2019 TOP Trade Shows List

The 2019 TSNN Top Trade Show List is exclusively sponsored by Expocad and the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center.

For a complete 2019 TSNN Top Trade Shows list that includes contact information please contact John Rice jrice@tsnn.com.

* Professional attendee figure includes exhibit personnel

TSNN Rank by NSF Event Event Date(s) Venue
181
APIC Annual Conference Immerse yourself in real world solutions to the infection prevention and control challenges you face every day. Whether you need to build your foundational skills, or are looking to improve your expertise on emerging issues, the Annual Conference brings together the most qualified thought leaders in our field. The curriculum spans a variety of formats for every learning style. Valuable, lifelong professional relationships are built here—when it comes to learning, the power of peers is unequaled. Inside the exhibit hall, get hands-on with the cutting edge equipment transforming the profession.
Organizer: Conference Managers
# Exhibitors: 273
# Attendees: 3,000
06/12/2019 to 06/14/2019
Pennsylvania Convention Center
NSF: 68,000
182
CAMEX 2019 (Campus Market Expo) CAMEX is campus retailing’s largest educational conference and buying expo, attracting attendees from campus stores in the U.S., Canada, and beyond. Companies exhibit their exciting new products and services designed for students, alumni, parents, and the campus community. Produced and hosted by the National Association of College Stores (NACS).
Organizer: NACS, Inc.
# Exhibitors: 296
# Attendees: 926
02/24/2019 to 02/26/2019
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
NSF: 65,300
183
Smoky Mountain Gift Show The Smoky Mountain Gift Show brings Tennessee’s largest selection of top-name souvenirs, resort gift lines, and innovative tourism products, together under one roof for optimum buying convenience. Only in Gatlinburg will you have an opportunity to shop an unrivaled selection of top name lines and new products from hundreds of leading manufacturers and innovative newcomers in the souvenir, resort and gift industry.
Organizer: Clarion Events
# Exhibitors: 350
# Attendees: 4,000
11/06/2019 to 11/09/2019
Gatlinburg Convention Center
NSF: 65,000
184
SLAS2019 SLAS2020 is the flagship international annual conference from SLAS and the must-attend event dedicated to life sciences discovery and technology.
Organizer: Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening
# Exhibitors: 315
# Attendees: 2,942
02/02/2019 to 02/06/2019
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
NSF: 64,000
185
ASI Show Fort Worth Show for the promotional product industry - the first opportunity in the Southwest to make connections and grow their business. The ASI Show incorporates one full day of education along with two exhibit days, and a host of networking events, including the ever popular ASI Show Bash.
Organizer: ASI Show (Advertising Specialty Institute)
# Exhibitors: 432
# Attendees: 3,164
02/05/2019 to 02/06/2019
Fort Worth Convention Center
NSF: 63,650
186
International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York The International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of NY is the only event in the NY region exclusively serving the restaurant and foodservice community. We provide everything needed to master the emerging trends, source the latest product options, power up profits and engage your customers – all under one roof. We are the only and largest dedicated event serving all aspects of the restaurant and foodservice industry in the NY Market; and the only sponsored and endorsed event by the New York State Restaurant Association. We annually host the US Pastry Competition, the TASTE NY & Craft Beverage Showcase and the Farm to City Expo. We have the largest gathering of Restaurant and Foodservice professionals in one venue every year.
Organizer: Clarion Events
# Exhibitors: 402
# Attendees: 9,641
03/03/2019 to 03/05/2019
Javits Convention Center
NSF: 62,245
187
NAFA 2019 Institute & Expo NAFA is the world’s premier not-for-profit association for professionals who manage fleets of sedans, law enforcement vehicles, trucks, and buses of all types and sizes, and a wide range of military and off-road equipment for organizations across the globe. NAFA’s annual Institute & Expo is the largest event of the fleet management industry.
Organizer: NAFA Fleet Management Association
# Exhibitors: 253
# Attendees: 1,033
04/15/2019 to 04/17/2019
Kentucky International Convention Center
NSF: 61,300
188
ABC Kids Expo Largest B2B juvenile products trade show in the Western Hemisphere dedicated to providing a forum for buyers and sellers of juvenile products to conduct profitable business.
Organizer: Schur Management & Consulting
# Exhibitors: 300
# Attendees: 2,250
10/23/2019 to 10/25/2019
Las Vegas Convention Center
NSF: 60,000
189
Valve World Americas Expo & Conference Meeting point for the flow control industry.
Organizer: Messe Düsseldorf North America
# Exhibitors: 287
# Attendees: 4,361*
06/19/2019 to 06/20/2019
George R. Brown Convention Center
NSF: 59,400
190
NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference Designed for business aircraft schedulers, dispatchers, and flight operations personnel, this premier professional development event offers top-level education sessions, critical peer-to-peer networking with industry professionals, and an exhibit hall with hundreds of vendors and suppliers featuring products and services that will optimize your work.
Organizer: National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)
# Exhibitors: 453
# Attendees: 1,173
01/29/2019 to 02/01/2019
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
NSF: 59,400
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