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SpaceCom | Space Congress is the Global Commercial Space Conference & Exposition held in Orlando, Florida. Produced in collaboration with Space Congress and organized by the Canaveral Council of Technical Societies with NASA's Kennedy Space Center, it is positioned as the flagship event of Commercial Space Week, co-located with the Space Mobility Conference & Expo and the GSA Spaceport Summit. The conference and expo focus on commercialization, procurement, investment, partnerships, and business growth across the space economy, bringing together government, defense, commercial, and emerging space leaders. The event unites civil space, defense, and commercial industry leaders for three days of deal-making, partnership building, and technology discovery on the expo floor, in the conference program, and through curated networking. Attendees include NASA center leaders, international space agencies, prime contractors, satellite operators, manufacturers, investors, students, and academia. SpaceCom is designed around access, creating opportunities for meaningful conversations, partnership development, and business momentum across the global space ecosystem—connecting participants with organizations from NASA and the U.S. Space Force to launch providers, investors, and entrepreneurs. For anyone doing business in the space sector, it is a central meeting point for the commercial, civil, and defense markets.

Atlanta Market is the premier gift, home and lifestyle wholesale marketplace, held each January and July at AmericasMart in downtown Atlanta. Atlanta Market is the premier gift, home and lifestyle marketplace connecting wholesale buyers and sellers. Held twice a year, it showcases the nation's largest collection of gift, seasonal, and outdoor living products, complemented by an extensive range of home décor, furnishings, tabletop, and gourmet brands. The **Winter Market** is a major sourcing event for the trade. With over 6,000 brands across three buildings and 51 floors, Atlanta Market draws attendees from all 50 states and more than 60 countries. The show is strictly a trade event: Atlanta Market is open to the trade only. Registration is approved for active members of the retail, interior design, hospitality or wholesale industries who are affiliated with a business that resells product represented within our campus. Buyers come to discover new products and trends across a vast campus. Each January and July, AmericasMart presents Atlanta Market, a dynamic and immersive wholesale buying opportunity featuring the nation's largest product mix for gift complemented by a broad selection of home décor, furnishings and apparel. Staged across 51 floors, Atlanta Market showcases thousands of brands including specialty categories like stationery, seasonal décor, tabletop, housewares, children's and more.

The **Fort Wayne Farm Show** is a three-day indoor agricultural exposition held each January at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Organized by Tradexpos, Inc., it is billed as Indiana's largest indoor agricultural expo and draws farmers, ranchers, and ag professionals from across the Midwest. The show is curated to meet the evolving needs of America's livestock producers, row crop farmers, and other agricultural professionals. Attendees can explore a vast variety of exhibitors covering farm machinery, seed and chemicals, grain handling, irrigation, livestock equipment, insurance, and farmstead improvements — a genuine one-stop shop for the ag community. Presented by Tradexpos, the Summit City event features educational seminars along with more than 1,000 booths, providing attendees a one-stop shop for anyone in the agriculture community. Admission is **free** and the event is open to the public, making it worthwhile for both seasoned operators and first-time visitors. Beyond the exhibit floor, the show offers educational seminars and community fundraising, so attendees leave with practical knowledge and new industry connections in addition to product information.

The **Landscape Ontario Congress** is Canada's largest and longest-running trade show and conference for landscape and horticulture professionals. Held at the Toronto Congress Centre, the event brings together the green industry for three days of product discovery, education and networking. With over 400 exhibitors covering more than 8 acres, Congress is a one-stop-shop for the latest equipment, tools, materials and supplies. The show is aimed at landscape contractors, designers, growers, garden centre operators, grounds managers, arborists and other green-industry professionals. Positioned as one of Canada's top shows, it lets attendees meet cutting-edge suppliers exhibiting on more than eight acres of show floor — a platform to find new products, ideas, equipment, tools, services and connections to grow their business. Beyond the exhibit hall, Congress pairs its marketplace with a robust conference program, live equipment demos and industry celebrations. It is an essential annual gathering for anyone looking to source suppliers, sharpen skills and connect with peers across the Canadian landscape and nursery sectors.

The PPAI Expo is the promotional products industry's largest and longest-running trade show, produced annually in Las Vegas by Promotional Products Association International (PPAI). The event pairs a professional development conference with a sprawling show floor where suppliers present branded merchandise, premiums, apparel, awards and business services to distributors and resellers. The industry's largest trade show provides the opportunity to see tens of thousands of promotional products and more than a thousand exhibitors, and serves as the launchpad for the year, with new events and products unveiled each January at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. This four-day event begins with a professional development conference followed by three days of open show floor with products from both domestic and international brands. The audience is overwhelmingly professional: exhibit privileges are generally open to North American Supplier and Business Service members in good standing with PPAI, while distributor members and non-members attend to source products. For distributors, buyers and industry professionals, the Expo is a single destination to discover new products, attend education sessions, and build supplier relationships. No other industry event draws more committed, professional distributor attendees, and 81% of distributors attending seek out exhibitors they wouldn't see at other trade shows.

The **Surface Navy Association (SNA) National Symposium** is the premier annual gathering of the U.S. surface warfare community, held each January in Arlington, Virginia. It brings together experts and decision makers in the military, industry, and Congress, where leadership discusses how the Surface Force is a critical element of national defense and security in an era of great power competition. The program blends keynote addresses from senior Navy and Coast Guard leaders with panel discussions, professional-development sessions, and an exhibit hall showcasing the latest surface warfare technology. The event is designed for naval officers, defense industry professionals, policymakers, and researchers. Discussions explore current challenges and future directions in naval surface operations, focusing on technological advancements, operational readiness, and strategic planning, and delve into enhancing platform capabilities, adapting to evolving threats, and fostering inter-service cooperation. With thousands of uniformed personnel, government civilians, and industry representatives in attendance, the symposium is one of the most influential professional development and networking opportunities in the defense community. It is a valuable venue for engaging directly with fleet leadership, learning about acquisition priorities, and building relationships across the surface Navy enterprise.

The **Western Canadian Crop Production Show** is one of Western Canada's premier agricultural trade shows, held each January in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Since its founding, it has focused on every aspect of grain production, including seeding, soil types, input requirements, and equipment, connecting prairie producers with manufacturers and suppliers early in the year when buyers are ready to make capital purchase decisions. The show draws exhibitors, presenters and attendees from across the prairie provinces and around the world. Its core audience is prairie grain farmers and producers, but it also attracts global agricultural experts keen on cutting-edge technology. Attendees come to see the latest products and services for the upcoming growing season, network, gather market information, and explore new agriculture technologies. With 330+ exhibitors expected in 2027 and an industry-leading speaker program, the event has earned a reputation as the "must-attend" event for prairie farmers. The meticulously curated trade show floor, professional development sessions and face-to-face access to a highly qualified audience make it worthwhile for both producers optimizing their yields and businesses showcasing solutions to a ready-to-buy crowd.

**Abilities Expo Southern California** is a free, three-day event serving the disability community — people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors and healthcare professionals. Established in 1979, the Abilities Expo has evolved from a local showcase into the premier nationwide event series for the disability community, empowering attendees with cutting-edge technology, adaptive products, and inclusive experiences. The Los Angeles-area edition takes place at the **Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center**. The Abilities Expo in Los Angeles is an event dedicated to showcasing products, services, and technologies designed to enrich the lives of people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors, and healthcare professionals. Attendees can explore assistive technology, adaptive sports, dance, service dog demonstrations, an all-inclusive climbing wall and hands-on workshops. Why attend? Whether you have a mobility impairment, progressive disease, visual or hearing disability, there are a plethora of workshops, products, fun events, exhibits and much more aimed at people with more than 50 types of disabilities — as well as their families, friends, caregivers and medical professionals. Admission is free with advance registration, making it an accessible, high-value day out for the whole family.

The Detroit Auto Show, formerly known as the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), is one of North America's largest and most influential automotive events. Held annually in Detroit, Michigan at Huntington Place and widely regarded as one of the automotive industry's most important events, it has been hosted at the venue (formerly Cobo Center) since 1965. The show is a prominent automotive exhibition that showcases the latest vehicles, automotive technology, and industry innovations, attracting manufacturers, enthusiasts, and media from around the world. The show is organized by the Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA). It features cutting-edge automotive and mobility innovations with immersive experiences, brand-defining vehicles, and hands-on activation, inviting attendees to experience the future of mobility and the heart of Detroit's creative energy. It is worth attending for industry professionals, media, and the general public alike. Recent editions have featured dozens of vehicle brands and many interactive experiences, including indoor EV and off-road ride-alongs, an Overland adventure exhibit, and live music. The show combines new-product reveals, emerging mobility technology, family-friendly attractions, and one of the region's marquee charity events, making it both a serious industry gathering and a public spectacle.

The **St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show**, presented by Progressive, is billed as the **largest boat show on Florida's Gulf Coast** and the longest-running boat show on the state's west coast. Held each January along St. Petersburg's downtown waterfront, the show transforms the Duke Energy Center for the Arts Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park into a boater's paradise, with hundreds of powerboats and sailboats displayed both in the water and on land. Attendees can browse everything from kayaks, personal watercraft, fishing boats, and family cruisers to luxury yachts, plus a **40,000-square-foot tent** housing marine gear, accessories, equipment, and nautical art. Both new and brokerage boats are on display, making the event a one-stop destination for first-time buyers and experienced captains alike. Beyond the vessels, the show offers complimentary attractions including educational seminars, Kids' Fishing Clinics with Captain Don Dingman of "Hook the Future," and on-water boat training courses with the Annapolis School of Seamanship and Progressive. The event draws boating enthusiasts from across Florida as well as seasonal visitors, and it has been recognized among USA Today's 10Best boat shows in the country.

The GCSAA Conference and Trade Show — known as the **Golf Industry Show** from 2005 until its 2022 rebrand — is the golf course management industry's largest annual gathering. Produced by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) with presenting partners the Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) and the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA), it is billed as the world's largest golf course management event. The event draws golf course superintendents, builders, architects, facility owners and operators, and the suppliers who serve them. It offers a dynamic week of education, networking opportunities and access to golf course and facility management solutions for golf industry professionals. During the week, major golf associations hold their annual conferences, providing additional educational and networking opportunities for professionals in the golf industry. The 2027 edition returns to New Orleans and concludes GCSAA's Centennial observation, making it a milestone gathering. Attendees come to see the newest equipment, turf technology and course-construction innovations, earn professional education, and connect with decision-makers from across the golf sector.

The **GCSAA Conference and Trade Show (CTS)** is the golf industry's premier learning and networking marketplace, organized annually by the **Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)**. Formerly known as the Golf Industry Show, this event is specifically designed for golf facility owners and operators, as well as members of golf clubs and associations. The 2027 edition returns to New Orleans and carries special significance as the conclusion of GCSAA's Centennial celebration. The show draws golf course superintendents, assistant superintendents, equipment managers, and turf professionals from across North America and beyond. More than 6,000 qualified buyers from over 70 countries attend, and nearly one in five qualified buyers are international. Attendees come for a combination of world-class education, cutting-edge turf maintenance technology, and unmatched industry networking. The GCSAA Conference and Trade Show has been ranked as one of the fastest-growing trade shows in the country by Trade Show Executive, which recognizes events that experienced the highest levels of growth in 2025 compared to 2024. For anyone involved in golf course management, the CTS is the single most important annual gathering for professional development and business connections.

The National Franchise Show in Toronto is a two-day consumer event for people who want to start their own business by investing in a franchise or proven business opportunity. Billed as "Canada's Largest 'Own Your Own Business' Event," it brings together more than 200 franchise brands and new opportunities from every industry under one roof at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Attendees can meet established, money-making businesses that are expanding in the Toronto area, ask questions face to face, and gather the information they need in a no-pressure environment. The show is designed for prospective franchisees and entrepreneurs at every investment level, offering both full-time and part-time opportunities across food, retail, home services, health, and more. Whether you are exploring self-employment for the first time or looking to add to an existing portfolio, the event puts you in direct contact with brands actively seeking new owners. Beyond the exhibit floor, the show runs a full program of free educational seminars covering franchise law, financing options, government assistance programs, and how to choose the right business for you. It is a practical, one-stop opportunity to research, compare, and connect with proven business concepts in a single weekend.

**VMX (Veterinary Meeting & Expo)** is a five-day veterinary conference and exhibition powered by the **North American Veterinary Community (NAVC)**. With over 1,200 hours of CE and hundreds of program tracks happening simultaneously throughout the 5-day event, VMX is billed as the world's premier veterinary expo, covering content for every member of the veterinary team. The event draws a broad professional audience. Attendees share insights and camaraderie with veterinarians, veterinary nurses/technicians, practice managers, students, speakers, veterinary team members, and forward-thinking professional leaders. Education spans small animals, large and equine medicine, exotics, nurse/technician tracks, practice management, personal development and wellness, delivered as lectures, hands-on workshops, masterclasses and mealtime sessions. Beyond the classroom, VMX pairs learning with a large expo floor and entertainment. Attendees discover new products, services, and equipment in the exhibition hall, where hundreds of exhibitors are ready to help guide them toward a smarter and more efficient practice. For veterinary professionals seeking CE credit, product discovery and networking in one destination, VMX is a flagship event on the annual calendar.

The **Washington DC Travel & Adventure Show** is a large consumer travel exhibition where travelers come to plan, personalize, and book their next vacation. Billed as "America's Favorite Travel Show," the two-day event brings together destinations, tour operators, cruise lines, and travel providers from around the world under one roof at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Attendees can browse hundreds of exhibitor booths, gather expert advice across multiple stages of travel seminars, and meet celebrity travel personalities in person. The show is designed for travel enthusiasts of all kinds — from families and couples to solo adventurers and travel advisors — and admission covers access to seminars, cultural entertainment, hands-on activities, and exclusive show-only deals. It is worth attending for the combination of inspiration, information, and savings: visitors can discover new vacation ideas, speak directly with destination experts, learn the latest travel tips and trends, and take advantage of trip giveaways and show-only specials — all included with a single ticket. The show is part of the national Travel & Adventure Show Series, the largest travel show series in the United States.

The UMA Motorcoach EXPO is the premier annual buying, learning, and networking event for the private motorcoach, bus, and group travel industry in North America. Organised by the United Motorcoach Association (UMA), it brings together motorcoach operators, suppliers and industry professionals from across North America. The 2027 edition takes place January 17–20, 2027, at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. The event is designed for operators, fleet managers, drivers, maintenance professionals and suppliers active in the motorcoach industry. It serves as a central forum for the sector, combining an exhibition with education sessions, networking opportunities and industry competitions. The show floor showcases the newest coaches, equipment, technology, and professional services. EXPO is especially valuable for decision-makers. According to the organizer, over half of operator attendees are the owner or president of their company, making the event a crucial opportunity for meaningful, in-person sales and for operators to evaluate the products and services shaping the industry.

The Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC) Annual Conference is the premier global gathering for the digital infrastructure, telecommunications, and information and communications technology (ICT) industry. Held each January in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, PTC brings together operators, data center providers, subsea cable owners, hyperscalers, investors, policymakers, and technology vendors from across the Pacific Rim and beyond. PTC'27 is scheduled for 17–20 January 2027 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village® Waikiki Beach Resort. The conference convenes a global audience — the previous edition drew participants from more than 90 countries, with roughly half being C-suite or senior-level executives. Attendees come from carriers, cloud and data center companies, submarine cable operators, satellite providers, financiers, law firms, engineering and construction firms, and government agencies. Sessions span data centers, subsea networks, satellite, AI and emerging technologies, sustainability, policy, and business opportunities across the Asia-Pacific. PTC is worth attending for its unmatched dealmaking and networking environment at the start of the business year. With keynote programming, focused topical sessions, and dedicated meeting spaces in the PTC HUB, the event is a hub for forging partnerships, closing transactions, and setting the industry agenda for the year ahead.

**Winter FancyFaire\*** — the reimagined trade show that replaced the long-running Winter Fancy Food Show — is the Specialty Food Association's flagship January gathering for the specialty food and beverage industry. Positioned as "the First industry event of the year," it unveils consumer trend forecasts, sofi™ Award winners, and the official Trend of the Year, setting the tone for the twelve months ahead. The 2027 edition runs **January 17–19 at Moscone Center in San Francisco**, marking SFA's return to the city for the first time since 2020. The show is strictly B2B and brings together specialty food makers, importers, distributors, retail buyers, foodservice professionals, investors, and press. Attendees come to discover new-to-market products across more than 40 categories — from artisan chocolates and gourmet cheese to plant-based snacks, fermented beverages, and functional foods — and to forge brand-buyer connections through tastings, demos, and offsite community events. For exhibitors and buyers alike, Winter FancyFaire\* is worth attending because it combines a curated exhibit hall, the prestigious sofi™ Awards showcase, SFA's annual Industry Outlook research, and city-wide immersion experiences with San Francisco's chefs, retailers, and local food community.

**Winter FancyFaire\*** is the Specialty Food Association's (SFA) premier early-year specialty food and beverage trade show. Billed as the first major industry event of the year, it brings the specialty food community together in San Francisco for three days of product discovery, tasting, and networking. The 2027 edition runs **January 17–19, 2027** at the **Moscone Center**. It is the reimagined successor to the long-running Winter Fancy Food Show, evolved into a more immersive, experience-driven format. The show is a **trade-only event** open exclusively to specialty food industry professionals — retail buyers, distributors, importers, foodservice operators, manufacturers and producers, brokers, investors, and press. Attendees explore new-to-market products across 40+ categories, from functional beverages to high-protein snacks, and connect with both emerging brands and established makers. What sets Winter FancyFaire apart is its blend of an elevated exhibit hall with local culinary immersion — think offsite product sampling at San Francisco restaurants, chefs cooking on the show floor, and unstructured networking. For buyers filling their pipelines and brands seeking retail distribution, it is positioned as the West Coast's launchpad for culinary innovation and a guidepost for food trends in the year ahead.