Tradeshows
Tradeshows are great for showcasing inventions and/or making contacts with industry leaders.
The key is to plan ahead, to get the most out of a show.
Apparel and hard goods in the surf, skate, water sports, swim, and resort industries
Trade event in the international fashion industry, including men's, women's and children's apparel, footwear, and accessories
Golf and golf related products, equipment, apparel, and accessories
Health Industry Distributors Association's trade show featuring medical products
Showcases the latest apparel, footwear, swimwear, accessories and hard good products from surf, skate, swim, snow, moto, wake, lifestyle, and streetwear
California Dental Association Spring Scientific Session
September 10 - 13, 2009, San Francisco, CA | www.cda.org
Meeting and convention to present the latest products and services to complement the dental practice
Juvenile products specialty show featuring products from newborn through teen, predominantly in the furniture, bedding, room decor, baby gear, gift, toys, and related accessories
Showcase for the home and hospitality contract furnishings industry
Personal care, fragrance, wellness, and cosmetic industries
National show for pet retailers
International trade fair for bicycles and components
H.H. Backer Pet Industry Trade Show
October 2 - 4, 2009, Chicago, IL (Christmas Show) | www.hhbacker.com
Features new pet products, technologies, and industry services
Green living and wellness-minded products and services
Latest industry trends and updates in packaging, including machinery, technology, and process solutions
International CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment
October 7-9, 2009, San Diego, CA | www.ctiawireless.com
Global technology expo focused on mobile business
Home medical equipment industry products and services
Home furnishings industry trade show
Expo dedicated to the safety, health, and environmental industries
The Green Industry and Equipment Expo (GIE+EXPO)
October 29 - 31, 2009, Louisville, KY | www.gie-expo.com
Outdoor power equipment, lawn and garden products, outdoor leisure items, light construction, and landscape equipment
Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX)
November 3 - 5, 2009, Las Vegas, NV | www.aapexshow.com
Represents parts, accessories, and service equipment in both the "do-it-yourself" retail aftermarket and the "professionally installed" aftermarket
Automotive specialty performance products
Latest in food, foodservice equipment, and supply trends
Event for kiosks, digital signage, self-service and customer-facing technologies
International Pool & Spa Expo with Backyard Living Expo
November 16 - 18, 2009, Las Vegas, NV | www.poolspapatio.com
Expo for pool, spa, and backyard professionals featuring barbecues, hearth and landscaping products, and outdoor furniture
Sustainable and green process operations, automation solutions, water and wastewater treatment, and emerging technologies
Business-to-business construction industry trade show
Printed Electronics USA
December 2-3, 2009, San Jose, CA
Represents printed electronic products and services in the chemicals, consumer goods, healthcare, military, electronics, and publishing industries
Trade event for the power generation market with a focus on the architecture and construction, manufacturing, engineering, industrial, business, energy, and sciences categories
Cycle World International Motorcycle Show
Various Dates, Various Locations
Motorcycle show hitting 13 cities nationwide from October through February
New York International Gift Fair
August 15 - 20, 2009, New York, NY January 30 - February 4, 2010 | www.nyigf.com
General gift featuring personal care and wellness, floral and garden, baby and children's gear, tabletop and housewares, jewelry and crafts, and travel accessories
Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market
January 8-12, 2010, Atlanta, GA | www.americasmart.com
The apparel mart, gift market, home accents, home furnishings and area rugs showcase
Technology show focused on consumer electronics products
The PPAI Expo (Promotional Products Association International)
January 11-15, 2010, Las Vegas, NV | www.theppaiexpo.org
Features the latest in promotional products
Promotes commerce within the archery and bowhunting industry
The NAMM Show (International Music Products Association)
January 14 - 17, 2010, Anaheim, CA | www.namm.org
Represents the global music products industry
The Shot Show (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show)
January 19 - 22, 2010, Las Vegas, NV | www.shotshow.org
Features firearms, ammunition, archery, cutlery, outdoor apparel, optics, camping, and related products and services
Building industry trade show featuring building and construction products and technologies, electronics, hardware, paint, home decorating, and related products
Outdoor products show for hiking, climbing, lifestyle apparel, skiing, adventure travel, endurance sports, footwear, and paddlesports
.jpg){kind=logo}
Golf and golf related products, equipment, apparel, and accessories
General gift featuring personal care and wellness, floral and garden, baby and children's gear, tabletop and housewares, jewelry and crafts, and travel accessories
Features the latest in floor covering trends, technology, and innovation
Showcases the latest apparel, footwear, swimwear, accessories and hardgood products from surf, skate, swim, snow, moto, wake, lifestyle, and streetwearbrands
General giftware, collectibles, toys, gourmet, souvenir, handmade, home and garden, wall art, garden accessories, museum source, art pieces, and jewelry
Plastics processing solutions for a variety of industries including aerospace/aviation, appliances/housewares, automotive, electronics, medical, packaging, and consumer goods
Medical OEM event featuring every category of medical design and manufacturing
World's premier event focused solely on Apple products
Features fishing boats, pontoon boats, deck boats, sail boats, yachts, and related accessories and equipment
International toy trade show for new products in the children's entertainment marketplace
American Traffic Safety Services Association Convention and Traffic Expo
February 16 - 19, 2010, San Antonio, TX | www.atssa.com
Conference and expo covering all segments of roadway safety
Travel goods include luggage, business items, personal items, electronic accessories, and travel apparel
Fishing tackle, boats, and accessories
Children's trade show featuring clothing, toys, shoes, accessories, and more
Indoor-outdoor living show showcasing hearth products, pools and spas, casual furniture, barbecues, and accessory products
International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA)
March 10 - 13, 2010, San Diego, CA | www.ihrsa.org
Latest equipment and services for commercial health, fitness, racquet-sports, and multi-recreational clubs
Marketplace of home goods professionals featuring consumer lifestyle and product trends for all areas of the home
Showcases the latest equipment, products, and technologies for the construction, aggregates, and ready mixed concrete industries
Wireless event representing wireless and converged communications, mobile Internet, computing and mobile data
Heavy-duty trucking show featuring new products, development, and services
Industry event for the latest products in the kitchen and bath industries
H.H. Backer Pet Industry Trade Show
April 23 - 25, 2010, Baltimore, MD (Spring Show) | www.hhbacker.com
Features new pet products, technologies, and industry services
National Hardware Show & Lawn and Garden World
May 4 - 6, 2010, Las Vegas, NV | www.nationalhardwareshow.com
Categories include hardware and tools, lawn and garden, paint, home wares, plumbing and electrical, and storage and organization products
International food industry event for new products, services, and the latest retail technology
Home medical equipment industry products and services
National Rifle Association Annual Meeting and Exhibit
May 14 - 16, 2010, Charlotte, NC | www.nraam.org
Trade event representing firearms and accessories
Stationery products, crafts, gifts, games, computer and office accessories
Restaurant and foodservice trade show
American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting (ASCO)
June 4 - 8, 2010, Chicago, IL | www.asco.org
Educational and scientific showcase of products and services relevant to oncology
National Association of Chain Drug Stores Show (NACDS)
June 5 - 8, 2010, San Diego, CA | www.nacds.org
Convergence of drug, food, mass, club, and value retailing, including personal care, health care, general merchandise, cosmetics & fragrances, household products, and related categories
Collection of properties and brands available for licensing worldwide
Homebuilding industry event featuring an extensive range of products including residential building materials, new home technologies, and green products
New products show for the lawn and garden industry
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
June 26 - 28, 2010, Tampa, FL | www.aami.org
Healthcare technology management and advancements in the medical device industry
Face & Body Spa & Healthy Aging Conference and Expo (Skin Inc)
July 16 - 19, 2010, San Jose, CA | www.faceandbody.com
Event dedicated to skin care and spa products, and serving the cosmetics, personal care, and fragrance industries
Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market
July 16-20, 2010, Atlanta, GA | www.americasmart.com
The apparel mart, gift market, home accents, home furnishings and area rugs showcase
International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST)
July 14-16, 2010, Las Vegas, NV | www.icastfishing.org
Showcase of innovation in sportfishing gear and accessories
Beauty trade show event including cosmetics, personal care, spa and wellness, professional hair, and nails and tools
Outdoor products show for hiking, climbing, lifestyle apparel, skiing, adventure travel, endurance sports, footwear, and paddlesports
Trade show for the farming industry
Upscale house wares show including gadgets, cookware, cutlery, bake ware, tabletop, small electrics, kitchen textiles, and specialtyfoods
Fitness and wellness companies showcase their equipment and apparel