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
151
CDA Presents The Art & Science of Dentistry (Spring Scientific Session) As one of the largest dental conventions in the nation, CDA Presents provides countless opportunities to be inspired. Learn the latest clinical and technological advancements. See hundreds of West Coast product launches. Peruse a vibrant tradeshow floor featuring more than 600 companies with special show pricing. Stimulate your brain with a myriad of C.E. opportunities.
Organizer: California Dental Association
# Exhibitors:577
# Attendees:20,763
05/12/2016 to 05/14/2016
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim
NSF: 130,000
152
OFC: Optical Fiber Communications Conference & Exhibition

OFC is the largest global event for optical communications and networking professionals. OFC attracts researchers, engineers, executives and other professionals from service providers and carriers, systems companies, equipment manufacturers, enterprise users, and universities and research institutions around the world. From technical presentations to business and market programming, OFC covers cloud and data center networking, 100G/400G network design, software defined networking and the optical/wireless network convergence.

Organizer: The Optical Society
# Exhibitors:580
# Attendees:13,097
03/22/2016 to 03/24/2016
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim
NSF: 128,480
153
Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo is North America’s largest indoor-outdoor living showcase. Every year, over 350 leading hearth, patio and barbecue manufacturers and suppliers exhibit and demonstrate their latest home heating solutions; grills, grilling accessories and fully-equipped outdoor kitchens; casual patio furniture and outdoor accents; water and landscape features; all-weather entertainment products and more. It’s also a one-stop-shop for retailers nationwide to find not only the latest products for their showrooms, but also the latest services and technologies for their companies.
Organizer: Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association
# Exhibitors:367
# Attendees:3,751
03/16/2016 to 03/19/2016
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans
NSF: 128,200
154
ACC .16: American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session & Expo

The ACC Expo is the global marketplace for cardiovascular innovation. Physicians, scientists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other key leaders in the cardiovascular field visit the Expo to see the latest advances and solutions in CV care.

Organizer: Associates/American College of Cardiology (ACC) & Spargo, Inc.
# Exhibitors:290
# Attendees:13,178
04/02/2016 to 04/04/2016
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 128,135
155
International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICCF) The annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) maps the newest frontier of what’s best and what’s next in design.
Organizer: Emerald Expositions
# Exhibitors:501
# Attendees:15,327
05/14/2016 to 05/17/2016
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 127,048
156
AORN Global Surgical Conference & Exposition The AORN Surgical Conference & Expo is the premier perioperative event for all operating room professionals. Last year, more than 4,000 attendees and 450 exhibitors packed the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver for five days of executive-level conference sessions, exclusive networking opportunities, hands-on demonstrations, and continuing education hours.
Organizer: SPARGO, Inc./Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses
# Exhibitors:517
# Attendees:5,438
04/02/2016 to 04/06/2016
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim
NSF: 126,300
157
LDI (Live Designs International)

Now in its 28th year, Live Design International (LDI) is the leading tradeshow and conference for live design professionals from all around the globe. LDI hosts over 10,000 attendees working in theatre, concerts, clubs, theme parks, and houses of worship and a wide range of international live and broadcast venues. Attendees from more than 88 countries come to LDI to see the latest gear in action, refresh their knowledge, and replenish their creativity. More than 350 companies exhibit, providing live demos and the opportunity for face-to-face discussions about the cutting edge gear they debut exclusively to LDI attendees.

Organizer: Penton (a division of Informa)
# Exhibitors:339
# Attendees:10,037
10/17/2016 to 10/23/2016
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 175,000
158
AHA Scientific Sessions Scientific Sessions is the AHA's largest gathering of scientists and health care professionals devoted to the science of cardiovascular disease and stroke and the care of patients suffering from these diseases. Scientific Sessions is a gathering of influential physicians, scientist and researchers who are committed to the latest developments in cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Organizer: American Heart Association
# Exhibitors:205
# Attendees:12,654
11/12/2016 to 11/16/2016
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans
NSF: 124,911
159
American Urological Association Annual Meeting The AUA Annual Meeting is the world’s foremost meeting of urologists, serving more than 10,000 practicing physicians and health care professionals at the largest gathering of urological professionals worldwide.
Organizer: American Urological Association (AUA)
# Exhibitors:328
# Attendees:10,966
05/07/2016 to 05/10/2016
San Diego Convention Center San Diego
NSF: 122,000
160
OFFPRICE Show - Aug. The OFFPRICE Show serves the retail industry with dynamic order-writing trade shows that connect apparel retail buyers of all sizes with the leading off-price specialists in 20-70 percent below wholesale apparel, accessories, footwear and more. The show is an important piece of Fashion Week in Las Vegas every February and August. With nearly 500 exhibitors and more than 1,200 booths, it is the largest off-price show in the country. Over 10,000 industry professionals attended the OFFPRICE Show in February and August 2013.
Organizer: Tarsus Expositions Inc North American Office
# Exhibitors:443
# Attendees:10,846
08/13/2016 to 08/16/2016
Sands Expo & Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 121,641
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