Best Science & Research Trade Shows in the United States
78 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count
The Event Scout catalog currently lists 78 Science & Research trade shows in the United States with editions in 2026 & 2028. Together they host an estimated 13,398 exhibitors, led by AEE West Conference (an estimated 3,168 exhibitors). Leading host venues include Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA, Engagement Getting TherePalm Springs Convention Center and Exhibition George R. Brown Convention Center. Events run across 26 regions including Arizona, California and Colorado.
What counts as a Science & Research trade show: Science & Research trade shows cover research disciplines from engineering sciences and physics to earth, ocean and space science, nanotechnology, mathematics, cognitive, social and political science, humanities, remote sensing and geodesy, plus invention fairs.
Top Science & Research trade shows in United States
AEE West Conference
11–12 Mar 2027~3,168 exhibitorsMilitary Aviation Logistics & Maintenance Symposium
13–15 Apr 2027~2,710 exhibitorsNPE2027
3–7 May 20271,498 exhibitorsAutomation & Smart Manufacturing
28–29 Oct 2026594 exhibitorsMicroscopy & Microanalysis
1 Dec 2026~488 exhibitorsSpace Tech Expo 2027
29 Jun – 1 Jul 2027357 exhibitorsPITTCON '2027
27 Feb – 3 Mar 2027~350 exhibitorsAI Infra Summit 2026
2 Sep 2027~350 exhibitorsAMI Plastics World Expos North America
11–12 Nov 2026325 exhibitorsOffshore Technology Conference 2027 (27OTC)
3–5 May 2027313 exhibitors
Upcoming Science & Research trade shows in United States
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NPE2027Flagship3 May 2027Orlando FL, US3 May 2027Orlando FL, US1,498Fact
Offshore Technology Conference 2027 (27OTC)International3 May 2027Houston, US3 May 2027Houston, US313Fact
BIO International Convention 2026International7 Jun 2027San Diego, US7 Jun 2027San Diego, US305Fact
AMI Plastics World Expos North AmericaInternational11 Nov 2026Cleveland, US11 Nov 2026Cleveland, US325Fact
Automation & Smart ManufacturingNational28 Oct 2026Minneapolis, US28 Oct 2026Minneapolis, US594Fact
INTERNATIONAL LIDAR MAPPING FORUM 2027International23 Feb 2027Salt Lake City, US23 Feb 2027Salt Lake City, US164Fact
Space Tech Expo 2027Regional29 Jun 2027Anaheim, US29 Jun 2027Anaheim, US357Fact
Pharma ConferencesInternational17 Feb 2027Houston, US17 Feb 2027Houston, US14Fact
Metamaterials'2026International31 Aug 2027New York, US31 Aug 2027New York, US31Fact
International Mediation and Leadership Development Institute (IMDLI)International14 Sep 2027San Francisco, US14 Sep 2027San Francisco, US14Fact
Precision in Medical Devices Summit BostonInternational16 Nov 2026Boston, US16 Nov 2026Boston, US81Estimate
Future Food-Tech San FranciscoInternational11 Mar 2027San Francisco, US11 Mar 2027San Francisco, US85Estimate
Hydrogen Technology Expo North America 2027Regional10 Feb 2027Houston, US10 Feb 2027Houston, US144Fact
Carbon Capture Technology Expo North America 2027Regional10 Feb 2027Houston, US10 Feb 2027Houston, US144Fact
3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing EventRegional12 Apr 2027Detroit, US12 Apr 2027Detroit, US266Fact
Ceramics ExpoRegional19 Apr 2027Cleveland, US19 Apr 2027Cleveland, US210Fact
Adhesives & Bonding ExpoRegional18 May 2027Atlanta, US18 May 2027Atlanta, US195Fact
EIPBNInternational24 May 2027Scottsdale, US24 May 2027Scottsdale, US11Fact
LSX USA CongressRegional22 Sep 2027Boston MA, US22 Sep 2027Boston MA, US221Fact
31st Annual Meeting & Education Day of the Society for Neuro-OncologyInternational12 Nov 2026Philadelphia, US12 Nov 2026Philadelphia, US12Estimate
MEMS 2027International17 Jan 2027Waikoloa Village, US17 Jan 2027Waikoloa Village, US20Estimate
World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit San FranciscoInternational9 Mar 2027San Francisco, US9 Mar 2027San Francisco, US19Estimate
Disease Prevention and Control Summit America 2024National5 Sep 2027Philadelphia, US5 Sep 2027Philadelphia, US20Fact
BPS2027 Annual MeetingSmall10 Feb 2027Philadelphia, US10 Feb 2027Philadelphia, US45Fact
The Business Show USSmall14 Apr 2027Miami, US14 Apr 2027Miami, US88Fact
Sensors Converge 2027Regional8 Jun 2027Santa Clara, US8 Jun 2027Santa Clara, US93Fact
AEE West ConferenceInternational11 Mar 2027Bellevue, US11 Mar 2027Bellevue, US3,168Estimate
7th International Conference on Optics, Photonics, & LasersInternational2 Nov 2026Houston, US2 Nov 2026Houston, US
Sciinov ConferenceInternational10 Feb 2027Miami, US10 Feb 2027Miami, US30Estimate
Military Aviation Logistics & Maintenance SymposiumInternational13 Apr 2027Orlando FL, US13 Apr 2027Orlando FL, US2,710Estimate
IEEE International MTT Symposia (IMS) 2027International23 May 2027San Antonio, US23 May 2027San Antonio, US
Quantum.Tech World 2026International25 May 2027Boston, US25 May 2027Boston, US
The Bioprocessing SummitInternational10 Aug 2027Anaheim, US10 Aug 2027Anaheim, US70Estimate
AEE EastInternational9 Jun 2027Providence, US9 Jun 2027Providence, US39Estimate
Automation & RoboticsSmall19 May 2027New York City, US19 May 2027New York City, US5Fact
Rocky Mountain ConferenceRegional18 Jul 2027Boulder, US18 Jul 2027Boulder, US11Fact
Generative AI SummitSmall29 Oct 2026Boston, US29 Oct 2026Boston, US33Estimate
AMP 2026Regional10 Nov 2026Seattle, US10 Nov 2026Seattle, US200Estimate
IEEE/ION PLANSSmall19 Mar 2027Portland, US19 Mar 2027Portland, US14Estimate
Biomanufacturing World SummitInternational9 Nov 2026San Diego, US9 Nov 2026San Diego, US
Conferences -- ANSInternational15 Nov 2026Amelia Island, US15 Nov 2026Amelia Island, US
Novel CNS Biomarkers Summit EuropeInternational30 Nov 2026London, US30 Nov 2026London, US
SGO's EV Charging Infrastructure Summit 2026International19 Jan 2027Mountain View, US19 Jan 2027Mountain View, US
IDEA ShowInternational23 Mar 2027Kansas City, US23 Mar 2027Kansas City, US
HUICInternational13 Jun 2027Honolulu, US13 Jun 2027Honolulu, US
5th Edition of International Conference on Oil, Gas and Petroleum EngineeringInternational28 Jun 2027NH Villa Carpegna, US28 Jun 2027NH Villa Carpegna, US
Microscopy & MicroanalysisNational1 Dec 2026Milwaukee, US1 Dec 2026Milwaukee, US488Estimate
PITTCON '2027Regional27 Feb 2027Pittsburgh, US27 Feb 2027Pittsburgh, US350Estimate
Advanced Manufacturing ExpoRegional11 Aug 2027Grand Rapids, US11 Aug 2027Grand Rapids, US300Estimate
Commercial UAV Expo 2026Regional7 Sep 2027Las Vegas NV, US7 Sep 2027Las Vegas NV, US250Estimate
American Aerospace & Defense SummitSmall3 Dec 2026Glendale, US3 Dec 2026Glendale, US60Estimate
NRSM 2027Small5 Jan 2027Boulder, US5 Jan 2027Boulder, US
Political Economy of International OrganizationInternational7 Jan 2027Austin, US7 Jan 2027Austin, US
AAAS 2027 Annual MeetingRegional27 Jan 2027Chicago, US27 Jan 2027Chicago, US
OverviewInternational27 Jan 2027Houston, TX, US27 Jan 2027Houston, TX, US
IEEE International Reliability Physics Symposium (IRPS 2027)International21 Mar 2027San Diego, US21 Mar 2027San Diego, US
NASTTInternational21 Mar 2027Raleigh, US21 Mar 2027Raleigh, US
Geodesign SummitInternational1 Apr 2027Redlands, US1 Apr 2027Redlands, US
American Drug Delivery & Formulation Summit 2027Small1 Sep 2027Boston, US1 Sep 2027Boston, US
AI Infra Summit 2026Regional2 Sep 2027Santa Clara, US2 Sep 2027Santa Clara, US350Estimate
Environmental Science 2026International16 Aug 2028Best Western Plus Hotel & Conference Center, US16 Aug 2028Best Western Plus Hotel & Conference Center, US
IEEE Photonics Conference (IPC)8 Nov 2026Denver, US8 Nov 2026Denver, US
USGIF3 Dec 2026Houston, US3 Dec 2026Houston, US
IEEE SISC9 Dec 2026San Diego, US9 Dec 2026San Diego, US
Coastal GeoTools 202725 Jan 2027Charleston, US25 Jan 2027Charleston, US
BEYA STEM Conference18 Feb 2027Washington, US18 Feb 2027Washington, US
AMS 202520 Jul 2027Atlanta, US20 Jul 2027Atlanta, US
Annual Meetings (SBL & AAR)21 Nov 2026Denver, US21 Nov 2026Denver, US
PV ModuleTech USA22 Jun 2027Napa, US22 Jun 2027Napa, US
Agricultural Film and Plastics1 Jul 2027Houston, US1 Jul 2027Houston, US
Aejmc5 Aug 2027New Orleans, US5 Aug 2027New Orleans, US
AIAA DEFENSE ForumSmall16 Mar 2027Columbia, US16 Mar 2027Columbia, US
US Inventor3 Dec 2026US3 Dec 2026US
Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.
Frequently asked questions
How many Science & Research trade shows are there in the United States?
Event Scout currently tracks 78 Science & Research trade shows in the United States, with editions in 2026 & 2028.
When is Science & Research trade-show season in the United States?
By start date, most tracked Science & Research trade shows in the United States run in March and November.
What is the largest Science & Research trade show in the United States?
Measured by estimated exhibitor count, the largest tracked event is AEE West Conference, with an estimated 3,168 exhibitors.
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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