Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition

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EXPO! EXPO! is a diverse, interactive experience that fosters an environment of thought leadership, best practices, and innovation. Expo! Expo! is the industry’s foremost face-to-face network for exhibition and event industry professionals and the gateway to the decision-makers for the $77 billion exhibitions and events industry, with ninety-one percent of attendees having a role in purchasing decisions.

Boutique Design West

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Boutique Design West is the premier trade fair and conference for hospitality design professionals based or working in the western U.S., Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. Attendees enjoy a VIP sourcing experience in an elevated atmosphere, with a heightened emphasis on education and a degree of personalized service unparalleled in the hotel industry.

NCEA Convention & Expo (National Catholic Educational Association)

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The NCEA Convention & Expo is the largest private-education association gathering in the nation. Those participating represent all aspects of Catholic and faith-based education from preschool, elementary, secondary, adult education, colleges and universities, to local parish pastors, priests, directors of parish religious education programs, parish volunteers, and more. The Convention is a time to celebrate, to acquire new knowledge, and to renew your spirit.

ABX | ArchitectureBoston Expo

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ArchitectureBoston Expo (ABX) is one of the largest events for the design and construction industry in the country, and the largest regional conference and tradeshow. The show floor and educational program provide the best opportunity to discover the latest trends, advances in technology and best practices for business growth. Drawing 95% of its attendance from New England, attendees enjoy a welcoming and valuable networking experience which delivers professional growth and business success.

TNNA Winter Trade Show

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The TNNA NeedleArts Trade Show brings together individuals from the counted thread, crochet, embroidery, knitting, needlepoint, and spinning and weaving segment groups for three days of technical and business education, continuous networking, insights into the latest styles and trends, and access to must-have products at the largest needlearts tradeshow.

BIOMEDevice San Jose

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

TNNA Summer Trade Show

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The TNNA NeedleArts Trade Show brings together individuals from the counted thread, crochet, embroidery, knitting, needlepoint, and spinning and weaving segment groups for three days of technical and business education, continuous networking, insights into the latest styles and trends, and access to must-have products at the largest needlearts tradeshow.

LightShow West

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LightShow West serves specifiers of commercial, architectural and high‑end decorative lighting products, controls and technologies. It has grown to become the West Coast’s largest and foremost destination for architects, designers and other lighting professionals to keep current on the latest lighting trends through free seminars and face‑to‑face access to 300+ leading international lighting manufacturers.

HX: The Hotel Experience

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HX: The Hotel Experience is a trade event for the hospitality industry, with some 300 exhibitors presenting a broad range of products and services that create a 360-degree impression of the guest experience. More than 7,000 industry professionals attend HX, including hotel owners, general mmaagers and hospitality property executives from casinos and resorts, independent and branded hotels, management and purchasing companies, military base lodging and more.

Partner Voices
Overview: The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality. In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way. “We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.” Amenities: The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.  The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need. Gold Key Members The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events. OCCC Events: This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.  The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:  AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023 200,000 Attendees $257 Million in Economic Impact MEGACON 2023 160,000 Attendees $205 Million in Economic Impact Open Championship Series 2023 69,500 Attendees $89 Million in Economic Impact Sunshine Classic 2023 42,000 Attendees $54 Million in Economic Impact Premiere Orlando 2023 42,000 Attendees $108 Million in Economic Impact