2016 Top 250 US Trade Shows
The 2016 TSNN Top 250 List is exclusively sponsored by Expocad and the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center.
For a complete 2016 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 |
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131 |
Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) East, EastPack, and Various Other Co-located Shows
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 Advanced Manufacturing
# Exhibitors:924
# Attendees:9,176
|
06/14/2016 to 06/16/2016 |
Javits Convention Center
New York
NSF: 153,420
|
132 |
Greater New York Dental Meeting
GNYDM is the Largest Dental Congress/Expo/Convention in the United States. Over 700 national and international companies displaying the latest products and services for the dental professional.
Organizer: Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM)
# Exhibitors:705
# Attendees:19,471
|
11/15/2016 to 11/30/2016 |
Javits Convention Center
New York
NSF: 153,100
|
133 |
American Film Market
The American Film Market is the world’s largest motion picture business event. Over 7,000 industry leaders converge in Santa Monica for eight days of deal-making, screenings, conferences, networking and parties. Participants come from more than 80 countries and include acquisition and development executives, agents, attorneys, directors, distributors, festival directors, financiers, film commissioners, producers, writers, the world’s press all those who provide services to the industry. Unlike a film festival, the AFM is a marketplace where more than US$1 billion in deals are sealed every year — on both completed films and those in every stage of development and production. Participants may view more than 500 screenings of 300+ films – the majority world or U.S. premieres. Titles range from big budget blockbusters to lower budget art and genre films.
Organizer: Independent Film & Television Alliance
# Exhibitors:366
# Attendees:7,023
|
11/02/2016 to 11/09/2016 |
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Santa Monica
NSF: 150,484
|
134 |
Aviation Week MRO Americas Conference & Exhibition
MRO Americas provides thought leadership on the crucial industry issues and concerns through its superior editorial content and extensive conference agenda, delivering an unrivaled industry forum where key intelligence is gathered and real business leads are generated. MRO Americas offers unparalleled networking opportunities over the 3 days of the event and is the place to forge new partnerships and cement existing relationships.
Organizer: Penton (a division of Informa)
# Exhibitors:828
# Attendees:7,455
|
04/05/2016 to 04/07/2016 |
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
Dallas
NSF: 150,400
|
135 |
SC: High Performance Computing
The SC: High Performance exhibit hall showcases the latest high performance computing, networking, storage and analysis products and innovations.
Organizer: Hall-Erickson, Inc.
# Exhibitors:387
# Attendees:11,153
|
11/14/2016 to 11/17/2016 |
Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center
Salt Lake City
NSF: 150,000
|
136 |
CAMEX 2016
Produced and hosted by the National Association of College Stores (NACS), Campus Market Expo (CAMEX) is campus retailing industry’s largest educational conference and buying expo, attracting more than 1,900 attendees from nearly 900 campus stores as well as 600+ exhibiting companies.
Organizer: National Association of College Stores
# Exhibitors:615
# Attendees:1,916
|
03/06/2016 to 03/08/2016 |
George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston
NSF: 147,600
|
137 |
BIO International Convention
Hosted by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), 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 International Convention 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:1,800
# Attendees:12,016
|
06/06/2016 to 06/09/2016 |
Moscone Center
San Francisco
NSF: 146,000
|
138 |
ASH Annual Meeting and Exhibition
As the premier hematology event, this meeting will provide attendees with an invaluable educational experience and the opportunity to review more than 3,000 scientific abstracts highlighting updates in the hottest topics in hematology, interact with the global community of more than 20,000 hematology professionals from every subspecialty, attend the hallmark Education and Scientific Program sessions, and network with top minds in the field.
Organizer: American Society of Hematologly/Spargo, Inc.
# Exhibitors:208
# Attendees:24,324
|
12/03/2016 to 12/06/2016 |
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego
NSF: 145,800
|
139 |
AmericasMart® VOW | New World of Bridal
Leading bridal buyers from across the United States and the world gathered in Atlanta for the industry’s preferred buying event, VOW | New World of Bridal, staged September 21-23, 2016 at Atlanta Apparel. The largest-to-date Market saw double digit growth in buyers with significant growth in Northeastern, Midwestern and international retailers.
Organizer: AmericasMart® Atlanta
# Exhibitors:131
# Attendees:1,437
|
09/21/2016 to 09/23/2016 |
AmericasMart Atlanta
Atlanta
NSF: 145,725
|
140 |
Fire-Rescue International
FRI, the annual conference and expo of the IAFC, has provided senior-level leadership training for 140 years. As an organization, the IAFC represents the world's leading experts in the first responder community. The IAFC's commitment to excellence is seen throughout FRI—from the classroom to the expo, the IAFC delivers when it comes to quality and value.
Organizer: International Association of Fire Chiefs
# Exhibitors:437
# Attendees:7,280
|
08/17/2016 to 08/20/2016 |
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio
NSF: 145,200
|
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