2014 Top 250 US Trade Shows

For a complete 2014 TSNN Top 250 Trade Shows list that includes contact information please contact John Rice jrice@tsnn.com.

TSNN Rank by NSF Event Event Date(s) Venue
209
ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo

At the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition, 5,000+ professionals from associations and nonprofits join for a three-day, must-attend networking and education event to engage with thought-provoking speakers, experience innovative session formats, enjoy world-class networking events, and much more.

Organizer: ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership
# Exhibitors:441
# Attendees:3,159
08/09/2014 to 08/12/2014
Music City Center Nashville
NSF: 70,700
210
Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) Minneapolis and MinnPack

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

Organizer: UBM Canon
# Exhibitors:505
# Attendees:4,737
10/29/2014 to 10/30/2014
Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis
NSF: 70,380
211
Digital Signage Expo

Digital Signage Expo (DSE), is the world's largest International Tradeshow and Conference dedicated to digital signage, interactive technology and digital out-of-home networks.

Organizer: Exponation, LLC
# Exhibitors:205
# Attendees:4,003
02/11/2014 to 02/13/2014
Sands Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 70,040
212
AudiologyNOW!

AudiologyNOW!® is the premiere educational event and exhibition for the audiology profession. AudiologyNOW!® is the premiere educational event and exhibition for the audiology profession. AudiologyNOW!® is the premiere educational event and exhibition for the audiology profession.

Organizer: American Academy of Audiology
# Exhibitors:175
# Attendees:4,118
03/26/2014 to 03/29/2014
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 69,900
213
ASPE Convention and Exposition

The ASPE Convention and Exposition, produced by the American Society of Plumbing Engineers and managed by National Trade Productions (NTP), is the largest tradeshow in the United States designed exclusively for the plumbing engineering community. The 2014 event celebrated 50 years of advancing plumbing engineering, with 25 technical education sessions as part of the Convention and the ability to earn up to 19.25 hours of continuing education for participation in the full event program. The exposition included 301 companies across 67,500 net square feet, as well as the New Product Innovation Showcase, allowing attendees to learn about the latest industry innovations directly from experts.

Organizer: National Trade Productions, Inc. (NTP)/American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE)
# Exhibitors:301
# Attendees:3,086
09/23/2014 to 09/24/2014
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 67,500
214
Boutique Design New York - BDNY

Boutique Design New York (BDNY) serves the hotel and leisure industry, focusing exclusively on interior design and architecture for hospitality spaces. Held in conjunction with the International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show (IHMRS), this fast-growing trade fair has given design professionals and hospitality developers/ owners an opportunity to source products, earn CEU credits and explore the newest spaces in NYC, the epicenter of design.

Organizer: Hospitality Media Group
# Exhibitors:410
# Attendees:6,371
11/09/2014 to 11/10/2014
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 65,750
215
DUG Eagle Ford

The Eagle Ford and emerging South Texas plays remain bright spots with profitable production and booming activity. DUG Eagle Ford offers you both upstream and midstream program tracks and technology provider exhibits. Surging production drives takeaway capacity growth, so now DUG Eagle Ford brings you actionable intelligence from the brightest minds upstream and beyond. This annual conference, produced by Hart Energy - the creators of the DUG Series - attracts more than 4,000 executive- and senior-level executives from the upstream and midstream industries.

Organizer: Hart Energy
# Exhibitors:414
# Attendees:4,526
09/15/2014 to 09/17/2014
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio
NSF: 65,000
216
EXHIBITOR2014

World conference and exhibition for trade show and event marketing.

Organizer: Hall-Erickson, Inc.
# Exhibitors:276
# Attendees:4,152
03/16/2014 to 03/20/2014
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Las Vegas
NSF: 64,681
217
Sports Licensing and Tailgate Expo

Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show is the premier event for brand owners, licensors, licensees and retailers interested in sports licensed products.ᅠ The show attracts buyers from all types of retailers: specialty shops, fan shops, department stores, sporting goods stores, online retailers, collectibles and gift stores.

Organizer: Emerald Expositions
# Exhibitors:332
# Attendees:1,910
01/16/2014 to 01/18/2014
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 61,520
218
American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition

The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of about 60,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical sub-specialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The members are physicians who devote their practice to treating children. The American Academy of Pediatrics hosts close to 350 exhibiting companies and 640 exhibit booths. Exhibitors offer products & services such as nutritional, pharmaceutical, medical devices, technology, hospital recruitment and much, much more! The AAP strives to offer a variety of options for the attendees to visit the exhibits such as daily raffles, product theaters offering non-CME education, massage areas, wireless charging lounges.

Organizer: American Academy of Pediatrics
# Exhibitors:347
# Attendees:9,060
10/11/2014 to 10/14/2014
San Diego Convention Center San Diego
NSF: 61,500
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