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
71
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:193
# Attendees:5,086
05/06/2016 to 05/07/2016
Champlain Valley Exposition Essex Junction, VT
NSF: 283,095
72
PLMA's Private Label Trade Show Consumer packaged goods manufacturers representing food, snacks, beverages, pet food and accessories, household and kitchen, health and beauty, OTC, paper and plastic, and general merchandise products in the $120 billion store brands industry.
Organizer: Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA)
# Exhibitors:1,415
# Attendees:5,000
11/13/2016 to 11/15/2016
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont
NSF: 282,900
73
ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America ISSA/INTERCLEAN® North America is the annual trade show for the association, and is the one week when all major groups in the commercial and institutional cleaning industry come together, providing access to the top distributors, building service contractors, and in-house decision-makers from around the world. Exhibition and educational sessions include all aspects of industrial, commercial, and retail goods and services related to cleaning, restoration, and maintenance of buildings and public facilities. The show includes exhibitors from ISSA and co-location partners, making our annual event a comprehensive package for facility solutions.
Organizer: ISSA - The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association
# Exhibitors:740
# Attendees:10,882
10/26/2016 to 10/28/2016
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 281,550
74
Cosmoprof North America 2016 Manufacturers of beauty products, such as hair, nail, equipment and tools, packaging, cosmetics, fragrances, personal care items and salon and spa products exhibit at Cosmoprof North America. Buyers consists of wholesaler distributors, OTC's, high end department and specialty stores. importers and exporters who deal with beauty and fragrance products, both in the professional sector and retail.
Organizer: North American Beauty Events, LLC
# Exhibitors:1,154
# Attendees:10,369
07/24/2016 to 07/26/2016
Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 280,991
75
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:665
# Attendees:6,009
02/21/2016 to 02/24/2016
Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta
NSF: 279,100
76
ABC Kids Expo The largest juvenile products exposition in the Western Hemisphere covering products from baby to teen and all the children inbetween.
Organizer: Schur Management & Consulting
# Exhibitors:916
# Attendees:5,971
10/18/2016 to 10/21/2016
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 275,800
77
2016 SGIA Expo Attendees went from exhibitor to exhibitor, witnessing the latest printers in action, the most vivid new inks, and innovative technologies for faster and bigger prints, combined with smoother workflow. Back-to-back presentations over three days provided a closer look at the industry, and gave attendees the chance to ask the experts specific questions about their imaging niche. And, each year, the best of the industry is awarded in the prestigious Golden Image Gallery.
Organizer: Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA)
# Exhibitors:562
# Attendees:18,158
09/14/2016 to 09/16/2016
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 272,700
78
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:631
# Attendees:16,405
04/14/2016 to 04/17/2016
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 270,985
79
LIGHTFAIR International LIGHTFAIR® International (LFI®) 2016 set new trade show floor and west-coast attendance records during its five-day run in San Diego. The trade show totaled 269,680 net square feet housing 617 exhibitors and registration increased to 27,628. It is the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference.
Organizer: AmericasMart Atlanta/International Association of Lighting Designers & Illuminating Engineering Society
# Exhibitors:617
# Attendees:27,628
04/24/2016 to 04/28/2016
San Diego Convention Center San Diego
NSF: 269,680
80
IFT16: Where Science Feeds Innovation Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is a nonprofit professional academic society with approximately 18,000 members working in food science, technology, and related professions in academia, industry and government. IFT exists to advance the science of food and the long-range vision is to ensure a safe and abundant food supply contributing to healthier people everywhere. The Annual Meeting brings together professionals involved in both the science and the business of food — experts from industry, academia and government. Our meeting features the latest food products, the hottest food trends, and the most important developments in the science of food.
Organizer: Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
# Exhibitors:1,221
# Attendees:7,733
07/16/2016 to 07/19/2016
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 269,500
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