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
189
San Francisco International Gift Fair - February

We've concentrated all the gift industry resource inside the Moscone Center, and so there's no more powerful market for buyers and sellers in the entire Western region. Top name manufacturers and innovative newcomers with quality products and cutting edge designs have returned in full force because of the show's ability to attract more and more buyers from throughout the entire state of California, the Western region and across the nation.

Organizer: Urban Expositions
# Exhibitors:700
# Attendees:11,000
02/15/2014 to 02/18/2014
Moscone Center San Francisco
NSF: 95,000
190
REALTORS® Conference & Expo

The REALTORS® Conference & Expo is the largest annual gathering of real estate professionals in the country.

Organizer: Hall-Erickson, Inc.
# Exhibitors:367
# Attendees:
11/07/2014 to 11/10/2014
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans
NSF: 93,344
191
Yankee Dental Congress

Yankee Dental Congress is the annual conference and exposition for New England dental professionals. The conference features advanced programming presented by leading experts from across the country.

Organizer: Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS)
# Exhibitors:464
# Attendees:21,640
01/30/2014 to 02/01/2014
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston
NSF: 92,800
192
Modern Day Marine Expo

Modern Day Marine is co-sponsored by the Marine Corps Base, Quantico, the exposition's home base. MCB Quantico, home to the Combat Development Command and the Marine Corps Systems Command, is responsible for setting requirements, developing equipment and systems, and purchasing the equipment and systems that the Marine Corp will rely on in the years to come. These vital and unique functions play a large part in positioning Modern Day Marine as the premiere military equipment, systems, services and technology exposition.

Organizer: Emerald Expositions
# Exhibitors:407
# Attendees:2,142
09/24/2014 to 09/26/2014
Marine Corps Base Camp Quantico Quantico, VA
NSF: 90,561
193
TCEA Convention & Exposition

Thousands of passionate educators attend this educational technology integration and best practices event of the year with more than 400 presentations to support teaching needs, 450 exhibiting companies to solve technology woes, and networking opportunities to extend connections for yearlong resources to innovate teaching and learning.

Organizer: Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA)
# Exhibitors:440
# Attendees:8,434
02/03/2014 to 02/07/2014
Austin Convention Center Austin
NSF: 90,160
194
IWCE (International Wireless Communications Expo)

Since 1977, the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) has been the authoritative annual event for communications technology professionals in the working world. IWCE features over 350 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and trends in the industry. Over 7,000 technology buyers attend from a diverse group of industry professionals including government/military; public safety (law enforcement, fire service, emergency medical & 911); utility; transportation and business enterprise.

Organizer: Penton Media Inc.
# Exhibitors:351
# Attendees:7,814
03/24/2014 to 03/28/2014
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 89,550
195
IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium

The IEEE MTT International Microwave Symposium (IMS) is the premier annual international meeting for technologists involved in all aspects of microwave theory and practice. It consists of a full week of events, including technical paper presentations, workshops, and tutorials, as well as a full set of social events. The symposium also hosts a large commercial exhibition featuring over 550 companies.

Organizer: MP Associates Inc.
# Exhibitors:549
# Attendees:3,813
06/03/2014 to 06/05/2014
Tampa Convention Center Tampa
NSF: 89,000
196
JA New York Summer

Three focused days of trend spotting, hunting and business-building interaction, set in the jewelry capital of the world.

Organizer: Emerald Expositions
# Exhibitors:627
# Attendees:5,449
07/27/2014 to 07/29/2014
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 88,209
197
School Nutrition Association Annual National Conference

The School Nutrition Association (SNA) is the only professional association dedicated solely to the support and well being of school nutrition professionals in advancing good nutrition for all children. ANC is the School Nutrition Event of the Year; school professionals will gather to learn, grow and celebrate the school nutrition profession. Members participate in dozens of educational opportunities, see innovative new products and services from key industry professionals and network with their peers.

Organizer: School Nutrition Association (SNA)
# Exhibitors:400
# Attendees:3,530
07/13/2014 to 07/16/2014
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston
NSF: 87,900
198
ACEP Scientific Assembly

The ACEP Scientific Assembly is the largest educational conference and exhibit program in the world for the specialty of Emergency Medicine. ACEP experienced a record-breaking exhibit program during the October 2014 meeting in Chicago, exceeding 400 exhibiting companies. This growth is a testament to the traffic on the show floor, improvements to the show floor and the dedication of ACEP's Show Management.

Organizer: American College of Emergency Physicians
# Exhibitors:402
# Attendees:8,004
10/27/2014 to 10/30/2014
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 86,300
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