2012 Top 250 Cdn Trade Shows
For a complete 2011 TSNN Top 50 Canadian Trade Show List please contact Joyce Crisp at jcrisp@tarsus.com 262-782-1900.
TSNN Rank by NSF | Event | Event Date(s) | Venue |
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234 |
KeHe Summer Selling Show
KeHE Distributors is an employee-owned sales and marketing specialty and ethnic foods distributor, servicing retail customers in all 50 states (except Hawaii and Alaska), Canada, Mexico, the Carribean, and parts of Central and South America. As proven leaders in market development, category management and trend setting innovations, KeHE delivers sales professionalism to customers both big and small, by providing extraordinary merchandising and distribution services that comprise of state-of-the-art warehousing and multi-temperature deliveries. The Summer Selling Show is a hosted buyer show that allows over 450 exhibitors to connect with retailers and place orders within the exhibit hall. Retailers purchase products from exhibitors to stock their shelves for the summer season.
Organizer: SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors:496
# Attendees:954
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01/23/2012 to 01/24/2012 |
Hilton Anatole
Dallas
NSF: 49,650
|
237 |
AFCEA Technology Showcase at the DISA Mission Partner
The DISA Mission Partner Conference combines the annual Partnership Conference with the Forecast to Industry, making it the premier DoD IT conference. This event brings together military services, combatant commands, senior dicisionmakers, and subject-matter experts who openly communicate and share information that is critical to helping the DoD achieve mission success.
Organizer: J. Spargo & Associates/AFCEA
# Exhibitors:269
# Attendees:2,005
|
05/07/2012 to 05/10/2012 |
Tampa Convention Center
Tampa
NSF: 45,500
|
238 |
MILCOM 2012
Now in its 32nd year, MILCOM attracts decision-makers from government, military, academia, and industry. The conference gathers military and governement communications subject matter experts from around the globe to conduct in-depth discussions about the latest in technology advancements. MILCOM is an ideal forum for industry to demonstrate the application of these technologies and to promote products and services that provide reliable solutions to today's mission-critical challenges.
Organizer: J. Spargo & Associates/AFCEA
# Exhibitors:266
# Attendees:0
|
10/29/2012 to 11/01/2012 |
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
Orlando
NSF: 43,900
|
241 |
American Society for Healthcare Engineering - 2012 Annual Conference & Exhibition
The American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) is a personal membership group of the American Hospital Association (AHA). The ASHE Annual Conference provides comprehensive educational programming and networking opportunities for health care facility management professionals. By coming together, the attendees are able to learn from one another and share best-practices.
Organizer: SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors:279
# Attendees:2,000
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07/15/2012 to 07/18/2012 |
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio
NSF: 37,900
|
242 |
Optometry's Meeting - Annual AOA Congress
Optometry's Meetingᆴ is the annual meeting of the American Optometric Association and the American Optometric Student Association. Our professional attendees include optometrists, their staff, and students of optometry. We offer over 200 hours of continuing education and have a tradeshow as well.
Organizer: American Optometric Association (AOA)
# Exhibitors:208
# Attendees:3,965
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06/27/2012 to 07/01/2012 |
McCormick Place
Chicago
NSF: 37,832
|
244 |
The ASI Show New York
The ASI Show was created for active ASI member distributors and suppliers, and attracts more distributors than any other industry show – with 20,000 attendees. Offering a full education conference, networking opportunities and a manageable one-floor/one-hall layout, The ASI Show provides a complete trade show experience. In five host cities per year (Orlando, Dallas, Long Beach, New York and Chicago), The ASI Show is ideal for advertising specialty businesses searching for new ideas and new business. Additionally, The ASI Show runs the Advantages Roadshow, the ad specialty industry's most popular traveling show; the ASI Virtual Trade Show and fASIlitate, ASI's hosted buyer event.
Organizer: The ASI Show (Advertising Specialty Institute)
# Exhibitors:305
# Attendees:3,536
|
05/08/2012 to 05/10/2012 |
Javits Convention Center
New York
NSF: 37,100
|
245 |
Dscoop7
Founded in 2005, Dscoop (Digital Solutions Cooperative) is an independent global community of graphic arts business owners and technical professionals who use HP Indigo and Scitex equipment and related solutions. Dscoop is focused on educating and connecting its members with each other and with HP to improve members' business growth, efficiency and profitability.
Organizer: SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors:100
# Attendees:2,000
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03/22/2012 to 03/24/2012 |
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Washington
NSF: 32,450
|
246 |
AHRMM12 Annual Conference & Exhibition
AHRMM's Annual Conference & Exhibition offeres comprehensive up-to-date industry education through a combination of stimulating learning labs with industry experts, thought-provoking roundatble discssions with A-List speakers and an opportunity to exchange experinces and innovative ideas with colleges from around the world.
Organizer: Association for Healthcare Resources and Materials Management/SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors:189
# Attendees:1,016
|
08/05/2012 to 08/08/2012 |
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio
NSF: 29,800
|
247 |
IAUG Global Education Conference
At 4,000 members strong, the International Avaya Users Group (IAUG) combines the previous Avaya and heritage Nortel user groups into one of the world's largest international organizations for communications technology professionals. As the forum for the global Avaya customer community, IAUG provides a voice and resource for Avaya customers everywhere.
Organizer: SmithBucklin
# Exhibitors:142
# Attendees:3,000
|
05/20/2012 to 05/24/2012 |
John B. Hynes Conventon Center
Boston
NSF: 28,400
|
248 |
SURTEX
Now in its 27th year, SURTEXᆴ is the global B2B marketplace for original art & design-where artists, agents and licensors connect with manufacturers and retailers to create the next best-selling products in every category imaginable.
Organizer: George Little Management, LLC
# Exhibitors:274
# Attendees:7,150
|
05/20/2012 to 05/22/2012 |
Javits Convention Center
New York
NSF: 28,016
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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