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Trade show season is here! Each year there are many trade shows and expos for different industries across the country. How do you decide which to attend? The list below highlights the Top 100 Expos for the following year (2012).

We encourage our clients to evaluate each exhibit opportunity and decide which ones attract your target market. Trade shows can be a valuable tool in your overall marketing strategy. We work with many of our clients on these expos and would love to help your business with display marketing tools for your trade show success. We look forward to working from you.

January

Consumer Electronic ShowLas Vegas 2012Las Vegas Convention Center
The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is a major technology-related Trade Show held each January in the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. Not open to the public, the Consumer Electronics Association-sponsored show typically hosts previews of products and new product announcements.

CLIQworldLas Vegas 2012Las Vegas Convention Center
PMA International presents CLIQworld in conjunction with CES

North American Music MerchantsAnaheim 2012Anaheim Convention Center
The NAMM Show is one of the largest music product trade shows in the world, founded in 1901. It is held every January in Anaheim, California, USA, at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Shot ShowLas Vegas 2012Sands Expo Center and Venetian Congress
The SHOT Show is an annual tradeshow for the shooting, hunting, and firearms industry.

Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration ExpoLas Vegas 2012Las Vegas Convention Center
The Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)is a North American trade association of manufacturers of air conditioning, heating, and commercial refrigeration equipment

Outdoor Retailer – Winter MarketSalt Lake City 2012Salt Palace
This popular outdoor gear Trade Show is held twice a year so leading outdoor industry manufacturers can introduce winter and summer outdoor products. Attracting thousands of buyers in Salt Lake City, Utah

International Builders ShowLas Vegas 2012Las Vegas Convention Center
The International Builders’ Show is organized by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and is the largest light construction building industry tradeshow in the United States.

International Poultry ExpositionAtlanta 2012Georgia World Congress
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association is an American industry trade group located Georgia that “represents its poultry and egg members through research, education, communications and promotion.

Adult Entertainment ExpoLas Vegas 2012Sands Expo Center and Venetian Congress
The AVN Adult Entertainment Expo (AEE) is a Trade Show held each January in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is sponsored by the Adult Video News Magazine (AVN). The AEE is the largest pornography industry Trade Show in the United States.

MacworldSan Francisco 2012Georgia World Congress
The Macworld Conference & Expo, dedicated to Apple Macintosh products, takes place every January at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco.

February

Chicago MidWinter Dental MeetingChicago 2011Mc Cormick Place – Chicago
OFC/NFOEC is indisputably the world’s leading global conference and exposition for optical communications and networking professionals.

International Spa and Salon ExpoLong Beach 2012Long Beach Convention Center
ISSE is produced by the Professional Beauty Association (PBA), which is led by industry volunteers and made up of salons and spas, beauty professionals, distributors and manufacturers who are dedicated to improving their individual businesses and the industry as a whole.

PGA Merchandise ShowOrlando 2012Orange County Convention Center
The PGA Merchandise Show has evolved into comprehensive multi-purpose business platform providing a snap shot of the Golf industry as a whole.

MAGIC – WinterLas Vegas 2012Mandalay Bay Convention Center
MAGIC is business to business e-commerce in textiles, fashion and accessories. Textile industry editorial, planning and sourcing tools.

Medical Design & Manufacturing WestAnaheim 2012Anaheim Convention Center
MD&M West has been the trusted resource for what’s next in medical design and manufacturing.

National Automobile Dealers AssociationLas Vegas 2012Las Vegas Convention Center
NADA is the resource for auto retail professionals. Provides industry trends, education and training, and career information.

SurfacesLas Vegas 2012Mandalay Bay Convention Center
SURFACES is the number one floorcovering Trade Show for retailers, distributors, installers and designers.

Tech AdvantageSan Diego 2012San Diego Convention Center
TechAdvantage? is THE technology event for electric cooperative engineering, energy services, operations, information technology, purchasing and supply management professionals.

World of ConcreteLas Vegas 2012Las Vegas Convention Center
The World of Concrete is an annual Trade Show for the commercial construction industry. It is held each year either in the months of January or February for four days in Las Vegas, Nevada. This event is a show where products, resources, and information related to concrete construction are shared and displayed.

IPC APEX ExpoSan Diego 2012San Diego Convention Center
IPC APEX features advanced and emerging technologies in printed board design and manufacturing, electronics assembly and test.

March

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual MeetingSan Francisco 2012Georgia World Congress
Founded by the Academy Board of Directors in 1997, the Association engages in health policy and advocacy activities on behalf of musculoskeletal patients and the profession of orthopedic surgery. The annual Academy meeting is the largest medical meeting in the nation with attendance of nearly 30,000.

International Security ConferenceLas Vegas 2012Sands Expo Center and Venetian Congress
ISC West – is the largest event in the U.S. for the physical security industry, covering Access Control, Alarms & Monitoring, Biometrics, IP Security, Video Surveillance / CCTV, and more.

SurfacesChicago 2011Mc Cormick Place – Chicago
The International Home + Housewares Show is staged every year by the International Housewares Association (IHA). It is the center of the IHA’s yearly activities.t is one of top 20 largest trade shows in the U.S. and in the top 10 in Chicago.

Game DevelopersSan Francisco 2012Georgia World Congress
The Game Developers Conference (GDC) is the largest annual gathering of professional video game developers, focusing on learning, inspiration, and networking.

International Wireless Communications ExpoLas Vegas 2012Las Vegas Convention Center
International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) is the preeminent wireless communications systems event for the working world.

RSA Conference San Francisco 2012San Francisco 2012Georgia World Congress
PMA International presents CLIQworld in conjunction with CES.

OFC-NFOECLos Angeles 2012Los Angeles Convention Center
The World’s Leading Event for Advancing Optical Solutions in Telecom, Datacom, Computing and More in Telecom, Datacom, Computing and more.

Arnold Fitness ExpoOhio 2012Greater Columbus Convention Center
The Arnold Fitness EXPO is a three day extravaganza of fitness shopping and sports entertainment featuring the biggest names in the fitness industry.

International Pizza ExpoLas Vegas 2012Las Vegas Convention Center
Everything pizza at the International Pizza Expo for retailers, wholesalers, restaurants – equipment, supplies, produce and more.

Natural Products Expo WestAnaheim 2012Anaheim Convention Center
Natural Products expo west has been tagged as one of the world’s largest organic and natural products expo.

International Boston Seafood ShowBoston 2012Boston Convention Center
The Int’l Seafood Show features products to the top buyers from more than 120 countries. This is an opportunity to launch new products, meet new buyers, learn emerging trends and access the North American seafood market.

Nightclub & Bar ShowLas Vegas 2012Las Vegas Convention Center
Join beverage industry leaders at the largest and most dynamic beverage expo in the country.

ConExpo Con/AggLas Vegas 2014Las Vegas Convention Center
An annual Trade Show for the construction industry including plant, equipment and materials.

April

American Society of Cataract & Refractive SurgeryChicago 2012Mc Cormick Place – Chicago
ASCRS is an international educational and scientific organization whose 9,000 member ophthalmologists specialize in cataract and refractive surgery.

Electronic Transactions AssociationLas Vegas 2012Mandalay Bay Convention Center
International trade association for the payment processing industry.

Specialty Coffee Association of AmericaPortland 2012Oregon Convention Center – Portland
Specialty coffee…from seed, to roaster, to barista, to cup-it is the crop that bonds us together as a community.

United Fresh Produce Association ShowDallas 2012Dallas Convention Center
United Fresh Produce Association is the industry’s leading trade association committed to driving the growth and success of produce companies and their partners.

International Esthetics, Cosmetics, and Spa ConferenceLas Vegas 2012Las Vegas Convention Center
IECSC Las Vegas is the largest spa conference and exposition in the U.S. With a leading conference program and dynamic tradeshow floor.

National Indian Gaming AssociationSan Diego 2012San Diego Convention Center
The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) is an independent federal regulatory agency within the Department of the Interior.

Networld Interop Las Vegas 2012Las Vegas 2012Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Interop is the leading business technology event with the most comprehensive IT conference and expo available.

NAB – North American BroadcastersLas Vegas 2012Las Vegas Convention Center
The NAB Show is the world’s largest electronic media show.

CoveringsOrlando 2012Orange County Convention Center
COVERINGS was founded in 1998 to source innovative natural stone and mosaics. Expanded in the new millennium to cater to the new eco-friendly and engineered stone.

International Baking Industry ExpoLas Vegas 2013Las Vegas Convention Center
IBIE is the world’s largest, most comprehensive Baking Expo.

May

National Hardware ShowLas Vegas 2012Las Vegas Convention Center
The National Hardware Show (NHS) is held every year in Las Vegas. It is a housing after-market show that brings together manufacturers and resellers of all products used to remodel, repair, and maintain property.

Offshore Technology ConferenceHouston 2012Reliant Center – Houston
Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is an important conference and exhibition focused on the development of offshore energy resources, primarily oil and natural gas.

SAMPELong Beach 2012Long Beach Convention Center
The Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering, SAMPE® is an international professional member society, provides information on new materials and processing technologies.

CTIA WirelessNew Orleans 2012Ernest Morial Convention Center – New Orleans
The International CTIA WIRELESS ® show is the premier wireless event representing a $1 trillion global marketplace.

Food Marketing Institute Dallas 2012Dallas 2012Dallas Convention Center
Food Marketing Institute represents food retailers and wholesalers by developing and promoting policies, programs and forums supporting its members, and their customers.

National Restaurant ShowChicago 2011Mc Cormick Place – Chicago
The National Restaurant Association is a restaurant industry business association in the United States, representing more than 380,000 restaurant locations. It also operates the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

California Dental AssociationAnaheim 2012Anaheim Convention Center
The California Dental Association is the recognized leader for excellence in member service and advocacy promoting oral health and the profession of dentistry.

Lightfair InternationalLas Vegas 2012Las Vegas Convention Center
Lightfair is the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial Lighting Trade Show and conference.

June

InfoCommOrlando 2012Orange County Convention Center
InfoComm? International® is the leading nonprofit association serving the professional AV communications industry worldwide.

Institute of Food TechnologistsNew Orleans 2012Ernest Morial Convention Center – New Orleans
The IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo. The largest food ingredients show in the world.

Summer Fancy Food ShowWashington DC 2012Washington DC Convention Center
The Fancy Food Show makes it easy for the media to have access to the latest news, the hottest trends and the best new specialty food companies.

International Dairy Deli Bake AssociationAnaheim 2012Anaheim Convention Center
IDDBA’s annual seminar & expo features the finest in dairy, deli and bakery: new products, new suppliers, new contacts, new (and old) buyers, and new ideas.

Licensing International ExpoLas Vegas 2012Mandalay Bay Convention Center
A Trade Show for leveraging properties and brand equity to develop merchandise, Licensing International Expo attracts more than 500 exhibitors representing more than 7,000 brands and properties in entertainment, sports, fashion & apparel, publishing, art & design, automotive, animation/anime, home & housewares, and lifestyle.

International Microwave SymposiumAnaheim 2012Baltimore Convention Center
The IEEE/MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IMS) is an annual technical professional conference specializing in RF/Microwave theory and applications that is a combination of multiple technical conferences and a commercial exhibition.

Society for Information DisplayBoston 2012Boston Convention Center
The Society for Information Display (SID) is an industry organization for displays,1 generally electronic displays such as televisions and computer monitors.

JCKLas Vegas 2012Las Vegas Convention Center
JCK Las Vegas is the jewelry industry’s premiere Trade Show, where the jewelry industry comes together each year.

E3 ExpoLos Angeles 2012Los Angeles Convention Center
The Electronic Entertainment Expo, commonly known as E3, is an annual Trade Show for the computer and video games industry presented by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA).

Bio International ConventionWashington DC 2012Washington DC Convention Center
The BIO International Convention is the largest global event for the biotechnology industry and attracts the biggest names in biotech.

WindpowerAtlanta 2012Georgia World Congress
The WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition is produced by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) to provide a venue for the wind industry.

July

Intersolar North AmericaSan Francisco 2012Georgia World Congress
Intersolar promotes the development of business opportunities throughout the North American solar industry.

Semicon WestSan Francisco 2012Georgia World Congress
SEMICON West attracts buyers and engineers from every one of the world’s top device makers and foundries.

Cosmoprof North AmericaLas Vegas 2012Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Cosmoprof North America – the only all-encompassing business-to-business beauty Trade Show event in North America.

WSA – World Show AssociationLas Vegas 2012Sands Expo Center and Venetian Congress
WSA is the global marketplace for footwear and accessory buyers.

Comic Con InternationalSan Diego 2012San Diego Convention Center
Comic Con is the home of the largest comic book and popular arts convention in the world!

Swim Wear Association of FloridaMiami 2012Miami Beach Convention Center
The SwimShow has become the leader in swim wear exhibitions world wide.

Clinical Lab ExpoAtlanta 2012Georgia World Congress
This year’s Annual Meeting promises the best in education with the latest advances in the scientific community. Along with the largest Clinical Lab Expo.

Cisco LiveSan Diego 2012San Diego Convention Center
Cisco Live Global is the portal into the industry’s premier education and training event for IT, networking, and communications professionals.

August

Outdoor Retailer – Summer MarketSalt Lake City 2012Salt Palace
This popular outdoor gear Trade Show is held twice a year so leading outdoor industry manufacturers can introduce winter and summer outdoor products. Attracting thousands of buyers in Salt Lake City, Utah

Gen ConIndianapolis 2012Indiana Convention Center
Gen Con LLC Consumer Convention for the Hobby Game Industry

MAGICLas Vegas 2012Mandalay Bay Convention Center
MAGIC is business to business e-commerce in textiles, fashion and accessories. Textile industry editorial, planning and sourcing tools.

International Woodworking FairAtlanta 2012Georgia World Congress
Trade Fair for woodworking and furniture IWF is an international woodworking machinery and furniture supply fair.

September

Water Environment FederationNew Orleans 2012Ernest Morial Convention Center – New Orleans
The Water Environment Federation is a not-for-profit association that provides technical education and training for thousands of water quality professionals who clean water and return it safely to the environment.

Glassbuild AmericaAtlanta 2012Georgia World Congress
GlassBuild? America is the gathering place for the entire glass, window and door industries in North America.

InterbikeLas Vegas 2012Sands Expo Center and Venetian Congress
The Interbike International Bicycle Expo is the largest bicycle industry Trade Show in North America and is held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada. Exhibitors consist of companies interested in selling their products and services to bicycle retailers, wholesale distributors and manufacturers.

Pack ExpoLas Vegas 2012Las Vegas Convention Center
North America’s largest packaging and processing show grows more powerful every year.

ABC Kids ExpoLouisville 2012Louisville Convention Center
The ABC Kids Expo is the primary Trade Show for the juvenile products industry.

ASISIndianapolis 2012Indiana Convention Center
ASIS International is the largest organization advancing the security industry.

October

American Dental AssociationLas Vegas 2012Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Founded in 1859, the American Dental Association is the oldest and largest national dental society in the world.

IntercleanLas Vegas 2011Las Vegas Convention Center
ISSA INTERCLEAN – The trade show for the cleaning and maintenance industry’s leading reference and information database.

American Academy of Implant DentistryLas Vegas 2011 – Caesars Palace?
AAID stands for excellence in education, scientific development and patient care.

CTIA Wireless IT and EntertainmentSan Diego 2011San Diego Convention Center
The International CTIA WIRELESS ® show is the premier wireless event representing a $1 trillion global marketplace that brings together wireless.

Produce Marketing AssociationAtlanta 2011Georgia World Congress
The Produce Marketing Association has been the leading trade association representing nearly 3,000 companies from every segment of the global produce and floral supply chain.

Solar Power InternationalDallas 2011Dallas Convention Center
Solar Power International (SPI) is the premier business-to-business event designed to serve and advance the solar power industry.

Supply Side WestLas Vegas 2011Sands Expo Center and Venetian Congress
SupplySide  West, the world’s largest event for healthy and innovative ingredients, is a must-attend show for manufacturers, marketers and formulators of foods, beverages, supplements and cosmeceuticals.

American Academy of OphthalmologyOrlando 2011Orange County Convention Center
American Academy of Ophthalmology is a Trade Show dedicated to educating people about eye diseases and conditions and the preservation of eye health.

National Business Aviation AssociationLas Vegas 2011Las Vegas Convention Center
NBAA promotes the aviation interests of organizations utilizing general aviation aircraft for business purposes in the United States and worldwide.

International Vision Expo WestLas Vegas 2011Sands Expo Center and Venetian Congress
Vision Expo meets twice a year to offer the latest eye fashionwear, as well as the latest equipment for optometrists and ophthalmologists

Global GamingLas Vegas 2011Sands Expo Center and Venetian Congress
Casino-entertainment professionals gather in Las Vegas to see and learn what’s new and what’s next in the dynamic and ever-changing gaming industry.

Private Label Manufacturers AssociationChicago 2011Mc Cormick Place – Chicago
PLMA presents both large and Regional brand manufacturers that produce private label products for specific markets.

Diving Equipment Manufactures AssociationOrlando 2011Orange County Convention Center
DEMA, the Diving Equipment & Marketing Association, is an international organization dedicated to the promotion and growth of the recreational scuba diving and snorkeling industry.

November

Private Label Manufacturers AssociationChicago 2011Mc Cormick Place – Chicago
PLMA presents both large and Regional brand manufacturers that produce private label products for specific markets.

Diving Equipment Manufactures AssociationOrlando 2011Orange County Convention Center
DEMA, the Diving Equipment & Marketing Association, is an international organization dedicated to the promotion and growth of the recreational scuba diving and snorkeling industry.

Automotive Aftermarket Products ExpoLas Vegas 2011Sands Expo Center and Venetian Congress
AAPEX Show Located in the Sands Expo Center, represents the do-it-yourself auto retail aftermarket and the “professionally installed” aftermarket.

FabtechChicago 2011Mc Cormick Place – Chicago
FABTECH continues as North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, finishing and welding event.

International Association of Amusement Parks & AttractionsOrlando 2011Orange County Convention Center
IAAPA is the world’s largest amusement industry trade association created to serve family fun centers, amusement parks, waterparks, and attractions.

Specialty Equipment Marketing AssociationLas Vegas 2011Las Vegas Convention Center
More than 100,000 Attendees and 2,000 exhibitors meet for four days every year in Las Vegas to do business at the largest annual automotive specialty-equipment show on the planet.

RSNAChicago 2011Mc Cormick Place – Chicago
RSNA (The Radiological Society of North America) is a professional membership society committed to excellence in patient care through education and research.

December

Power-Gen InternationalLas Vegas 2011Las Vegas Convention Center
POWER-GEN International is the industry leader in providing comprehensive coverage of trends, technologies and issues facing the generation sector.

 

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