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
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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:795
# Attendees:27,136
04/10/2014 to 04/12/2014
Indiana Convention Center Indianapolis
NSF: 456,200
40
International Woodworking Fair (IWF)

Business to Business tradeshow for professionals involved in design and manufacturing of wood and non-wood related materials.

Organizer: International Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Supply Fair -USA
# Exhibitors:920
# Attendees:14,400
08/20/2014 to 08/23/2014
Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta
NSF: 448,000
41
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 services 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:652
# Attendees:35,146
11/30/2014 to 12/04/2014
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 431,400
42
NAHB International Builders Show

America's largest annual residential housing construction trade event for manufacturers and suppliers of home construction products and services.

Organizer: National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
# Exhibitors:1,200
# Attendees:38,478
02/04/2014 to 02/06/2014
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 429,282
43
Ace Hardware Fall Convention & Exhibits - Fall

Ace hosts two private conventions each year one in the spring with an emphasis on winter & holiday products, and one in the fall with an emphasis on outdoor living garden products. The timing of these conventions offers retailers ample time to prepare for the seasonal needs of the upcoming year. Speeches from Board members and corporate officers provide retailers with key information, and valuable training sessions help retailers and employees improve business skills.

Organizer: Ace Hardware Corporation
# Exhibitors:1,357
# Attendees:7,203
09/17/2014 to 09/19/2014
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 428,908
44
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:208
# Attendees:38,900
06/10/2014 to 06/12/2014
Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles
NSF: 414,633
45
Natural Products Expo West/Engredea

Attended by more than 67,000 industry professionals from across the globe, Natural Products Expo West/Engredea is the premier trade show for the healthy products and ingredients industry. Co-located with Fresh Ideas Organic Marketplace, these combined events showcase the entire value chain of healthy products from start to finish, identifying the bestsellers of today and the trends of tomorrow.ᅠ

Organizer: Penton Media Inc.
# Exhibitors:2,653
# Attendees:43,781
03/06/2014 to 03/09/2014
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim
NSF: 412,916
46
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:1,151
# Attendees:14,670
02/16/2014 to 02/19/2014
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 412,760
47
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:965
# Attendees:6,594
01/22/2014 to 01/25/2014
Salt Palace Convention Center Salt Lake City
NSF: 412,358
48
IPPE: International Production & Processing Expo

The International Production & Processing Expo is an integration of three association shows: International Poultry Expo ( US Poultry & Egg Assn), International Feed Expo (American Feed Industry Assn) and the International Meat Expo (North American Meat Institute). IPPE features suppliers to the meat and poultry industries from farm through processing, packaging and marketing to point of sale. The show is truly international with attendees coming from over 100 countries.

Organizer: U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
# Exhibitors:1,152
# Attendees:24,865
01/28/2014 to 01/30/2014
Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta
NSF: 409,971
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