2010 Top 250 Cdn Trade Shows

For a complete 2010 TSNN Top 50 Canadian Trade Shows list that includes contact information please contact Joyce Crisp at jcrisp@tarsus.com 262-782-1900.

TSNN Rank by NSF Event Event Date(s) Venue
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NAMM Show 2010 - International Music Market The NAMM Show is the largest music products trade show in United States. Held every January in Anaheim, California, USA the show brings together all facets of the music products industry to reveal new musical instruments/products and ideas to help music products retailers and manufacturers become more successful.
Organizer: NAMM, International Music Products Association
# Exhibitors:1,373
# Attendees:102,223
01/15/2010 to 01/18/2010
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim
NSF: 477,836
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IAAPA - INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AMUSEMENT PARKS & ATTRACTIONS IAAPA Attractions Expo is the largest international trade show for the amusements and attractions industry, to be held in Las Vegas,
Organizer: International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions - IAAPA
# Exhibitors:1,140
# Attendees:30,000
11/16/2010 to 11/20/2010
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 453,100
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Radiological Society of North America - RSNA Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting RSNA Scientific Assembly And Annual Meeting.At RSNA, technical exhibits showcases an impressive array of important radiologic products and services using over 489,900 sq. ft. of exhibit space. Over 29,000 exhbitor representatives gather to demonstrate the latest in radiologic technology.
Organizer: Radiological Society of North America, Inc. (RSNA)
# Exhibitors:681
# Attendees:61,000
11/29/2010 to 12/04/2010
McCormick Place Complex Chicago
NSF: 452,750
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Atlanta International Area Rug Market at AmericasMart- January 2010 The world's largest single collection of area rugs. Area Rug plus furniture and more.
Organizer: AmericasMart Atlanta
# Exhibitors:0
# Attendees:0
01/07/2010 to 01/12/2010
Americasmart Atlanta Atlanta
NSF: 444,837
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International CTIA WIRELESS MOBILE LIFE is ... boundless connectivity -- to people and information when you want it, how you want it and where you want it. Through wireless and converged communications, mobile Internet, computing and mobile data -- we are no longer hindered by physical location, device or network. Wireless has forever changed how we interact with the world -- empowering us to live better, work smarter and play harder.

The International CTIA WIRELESS 2010 event is where this technology comes to life. Over a thousand exhibiting companies and tens of thousands of attendees from 125 countries will converge to do business, discuss innovation and exchange ideas. Join us to learn more about the emerging technologies that enable us to work toward the common goal of taking wireless and broadband communications to yet another level.
Organizer: CTIA-The Wireless Association
# Exhibitors:1,200
# Attendees:40,000
03/24/2010 to 03/26/2010
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 420,000
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Healthcare Info & Mgmt Systems Society - HIMSS Conference and Exhibition The Annual HIMSS Conference & Exhibition is the one must-attend event in the healthcare IT industry and this year's conference is set to offer even more value. Whether you are a CEO, CIO, senior management, management engineer, physician or nurse informaticist in a hospital, ambulatory, consulting, military, payor or vendor setting, you will find countless tools at the conference that you can take back to your organization to make you a more valuable, effective leader.
Organizer: Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society (HIMSS)
# Exhibitors:942
# Attendees:27,855
03/02/2010 to 03/05/2010
Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta
NSF: 398,830
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Oregon Logging Conference & Equipment Show With several millions of dollars in equipment displayed by more than 300 exhibitors, the Oregon Logging Conference continues as one of the largest static equipment exhibition North America.
Organizer: Oregon Logging Conference (OLC)
# Exhibitors:248
# Attendees:6,000
02/25/2010 to 02/28/2010
Lane County Events Center Eugene
NSF: 390,000
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National Association of Convenience Stores, Inc. (NACS) The NACS Show is the largest gathering of convenience and petroleum retailers and suppliers in the world. Whether you are looking for a new product, service or idea, the NACS Show is the place to find it. Last year's event features over 35 workshops, over 1,400 exhibitors showcasing innovative products and services specifically designed for the convenience industry, headlining general session speakers, and several networking opportunities for attendees.

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Organizer: National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS)
# Exhibitors:1,300
# Attendees:23,000
10/06/2010 to 10/09/2010
Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta
NSF: 369,875
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WINDPOWER 2010 Conference & Exhibition Organized by leaders in the wind energy industry, WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition benefits all wind professionals.
Organizer: American Wind Energy Association
# Exhibitors:1,280
# Attendees:23,160
05/24/2010 to 05/27/2010
Dallas Convention Center Dallas
NSF: 369,000
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2010 Permian Basin International Oil Show - PBOT Provide manufacturers & distributors the opportunity to advertise their products and services. Exchange of information useful to individuals or firms involved in the production ofoil, gas, refining, processing, transportation or marketing.
Organizer: Permian Basin Oil Show (PBIOS)
# Exhibitors:724
# Attendees:42,000
10/20/2010 to 10/22/2010
Permian Playhouse (On South Oil Show Grounds) Odessa
NSF: 366,727
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