2015 Top 250 US Trade Shows

For a complete 2015 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
APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition The Public Health Expo is the largest and most comprehensive public health exhibit featuring more than 700 booths of information, state-of-the-art products, and services geared towards public health professionals.
Organizer: American Public Health Association (APHA)
# Exhibitors:444
# Attendees:11,418
10/31/2015 to 11/04/2015
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 74,000
210
HX: The Hotel Experience (formerly International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show) HX: The Hotel Experience is now in its second year of a multi-million dollar rebrand from the International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show. HX is North America’s largest trade event for hotel and foodservice owners, executives, directors, and GMs from across the hospitality spectrum, and manufacturers and marketers of hospitality products and services. It is held annually in November in New York City.
Organizer: HMG, LLC
# Exhibitors:455
# Attendees:14,785
11/08/2015 to 11/10/2015
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 73,850
211
Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show Held annually in Las Vegas, the Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show is the premier event for brand owners, licensors, licensees and retailers interested in sports licensed products. Home to over 370 exhibits and thousands of retailers, this is the only show of its kind to target the sports and tailgating market. Exhibiting companies hold the licenses for professional, collegiate and all other sports teams and represent all product categories.
Organizer: Emerald Expositions
# Exhibitors:374
# Attendees:1,841
01/14/2015 to 01/16/2015
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 73,360
212
ANESTHESIOLOGY® This five-day, everything anesthesiology event, attracts upwards of 15,000 attendees from around the world to grow, share and network. Learn about specialty’s latest science and technologies by participating in this year’s scientific program offering more than 500 sessions, special lectures and hands-on workshops.
Organizer: American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)/SPARGO, Inc.
# Exhibitors:297
# Attendees:9,902
10/24/2015 to 10/28/2015
San Diego Convention Center San Diego
NSF: 73,200
213
SOUTH-TEC

SOUTH-TEC draws manufacturing suppliers, distributors and equipment builders from across North America and around the world – bringing them together in Charlotte, North Carolina. With more than 400 exhibiting companies, attendees can find all the latest technologies and services – plus the experts who built them – ready to demonstrate solutions that can help them grow their business. Visitors can make side-by-side comparisons, discover integrated equipment, hear about industry trends and forecasts, and leverage their purchasing power.

Organizer: Society of Manufacturing Engineers SME
# Exhibitors:439
# Attendees:4,219
10/27/2015 to 10/29/2015
Charlotte Convention Center Charlotte
NSF: 71,700
214
Modern Day Marine Expo Modern Day Marine is co-sponsored by the Marine Corps Base, Quantico, the exposition's home base. MCB Quantico, home to the Combat Development Command and the Marine Corps Systems Command, is responsible for setting requirements, developing equipment and systems, and purchasing the equipment and systems that the Marine Corp will rely on in the years to come. These vital and unique functions play a large part in positioning Modern Day Marine as the premiere military equipment, systems, services and technology exposition.
Organizer: Emerald Expositions
# Exhibitors:336
# Attendees:2,470
09/22/2015 to 09/24/2015
Marine Corps Base Camp Quantico Quantico, VA
NSF: 69,716
215
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:431
# Attendees:2,812
08/08/2015 to 08/11/2015
Cobo Center Detriot
NSF: 68,400
216
ASI Show Dallas Timed perfectly to see everything that’s new for 2016, ASI Show Dallas serves as the biggest ad specialty event in the Southwest. Over 3,500 distributors and nearly 500 suppliers come together from across the country and beyond to kick off the new sales year. The action-packed, three-day schedule includes educational sessions taught by industry experts, plenty of networking opportunities like ASI’s Minute to Win It and Ask the Experts Networking Lunch, and a Gala hosted at renowned Eddie Deen's Ranch.
Organizer: ASI Show (Advertising Specialty Institute)
# Exhibitors:470
# Attendees:3,540
02/03/2015 to 02/05/2015
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas
NSF: 67,300
217
American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition

Attendees are members of the American Academy of Pediatrics which consists of about 60,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical sub-specialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The members are physicians who devote their practice to treating children.

Organizer: American Academy of Pediatrics
# Exhibitors:360
# Attendees:10,053
10/24/2015 to 10/27/2015
Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, DC
NSF: 65,500
218
Interop Las Vegas Interop is the leading global IT infrastructure event series, offering in-depth education alongside a showcase of emerging technologies in an independent, vendor-neutral environment. For 30 years, Interop has brought the IT community together to explore the latest in network infrastructure, encouraging collaboration, and interoperability. Through dynamic conference programs, Interop helps professionals at all career levels leverage the network, systems and applications that enable business innovation. The Interop Expo and InteropNet Demo Lab provide immersive, hands-on experiences, while connecting enterprise IT buyers with leading suppliers. Interop Las Vegas is the flagship event held each spring, with an annual event in Tokyo and Cloud Connect China in Shanghai.
Organizer: UBM Americas
# Exhibitors:252
# Attendees:7,408
04/27/2015 to 05/01/2015
Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 64,890
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