Best Event Industry Trade Shows in the United States
25 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count
Event Scout currently tracks 25 Event Industry trade shows in the United States with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 10,894 exhibitors, led by Hotel & Resort Design South, Miami 2027 (an estimated 4,858 exhibitors). Leading host venues include Hyatt Regency New Orleans, Miami Beach Convention Center and New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Events run across 11 regions including Arizona, California and Colorado.
What counts as a Event Industry trade show: Event Industry trade shows cover the supply side of staging events — organisers and agencies, event production and services, stage and theatre technology, congress venues, exhibition stand construction, and MICE and incentives.
Top Event Industry trade shows in United States
Hotel & Resort Design South, Miami 2027
23–24 Jun 2027~4,858 exhibitorsNAMM
26–30 Jan 20271,455 exhibitorsIAAPA Home
16–20 Nov 20261,305 exhibitorsDigiMarCon South 2027
12–13 May 2027~1,000 exhibitorsThe PPAI Expo
12–14 Jan 2027813 exhibitorsNational Bridal Market
1–31 Mar 2027~300 exhibitorsEDPA ACCESS 2026
9 Nov 2026~280 exhibitorsFlorida Restaurant Show 2026
25–27 Oct 2026254 exhibitorsNorthwest Event Show
17–18 Mar 2027202 exhibitorsSISO CEO Summit 2027
5–8 Apr 2027146 exhibitors
Upcoming Event Industry trade shows in United States
IAAPA HomeFlagship16 Nov 2026Orlando, US16 Nov 2026Orlando, US1,305Fact
NAMMFlagship26 Jan 2027Anaheim, US26 Jan 2027Anaheim, US1,455Fact
Hotel & Resort Design South, Miami 2027Flagship23 Jun 2027Miami Beach, US23 Jun 2027Miami Beach, US4,858Estimate
The PPAI ExpoNational12 Jan 2027Las Vegas NV, US12 Jan 2027Las Vegas NV, US813Fact
Northwest Event ShowNational17 Mar 2027Seattle, US17 Mar 2027Seattle, US202Fact
Florida Restaurant Show 2026Regional25 Oct 2026Orlando, US25 Oct 2026Orlando, US254Fact
National Bridal MarketInternational1 Mar 2027Chicago, US1 Mar 2027Chicago, US300Estimate
The World Ticket ConferenceInternational19 Jul 2027New Orleans, US19 Jul 2027New Orleans, US32Estimate
The Event Planner Expo 2026Regional27 Oct 2026New York, US27 Oct 2026New York, US90Fact
SISO CEO Summit 2027Regional5 Apr 2027Amelia Island, US5 Apr 2027Amelia Island, US146Fact
PCMA Convening LeadersInternational10 Jan 2027Miami Beach, US10 Jan 2027Miami Beach, US
EDPA ACCESS 2026National9 Nov 2026PHOENIX, US9 Nov 2026PHOENIX, US280Estimate
EXHIBITORLIVE 2027Regional15 Feb 2027Denver, US15 Feb 2027Denver, US72Fact
Experiential Marketing Summit 2027Small27 Apr 2027Las Vegas NV, US27 Apr 2027Las Vegas NV, US12Fact
ASAE Annual Meeting and ExpoSmall7 Aug 2027Indianapolis, US7 Aug 2027Indianapolis, US12Fact
DigiMarCon South 2027National12 May 2027Houston, US12 May 2027Houston, US1,000Estimate
The ARA Show New OrleansSmall14 Feb 2027New Orleans, US14 Feb 2027New Orleans, US3Estimate
IAVMInternational24 Jan 2027New Orleans, US24 Jan 2027New Orleans, US
3rd Edition Of Global Conference on Biofuels and BioenergyInternational28 Jun 2027NH Villa Carpegna, US28 Jun 2027NH Villa Carpegna, US
AICPA ENGAGEInternational7 Jun 2027Las Vegas, US7 Jun 2027Las Vegas, US
GoLo EntertainmentInternational19 Sep 2027Las Vegas, US19 Sep 2027Las Vegas, US
Connect West4 Nov 2026Scottsdale AZ, US4 Nov 2026Scottsdale AZ, US
FICP Events19 Mar 2027New Orleans, US19 Mar 2027New Orleans, US
Fordham Intellectual Property Law and Policy Conference8 Apr 2027New York, US8 Apr 2027New York, US
Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.
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Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.
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