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The **Keystone Automotive BIG Show** is a B2B trade event that brings the automotive aftermarket industry together to explore top brands, discover new products, and connect face-to-face with the suppliers and partners that drive the industry forward. Organized by Keystone Automotive Operations (an LKQ company), the show centers on an exhibit hall packed with leading aftermarket parts and accessory manufacturers, plus networking events, keynotes, and show-only deals. The show is built for aftermarket professionals ready to connect, learn, and grow their business. It is aimed at dealers, shop owners, buyers, and decision-makers looking to source the right products, maximize pricing, and stay competitive. Importantly, the BIG Show is not open to the general public — it is an invite-only event for current or prospective Keystone Automotive customers and their approved suppliers. Attendees come to lock in exclusive show-only promotions designed to protect margins and grow sales, see new products and innovations firsthand, and have real conversations with suppliers and industry leaders. Beyond the show floor, the experience includes a New Products Showcase, networking receptions, giveaways, Power Hours, and live entertainment — all designed to keep business moving forward.

The **Biophysical Society Annual Meeting** is the world's largest gathering of biophysicists, and BPS2027 marks the Society's 71st Annual Meeting, held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As science becomes increasingly interdisciplinary, the meeting continues its long-held reputation for bringing together leading scientists from around the world who work at the interface of the life, physical, and computational sciences. The dynamic five-day meeting gives attendees opportunities to share their latest unpublished findings and learn the newest emerging techniques and applications. Despite its nearly 5,000 attendees, the meeting is noted for maintaining a "small meeting" feel, beginning with the Saturday Subgroup symposia that allow attendees to meet within their scientific communities. It is also known for its vitality, featuring over 600 highly interactive daily poster presentations and more than 500 speakers selected from submitted abstracts. Attendees include academic researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, postdocs, and professionals from industry and government agencies. Beyond the science, the meeting offers extensive career development programming, an exhibit hall of instrumentation and technology providers, and advocacy and education programs—making it worthwhile for anyone advancing research in membranes, proteins, channels, computational biophysics, and related fields.

GEAPS Exchange is the premier annual conference and trade show for the grain handling and grain processing industries, organized by the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS). Held at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri, the event brings together grain elevator operators, processors, equipment manufacturers, suppliers, engineers, and safety professionals from across the United States and around the world. Attendees explore a large Expo Hall packed with grain handling and processing equipment, technology, and services, while sharpening their skills through an extensive education program. The 2026 edition drew a record-breaking crowd, underscoring the show's reputation as the industry's must-attend gathering. With hands-on Innovation Stations, safety demonstrations, keynote speakers, and abundant networking events, GEAPS Exchange delivers value whether you are a first-time attendee or a longtime industry veteran. It is where grain industry professionals come to discover new solutions, build lasting connections, and tackle the challenges of daily operations.

The **South Florida Travel & Adventure Show** is a consumer travel expo held in Fort Lauderdale where travel enthusiasts gather for vacation inspiration, expert advice and cultural interaction. Attendees can explore thousands of vacation options and meet destination representatives, tour operators, cruise lines and travel providers who help personalize and book trips. The event is part of the national Travel & Adventure Show Series. The show floor features over 250 exhibitors representing top destinations from around the globe, alongside three theaters hosting more than 60 travel seminars. Visitors can learn the latest travel tips and trends, attend keynote sessions from well-known travel personalities, and access show-only deals, trip giveaways and travel savings included with admission. The show is ideal for leisure travelers, adventure seekers, families and anyone planning their next vacation, as well as travel advisors and industry professionals. With expert-led programming, hands-on activities and exclusive booking opportunities all under one roof, it offers a comprehensive resource for discovering and planning travel of every kind.

Toy Fair New York, officially the North American International Toy Fair, is the largest trade-only event for the toy and play industry in the Western Hemisphere. Owned and operated by The Toy Association, it brings the entire global toy community together each year in New York City. The 2027 edition takes place February 20-23 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Toy Fair is a **business-to-business event open exclusively to the trade** — it is not open to the public, and no consumers are admitted. Attendees include manufacturers, retailers, buyers, sales representatives, licensors, inventors, designers, financial professionals, and more than 1,000 members of the global press. The show showcases thousands of new toys, games, edutainment, and entertainment-driven products from around the world. Beyond product discovery, Toy Fair delivers meaningful networking and education. Attendees connect with buyers and creators to build relationships that extend beyond the show, while **Toy Fair University** offers sessions on trends, retail strategy, licensing, and more. For anyone doing business in the roughly $27 billion U.S. domestic toy market, it remains the industry's central marketplace and a can't-miss annual gathering.

The **AUTM Annual Meeting** is the flagship conference of the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM), widely regarded as the largest annual gathering of technology transfer professionals in the world. It is the premier global event for professionals working in technology transfer, intellectual property management, research commercialization, and university–industry partnerships, bringing together attendees from universities, research hospitals, federal labs, startups, and corporate innovation teams. The 2027 edition returns to San Diego, California. Each year, the conference explores the ideas, trends, and strategies shaping the future of technology transfer, and offers one of the most comprehensive professional development programs in the field with 90+ educational sessions. Attendees can choose from sessions covering intellectual property, licensing, startup creation, valuation, operations, marketing, policy, and relationship management. The meeting is worth attending for its blend of education, deal-making, and community. A major highlight is AUTM Connect, the partnering platform that supports thousands of one-on-one meetings each year, allowing attendees to meet potential collaborators, industry partners, investors, and licensees across sectors from life sciences and engineering to software, agtech, and medical devices.

ESI Show Vancouver (Esthétique Spa International) is a trade-only B2B beauty industry event serving Western Canada's professional beauty community. Created exclusively for licensed practitioners, entrepreneurs, distributors, and established brands, the event delivers a refined B2B environment dedicated to advancing business within the professional beauty market. The 2027 edition takes place February 21-22 at Canada Place in downtown Vancouver. From next-generation skincare and medical aesthetics to professional haircare, wellness solutions, and spa technologies, the exhibition floor is carefully curated to highlight brands and innovations that generate real business momentum. ESI Show Vancouver is purpose-built for trade professionals—not the general public, and every component of the event is structured to encourage meaningful, qualified engagement. Attendees can expect direct access to buyers and suppliers, exclusive product launches, high-level education, and hands-on product testing. Exhibitors connect directly with buyers and operators actively seeking new products and partnerships, while attendees gain exposure to breakthrough technologies, exclusive launches, and high-level education designed to strengthen their competitive edge.

The **Geosynthetics Conference** is a highly respected B2B trade show and technical conference dedicated to the geosynthetics industry. Geotechnical practitioners, designers, regulators, contractors, and installers gather to learn the latest research, materials, applications, and case studies. The **2027 edition** takes place February 21-24, 2027, at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. The event features a robust technical program comprised of technical papers, energetic panel discussions, workshops, short courses, and special sessions organized by a variety of supporting organizations. It is a **biennial event** organized by the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) and supported by the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) and Geosynthetics magazine. For 2027, the Geosynthetics Conference is **co-located with the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Annual Conference & Expo**, giving attendees and exhibitors access to two aligned industries on one shared trade show floor. Professionals across geosynthetics, erosion control, stormwater, and civil infrastructure will find it a valuable place to learn, network with industry leaders, and connect with customers and colleagues from around the world.

LINK: The Retail Supply Chain Conference (formerly known as the RILA Supply Chain Conference) is the Retail Industry Leaders Association's premier event connecting retail supply chain leaders. The conference brings together executives to explore logistics, operations, inventory management, automation, AI, and end-to-end supply chain strategies shaping the future of retail. The event draws supply chain executives from many of the largest retailers in North America. Past participants have included companies such as Walmart, Target, The Home Depot, Lowe's, Kroger, CVS Health, Best Buy, Ulta Beauty, Tractor Supply, L.L.Bean, Gap, Meijer, and H-E-B, making it a gathering of the "who's who" in retail supply chain. Attendees come for high-level keynotes, peer-to-peer networking, an expo of solution providers, and specialized programming covering logistics, fulfillment, reverse logistics, grocery supply chains, and emerging technology. With sessions led by chief supply chain officers and industry leaders, the conference is positioned as a can't-miss event for supply chain teams looking to benchmark, learn, and connect.

SPIE Advanced Lithography + Patterning is the premier annual event for the lithography and patterning community within the semiconductor industry. It is the premier event for the lithography and patterning community, bringing together researchers, engineers, and industry leaders to explore the cutting edge of lithography and patterning technologies and shape the future of the semiconductor industry. The technical program spans optical lithography, EUVL, patterning technologies, metrology, and process integration for semiconductor manufacturing and related applications. The event draws a global audience of scientists, engineers, product developers, and business professionals from both academia and industry. This annual event attracts experts from academia and industry who are dedicated to addressing the specific challenges of the semiconductor industry. Nearly half of total attendees hold R&D and product development roles. Beyond technical sessions, the week combines presentations, short courses, networking, and a technical exhibition. It is a great opportunity to learn from the world's leading experts in the field, network with peers, and see the latest products and services from industry vendors. Held in the heart of Silicon Valley, it offers unmatched proximity to the companies driving semiconductor innovation.

Connect North is a regional business-development event for the meetings and events industry, produced by Informa Connect. It brings together **event buyers** and **suppliers** from the Midwest, Chicago, New England, the greater Northern U.S., and Canada for focused, appointment-driven networking. Rather than a traditional exhibition, it uses a hosted-buyer, one-on-one appointment format designed to move deals forward efficiently. The event centers on **scheduled one-on-one marketplace appointments** between qualified hosted buyers and vetted suppliers such as hotels, convention and visitors bureaus, destinations, and event-services vendors. Alongside the appointments, attendees gain access to region-specific education sessions and high-impact networking receptions. Connect deliberately keeps its regional events intimate so attendees engage meaningfully rather than get lost in a crowd. Connect North is worth attending for meeting and event professionals looking to source and select vendors for upcoming programs, and for suppliers seeking contracts with buyers who control regional spend. Qualified hosted buyers attend with travel and hotel costs covered, making it a high-value opportunity to build lasting industry relationships.

eTail Palm Springs — formerly known as **eTail West** — is a leading eCommerce and omnichannel retail conference produced by Worldwide Business Research (WBR). eTail is WBR's eCommerce and omnichannel retail conference series, with a winter event in Palm Springs (eTail Palm Springs, formerly eTail West) and a summer event in Boston (eTail Boston, formerly eTail East). The show gathers retailers and consumer brands to explore what's next in digital commerce, from customer acquisition and retention to merchandising, UX, personalization, and AI. The event is built for senior decision-makers. Sessions bring together executives such as the CEO of Bombas, the Chief Retail Officer of Ulta, the Chief Merchandising Officer of REI, and digital and eCommerce leaders from brands including JD Sports, Target, and Stanley 1913. eTail Palm Springs is a paid event, bringing together over 2,500 senior eCommerce and digital leaders for operator-level content, practical playbooks, and high-intent networking—all in a world-class venue. It's worth attending for the mix of candid, operator-led content and relationship-building. Attendees connect with peers and industry leaders in curated meetups, guided expo tours, and hosted networking designed to spark partnerships that last well beyond the event, and learn from top operators sharing actionable insights into acquisition, conversion, retention, and omnichannel growth.

Fintech Meetup is an annual business-to-business event for the financial technology industry, built around a technology-powered Meetings Program that matches attendees for pre-scheduled, one-to-one conversations. It gathers senior leaders from thousands of banks, credit unions, fintechs, and investors to connect, collaborate, and drive growth, with a Meetings Program that delivers 50,000+ double opt-in, one-to-one meetings. The event draws a broad cross-section of the financial-services ecosystem. Audiences include **fintechs and solution providers**, **banks and credit unions**, **startups and investors**, **retailers and merchants**, **governments and regulators**, and **sponsors and exhibitors**. It is attended by more than 5,000 professionals, including over 1,000 CEOs and founders, and representatives from more than 700 financial institutions. It is worth attending because the double opt-in matchmaking is designed to remove wasted time and guarantee relevant conversations. Its groundbreaking event format combines fintech's largest ever meetings program, an unprecedented network of co-located events, as well as fresh approaches to content and speakers. The 2027 edition carries the theme "Built on Trust," focused on partnerships and confident decision-making as AI reshapes financial services.

The **Gartner CIO Leadership Forum** is an exclusive B2B conference designed specifically for chief information officers and senior IT leaders. Held in Phoenix, Arizona, the event brings together Gartner analysts, CIO peers and service providers to explore the latest leadership trends, technology insights and strategies for driving business outcomes. Attendance is reserved for qualified CIOs — enterprisewide CIOs, or business-unit and regional CIOs at organizations with $250 million or more in revenue (private sector) or 1,000-plus employees (public sector). This exclusivity ensures a high level of peer-to-peer information exchange and networking among senior technology executives. The 2027 program centers on the challenges most pressing for today's CIOs, including **AI cost and ROI**, **cybersecurity and enterprise resilience**, and **IT strategic planning**. Attendees gain access to keynotes, private one-on-one analyst meetings, roundtables, workshops and specialized programs. As Gartner describes it, this is the only IT conference shaped by data-driven insights and more than 200,000 annual conversations between Gartner analysts and the IT community — making it a worthwhile destination for CIOs seeking to validate strategy and expand their leadership network.

The **GIS/Valuation Technologies Conference** (also known as GIS/ValTech) is an annual event co-hosted by the **Geospatial Professional Network (GPN, formerly URISA)** and the **International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO)**. The conference serves professionals in property assessment, tax administration, mapping, and information technology, and has been a favorite annual event for assessors and GIS professionals who apply technology to make property assessment and tax administration more accurate and efficient for a quarter of a century. The event brings together professionals who work at the intersection of local government property assessment, mass appraisal, GIS, data science, and technology, with attendees including assessors, appraisers, GIS professionals, valuation analysts, and vendors. The 2027 edition marks the milestone **30th annual** conference. The conference features a robust educational program, engaging panel discussions, and numerous opportunities to connect with industry partners and fellow attendees. A key draw is professional development: attendance earns 20+ IAAO Continuing Education and GISP® Education Points, making it valuable for maintaining credentials while learning about emerging tools like AI, machine learning, and modern CAMA and GIS integration.

The **International Franchise Association (IFA) Annual Convention** is widely regarded as the premier event in franchising. The International Franchise Association's Annual Convention is the largest and most influential gathering in franchising, bringing together thousands of franchise leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs every year for learning, connection, and growth. The program is built for all three segments of the industry — the convention brings together thousands of franchisors, franchisees, suppliers, and service providers to discuss industry trends, share practical insights, and build connections that drive long-term growth. Attendees come to explore every aspect of the franchise business model. Education remains a cornerstone of the IFA Annual Convention, with attendees gaining access to franchise-focused learning that spans business development, leadership, technology, and personal growth. Beyond the sessions, the exhibit floor connects brands with suppliers and technology partners, and the schedule is designed to encourage both planned meetings and organic networking. It is worth attending for anyone serious about growing a franchise system. For brand executives, investors, and multi-unit operators, the convention provides concentrated access to industry insights, partnership opportunities, and forward-looking strategy. Note that this is a professional, industry event — it is not open to the general public.

NATE UNITE is the annual conference and trade show of NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association (the National Association of Tower Erectors). It is widely regarded as the premier conference and trade show in the diverse tower and communications infrastructure construction, service, and maintenance industries focused on safety. The 2027 edition takes place February 22–25, 2027, at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida. The event draws professionals from across the wireless, broadcast, and telecommunications infrastructure ecosystem. The conference is ideal for professionals in tower construction, communications infrastructure, wireless services, maintenance, safety, engineering, and deployment, and attendees include contractors, technicians, executives, safety leaders, network operators, and industry stakeholders. Attendees come for a mix of education, safety training, and business development. The NATE UNITE lineup consists of an impressive array of educational sessions, networking receptions, luncheons, and an interactive and vibrant exhibit hall floor. It is the only event in the United States to focus on communications infrastructure contractors and the products, services, and technologies transforming the industry, with an emphasis on education, training, and safety standards that is unrivaled.

The **NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2027)** is the business aviation industry's premier annual event for the professionals who coordinate, schedule and dispatch flight operations. Organized by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the conference gathers schedulers, dispatchers, flight coordinators, trip specialists and the vendors who support them for three days of education, networking and exhibits. The 2027 edition carries the theme "Clear Skies Ahead – Coordinating Today, Shaping Tomorrow." Attendees come primarily from Part 91 and Part 135 business aviation flight departments, along with FBOs, trip-support providers, fuel suppliers, ground handlers, scheduling-software vendors and audit organizations serving the sector. The program centers on the operations team rather than pilots, making it a distinctive gathering within the NBAA event calendar. The conference is worth attending for its expert-led education sessions on trip planning, international operations, technology and career development, paired with an exhibit hall featuring hundreds of exhibitors. Professionals can earn Professional Development Program (PDP) credits, uncover new solutions and build relationships that advance flight-department operations and individual careers.

The North Dakota Safety Council (NDSC) Annual Safety & Health Conference is the region's largest gathering dedicated to workplace safety and employee well-being. Held at the Bismarck Event Center and offered virtually, the four-day event brings together safety professionals, business leaders, supervisors, HR professionals, and frontline employees for education, networking, and inspiration. The 2027 edition is the 54th Annual Safety & Health Conference. The conference draws roughly 1,000 safety professionals from across every North Dakota industry, including agriculture, construction, manufacturing, mining, oil & gas, transportation, and utilities. Attendees gain hands-on workplace safety training, learn about compliance, and upskill their safety management practices through a broad slate of educational sessions and keynotes. What makes it worth attending is the practical, immediately applicable focus: the program is designed so that whether you lead a safety team, manage operations, supervise employees, or are just beginning your safety journey, you leave with ideas you can put to work right away. A large exhibitor show connects attendees with the latest safety products, technologies, and services.

The MoneyShow Las Vegas is a premier financial education and networking event for self-directed investors and active traders, returning to Paris Las Vegas February 22–24, 2027. Over three days, attendees access market intelligence, hands-on training, and expert analysis across stocks, AI and technology, crypto and digital assets, income strategies, and active trading. The show brings together **more than 1,000 market participants**, **100+ exhibiting financial companies**, renowned keynote speakers, and respected voices from Wall Street. Programming spans **25+ keynote presentations** and **100+ workshop sessions** led by economists, stock pickers, AI specialists, crypto leaders, and professional traders who break down the trends expected to shape 2027 and beyond. Whoever you are — a long-term investor repositioning a portfolio or an active trader sharpening strategies — the event pairs education with strong networking. Attendees can explore the Exhibit Hall, meet product providers and research tool developers, and take part in receptions and VIP experiences unique to the Las Vegas show. The 2027 theme, "Forecast 2027: Boom or Bust?", frames a program built to help investors and traders act with clarity and confidence.

The **WWETT Show** (Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show) is the world's largest annual trade show for wastewater and environmental service professionals. The event brings together buyers and sellers to see and experience the latest product innovations and technology, combining a vast expo floor with an accredited conference program, live demonstrations, and extensive networking. The show draws a broad professional audience. It is the premier event for municipalities, plumbers, portable sanitation professionals, septic contractors, sewer contractors and wastewater professionals — from fleet managers to municipal operators actively seeking new solutions. WWETT is worth attending for its scale and depth. The expo hall offers more than 315,000 square feet of exhibit space designed to connect professionals and innovators, while the conference program covers the broader wastewater industry, offering expert insights on regulations, innovations, and best practices across diverse sectors. Attendees gain hands-on experiences, actionable education, and the industry's most comprehensive marketplace under one roof.

**Additive Manufacturing Strategies (AMS)** is a business-focused conference dedicated to the 3D printing and additive manufacturing (AM) industry, returning for its tenth annual edition (AMS X) in New York City. Additive Manufacturing Strategies is a 100% in-person event February 23-25, 2027 in New York City, bringing together AM stakeholders from all over the world with panels and keynotes on topics most critical in the fast-growing world of additive manufacturing. Unlike a traditional exhibition, AMS centers on the business, investment, and strategic side of AM. Bringing together the industry's leaders in a contained networking environment makes AMS the place for startups to access capital, for financial institutions and investors to sharpen their radars, and for the AM industry to focus on the business of AM. The program spans supply chain, industrial AM, mass manufacturing, aerospace and defense, capital markets, and global market forecasts. The event draws executives, investors, analysts, engineers, and business leaders from across the additive manufacturing value chain. AMS 2027 is "in-person only" to ensure maximum networking and discussion. Attendees benefit from direct access to CEOs of leading AM companies, financial analysts, and market researchers over a compact, high-density three-day agenda.

The **CASH Annual Conference on School Facilities** is the flagship event of **California's Coalition for Adequate School Housing (CASH)**, the statewide association dedicated to K-12 school facility planning, funding, construction, and modernization. The 2027 edition is the 48th Annual Conference, held in downtown Sacramento, the seat of California state government and school-facilities policy. The conference draws school facility professionals from across California, including district and county office of education staff, superintendents, business officials, architects, engineers, contractors, program and construction managers, and product and service providers. Attendees represent many aspects of the school facilities community, from novices to senior decision-makers. The program combines concurrent education sessions, general sessions, and a large trade show. It is considered CASH's premier professional-development and networking event, offering timely guidance on state and local bond funding, the School Facility Program, CEQA and DSA requirements, maintenance and operations, and emerging trends shaping K-12 campuses. With more than 2,000 attendees and hundreds of exhibitors, it is a key annual gathering for anyone involved in building and maintaining California's public schools.

Expo Manufactura is a leading industrial manufacturing trade show held annually in Monterrey, Mexico. Positioned as the definitive gathering for the sector, it brings together industry decision-makers, manufacturers, suppliers, buyers and key players to discover innovations that transform production lines. The 2027 edition takes place February 23–25 at Cintermex in Monterrey, Nuevo León. The show floor showcases advanced industrial solutions including automation components, CNC machining centers, metrology and quality-control systems, plasma/water/laser cutting machinery, tooling and fixturing, EDM equipment, micro-machining and additive manufacturing. Attendees are manufacturing professionals seeking cutting-edge technology and machinery to reduce operating costs and boost competitiveness. Beyond the exhibition, Expo Manufactura offers a specialized conference program where industry experts address technological innovation, emerging trends and operational best practices—access included with event registration. Set in Monterrey, Mexico's manufacturing capital, the event provides a 360º business environment for networking and strategic dealmaking across the automotive, steel, aerospace, energy and technology sectors that drive the region.