Sometimes known as trade fairs, trade exhibitions, or expos, trade shows are exhibitions organized for the purpose of allowing companies and businesses in a specific industry to highlight and demonstrate latest products and services, to facilitate networking opportunities with industry partners and clients, to view the products and activities of competitors, and to become apprised of recent market trends. Some trade shows serve a dual purpose of introducing new problems to the consumer market and allowing company representatives to interact with customers, but others are open only to company representatives, and perhaps members of the press. Therefore, trade shows are classified as either public or trade only. It is believed that trade shows began in Europe during the late medieval period, when producers began visiting towns for trading fairs, where they could showcase and sell their products. With the Industrial revolution of the late 18th century, industrial exhibitions became common in Europe and North America, and by the 20th centuries, specialized companies were formed for the sole purpose of managing the growing trade show industry, and permanent trade show grounds and convention centers were built to provide venues for large trade expos, and larger cities began vying for such venues as a means of economic development. The World AG Expo and Conexpo/Conagg are the two largest shows, by square footage. By attendance, four of the five largest trade shows are auto shows. Trade shows and exhibitions became common throughout Asia in the 21st century, with China dominating the industry. In recent years, virtual tradeshows have are occurring online, largely because they greatly decrease the expenses incurred by participating industries.
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10 Times is a global directory of trade shows and conferences. Featured events are displayed on the index page of the site, while other shows in its database may be searched by city, country, industry, or event name. Other options include searching by event category or industry, or browsing by city or country. Event planners may submit additional trade fairs or events for consideration.
https://10times.com/
Presenting a database of professional events and trade shows throughout the United States and Canada, the site offers trade show schedules and event information, Through a membership, event planning firms, advertising agencies, PR firms, trade show managers, government agencies, corporations, and entrepreneurs can build a preferred partner page, marketing services to event owners and managers, or the entire event community. A directory of event industries is included.
http://www.eventsinamerica.com/
Private Label Manufacturers Association
The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) is an organization that serves store brands food and non-food products manufacturers and suppliers. The website features the PLMA's Private Label Trade Show, an annual trade show and provides information that includes show location and trade show schedules. The website also features sections such as market and press updates, upcoming events, member services information and the PLMA International, Scanner on Line and Idea Supermarket.
http://www.plma.com/
This worldwide directory of trade shows and exhibitions features a schedule of trade shows around the world. Featured shows are posted to the front page of the site, while its database may be searched by fair name, country, city, industry, or service provider sector. Additional trade fairs may be submitted for consideration without charge, and a directory of trade show suppliers and hotel information is also included.
https://www.tradefairdates.com/
TSNN is a trade show publication, offering industry news in various categories, a list of the top 250 trade shows, the top 45 Canadian trade shows, and other trade show data, research reports, including a solicitation for an annual subscription to all six annual studies, an advertising and editorial calendar, webinar schedules, and a newsletter subscription option. Featured shows are displayed on the index page of the site.
http://www.tsnn.com/
Company offering a wide variety of exhibition stands, pop up stands, literature holders, and more to ensure one's success at a trade show.
https://uk-exhibitionstands.co.uk/
