2017 TOP US TRADE SHOWS

The 2017 TSNN Top Trade Show List is exclusively sponsored by Expocad and the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center.

For a complete 2017 TSNN Top Trade Shows list that includes contact information please contact John Rice jrice@tsnn.com.

TSNN Rank by NSF Event Event Date(s) Venue
121
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: 708
# Attendees: 19,000
11/24/2017 to 12/01/2017
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 156,840
122
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: 308
# Attendees: 12,753
11/13/2017 to 11/16/2017
Colorado Convention Center Denver
NSF: 154,000
123
Pittcon 2017

World's largest annual conference and exposition for laboratory science.

Organizer: The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy
# Exhibitors: 789
# Attendees: 9,398
03/05/2017 to 03/09/2017
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 150,000
124
IPC APEX EXPO

IPC APEX EXPO® is the largest event in North America dedicated to the entire electronics manufacturing supply chain from design to printed boards, to electronics assembly and test.

Organizer: IPC - Assn. Connecting Electronics Industries
# Exhibitors: 449
# Attendees: 4,169
02/14/2017 to 02/16/2017
San Diego Convention Center San Diego
NSF: 145,600
125
BIO International Convention

As the largest global event for the biotechnology industry, the BIO International Contention attracts the biggest names in biotech, offers key networking and partnering opportunities, and provides insights and inspiration on the major trends affecting the industry. The event features keynotes and sessions from key policymakers, scientists, CEOs, and celebrities. The Convention also features the BIO Business Forum (One-on-One Partnering) and the world's largest biotechnology exhibition - the BIO Exhibition.

Organizer: Biotechnology Industry Organization
# Exhibitors: 1,800
# Attendees: 12,539
06/16/2017 to 06/19/2017
San Diego Convention Center San Diego
NSF: 145,000
126
ProFood Tech 2017

ProFood Tech is the most comprehensive processing show in North America. The biennial event offers cutting-edge processing technology and free educational sessions for a wide range of food and beverage industry sectors. Powered by three of the world’s trade show leaders – PACK EXPO, Anuga and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) – the biennial show was proven unprecedented in its ability to bring the industry together and address the key issues facing food and beverage processing operators in North America.

Organizer: PMMI - The Association for Packing and Processing Technologies, National Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Koelnmesse
# Exhibitors: 447
# Attendees: 6,603
04/04/2017 to 04/06/2017
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 144,247
127
Great American Trucking Show

The Great American Trucking Show began in 1999, is an annual event held in Dallas and runs concurrently with and includes the Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference, The Hard-Working Trucks Pavilion, Overdrive’s Pride & Polish and SmartSessions. The event dedicated for the trucking industry brings together attendees including for-hire trucking companies, owner operators, private fleets and drivers.

Organizer: Randall-Reilly Events
# Exhibitors: 498
# Attendees: 51,100
08/24/2017 to 08/26/2017
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas
NSF: 142,600
128
DEMA Show (Diving Equipment & Marketing Association)

The annual DEMA Show, the largest trade-only event in the world for companies doing business in the scuba diving, ocean water sports and adventure/dive travel industries, attracts hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of dive and travel industry professionals from around the world. In addition to providing an arena in which to conduct business and network, DEMA Show offers participants the most extensive education curriculum in the industry, including DEMA-Sponsored Seminars and Exhibitor-Sponsored Seminars from participating manufacturers, travel destinations and dive certification organizations.

Organizer: NTP Events
# Exhibitors: 623
# Attendees: 3,773
11/01/2017 to 11/04/2017
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 141,500
129
The Car Wash Show

The Car Wash Show brings together leaders, innovators and decision makers of the professional car wash and fast lube industries. The show helps build businesses by connecting operators and vendors, highlighting new products and innovations in the industry and providing impactful education for all levels in the carwash industry.

Organizer: International Carwash Association
# Exhibitors: 386
# Attendees: 4,794
04/04/2017 to 04/06/2017
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 141,210
130
Halloween & Party Expo

Halloween & Party Expo is the one stop shopping destination for all things Halloween & Party. Featuring a comprehensive product selection from over 350 exhibitors plus hours of retailer education and networking. Now co-located with HAuNTcon: The Haunted Attraction National Tradeshow and Convention - bringing the entire Halloween industry of retailers and haunted attractions together under one roof.

Organizer: Urban Expositions, a Clarion Events Company
# Exhibitors: 235
# Attendees: 3,740
01/14/2017 to 01/17/2017
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans
NSF: 138,352
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