Best Event Industry Trade Shows in the United States
21 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count
Event Scout currently tracks 21 Event Industry trade shows in the United States with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 9,865 exhibitors, led by Hotel & Resort Design South, Miami 2027 (an estimated 4,858 exhibitors). Leading host venues include Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Miami Beach Convention Center and New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Events run across 7 regions including California, District of Columbia and Florida.
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 exhibitorsIMEX America 2026
13–15 Oct 20262,583 exhibitorsNAMM
26–30 Jan 20271,455 exhibitorsEDPA EVENTS
1–3 Dec 2026~280 exhibitorsNorthwest Event Show
17–18 Mar 2027202 exhibitorsFlorida Restaurant Show 2026
25–27 Oct 2026168 exhibitorsThe Event Planner Expo 2026
27–29 Oct 2026~150 exhibitorsSISO CEO Summit 2027
5–8 Apr 2027146 exhibitorsThe PPAI Expo
12–14 Jan 202720 exhibitorsThe ARA Show New Orleans
14–17 Feb 2027~3 exhibitors
Upcoming Event Industry trade shows in United States
IMEX America 2026Flagship13 Oct 2026Las Vegas NV, US13 Oct 2026Las Vegas NV, US2,583Fact
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 ExpoInternational12 Jan 2027Las Vegas NV, US12 Jan 2027Las Vegas NV, US20Fact
Northwest Event ShowNational17 Mar 2027Seattle, US17 Mar 2027Seattle, US202Fact
Florida Restaurant Show 2026Regional25 Oct 2026Orlando, US25 Oct 2026Orlando, US168Fact
SISO CEO Summit 2027Regional5 Apr 2027Amelia Island, US5 Apr 2027Amelia Island, US146Fact
PCMA Convening LeadersInternational10 Jan 2027Miami Beach, US10 Jan 2027Miami Beach, US
The Event Planner Expo 2026Regional27 Oct 2026New York, US27 Oct 2026New York, US150Estimate
EDPA EVENTSNational1 Dec 2026Katy, US1 Dec 2026Katy, US280Estimate
The ARA Show New OrleansSmall14 Feb 2027New Orleans, US14 Feb 2027New Orleans, US3Estimate
3rd Edition Of Global Conference on Biofuels and BioenergyInternational17 Sep 2026NH Villa Carpegna, US17 Sep 2026NH Villa Carpegna, US
GoLo EntertainmentInternational19 Sep 2026Las Vegas, US19 Sep 2026Las Vegas, US
ENGAGE 2026International7 Jun 2027Las Vegas, US7 Jun 2027Las Vegas, US
Connect West4 Nov 2026Scottsdale AZ, US4 Nov 2026Scottsdale AZ, US
FICP Events19 Mar 2027New Orleans, US19 Mar 2027New Orleans, US
Experiential Marketing Summit 202618 May 2027Las Vegas, US18 May 2027Las Vegas, US
ESCA SEC27 Jun 2027South Lake Tahoe, US27 Jun 2027South Lake Tahoe, 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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