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
199
International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show

The International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show showcases the latest front of house and back of house products and resources for hotels and restaurants.

Organizer: HMG, LLC
# Exhibitors:522
# Attendees:18,124
11/09/2014 to 11/11/2014
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 85,800
200
AmericasMart Atlanta August Apparel

The August 2014 Atlanta Apparel Market served retailers, designers and manufacturers in Women's, Children's and Men's apparel and accessories, together with retailers and manufacturers in the prom/pageant/social occasion fashion sector. Driving the Market's rapid expansion were these key factors: Creation and launch of new product categories, expansion/extension of existing categories; continuing growth in prom/pageant social occasion sector; expanded children's product mix; addition of higher-profile national/international designer lines; and expanded social media programming.

Organizer: AMC, Inc.
# Exhibitors:341
# Attendees:15,300
08/07/2014 to 08/11/2014
AmericasMart Atlanta Atlanta
NSF: 82,189
201
International Jewelry and Merchandise Show - Fall

For the trade only direct delivery gift and jewelry show. Features housewares, home décor, gourmet items, apparel and fashion.

Organizer: Helen Brett Enterprises
# Exhibitors:371
# Attendees:13,632
11/06/2014 to 11/09/2014
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans
NSF: 80,300
202
Catersource and Event Solutions Conference & Trade Show

The Catersource and Event Solutions Conference & Trade Show is the largest national gathering of catering and special event professionals in the United States.

Organizer: UBM Catersource, LLC
# Exhibitors:400
# Attendees:7,200
03/25/2014 to 03/26/2014
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 80,000
203
DIA 2014 50th Annual Meeting

The DIA 2014 50th Annual Meeting is the largest multidisciplinary event that brings together a community of life sciences professionals at all levels and across all disciplines involved in the discovery, development, and life cycle management of medical products all with a common goal to foster innovation that will lead to the development of safe and effective medical products and therapies to patients.

Organizer: J. Spargo & Associates/Drug Information Association
# Exhibitors:467
# Attendees:4,388
06/16/2014 to 06/18/2014
San Diego Convention Center San Diego
NSF: 77,744
204
Duty Free Show of the Americas

The Duty Free Show of the Americas' purpose is to promote the airport duty free industry as an important segment of the international business community; provide activities whereby operators of airport duty free stores and their suppliers can exchange information on products and their duty free market potential; and serve as a collective voice in representing the airport duty free industry on common issues affecting the membership.

Organizer: SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors:194
# Attendees:1,267
03/09/2014 to 03/12/2014
Orlando World Center Marriott Orlando
NSF: 77,588
205
PhotoPlus Expo

PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo was founded in 1983 and has become the largest photography and imaging show in North America. The show offers the ultimate experience in photography, filmmaking and digital imaging. Overᅠ22,000ᅠprofessional photographers and enthusiasts from around the world attend this event.

Organizer: Emerald Expositions
# Exhibitors:230
# Attendees:17,334
10/29/2014 to 11/01/2014
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 77,545
206
Wedding & Portrait Photographers International Expo

The WPPI Wedding & Portrait Photography Conference+Expo is the premier industry event for photographers and filmmakers specializing in the creative and business aspects of wedding and portrait photography and filmmaking. Each year, nearly 13,000 professional and aspiring photographers and filmmakers attend WPPI to learn new techniques from industry leaders, build new relationships to grow their business, experience new products and solutions from major manufacturers to improve their productivity, and enjoy the many attractions in Las Vegas. WPPI is a week-long event combining educational seminars with a major industry trade show and networking events.

Organizer: Emerald Expositions
# Exhibitors:283
# Attendees:7,770
03/03/2014 to 03/05/2014
MGM Grand Las Vegas
NSF: 76,950
207
American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions

The American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions is the world's largest, most prominent meeting on diabetes. The Scientific Sessions brings together scientists and health care professionals from around the world who are involved in diabetes research and care. The program is organized into eight distinct theme areas and features the most timely and significant advances in basic science and the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes in over 3,000 original presentations. A bustling exhibit hall where the latest treatment options, along with products and services used in the diagnosis, treatment and management of diabetes is displayed to our 120+ country international audience is a vital part of the 5 day conference.

Organizer: American Diabetes Association
# Exhibitors:152
# Attendees:14,397
06/13/2014 to 06/17/2014
Moscone Center San Francisco
NSF: 72,000
208
The ASI Show Dallas

ASI Show Dallas is the first and biggest industry show in the Southwest each year. Timed perfectly to see and debut everything that is new for the sales year, ASI Show Dallas has become a staple in Texas. ASI members enjoy 3 days of free ASI education along with free networking receptions and high profile Keynotes. 2014's Keynote was President George W. Bush.

Organizer: The ASI Show (Advertising Specialty Institute)
# Exhibitors:512
# Attendees:3,326
02/04/2014 to 02/06/2014
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas
NSF: 71,600
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