2012 Top 250 Cdn Trade Shows

For a complete 2011 TSNN Top 50 Canadian Trade Show List please contact Joyce Crisp at jcrisp@tarsus.com 262-782-1900.

TSNN Rank by NSF Event Event Date(s) Venue
193
NACDS Marketplace Conference The NACDS Marketplace offers the industry leaders from Drug, Food, Mass and Specialty Retail an unparalleled opportunity to do business. The key retail decision-makers from more than 230 retail companies, representing over 145,000 retail outlets and over $500 billion in annual buying power, come together with the leading and emerging CPG companies that represent more than 90 percent of the industry.
Organizer: National Association Of Chain Drug Stores
# Exhibitors:475
# Attendees:724
06/23/2012 to 06/26/2012
Colorado Convention Center Denver
NSF: 97,150
194
AudiologyNOW! Audiology Solutions, the exhibit hall at AudiologyNOW!, features those organizations and companies related to the hearing health-care industry. This includes manufacturing, distribution of listening/amplification devices, hearing aids, hearing testing instruments, amplification devices, cochlear implant, pediatric and adult educational and rehabilitative products or services.
Organizer: American Academy of Audiology
# Exhibitors:191
# Attendees:4,583
03/29/2012 to 03/31/2012
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston
NSF: 96,500
195
San Francisco International Gift Fair - Aug. We've concentrated all the gift industry resource inside the Moscone Center, and so there's no more powerful market for buyers and sellers in the entire Western region. Top name manufacturers and innovative newcomers with quality products and cutting edge designs have returned in full force because of the show's ability to attract more and more buyers from throughout the entire state of California, the Western region and across the nation.
Organizer: Urban Expositions
# Exhibitors:700
# Attendees:11,000
08/04/2012 to 08/07/2012
Moscone Center San Francisco
NSF: 95,000
197
Digestive Disease Week (DDW) Digestive Disease Weekᆴ (DDW) is the world's leading educational forum for academicians, clinicians, researchers, students and trainees working in gastroenterology, hepatology, GI endoscopy, gastrointestinal surgery and related fields.
Organizer: DDW, LLC
# Exhibitors:263
# Attendees:14,696
05/19/2012 to 05/22/2012
San Diego Convention Center San Diego
NSF: 93,500
199
International Roofing Expo The International Roofing Expo brings all segments of the roofing construction and maintenance industry together for three days of face-to-face interaction, product review, education and networking.
Organizer: Hanley Wood Exhibitions
# Exhibitors:415
# Attendees:8,382
02/22/2012 to 02/24/2012
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 93,200
200
Interop Las Vegas Interop is an independently organized conference and exhibition designed to empower information technology professionals to make smart business decisions. Interop offers a strong combination of educational content, a dynamic exhibition of technology providers, and peer networking to IT professionals across all industries, so that they can investigate and discover transformative technologies and ideas to put to work across their enterprise. Interop has a 26 year history in the US – and has expanded beyond its beginnings in network infrastructure to encompass a broad range of technologies including Cloud, Virtualization, Data Centers, Wireless & Mobility, and Information Security.
Organizer: UBM Tech
# Exhibitors:330
# Attendees:9,213
05/06/2012 to 05/10/2012
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Las Vegas
NSF: 92,000
202
American Coatings Show

Exhibitors and visitors alike see the American Coatings Show as the premier North American industry show and conference for the paint and coatings industry, offering innovative features to provide immediate business opportunities, a complete portfolio for the production of high-grade, competitive coatings, paints, sealants, construction chemicals and adhesives.

Organizer: American Coatings Association / Vincentz Network
# Exhibitors:425
# Attendees:4,285
05/08/2012 to 05/10/2012
Indiana Convention Center Indianapolis
NSF: 91,200
204
ISS Imprinted Sportswear Show Long Beach The Imprinted Sportswear Shows (ISS) are considered the go-to event for the latest in apparel decoration products and techniques. ISS shows are the industry's leading events, allowing attendees to explore the opportunities available in textile screen printing, embroidery and digital decorating. ISS hosts five shows annually throughout the United States. ISS also is known for its comprehensive conference program, which offers an array of workshop and seminar topics to help the industry's entrepreneurs grow their decorated apparel businesses.
Organizer: Nielsen Expositions
# Exhibitors:335
# Attendees:13,757
01/20/2012 to 01/22/2012
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center Long Beach
NSF: 89,628
205
REALTORSᆴ Conference & Expo The REALTORSᆴ Conference & Expo is the largest annual gathering of real estate professionals in the country.
Organizer: Hall-Erickson, Inc.
# Exhibitors:356
# Attendees:14,616
11/09/2012 to 11/12/2012
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 89,056
207
The International Boatbuilders Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) See new innovations from leading marine manufacturers - and experience these technologies first-hand. Hear from the most respected names in the business in the IBEX Seminar Series - and take new knowledge to put into action as soon as you return home. Make valuable connections with new partners from around the world - and conduct the business discussions that matter to your bottom line.
Organizer: National Marine Manufacturers Association/Professional BoatBuilder Magazine
# Exhibitors:494
# Attendees:2,768
10/02/2012 to 10/04/2012
Kentucky Exposition Center Louisville
NSF: 88,610
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