2012 Top 250 US Trade Shows

For a complete 2012 TSNN Top 250 Trade Shows list that includes contact information please contact Bradford Christison at bchristison@tsnn.com.

TSNN Rank by NSF Event Event Date(s) Venue
121
BIO International Convention (Biotechnology Industry Organization) The BIO International Convention is the largest global event for the biotechnology industry, offering networking and partnering opportunities with high-level policymakers, scientists, CEOs and newsmakers, and hundreds of sessions covering biotech trends, policy issues and technological innovations. The BIO attendees are upper management and senior staff from biotech, pharma, academic, research institutions, tech transfer offices and policy makers. The more than 15,000 come from more than 65 countries to BIO for the superior networking, partnering, exhibition and education. More than 125 sessions and high-level keynotes share breakthroughs in medicine, diagnostics, the environment, energy production, business operations, financing, partnerships, policy issues and food and agriculture.
Organizer: Biotechnology Industry Organization
# Exhibitors:2,000
# Attendees:11,579
06/18/2012 to 06/21/2012
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston
NSF: 180,550
126
EDS (Electronic Distribution Show) EDS is for manufacturers of passive electronic components to meet with their distributors and representatives.
Organizer: Electronic Components Association (ECA), Electronics Representatives Association (ERA), National Electronic Distributors Association (NEDA)
# Exhibitors:255
# Attendees:1,584
05/07/2012 to 05/10/2012
Cosmopolitan Hotel Las Vegas
NSF: 180,000
127
International Vision Expo West Las Vegas provides a high energy backdrop for International Vision Expo & Conference West, the world's most inclusive ophthalmic conference and expo. The unbiased education covers the full spectrum of medical, diagnostic, lab and practice management skills to support better patient care and streamline profitable operations. The exhibit hall and The Suites are extraordinary showcases for eyecare and eyewear professionals to shop the latest technology and discover international fashion from well-known to emerging brands. International Vision Expo & Conference is the meeting place for one of a kind networking on the West Coast and will inspire and reinvigorate your passion.
Organizer: Reed Exhibitions U.S.A. (Norwalk, CT)
# Exhibitors:451
# Attendees:12,232
09/05/2012 to 09/08/2012
Sands Expo & Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 179,341
128
MODEX 2012 MODEX is one of the largest global manufacturing,distribution,and supply chain expositions in North or South America.
Organizer: Material Handling Industry of America
# Exhibitors:589
# Attendees:17,897
02/06/2012 to 02/09/2012
Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta
NSF: 178,389
129
OFC/NFOEC (Optical Fiber Communication/Natl. Fiber Optic Engineers Conference) The Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition/National Fiber Optics Engineers Conference (OFC/NFOEC) is the largest global event for optical communications and networking professionals. OFC/NFOEC attracts researchers, engineers, executives and other professionals from service providers and carriers, systems companies, equipment manufacturers, enterprise users, and universities and research institutions around the world. From technical presentations to business and market programming, OFC/NFOEC covers cloud and data center networking, 100G/400G network design, flexible grid networks, optical/wireless network convergence, and many more hot topic areas. The OFC/NFOEC show floor features more than 550 leading telecom and optical communications companies
Organizer: The Optical Society
# Exhibitors:560
# Attendees:12,000
03/04/2012 to 03/08/2012
Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles
NSF: 178,340
130
Golf Industry Show The Golf Industry Show is an innovative trade show designed for the owners/operators of golf facilities and the professional members of the golf course industry. The event combines education, networking and solutions for golf course superintendents, owners, operators, architects, builders, equipment managers, appraisers and others.
Organizer: Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
# Exhibitors:540
# Attendees:7,068
02/29/2012 to 03/01/2012
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 177,300
132
NSC 2012 Annual Congress & Expo World's largest annual event dedicated to the environmental health and safety industry.
Organizer: National Safety Council (NSC)
# Exhibitors:895
# Attendees:13,000
10/22/2012 to 10/24/2012
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 175,650
133
Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology The American Academy of Dermatology's Annual Meeting features world-renowned leaders in the field of dermatology presenting the latest research in the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of skin, hair and nail conditions.
Organizer: American Academy of Dermatology
# Exhibitors:449
# Attendees:19,343
03/16/2012 to 03/20/2012
San Diego Convention Center San Diego
NSF: 174,250
136
Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting The Midwinter Meeting is a scientific program with commerical exhibits. The exhibits must be directly related to the practice of dentistry and medicine.
Organizer: Chicago Dental Society
# Exhibitors:697
# Attendees:21,930
02/23/2012 to 02/25/2012
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 168,780
137
SupplySide West SupplySide West brings together the suppliers and buyers that drive the dietary supplement, food, beverage, personal care and cosmetic marketplace. Leaders from the executive management, R&D, QA/QC and marketing teams will converge. Their goal? To explore and discover innovation from around the globe to collaboratively develop the next product that will drive revenue, market share and consumer loyalty.
Organizer: VIRGO
# Exhibitors:1,007
# Attendees:4,715
11/05/2012 to 11/09/2012
Sands Expo & Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 166,900
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