2014
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 213,568
107
The Fancy Food Show (Winter)

The Specialty Food Association is a thriving community of food artisans, purveyors, importers and entrepreneurs who bring craft, care and joy to the distinctive foods they sell. Established in 1952 in New York, the not-for-profit trade association provides its 3,000+ members in the U.S. and abroad the tools, knowledge and connections to champion and nurture their companies in an always-evolving marketplace. The Association (formerly the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, Inc.) owns and produces the Winter and Summer Fancy Food Shows, and presents the sofi Awards honoring excellence in specialty food.

Organizer: Specialty Food Association
# Exhibitors:1,350
# Attendees:19,117
01/19/2014 to 01/21/2014
Moscone Center San Francisco
NSF: 212,800
108
NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits

The NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits is one of the largest shooting, hunting and outdoor shows in the country. The exhibit hall features top companies in the industry, along with an extensive hunting outfitter and firearms collectors section. Educational seminars and special events are also a highly attended aspect of the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits, featuring celebrity and guest speakers and performances.

Organizer: National Rifle Association (NRA)
# Exhibitors:639
# Attendees:68,519
04/25/2014 to 04/27/2014
Indiana Convention Center Indianapolis
NSF: 211,000
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