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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NACS Show

The top show for the convenience and fuel retailing industry, including merchandise, candy and snacks, technology, foodservice, facility operations, and petroleum equipment and services. Attendee Profile - Convenience retailers, wholesalers and jobbers.

Organizer: National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS)
# Exhibitors:1,114
# Attendees:9,176
10/07/2014 to 10/10/2014
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 403,000
50
International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Expo - AHR Expo

As the largest and most comprehensive HVACR exposition in the world, the AHR Expo attracts tens of thousands of attendees from all facets of the industry, including contractors, engineers, dealers, distributors, wholesalers, OEMs, architects, builders, industrial plant operators, facility owners and managers, agents and reps.

Organizer: International Exposition Company (IEC)
# Exhibitors:1,942
# Attendees:42,887
01/21/2014 to 01/23/2014
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 385,000
51
Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West, WestPack, and Various Other Co-located Shows

Face-to-face community where advanced technology manufacturers find products and services to accelerate projects, and advance their careers by networking with industry peers and thought leaders.

Organizer: UBM Canon
# Exhibitors:2,114
# Attendees:22,554
02/11/2014 to 02/13/2014
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim
NSF: 375,310
52
Coverings

Coverings is the premier international trade fair and expo dedicated exclusively to showcasing the newest in ceramic tile and natural stone. It has grown to be the largest and most important show of its kind in the U.S., featuring exhibitors from more than 50 countries and attracting thousands of distributors, retailers, fabricators, contractors and specifiers, architectural and design professionals, builders and real estate developers, plus the press and journalists who cover this vital and dynamic industry.

Organizer: National Trade Productions
# Exhibitors:979
# Attendees:13,461
04/29/2014 to 05/02/2014
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 374,453
53
POWER-GEN International

Covering every aspect of the power generation industry, POWER-GEN International, NUCLEAR POWER International, Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America, POWER-GEN Financial Forum and GenForum converge in 2014 to form Power Generation Week. Benefit from five days packed with pre-conference workshops, technical tours, more than 70 conference sessions, panel discussions, three exhibition days and multiple networking events. Gain access to nearly every facet of the market – all under one roof.

Organizer: PennWell Corp. USA
# Exhibitors:1,300
# Attendees:20,210
12/09/2014 to 12/11/2014
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 365,600
54
PGA Merchandise Show

The worldwide gathering place for the golf industry. The PGA Merchandise Show is the most meaningful rallying point of the year for golf and is the world's doorway to the game's future. PGA professionals and industry leaders form a dynamic community come to network and test the newest products, programs and ideas to build business and passion for the game.

Organizer: Reed Exhibitions U.S.A. (Norwalk, CT)
# Exhibitors:868
# Attendees:27,900
01/22/2014 to 01/24/2014
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 363,804
55
The Fancy Food Show (Summer)

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 i specialty food.

Organizer: Specialty Food Association
# Exhibitors:2,700
# Attendees:21,909
06/29/2014 to 07/01/2014
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 361,300
56
The International Surface Event (TISE)

The International Surface Event (TISE) is the largest premiere event for flooring, stone and tile in North America. Comprised of three shows under one roof – SURFACES, StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas and TileExpo, TISE creates the ultimate event essential to flooring, stone and tile professionals. Together, these three world-class trade shows feature the newest products and trends, tools and technologies, key manufacturers, industry suppliers, hands-on demos, show floor tours, along with unmatched education and networking.

Organizer: Informa Exhibitions, US
# Exhibitors:693
# Attendees:30,111
01/28/2014 to 01/30/2014
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Las Vegas
NSF: 348,800
57
SIA Snow Show

Member owned, industry inspired, the SIA Snow Show brings together 96% of the supplier market share in snow sports, representing over 1,000 brands in alpine, snowboard, cross country, AT/backcountry, snowshoe, outdoor and apparel. You can see all of the latest trends, innovations, full color palettes and complete product lines on and off the snow.

Organizer: SnowSports Industries America (SIA)
# Exhibitors:540
# Attendees:6,289
01/30/2014 to 02/02/2014
Colorado Convention Center Denver
NSF: 332,450
58
NADA Convention & Expo

The NADA Convention & Expo is considered to be the Automotive Industry Event of the Year - bringing the entire automotive industry together including Automotive Manufacturers, Franchised New Car Dealers and their Managers, Allied Industry Representatives, and Industry Vendors for peer-to-peer networking, top-rated Educational Sessions and the Premier Marketplace of products, services, technologies and trends.

Organizer: National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA)
# Exhibitors:566
# Attendees:14,971
01/24/2014 to 01/27/2014
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans
NSF: 327,450
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