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
75
Hospitality Design Exposition and Conference Established in 1992, HD Expo is the premier trade show for the hospitality design industry. Presented by Hospitality Design magazine, the show is at the forefront of offering the newest and most innovative products and services, encouraging and sharing ideas, providing inspiration and connecting the industry.
Organizer: Nielsen Expositions
# Exhibitors:765
# Attendees:6,924
05/15/2012 to 05/17/2012
Sands Expo & Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 272,000
76
Northeastern Forest Products Equipment Exposition The Northeastern Forest Products Equipment Exposition presents the latest in timber harvesting and timber processing equipment, supplies and services to loggers, saw millers, foresters, tree care professionals and others who work in and around the Northern Forest.
Organizer: Northeastern Loggers' Association
# Exhibitors:172
# Attendees:5,609
05/11/2012 to 05/12/2012
Champlain Valley Exposition Essex Junction, VT
NSF: 271,430
77
True Value Fall Market Knowledge and buying market for True Value Corporation.
Organizer: True Value Company
# Exhibitors:1,079
# Attendees:4,666
09/21/2012 to 09/23/2012
Salt Palace Convention Center Salt Lake City
NSF: 263,601
79
Global Gaming Expo (G2E) G2E, where gaming executives and buyers meet in Las Vegas to see the most in-depth source of new products, learn the latest information, iGaming, and networking.
Organizer: Reed Exhibitions U.S.A. (Norwalk, CT)
# Exhibitors:408
# Attendees:15,708
10/02/2012 to 10/04/2012
Sands Expo & Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 260,000
81
International Vision Expo East International Vision Expo East is the pre-eminent fashion and medical eyecare event where eyecare professionals in the Americas gather to experience the energy and international style unique to NY. The expansive show floor and comprehensive education provide the best opportunity to discover the latest trends in eyewear and advances in eyecare technology and business practices. All disciplines in the ophthalmic community enjoy a welcoming and valuable networking experience which delivers professional growth and business success.
Organizer: Reed Exhibitions U.S.A. (Norwalk, CT)
# Exhibitors:592
# Attendees:16,524
03/22/2012 to 03/25/2012
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 255,600
83
GRAPH EXPO 2012 GRAPH EXPO is the largest graphic communications exhibition in the Americas with the largest and most exciting display of 'live' running printing equipment.
Organizer: Graphic Arts Show Company, Inc.
# Exhibitors:468
# Attendees:13,694
10/07/2012 to 10/10/2012
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 252,300
84
Fresh Summit International Convention & Exhibition Fresh Summit delivers global connections, consumer insights and innovative business solutions to fresh produce industry professionals across the supply chain. 2012 brought record attendance with 21,000+ attendees from 60 countries.
Organizer: Produce Marketing Association
# Exhibitors:673
# Attendees:13,644
10/28/2012 to 10/29/2012
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim
NSF: 251,800
85
Graphics of the Americas Trade Show Now in its 38th year, Graphics of the Americas, produced annually by the Printing Association of Florida, USA. GOA is one of the graphic communications industry's largest, annual, combined expositions and conferences. GOA is a unique event attracting over 8,100 printers, designers and creative professionals from North America, Central America, South America, the Caribbean and all corners of the world.
Organizer: Printing Association of Florida, Inc.
# Exhibitors:230
# Attendees:8,100
03/01/2012 to 03/03/2012
Miami Beach Convention Center Miami Beach
NSF: 249,914
86
Global Pet Expo Global Pet Expo, the pet industry's largest annual trade show, is presented by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA). Global Pet Expo is open to independent retailers, distributors, mass-market buyers, and other qualified professionals.
Organizer: American Pet Products Association/Pet Industry Distributor's Association
# Exhibitors:896
# Attendees:4,910
02/29/2012 to 03/02/2012
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 248,700
87
The Rental Show The Rental Show is the American Rental Association's annual convention and trade show for the equipment rental industry. It features construction/industrial equipment, general tool/homeowner equipment and party/special event equipment, as well as rental-specific seminars and industry networking.
Organizer: American Rental Association
# Exhibitors:676
# Attendees:5,085
02/05/2012 to 02/08/2012
Ernest Morial Convention Center New Orleans
NSF: 247,600
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