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
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New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) - Winter

NYIGF® is the nation’s premier gift, home and lifestyle marketplace, with 2,800+ exhibiting companies featuring an extraordinary breadth and depth of design-driven home fashion products and complementary giftware. Some 35,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 80 countries worldwide are expected.

Organizer: George Little Management - White Plains
# Exhibitors:2,774
# Attendees:34,340
01/28/2012 to 02/02/2012
Javits Convention Center/Piers 92 & 94 New York
NSF: 523,483
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AAPEX AAPEX represents the $395 billion global motor vehicle aftermarket. Exhibitors are represented by the manufacturers and suppliers of automotive parts, including products and services purchased for light- and heavy-duty vehicles after the original sale, such as replacement parts, accessories, lubricants, appearance products and service repairs, as well as the tools and equipment necessary to make the repair. Attendees are represented by wholesalers, warehouse distributors, jobbers, retailers, independent service providers, technicians, parts stores, manufacturers representatives, exporters, importers and packagers from the U.S. and 149 countries.
Organizer: William T. Glasgow Inc.
# Exhibitors:2,324
# Attendees:135,000
10/30/2012 to 11/01/2012
Sands Expo & Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 500,800
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JCK Las Vegas

JCK Las Vegas is your essential buying destination, offering an unmatched experience for both business and networking in the Americas. JCK Las Vegas brings you a comprehensive combination of luxury, designer, and international products. Showcase your passion for jewelry as you enhance your inventory with the latest awe-inspiring designs and most sought after trends while networking alongside the world’s most successful jewelers through JCK’s plethora of networking events.

Organizer: Reed Exhibitions U.S.A. (Norwalk, CT)
# Exhibitors:2,506
# Attendees:23,229
06/01/2012 to 06/04/2012
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Las Vegas
NSF: 498,355
36
IAAPA Attractions Expo 2012 The IAAPA Attractions Expo is the primary industry event for owners and operators of amusement parks, zoos, aquariums, water parks, attractions, family entertainment centers, museums, science centers, historical sites, casinos and resorts to interact with manufacturers and suppliers, and see the latest products, services and technologies. IAAPA Attractions Expo provides education and networking to help the industry's professionals ensure safe operations and grow their businesses.
Organizer: International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA)
# Exhibitors:1,167
# Attendees:26,459
11/12/2012 to 11/16/2012
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 494,770
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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Outdoor Retailer is the leading outdoor industry business-to-business trade event, bringing together top manufacturers, retailers, industry advocates and media to conduct the business of the recreational outdoors. We provide manufacturers of outdoor lifestyle products and opportunity to meet directly with decision makers from outdoor specialty retailers and others allied to the field.
Organizer: Nielsen Expositions
# Exhibitors:1,157
# Attendees:26,727
08/02/2012 to 08/05/2012
Salt Palace Convention Center Salt Lake City
NSF: 492,181
38
InfoComm International InfoComm International is the world's largest professional audiovisual information communications systems conference and exposition. InfoComm serves over 900 exhibitors and more than 33,000 attendees from all 50 U.S. states and more than 90 countries. The show features audio, video, display, networking, control systems, digital signage, lighting and staging, conferencing and telepresence, production and intelligent buildings systems technologies and services for commercial applications. Attendees include commercial service providers and institutional technology manager buyers.
Organizer: InfoComm International
# Exhibitors:911
# Attendees:23,764
06/13/2012 to 06/15/2012
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 486,650
39
FABTECH FABTECH is North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event. This annual trade show and conference provides a convenient ムone stop shop' venue for visitors to meet with world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments, and find the tools to improve productivity, increase profits and discover new solutions in the metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing industries. FABTECH is cosponsored by the American Welding Society (AWS), the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, International (FMA), the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) and the Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI).
Organizer: FMA/SME/AWS/PMA/CCAI
# Exhibitors:1,257
# Attendees:25,903
11/12/2012 to 11/14/2012
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 465,330
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International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Expo - AHR Expo 2012 Manufacturers showing the newest HVACR and related equipment, systems, components and services plus a comprehensive educational program.
Organizer: International Exposition Company (IEC)
# Exhibitors:1,966
# Attendees:39,557
01/23/2012 to 01/25/2012
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 428,645
42
FDIC - Fire Department Instructors Conference FDIC has proven year after year that it is the premier conference and exhibition for the fire industry. With the largest gathering of decision-makers, trainers and experts – as well as manufacturers and suppliers, FDIC serves as a spearhead for networking, relationship development and future revenue growth.
Organizer: PennWell Corp. USA
# Exhibitors:821
# Attendees:23,461
04/16/2012 to 04/21/2012
Indiana Convention Center Indianapolis
NSF: 424,660
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International Woodworking Fair Business trade professional show for material processing, design, supplies and services.
Organizer: International Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Supply Fair -USA
# Exhibitors:860
# Attendees:13,002
08/25/2012 to 08/28/2012
Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta
NSF: 409,837
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