Trade shows provide an excellent platform for bringing together industry professionals, thought leaders, and businesses under one roof. They offer a unique opportunity to explore new products, learn about advancements in technology, and connect with potential partners and clients.

Numerous trade shows are set to take place across various industries, each offering unique insights and opportunities. From the latest in consumer electronics at CES to the cutting-edge medical designs at MD&M, these events cater to a wide range of interests and sectors.

This article will guide you through the top trade shows to mark on your calendar, providing details about their focus, location, and dates. Whether you’re a seasoned trade show attendee or planning to attend your first, this list will help you navigate the dynamic landscape of these influential events. So, let’s dive in and explore what trade shows are in store for us!

Top Trade Shows in the USA

CES-Consumer Electronics

Date: January 7-10, 2025
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV

CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is a globally recognized trade show that brings together tech enthusiasts, industry leaders, and innovators to showcase and explore the latest advancements in consumer electronics. It serves as a platform for unveiling cutting-edge technologies, from smart devices to futuristic gadgets, shaping the future of the tech industry.

SHOT Show-Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show

Date: January 21-24, 2025
Location: Venetian Expo + Ceasars Forum, Las Vegas, NV

The SHOT Show is one of the largest trade shows for professionals involved in the shooting sports, hunting, and outdoor industry.

WOC-World of Concrete

Date: January 21-23, 2025
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV

World of Concrete (WOC) stands out as a premier event in the construction industry, focusing on concrete and masonry. Companies and professionals in the field gather to exhibit and discover the latest products and technologies related to concrete production, construction equipment, and building materials, fostering innovation and collaboration.

NADA-National Automobile Dealers Association

Date: January 23-26, 2025
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA

The NADA (National Automobile Dealers Association) Trade Show is a premier event for the automotive retail industry.

IPPE International Production & Processing Expo

Date: January 28-30, 2025
Location: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA

The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is a vital trade show for the poultry, meat, and feed industries. This expo provides a comprehensive platform for professionals to explore the latest developments in processing, production, and technology, contributing to the growth and efficiency of these crucial sectors.

SPIE Photonics West

Date: January 28 -30, 2025
Location: The Moscone Center, San Francisco, California, United States

SPIE Photonics West is a leading event in the photonics and optics community. It serves as a key platform for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to showcase and explore groundbreaking technologies and research in the field of photonics, fostering advancements in optics-related industries.

MD&M West-IME West-Medical Design & Manufacturing

Date: February 4-6, 2025
Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA

MD&M (Medical Design & Manufacturing) is a significant trade show that focuses on the intersection of medical technology and manufacturing. This event brings together professionals from the medical device and manufacturing industries to showcase innovations, discuss emerging trends, and foster collaborations that contribute to advancements in healthcare technology.

PowerGen

Date: February 11-13, 2025
Location: Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas, TX

The PowerGen International Trade Show is one of the largest events in the power generation industry, bringing together professionals from across the globe to discuss trends, share knowledge, and showcase the latest technologies in power generation. 

APTA-Physical Therapy

Date: February 13-15, 2025
Location: Gaylord Texan Convention Center, Houston, TX

APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) hosts a significant trade show dedicated to physical therapy. This event serves as a valuable platform for physical therapists, healthcare professionals, and industry experts to explore the latest advancements in physical therapy techniques, equipment, and research, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange in the healthcare sector.

NGA Supermarket Expo

Date: February 23-25, 2025
Location: Caesars Forum Convention Center, Las Vegas

The NGA Show is the premier trade show for the independent supermarket industry.   The Show brings together professionals, suppliers, retailers, and experts in the field to showcase the latest products, trends, and innovations in the grocery sector.

NAFEM-North American Assoc. of Food Equipment Manufacturers

Date: February 26-28, 2025
Location: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA

The NAFEM Show is a biennial trade show organized by the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers.

HIMSS-Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society

Date: March 3-6, 2025
Location: The Venetian Convention & Expo Center, Las Vegas, NV

The HIMSS Trade Show is a leading event in the healthcare technology and information management sector.

Expo West

Date: March 4-8, 2025
Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA

Natural Products Expo West is a premier trade show focused on natural and organic products. This event gathers professionals and companies in the health and wellness industry to showcase and discover the latest trends and innovations in natural products, including food, supplements, and personal care items.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Date: March 10-14, 2025
Location: San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA

AAOS (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) is a professional medical trade show representing orthopedic surgeons and allied health professionals dedicated to advancing musculoskeletal health.  One of the primary activities of the AAOS is to bring together orthopedic surgeons, researchers, educators, industry representatives, and other healthcare professionals from around the world.

SATELLITE

Date: March 10-13, 2025
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

The SATELLITE Trade Show is a valuable event for anyone involved in the satellite and space technology sectors

ISC West

Date: April 1-4, 2025
Location: Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV

The ISC West (International Security Conference & Exposition) Trade Show is one of the largest events for the security industry in the United States. It brings together professionals from various sectors to showcase the latest products, technologies, and solutions in security.

ConnexFM-Facilities Mgmt

Date: April 6-9, 2025
Location: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Denver, CO

CONNEX is a trade show dedicated to facilities management, providing a comprehensive platform for professionals in the field to explore the latest products and services related to facility management. This event facilitates networking and knowledge sharing among facilities management experts.

ProMat-Material Handling

Date: March 17-20, 2025
Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, IL

ProMat is a leading trade show for the material handling, supply chain, and logistics industry.

IPC APEX Expo-Electronic Circuits

Date: March 18-20, 2025
Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA

The IPC APEX Expo is one of the largest and most significant trade shows and conferences in the electronics manufacturing industry.

DistribuTECH International-Electricity

Date: March 24-27, 2025
Location: Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas, TX

DistribuTECH International is a leading annual conference and exhibition focusing on the transmission and distribution of electricity.

NAB Show-National Assoc of Broadcasters

Date: April 5-9, 2025
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV

NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) hosts a renowned trade show for the broadcasting industry. This event gathers broadcasting professionals, content creators, and technology providers to showcase the latest broadcasting equipment, technologies, and content creation tools, shaping the future of the broadcasting landscape.

NRA Annual Meeting-National Rifle Show

Date: April 24-27, 2025
Location: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA

The NRA Annual Meetings (National Rifle Association) is a significant event for the firearms and shooting sports industry. It provides a platform for industry professionals and enthusiasts to explore the latest firearms, accessories, and shooting-related products while also addressing relevant policy and advocacy issues.

Automate Show

Date: May 12-15, 2025
Location: Huntington Place, Detroit, MI

The Automate trade show is an event focused on automation technologies and solutions across various industries. This trade shows brings together manufacturers, suppliers, experts, and professionals to showcase the latest innovations, products, and services in automation.

NAMA-National Automatic Merchandising

Date: May 7-9, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, NV

NAMA represents the interests of the vending and refreshment services industry, providing advocacy, education, and networking opportunities for its members.

OTC-Offshore Technology

Date: May 5-8, 2025
Location: NRG Park, Houston, TX

OTC (Offshore Technology Conference) is a major trade show focusing on offshore resources and environmental protection. It brings together professionals from the oil and gas industry to explore and discuss the latest technologies, equipment, and solutions for offshore exploration and production.

CLEANPOWER

Date: May 19-22, 2025
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ

Clean Power is a trade show dedicated to clean and renewable energy. This event serves as a platform for professionals in the clean energy sector to showcase and explore sustainable energy solutions, technologies, and innovations that contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future.

AIA Conference-Architecture and Design

Date: June 4-7, 2025
Location: Boston Convention Center, Boston, MA

AIA (American Institute of Architects) hosts a trade show focused on architecture and design. This event brings together architects, designers, and industry professionals to showcase and explore the latest trends, technologies, and innovations in architecture and design.

IPMI Conference-Parking & Mobility

Date: June 8-11, 2025
Location: Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville, KY

The IPMI Parking & Mobility Conference is the largest educational and networking event for parking and mobility professionals globally.

IDDBA-Dairy, Deli, Bakery

Date: June 1-3, 2025
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA

The IDDBA (International Dairy Deli Bakery Association) trade show is a premier event in the food industry, specifically focusing on the dairy, deli, and bakery sectors.

IPW-International Inbound Travel Shows in the US

Date: June 14-18, 2025
Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, IL

The U.S. Travel Association’s IPW tradeshow is one of the largest international inbound travel trade shows in the United States.

RAPID + TCT Conference-Additive Manufacturing

Date: April 8-10, 2025
Location: Huntington Place, Detroit, MI

RAPID + TCT is a prominent trade show dedicated to additive manufacturing and 3D printing. This event gathers professionals and experts in the field to showcase and explore the latest advancements in additive manufacturing technologies, materials, and applications.

SUPERZOO

Date: August 14-16, 2024
Location: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV

SUPERZOO is one of the largest trade shows for pet retailers in North America.

MINExpo

Date: September 24-26, 2024
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV

MINExpo is one of the largest international trade shows dedicated to the mining industry.

World Dairy Expo

Date: October 1-4, 2024
Location: Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI

The World Dairy Expo is a leading event for the dairy industry, providing a platform for dairy farmers, industry professionals, and enthusiasts to showcase and explore the latest dairy products, technologies, and farming practices.

IBEX Show-International Boat Builders

Date: October 1-3, 2024
Location: Tampa Convention Center, FL

The IBEX Expo typically refers to the International Boat Builders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), which is the largest technical marine event in North America. It’s specifically focused on boatbuilding, design, and maintenance within the recreational marine industry.

SAWC Fall-Symposium on Advanced Wound Care

Date: October 3-5, 2024
Location: Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV

The Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Fall is a prominent conference dedicated to wound care professionals.

WEFTEC-Water Environment Federation

Date: October 7-9, 2024
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA

WEFTEC stands for the Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference. It is the largest annual water quality exhibition in the world.

WWA-World Waterpark Association

Date: October 8-11, 2024
Location: Paris Hotel & Resort, Las Vegas, NV

The World Waterpark Association (WWA) tradeshow is a premier event in the waterpark industry.

Groceryshop

Date: October 7-9, 2024
Location: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV

Groceryshop is an annual tradeshow focused on innovation in the grocery and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.

IMEX-Meetings and Business Events

Date: October 8-10, 2024
Location: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV

IMEX America is a significant event in the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) industry.

G2E-Global Gaming

Date: October 7-10, 2024
Location: The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV

The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) is one of the largest and most important trade shows and conferences in the gaming industry.  It’s held annually and typically takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada, which is a hub for the gaming and casino industry.

FABTECH-Fabrication, Welding & Finishing

Date: October 15-17, 2024
Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL

FABTECH is a significant trade show for fabrication, welding, and finishing. This event brings together professionals in the manufacturing industry to showcase and explore the latest technologies, equipment, and processes related to fabrication, welding, and finishing.

NBAA-National Business Aviation

Date: October 22-24, 2024
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV

The NBAA-BACE Expo refers to the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Annual Meeting & Convention, which is one of the largest and most important events in the business aviation industry.

EATS-Formally FPSA-Process Expo

Date: October 28-30, 2025
Location: McCormick Place South Hall, Chicago, IL

EATS is a crucial event for the food and beverage processing industry. This trade show brings together professionals and companies to showcase processing and packaging solutions, discuss industry trends, and explore innovations in food processing technology.

SupplySide West-Health and Nutrition

Date: October 28 – 31, 2024
Location: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV

SupplySide West is a trade show focused on health and nutrition. This event gathers professionals in the dietary supplement, food, and beverage industries to showcase and explore the latest innovations and trends in health and nutrition products.

SEMA-Specialty Equipment Market Assoc

Date: November 5-8, 2024
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV

SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) hosts a trade show dedicated to the automotive aftermarket. This event brings together automotive professionals, manufacturers, and enthusiasts to showcase and explore the latest specialty equipment, accessories, and customizations for the automotive industry.

Clean Gulf Expo

Date: November 18-20, 2024
Location: George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX

The Clean Gulf Expo is a prominent event focused on the oil spill prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery industry.

PLMA-Private Label Manufacturers Assoc

Date: November 17-19, 2024
Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Chicago, IL

The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) organizes one of the largest trade shows dedicated to private label products.

ISSA-Worldwide Cleaning Industry Assoc

Date: November 18-21, 2024
Location: Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV

The ISSA Expo, organized by ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is one of the largest trade shows and conferences in the cleaning and janitorial industry.

IAAPA-International Assoc of Amusement Parks & Attractions

Date: November 19-22, 2024
Location:  Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL

IAAPA is one of the largest and most influential trade shows and conferences in the attractions industry.

RSNA-Radiological Society of North America

Date: December 1-5, 2024
Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, IL

RSNA (Radiological Society of North America) hosts a significant trade show for the radiology and medical imaging industry. This event serves as a platform for professionals to showcase and explore the latest advancements in medical imaging technologies, equipment, and research.

MJBizCon-Marijuana Business Conference

Date: December 3-6, 2024
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV

The MJBizCon, or Marijuana Business Conference and Expo, is one of the largest and most influential trade shows and conferences in the cannabis industry.

LDI-Live Design International

Date: December 8-10, 2024
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV

LDI, or Live Design International, is one of the leading trade shows and conferences for professionals working in the live entertainment and production industry.

Be Prepared for Your Next Trade Show in 2024

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