The List: Largest conventions in 2013
Mon, Jan 6, 2014 (midnight)
Convention | Website | Estimated attendees | Dates | |
1 | International Consumer Electronics Show | CESWeb.org | 152,759 | Jan. 8-11, 2013 |
2 | Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) | AAIWshow.com | 140,000 | Nov. 5-Nov. 8, 2013 |
3 | National Association of Broadcasters | NABShow.org | 92,414 | April 8-11, 2013 |
4 | MAGIC International (winter) | MagicOnline.com | 84,000 | Feb. 19-21, 2013 |
5 | MAGIC International (summer) | MagicOnline.com | 80,000 | Aug. 19-21, 2013 |
6 | Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show | ShotShow.org | 58,144 | Jan. 15-18, 2013 |
7 | World of Concrete | WorldofConcrete.com | 54,869 | Feb. 5-8, 2013 |
8a | International Market Center (winter) | LasVegasMarket.com | 50,000 | Jan. 28-Feb. 1, 2013 |
8b | International Market Center (summer) | LasVegasMarket.com | 50,000 | July 29-Aug. 2, 2013 |
10 | National Association of Home Builders | NAHB.org | 48,722 | Jan. 22-24, 2013 |
11 | Associated Surplus Dealers (ASD/AMD) Las Vegas (spring) | ASDOnline.com | 45,971 | March 26-29, 2013 |
12 | Associated Surplus Dealers (ASD/AMD) Las Vegas (summer) | ASDOnline.com | 44,000 | Aug. 4-7, 2013 |
13 | Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association (CTIA) | CTIA.org | 40,000 | May 21-23, 2013 |
14 | Nightclub and Bar Convention and Trade Show (NCB) | NCBshow.com | 37,740 | March 20-21, 2013 |
15 | JCK Show | JCKonline.com | 37,500 | May 31-June 3, 2013 |
16 | International Council of Shopping Centers (RECon) | ICSC.org | 32,500 | May 20-22, 2013 |
17 | National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) | NBAA.org | 32,000 | Oct. 22-24, 2013 |
18 | National Hardware Show | NationalHardwareShow.com | 30,856 | May 7-9, 2013 |
19 | Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) | PMMI.org | 26,000 | Sept. 23-25, 2013 |
20 | Interbike Expo | Interbike.com | 25,562 | Sept. 18-20, 2013 |
21a | Surfaces | Surfaces.com | 25,000 | Jan. 29-31, 2013 |
21b | International Esthetics Cosmetics and Spa Conference | IECSC.com | 25,000 | June 22-24, 2013 |
23 | Cosmoprof North America | CosmoprofNorthAmerica.com | 23,000 | July 14-16, 2013 |
24 | International Baking Industry Expo (IBIE) | IBIE.org | 21,000 | Oct. 6-9, 2013 |
25 | Helicopter Association International | Rotor.com | 20,393 | March 4-7, 2013 |
26 | International Sign Association | Signs.org | 19,486 | April 3-6, 2013 |
27 | Promotional Products Association International | PPAI.org | 19,265 | Jan. 14-18, 2013 |
28 | International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) | ISSA.com | 18,000 | Nov. 19-21, 2013 |
29 | Global Gaming Expo (G2E) | GlobalGamingExpo.com | 17,525 | Sept. 24-26, 2013 |
30 | Hospitality Design Expo | HDExpo.com | 17,456 | May 15-17, 2013 |
31 | International Security Conference (ISC) | ISCWest.com | 16,959 | April 10-12, 2013 |
32 | Adult Entertainment Expo | AdultEntertainmentExpo.com | 15,998 | Jan. 16-18, 2013 |
33a | EMC Corporation | EMCWorld.com | 15,000 | May 6-10, 2013 |
33b | Knowella Technologies | N/A | 15,000 | June 19-21, 2013 |
33c | Herbalife International | Herbalife.com | 15,000 | Oct. 11-13, 2013 |
33d | Live Design International (LDI) | IDIShow.com | 15,000 | Nov. 22-24, 2013 |
37 | Western Veterinary Conference | WVC.org | 14,167 | Feb. 17-21, 2013 |
38a | International Vision Expo | VisionExposWest.com | 14,000 | Oct. 3-5, 2013 |
38b | All Baby and Child Inc. (ABC) | TheABCshow.com | 14,000 | Oct. 15-18, 2013 |
40 | Association of Woodworking and Furnishing Suppliers (AWFS) | AWFS.org | 13,500 | July 24-27, 2013 |
41a | Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) | WPPIonline.com | 13,000 | March 11-13, 2013 |
41b | Interop | Interop.com | 13,000 | May 5-9, 2013 |
43 | Licensing International Expo | LicensingExpo.com | 12,550 | June 18-20, 2013 |
44a | World Pet Association (WPA) | SuperZoo.org | 12,000 | July 23-25, 2013 |
44b | International Autobody Congress & Exposition | ASRWevents.com | 12,000 | Oct. 16-19, 2013 |
46 | International Wireless Communications Expo | IWCEexpo.com | 11,993 | March 13-14, 2013 |
47 | National Association of Pizzeria Operators | NAPO.com | 11,161 | March 19-21, 2013 |
48 | AARP | AARP.org | 10,920 | May 30-June 1, 2013 |
49a | Off-Price Specialist Center | OffPriceShow.com | 10,500 | Feb. 15-17, 2013 |
49b | Off-Price Specialist Center | OffPriceShow.com | 10,500 | Aug. 15-21, 2013 |
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