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The **AAPM | COMP Annual Meeting & Exhibition** is a leading medical physics event that brings together medical physicists, researchers, dosimetrists, educators, and industry partners from across North America and beyond. For 2026, the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) joins with the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists (COMP) for a joint scientific meeting held in Vancouver, British Columbia. The program features interactive scientific sessions, case-based discussions, and expert panels spanning imaging, therapy, radiological sciences, and professional development, all supported by a technical exhibition showcasing the latest innovations in medical physics. The meeting is designed for professionals across clinical practice, research, academia, and industry. Attendees can engage directly with equipment and service providers, attend sessions led by experts, and earn continuing education credits toward certification and licensure. Whether you are guiding institutional strategy, developing new technologies, or building your career, the meeting offers a forum to learn, connect, and lead within the evolving field of medical physics. It combines high-quality scientific content with strong networking, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities that extend well beyond the event itself.

The AAPath Annual Meeting is the once-yearly gathering of the Association for Academic Pathology (AAPath), bringing together leaders in academic pathology for networking, professional development, and leadership education. The 2026 edition marks the 59th Annual Meeting. Programming runs across three full days—Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday—following a Welcome Reception on Sunday evening and concluding with an Awards Lunch honoring colleagues for their achievements and service to the field. The meeting is designed for academic pathology professionals, including department chairs, residency program directors, undergraduate medical educators, pathology executives, program coordinators, senior fellows, residents, and students. Attendance is exclusively for AAPath members, though society liaisons and students from member departments may also attend. The program addresses timely and relevant topics for professional development in academic pathology leadership, covering biomedical research trends, medical education models, faculty recruitment and retention, digital pathology, residency essentials, and succession planning. Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits are offered for a subset of the educational content, and a remote (Zoom) participation option is available for most ballroom sessions, with session recordings accessible online to all registrants after the meeting.

Pawn Expo is the annual convention and trade show of the National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA), billing itself as "Everything NPA, All In ONE Place." Held over three full days, it combines industry-specific education, a bustling exhibit hall, and extensive networking designed to help pawnbrokers run smarter, more efficient, and more profitable businesses. The event draws pawn store owners, executives, managers, and store personnel from across the country. <cite index="3-45,3-47,3-49">Attendees break down to roughly 48% store owners, 32% executive-level and management, and 20% store personnel and administrative staff.</cite> On the vendor side, <cite index="4-33">Pawn Expo positions itself as delivering the largest and most concentrated group of pawn professionals in the world,</cite> giving exhibitors direct access to serious buyers. The program centers on learning, earning, and networking. <cite index="1-64">Pawn Expo offers industry-specific, interactive educational sessions focused on best practices to help attendees run a smarter, more efficient, and more profitable business,</cite> alongside Industry Insights from leading partners, peer-led breakout sessions, a keynote general session, an exhibit hall, and dedicated jewelry-trading time. For anyone in the pawn industry, it is the premier opportunity to gain knowledge, build relationships, and discover new products and solutions.

SIGGRAPH 2026 is <cite index="0-1">the premier conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques</cite>, returning to Los Angeles from 19–23 July 2026. Organized by ACM SIGGRAPH, it is <cite index="0-8">the 53rd International Conference & Exhibition on Computer Graphics & Interactive Techniques</cite>, bringing together a global community of researchers, artists, developers, filmmakers, and technologists. Attendees experience <cite index="0-2">a cross-section of transformative work spanning AI, robotics, immersive experiences, simulation, animation, and cutting-edge innovations in real time</cite>. Programming is organized around focus areas including Production & Animation, Research & Education, Arts & Design, Gaming & Interactive, and New Technologies, making it valuable for professionals across the visual computing spectrum. The conference pairs peer-reviewed Technical Papers, Courses, and Talks with hands-on showcases like the Exhibition, Emerging Technologies, the Immersive Pavilion, the Computer Animation Festival, and Real-Time Live!. It is worth attending for anyone seeking to learn the latest advances, network with industry leaders, and see the future of graphics technology firsthand.

The **THSCA Convention & Coaching School** is the annual gathering of the Texas High School Coaches Association, billed as the most comprehensive athletics conference in the state of Texas. <cite index="1-31,1-32">This three-day annual conference offers a wide range of education sessions on both boys and girls sports, athletic administration, as well as health and safety topics, multiple networking opportunities, rules meetings, an on-site job room, an awards banquet, and an astounding array of exhibits.</cite> The 2026 edition is the **94th Annual THSCA Coaching School and Convention**, held **July 19-21, 2026** at the **George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas**. <cite index="1-33">On average the THSCA Convention draws an attendance of over 18,000 coaches, athletic administrators and exhibitors.</cite> The event is worth attending for its scale and breadth of professional development. <cite index="1-49">THSCA hosts over 250+ hours of content in multiple sports, health & safety, and options for completing mandatory U.I.L. CCP courses.</cite> Coaches across every sport and region of Texas come to learn from peers, earn required certifications, connect with vendors, and celebrate the profession.

The Cobb Trade Show (COBB Tradeshow) is a curated B2B fashion event produced by the Atlanta Apparel Exhibition Group (AAEG). <cite index="1-64">It connects fashion brands with retailers across the United States, offering a powerful mix of premium dresswear, footwear, accessories, and streetwear apparel.</cite> <cite index="3-63">Held at the Cobb Convention Center - Atlanta, it is a curated marketplace that brings together over 600 top-tier brands and thousands of buyers from across the U.S. and Canada.</cite> <cite index="4-58">The show is open only to legitimate buyers engaged in the retail business, and is not open to the general public.</cite> Attendees include specialty retailers, boutique buyers, sales reps, and fashion industry professionals seeking fresh collections for the upcoming season. <cite index="3-69">Many exhibiting brands are exclusive to COBB and do not participate in other national shows, making it a must-attend event for specialty retailers seeking fresh, high-quality merchandise.</cite> <cite index="4-53">COBB Tradeshow offers the most diverse brands, lines, product mix and price points of any trade show in the Southeast, paired with easy, one-floor shopping at the Cobb Convention Center - Atlanta.</cite> Buyers can broaden their product mix, discover emerging and established brands, and build relationships with peers and industry professionals in a convenient, professional setting.

**RISE26** is billed as the world's premier training conference on addiction, mental health, and justice innovation, organized by the nonprofit **All Rise** (formerly the National Association of Drug Court Professionals). <cite index="1-25,1-26">For more than two decades, RISE has been the nation's premier gathering of justice and treatment professionals, and RISE26 promises to raise the bar yet again.</cite> <cite index="1-27">While treatment courts remain a foundation of the conference, bringing together all treatment court models and roles, this year's program reflects a growing reality: the need to address substance use and mental health demands solutions at every stage of the justice system.</cite> <cite index="1-40">RISE captures the spirit of public health and public safety leaders committed to expanding treatment and recovery for justice-involved people impacted by substance use, mental health, and trauma disorders.</cite> Attendees include judges, attorneys, treatment providers, coordinators, law enforcement, veteran mentors, and program alumni. With hundreds of sessions and continuing-education credit available, it is a comprehensive professional-development and networking event for anyone working in treatment courts and justice reform.

The **SNIS Annual Meeting** is the flagship conference of the **Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS)**, a professional organization dedicated to advancing the specialty of neurointerventional surgery. <cite index="3-1">The society is dedicated to advancing the specialty of neurointerventional surgery in order to provide the highest quality of patient care to the public.</cite> The 2026 edition marks the **23rd Annual Meeting & Fellows Course**, held in Seattle, Washington. <cite index="2-3,2-4">What makes the SNIS Annual Meeting unique is its focus on community — bringing neurointerventional practitioners and industry peers together in a forum designed for collaboration and innovation, with an agenda full of multi-disciplinary learning opportunities, networking events, and fun.</cite> <cite index="8-3,8-4,8-5">The gathering brings together experienced neurointerventional surgeons, fellows, and trainees, and the program explores the current landscape of neurointerventional surgery, covering the latest techniques, emerging research, and established best practices influencing the field.</cite> <cite index="2-5,2-6">No matter your expertise level or specialty, attendees gain new understandings from a growing global workforce, engaging with colleagues and partners to solve some of the most pressing issues impacting the field and the patients they serve.</cite> <cite index="2-7">The hybrid meeting format continues to be a success, opening up content to both in-person and virtual attendees.</cite>

Collective Shows Summer West is a curated business-to-business buying event for the swim, resort, and activewear apparel industries, held at the Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach, California. Rather than a sprawling convention-center format, it is designed as an intimate, resort-style retreat where showcasing brands connect directly with approved retail buyers, media, and industry professionals. The show gathers a tightly edited lineup of established and emerging labels across swimwear, beachwear, resortwear, activewear, footwear, and accessories. Attendees preview upcoming-season collections, place orders, and build relationships in a relaxed oceanfront setting. The organizers position the experience around the tagline **"Come Inspired + Leave Empowered,"** emphasizing quality over quantity and meaningful, face-to-face connection over high-volume booth traffic. It is worth attending for retail buyers who want early access to next-season bestsellers and up-and-coming brands, plus purposeful networking through breakfasts, lunches, a sunset reception, a runway show, and morning wellness activities. With all programming held onsite at a single luxury property, buyers can shop the floor efficiently while enjoying a premium, appointment-friendly environment.

**AGA Professional Development Training (PDT 2026)** is the Association of Government Accountants' premier annual training event for government financial management professionals. The 2026 edition takes place July 21-23 in Washington, D.C., with a virtual attendance option, and offers attendees the opportunity to earn up to 20 CPEs. The program brings together thousands of professionals working across federal, state and local government finance. Attendees explore cutting-edge strategies in government financial management, engage with leaders in the profession, and discover solutions to boost government accountability, efficiency and innovation. In recognition of America's 250th anniversary, PDT 2026 is being held in the nation's capital, a location AGA describes as especially meaningful for reflecting on the country's history and the evolution of government accountability. It is worth attending for the substantial continuing professional education credit, a robust agenda of general and concurrent breakout sessions, high-profile speakers from across government, and a Solutions Hall showcasing the latest tools and technologies. Registration includes access to live sessions, a choice of breakouts, and on-demand access to session recordings.

Casual Market Atlanta is the outdoor furnishings industry's essential sourcing destination, held twice a year at AmericasMart in downtown Atlanta. The Summer edition, running July 21–23, 2026, positions itself as the show "where next season's strategy begins," giving buyers early access to next season's trends, products and programs so they can buy early and lock in their plans for the year ahead. The market brings together the largest concentration of outdoor furnishings brands in the U.S., with 150+ showrooms and temporary exhibits spread across multiple floors of Building 1. Attendees can compare products side-by-side, connect with leading manufacturers and buy with confidence in one efficient destination. The event is open to the trade only, drawing owners and executives from specialty casual furniture retailers, home furnishings stores, pool & spa and garden center retailers, hearth & fireplace dealers, interior designers, hospitality buyers and landscape professionals. Sponsored by the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA), Casual Market Atlanta pairs a comprehensive sourcing floor with educational programming and networking. It is worth attending for retailers and designers who want to discover emerging product design, color and fabric trends while building meaningful supplier relationships before the coming outdoor-living season.

The **Destinations International Annual Convention** is the flagship event of Destinations International (DI), the world's largest association of destination marketing and management organizations. Held July 21–23, 2026, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, it brings together destination marketing leaders from around the globe for three days of tactical sessions, peer connections, and practical solutions. <cite index="3-9,3-10,3-11">The convention gathers 800+ destination marketing leaders for proven strategies on revenue growth, stakeholder engagement, and operational efficiency, across three days of tactical sessions, direct peer connections, and solutions attendees can implement immediately.</cite> The program is built for professionals at every career stage — from coordinators to CEOs — at convention and visitors bureaus, destination marketing organizations (DMOs), and related industry partners. <cite index="3-13,3-14,3-15">The convention addresses shifts facing destination organizations, including budget pressures, workforce retention, resident pushback, and stakeholder accountability, emphasizing new approaches to community engagement, organizational positioning, and talent development.</cite> <cite index="7-1,7-2">Attendees take in keynote speakers, special meetings, roundtable discussions with peers, and an expo, and members often say it's the one event they never want to miss, largely because of the networking opportunities.</cite> The learning is designed to be relevant regardless of organization size or budget.

INTERMODA (IM) is a business-to-business fashion trade show held in Guadalajara, Mexico. <cite index="5-2">It presents itself as the largest fashion business exhibition in Latin America, bringing together national and international designers, producers, distributors and buyers, with two editions each year.</cite> <cite index="4-7">Held twice a year, in January and July, the event turns the Guadalajara Exhibition Center into an international hub for fashion industry professionals from around the world.</cite> <cite index="4-9,4-10">What sets Intermoda apart is its clear thematic structure and focus on the needs of the fashion industry: the show brings together designers, manufacturers, buyers and decision-makers to showcase and negotiate current collections for women, men and children, along with accessories, evening wear, footwear, denim, urban fashion, materials and production services.</cite> It is worth attending for its scale and its role as a sourcing and networking platform. <cite index="11-2,11-3,11-4">It gathers designers, manufacturers, suppliers, and international and national buyers to showcase the season's most outstanding trends, making it an ideal space to connect with potential clients and close business deals.</cite> The July 2026 edition marks Intermoda's 85th staging.

The ASI Show! Chicago is a B2B trade show for the promotional products industry, produced by the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI). Held each July at McCormick Place, it is positioned as the industry's midyear event, giving promo distributors a first look at emerging product trends heading into the back-to-school and holiday selling seasons. The ASI Show brings together thousands of distributors and suppliers under one roof, with events also held in Orlando and Fort Worth throughout the year. The show is structured across three days: one full day dedicated to education followed by two days of product sourcing in the Expo Hall. Attendees are primarily promotional products distributors and decorators sourcing branded merchandise, while suppliers exhibit their latest products. Expect dynamic networking, exclusive previews of new products, and insights from industry experts. It is worth attending for the combination of hands-on product discovery, expert-led education, and large-scale face-to-face networking. ASI members receive free admission to the Expo Hall and Education Day, hotel room reimbursement, free package shipping, and access to the ASI Passport prize program, making the show a cornerstone of many promo professionals' second-half sales strategy.

The **Cardinal Health Retail Business Conference (RBC)** is an annual conference recognizing independent pharmacies and their commitment to comprehensive patient care in their communities. Through peer-to-peer and supplier networking, continuing education courses, and general sessions, the event helps independent pharmacies navigate the challenges and complexities of today's market so they can strengthen their position as vital community healthcare destinations. RBC draws independent pharmacy owners and their teams from all 50 states and Puerto Rico, along with more than 200 exhibiting suppliers. Attendees come to sharpen business strategy, discover new revenue streams and clinical service models, earn continuing education credits, and connect with peers facing similar market pressures. Beyond education, RBC is designed as a celebration of independent pharmacy, blending marquee general sessions with entertainment, awards, and family-friendly programming. For pharmacy owners weighing how to remain competitive and community-focused, it offers a concentrated mix of learning, sourcing, and networking in a single destination event.

SignConnexion is the **Mid-South Sign Association (MSSA)** annual trade show and conference, bringing together sign and graphics professionals from across the region. The 2026 edition takes place in Huntsville, Alabama, from July 22–25, combining an exhibit hall, educational seminars, and extensive networking. As organizers describe it, the event is "a networking super-center of the people and businesses that are important in your industry," designed to help attendees grow their businesses and relationships. The show draws sign company owners, fabricators, installers, print shop operators, and industry vendors. Attendees walk the exhibit hall to discover new technologies and equipment, attend seminars on the challenges sign businesses face, and connect with key contacts and suppliers. Signature social events—including the annual golf tournament and multiple networking receptions—round out the week. With affordable member registration, education from industry experts, and a welcoming, family-like culture, SignConnexion is worth attending for professionals looking to stay current on advancing sign technology, build supplier relationships, and expand their knowledge in a concentrated multi-day format.

The San Diego Comic Convention, known as Comic-Con International, is the premier annual celebration of comics and popular arts in the United States. <cite index="3-7,3-8">Comic-Con is the premier event for all things comics and related popular art, including movies, television, gaming, and interactive multimedia, featuring cosplay, unique programming, exclusive previews, presentations, and an expansive and diverse Exhibit Hall with merchandise and displays representing all fandoms.</cite> The event draws a global audience of fans, cosplayers, collectors, comics creators, industry professionals, retailers, and members of the press. <cite index="16-3,16-4">According to Forbes, Comic-Con is the "largest convention of its kind in the world," and since 2010 it has filled the San Diego Convention Center to capacity with over 130,000 attendees.</cite> <cite index="5-3,5-4">Attendees can immerse themselves in panels with industry creators, exclusive screenings, and interactive experiences spanning comics, movies, TV, and gaming, with the event famous for its creative cosplay, diverse programming, and a massive Exhibit Hall.</cite> Comic-Con is worth attending for its unmatched scale, its role as a launchpad for major entertainment announcements, and the passionate community that gathers each summer. <cite index="16-9">It is also home to the Eisner Awards, which recognize creative achievement in American comic books and are often called the comic industry's equivalent to the Academy Awards.</cite>

The Foodservice Conference is a B2B trade show and conference produced by the **International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)**, dedicated exclusively to fresh produce in the foodservice channel. <cite index="3-24">Designed for produce in foodservice, it is positioned as the place for connections, insights, and innovations to grow your business</cite>, and it takes place July 23-24, 2026 in Monterey, California. The event draws the full foodservice produce supply chain. <cite index="3-27">Buyers include restaurant, hospitality, and school operators, along with foodservice distributors, chefs, and menu developers who have purchasing and menu planning responsibility</cite>, while <cite index="3-29">sellers include grower-shippers, processors, transportation and logistics companies, tech providers, and packaging solutions firms</cite>. Why attend? <cite index="3-14,3-15">It is the only conference that brings the who's who of produce and foodservice together, with attendees connecting, learning, and doing business, and more than 80% of attendees making, influencing, or recommending purchases</cite>. The Monterey setting near the "salad bowl of America" adds to the appeal, making it a highly targeted marketplace for anyone in produce and foodservice.

Electrify Expo is billed as North America's largest electric vehicle festival, an entirely outdoor event where visitors can ride, drive, and demo the latest electric and hybrid vehicles. <cite index="5-3,5-4">With over 1 million square feet of space, it is described as North America's #1 EV event platform, showcasing leading brands and startups through hands-on activations and demos spanning EVs, micro-mobility, solar energy, charging solutions, Powersports, automotive aftermarket, and connected home technology.</cite> The Portland edition marks the show's debut in the city and runs across a full weekend. For 2026, <cite index="5-2">Electrify Expo was created to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles by providing demo ride experiences.</cite> Notably, <cite index="4-7">Electrify Expo has expanded into the Demo Days Festival</cite>, and it now operates as a dedicated premium EV and hybrid zone inside the larger Demo Days event. The festival is designed for a broad audience — EV shoppers, enthusiasts, and families. <cite index="7-19,7-20">What began as a bold concept has grown into the world's largest electric vehicle and e-mobility festival, attracting enthusiasts, families, and first-time EV shoppers.</cite> It is worth attending for the chance to actually test-drive vehicles rather than view them behind barriers, alongside live music, food trucks, and a large kids zone.

The **LRA Showcase** is the Louisiana Restaurant Association's premier restaurant and hospitality trade show, held annually in New Orleans. <cite index="1-63">Described as more than a two-day tradeshow, it positions itself as the crossroads of global culinary excellence and Louisiana hospitality.</cite> <cite index="1-64">It is Louisiana's gathering for restaurants, bars, hotels, caterers, clubs, and decision-makers looking to connect with the latest products, trends, and connections. The event draws a professional B2B audience.</cite> <cite index="3-56,3-57">It is a destination for independent restaurants, bars, and hospitality businesses in the Gulf South, giving attendees the chance to see, taste, and connect with the best the industry has to offer without leaving their home state.</cite> <cite index="1-66">Whether you are a chef, owner, operator, or beverage director, the show offers everything from cutting-edge kitchen equipment to handcrafted cocktails. </cite><cite index="1-65">Attendees can expect authentic Southern hospitality, real business opportunities, and a show floor packed with leading suppliers in the industry.</cite> <cite index="3-58,3-59">Hundreds of local and regional suppliers showcase the latest products, services, and solutions, from new vendors and operational technology to menu ingredients.</cite>

The **National Medical Association (NMA) Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly** is the flagship annual gathering of the NMA, the nation's oldest and largest organization representing African American physicians and health professionals. Held July 25–29, 2026 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan, the 2026 meeting carries the theme "The New Reconstruction – Mobilizing Healthcare Justice for a New America: Our Patients, Providers, and Policy." The Convention is acclaimed as the nation's foremost forum on medical science and African American health. Each year, African American physicians and other health professionals from across the country convene to exchange medical advances, discuss health policy priorities, and network. Programming spans 26 Scientific Specialty Sections, drawing physicians, physician executives, podiatrists, academicians, scientists, residents, and students. Attendees can earn continuing medical education (ACE/CME) credit through specialty and plenary sessions, engage with cutting-edge research in the poster hall and exhibit hall, and take part in leadership, policy, and networking events. With its blend of science, culture, and advocacy, the meeting is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect with the largest concentration of Black healthcare professionals in the United States.

The **AAEA Annual Meeting** is the flagship gathering of the **Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA)**, the leading professional society for economists working across agriculture, food, natural resources, environment, rural development, and related applied fields. The 2026 edition takes place in **Kansas City, MO, July 26–28, 2026, at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown**. The program is built around **Invited Paper Sessions, Invited Case Study Papers, Organized Symposia, Selected Presentations (Lightning Sessions, Paper Sessions, and a Poster Session), and Track Sessions** sponsored by the AAEA Sections. Marquee events open to all attendees include the Gordon Rausser Keynote Address, the Presidential Address, the Fellows Address, the Galbraith Forum, a Welcome Reception, a Poster Reception, the Academic Bowl Finals, and the AAEA Awards & Fellows Recognition Ceremony. Attendees are primarily researchers, professors, graduate students, and analysts from academic departments, government agencies, NGOs, think tanks, and the private sector. The meeting is worth attending for its cutting-edge research, professional development, Employment Services, an Undergraduate Recruitment Fair, and unmatched networking with the global agricultural and applied economics community.