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WaterSmart Innovations (WSI) is a specialty conference and exposition presented by the American Water Works Association (AWWA), taking place October 21-23, 2026, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. It is a conference focused only on conservation and sustainability, and one of the most comprehensive specialty conferences for water professionals who want to learn more about water conservation and how it meets sustainable management practices to make their utility more resilient. WSI also features dedicated wildfire, source-water protection, and water-energy nexus programming to help attendees take home real-world examples and fresh ideas for improving their conservation and sustainability practices. The event combines a full professional program, pre-conference workshops and facility tours, and an exhibit hall showcasing innovative water solutions. Attendees include water resource planners and engineers, conservation and green infrastructure professionals, municipal water and wastewater utility staff, consultants, government agency representatives, water quality specialists, and public affairs managers. It is an opportunity to gain insight into innovative technologies, strategies, and programs, and to learn about exciting new ways to engage customers in how to manage their water resources.

NYSSBA's Annual Convention & Education Expo is the flagship event of the New York State School Boards Association, held in 2026 in Buffalo, NY. As the largest gathering of its kind in New York State, NYSSBA's Annual Convention and Education Expo delivers a unique combination of extensive educational programming, dynamic networking opportunities and inspirational speakers and exhibits. It's a must-attend event for school board members, superintendents, district and building-level administrators and other education leaders who are looking for ways to collaborate and continuously improve student outcomes. The program blends keynote addresses, dozens of breakout sessions on governance and education policy, an Education Expo of vendors serving school districts, and structured peer networking. Attendees come away with practical strategies to strengthen board service, improve district decision-making, and better serve their students and communities. Can't make it to Buffalo? Join us from the comfort of home for our Annual Convention Digital Experience. First introduced in 2024, the Digital Experience takes some of the most highly anticipated Convention sessions and brings them right to your screen.

The Osteopathic Medical Education Conference (OMED) is the annual flagship conference of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). Hosted by the American Osteopathic Association, OMED is an annual medical conference bringing together thousands of osteopathic physicians, medical students and other health professionals from across the country. It is widely described as the world's largest gathering of osteopathic physicians. OMED draws doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), resident physicians, and osteopathic medical students across a broad range of specialties, along with allied health professionals, practice managers, and exhibitors. Presented annually, it is a conference that showcases osteopathic medicine across multiple specialties and is planned in conjunction with AOA specialty college affiliates. It brings together the osteopathic community and provides an opportunity for attendees to obtain high-quality education, discuss clinical science, and network with one another. Attendees come for continuing medical education (CME), clinical updates, and professional networking. The annual conference features a lineup of nationally renowned Main Stage speakers, as well as more than 200 hours of continuing medical education (CME) credit spanning 18 medical specialties. For 2026, OMED runs at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, offering both in-person and on-demand virtual participation.

The SUNA uroLogic Conference is the annual meeting of the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA), and its 2026 edition takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is positioned as the premier educational and networking event created exclusively for urology nurses and associates, blending research sessions, concurrent breakout tracks, hands-on pre-conference workshops, and an exhibit hall focused on urologic care. The program is designed for the full spectrum of urology practice, including Medical Assistants, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Registered Nurses, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and other healthcare professionals who care for urologic patients. Content is organized into **Beginner**, **Intermediate**, and **Advanced** educational tracks so attendees at any career stage can find relevant sessions. Attendees come to stay current on emerging trends, innovative therapies, and evidence-based best practices, to earn continuing education credits through the accredited program, and to connect with peers, urology experts, and industry leaders. A hybrid format lets professionals participate in person or virtually. With sessions spanning bladder cancer, urodynamics, catheter care, pelvic health, sexual recovery, and more, the conference is a focused, specialty-specific opportunity to advance a urology nursing career.

Expo Cerveza México (Mexico City edition) is the country's largest craft and specialty beer exposition, an interactive space to taste, learn about, and do business around beer. The show gathers producers, importers, and distributors presenting the most complete offering of styles and brands of craft, homebrew, and specialty beers. It brings together brewers, suppliers, professional buyers, and enthusiasts under one roof at the Pepsi Center WTC in Mexico City. The event is organized into specialized halls, including the **Salón de Cerveceros y Distribuidores** (Brewers and Distributors Hall) and the **Salón de Proveedores e Insumos** (Suppliers and Ingredients Hall) for equipment, raw materials, and services related to brewing and commercializing craft beer. Attendees can sample directly with master brewers, discover new labels, and connect with the wider brewing community. Whether you are a brewery owner, industry supplier, professional buyer, or a beer lover, Expo Cerveza México combines commercial opportunity with education and tasting experiences. It is billed as "the biggest beer experience in Mexico," and admission is restricted to visitors aged 18 and over.

MCON (the Military Community Celebration, also styled MCON.LIVE Military Conference) is an annual event created by veterans to bring the military community together for an epic celebration blending speakers, sports, music, and mission-driven programming. Organizers describe it as "a bit of Comic-Con, SHOT Show and military culture all wrapped up into a festival-like atmosphere," positioning it as the nation's premier annual celebration of military culture. MCON draws a broad audience of active-duty service members, veterans, military families, first responders, and the organizations that support them. Attendees can move between B2B programming such as the Military Impact Summit and MCON HEALTH, and B2C experiences including Range Day, live music, and sports competitions. The mission is to create community, facilitate connection, and improve the well-being of those who served and their families. Whether you come for professional development, networking with veteran-focused nonprofits and employers, or simply to reconnect with military culture, MCON offers a full weekend of programming in Las Vegas. Its combination of summits, exhibitions, athletic events, and entertainment makes it a distinctive gathering for anyone connected to the military community.

World of Coffee Panama 2026 is the first World of Coffee trade show ever held in Central America, bringing the Specialty Coffee Association's premier event series to a coffee-producing country for the very first time. Held for the first time in Latin America, it connects coffee growers from all over the world with the global coffee industry, providing a space to strengthen business relationships, promote brands, and foster education, innovation, and sustainability throughout the whole coffee ecosystem. Billed as the largest gathering of Latin American specialty coffee producers and global buyers from the coffee industry, it takes place for the first time in the country of the renowned Panama Geisha. The show draws coffee producers, roasters, buyers, traders, equipment brands, and industry professionals from around the world. The event marks the SCA's first-ever trade show in a coffee-producing country and a significant step in promoting coffee consumption within producing countries, serving as an ideal platform for coffee professionals, producers, and traders worldwide to connect, network, and foster innovation in the specialty coffee sector. A major highlight is the co-located World Barista Championship.

Expo Beauty Show (EBS) is billed as the most important professional beauty event in Latin America, held annually at Centro Citibanamex in Mexico City. Over three days, the show gathers the leading brands, artists, educators and influencers shaping the future of professional beauty across categories including hair, nails, makeup, barbering, wellness and spa, salon furniture, business solutions, and green beauty and fragrance. The show draws a broad professional community: stylists, barbers and makeup artists; salon, barbershop and beauty-store owners; distributors and emerging brands; influencers and content creators; plus beauty lovers and pro-minded consumers. Visitors can shop exclusive products and launches at special pricing, learn new techniques from top industry leaders, and attend dozens of live shows and workshops. EBS is worth attending for its blend of commerce and education. It offers immersive brand activations, main-stage performances, and structured 1:1 business meetings that connect distributors and wholesale buyers with exhibitors—making it a key marketplace for discovering products, forging partnerships and staying current with the trends driving the beauty industry in Mexico and the wider region.

**Expo Barber Show** is the barbering platform within **Expo Beauty Show (EBS)**, Latin America's leading professional beauty exposition, held in Mexico City. It brings together the barber community — professionals, educators, barbershop owners, distributors and brands — in a dedicated space focused on technique, trends, education and business. As the site puts it, it is where the barber community gathers to evolve, blending creativity, specialization and commercial opportunity under one roof. The show is designed for barbers, grooming specialists, shop owners, distributors, buyers and brands looking to discover new tools, products and technology, learn advanced cutting and beard-design techniques, and build professional connections. Attendees explore professional tools, male grooming, specialized products, furniture and equipment, technology for barbershops, and business solutions. Running alongside the broader Expo Beauty Show, Expo Barber Show gives visitors access to live demonstrations, competitions, product showcases and specialized networking, all within one of the region's most influential beauty-industry gatherings. It is worth attending for anyone seeking to stay competitive, discover global trends and grow a modern barbering business.

The **International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition** is billed as the largest and most impactful law enforcement event of the year, drawing more than 16,000 public safety professionals to learn new techniques, advance their knowledge and careers, and equip their department for ongoing success. The event is built around three tenets: training, networking, and exhibit hall education. Hosted in Orlando, Florida, from October 24-27, IACP 2026 spans four days of education and networking, with the exposition hall open Sunday through Tuesday featuring more than 600 vendors showcasing products and services for the law enforcement profession. Attendance is professional rather than public. Full conference registration is limited to IACP members, qualified non-members, family members, and exhibitors, and IACP 2026 is not open to the general public. Qualified non-members include sworn officers, first responders, public safety personnel, civilians, and members of the armed forces. For police leaders and public safety agencies, it is a central venue to evaluate new technology, attend workshops, and connect with peers from around the world.

The **Great American Franchise Expo** is a franchise trade show that brings hundreds of franchise brands together with prospective business owners. The Dallas edition is part of what the organizer bills as America's biggest franchise trade show circuit, with the event connecting attendees to franchise concepts across dozens of industries. The show is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, career changers, existing franchisees looking to expand, and investors exploring business ownership. Attendees can explore franchise opportunities, meet franchisors with decades of experience, consult franchise-law experts, and learn about financing options to fund a new business. Free educational **seminars** cover franchise law, financing, and other critical business concepts. It is worth attending because it offers face-to-face access to nationally recognized franchise brands, expert coaching, and networking with industry executives and franchise developers—all in one place. Registering online in advance waives the **$29 door fee**, making entry free. Whether you are new to franchising or a seasoned owner, the expo provides resources and connections to help you evaluate and launch a franchise business.

AAPS PharmSci 360 is the annual meeting of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS), one of the largest scientific gatherings in the pharmaceutical and life sciences field. It serves as a comprehensive platform for the global pharmaceutical community, integrating drug discovery, development, manufacturing, and regulatory science, and is known for a '360-degree' approach that breaks down traditional silos to foster collaboration across the entire product lifecycle. The meeting draws pharmaceutical scientists from around the world. Participants can access the latest trends and science across discovery and basic research, preclinical and translational sciences, bioanalytics, manufacturing and analytical characterization, and formulation and delivery. Typical attendees include formulation and analytical scientists, bioanalytical and translational researchers, manufacturing and regulatory professionals, students and post-docs, and industry leaders. AAPS brings together pharmaceutical scientists from around the world to share research and exchange ideas in order to improve global health, drawing thousands of scientists to what it describes as the largest, richest scientific conversation of the year. The 2026 edition is held in New Orleans and combines scientific sessions, poster presentations, a large exhibit hall (the Solution Center), career development programming, and networking receptions.

The **ABA Annual Convention** is the American Bankers Association's flagship executive-education conference, drawing bank leaders and their teams from institutions of all sizes. It is the leading executive education conference for banks of all sizes to meet challenges in operational efficiency, embrace innovation and disruption, and navigate a shifting regulatory and economic environment, blending policy and business solutions into actionable takeaways for bank leaders and their teams. The program is built for C-suite executives, directors, emerging leaders and their teams. More than 1,200 peers gather to shape their strategy, tapping over 100 partners to find new products and solutions to help tackle their toughest challenges. Attendees come for high-level insights on where the industry is heading — from regulatory change and digital transformation to payments, risk management and economic forecasting — plus extensive peer-to-peer networking. The 2026 edition takes place in **Salt Lake City, Utah**, continuing the convention's tradition of gathering in fast-growing American cities with booming banking sectors.

The **APPA Customer Connections Conference** is an annual event hosted by the **American Public Power Association (APPA)** for professionals at not-for-profit, community-owned electric utilities. The 2026 edition takes place October 25-28 in Nashville, Tennessee, and centers on four core tracks: **Customer Service**, **Energy Innovation & Adoption**, **Key Accounts**, and **Public Communications**. Sessions are designed for utility employees at both the professional and management levels across these disciplines. Attendees typically include specialists, coordinators, analysts, supervisors, managers, directors, and vice presidents, and the program benefits both public power veterans and those new to the electric utility industry, as well as rising stars with cross-departmental responsibilities. Over three days, participants gain the latest insights on national issues and industry trends, exchange ideas with peers from across the country, and build connections within the national public power community. The format combines keynotes, concurrent breakout sessions, optional pre-conference seminars, and networking events, making it a focused professional-development and peer-networking opportunity for community-owned utilities.

The **Florida Restaurant Show** is Florida's premier hospitality event for the restaurant, foodservice, and lodging communities. Held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando and co-located with The Pizza Tomorrow Summit, it delivers three days of sourcing, learning, and connection, with hundreds of exhibitors across an expansive trade show floor featuring innovative products, emerging brands, and solutions shaping the future of the industry. The show is designed for today's restaurant owner and foodservice professional. It focuses on serving a refocused restaurant and foodservice industry, helping operators keep customers happy and their bottom line healthy with strategies from its educational program and the latest foodservice products and equipment from suppliers. Attendees encounter special events including the Culinary Innovation Theater, competitions, workshops, world-class education sessions, and culinary demonstrations. A key advantage is the co-location model. The event is co-located with The Pizza Tomorrow Summit, and one badge gets you access to two shows. Each registration provides all-access to both education programming and the exhibit hall, plus access to The Pizza Tomorrow Summit exhibit hall and free-education courses.

The **JA New York International Jewelry Show** is a comprehensive B2B marketplace serving all facets of the fine jewelry industry. JA New York Shows offer a comprehensive marketplace serving all facets of the fine jewelry industry, held twice annually at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, where the show offers qualified, motivated buyers the unique opportunity to shop best-in-class collections from renowned designers, manufacturers and brands in an intimate, curated environment. The Fall edition brings the trade together to buy, learn and connect. With over 300 esteemed designers, manufacturers and brands showcasing the latest trends and heritage designs, along with the latest tools, equipment and services, JA New York is a one-stop shop serving all facets of the industry. Attendees include independent retailers, buyers, designers, appraisers and sales representatives seeking to source products and grow their networks. Beyond sourcing, the show is built around education and community. Featuring specialty pavilions, like the newly minted "MJSA Showcase," a robust roster of education and experiential activations, JA New York shows bring the industry together to enhance knowledge, discover valuable resources and network with industry thought leaders. Held in the heart of New York City, it offers a destination event in the epicenter of the jewelry business.

The **NFDA International Convention & Expo** is the annual flagship event of the National Funeral Directors Association and is billed as the largest funeral service exposition in the world. The 2026 edition takes place October 25-28 in Charlotte, North Carolina, at the Charlotte Convention Center. This year the event carries an even stronger global dimension, as NFDA concurrently hosts the annual meeting of FIAT-IFTA (the International Federation of Thanatologists Associations), welcoming funeral professionals from around the world. The Convention brings together thousands of funeral directors, embalmers, suppliers, educators, mortuary science students and thought leaders for four days of education, networking and innovation. Attendees can earn continuing education hours across dozens of workshops spanning business strategy, technical skills, leadership development and emerging trends, then explore an Expo Hall featuring more than 300 exhibitors. Whether you are just beginning your career or are a seasoned professional, the event offers practical, immediately applicable ideas to help funeral businesses navigate changing consumer expectations, workforce challenges, new technologies and evolving business models. The Expo lets attendees compare products side by side—from cremation equipment and vehicles to software, memorialization products and financing—and connect directly with the decision-makers and suppliers shaping the profession.

The **SMACNA Annual Convention** is the flagship event of the Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA), a trade association representing HVAC, sheet metal, and architectural sheet metal contractors. The 2026 edition takes place October 25–28, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. SMACNA describes it as its premier event of the year, where the industry's leaders come together to learn, connect, and celebrate at the largest gathering of SMACNA members and partners. The convention is designed for **contractor members, chapter executives, and Associate Members** who want to network with peers, reconnect with colleagues, learn about significant industry trends and new skills, and discuss business topics with leading service providers and manufacturers. Attendees also gain access to keynote education sessions and a full slate of social functions. Beyond the professional program, SMACNA pairs the business agenda with signature social and networking events — including the College of Fellows Golf Outing and Happy Hour — making it both a business-development and relationship-building destination. Held at a connected pair of resort hotels near Walt Disney World, the 2026 convention offers a resort-style setting that blends professional development with family-friendly activities.

SurgeWest is the annual meeting of the Western Section of the American Urological Association (WSAUA), returning in 2026 as its 102nd Annual Meeting. Branded as "the Best Week in Urology," the conference combines high-quality continuing medical education (CME) with world-class speakers, scientific poster sessions, surgical video sessions and abundant networking in a resort setting on Maui, Hawaii. The program spans several days of moderated and unmoderated poster sessions, PREP courses, video surgi-sessions, named lectures and specialty tracks covering prostate cancer, urothelial and testicular cancers, pelvic floor and voiding dysfunction, sexual medicine, pediatric urology, endourology and stones. Dedicated programming also serves residents, young urologists, advanced practice providers and allied health professionals. **Who should attend:** urologists, urology residents and fellows, doctors of osteopathy, advanced practice providers, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and industry partners. Described as the largest regional gathering of urology professionals in the Western U.S., the meeting emphasizes a cost-effective mix of education, collegiality and connection—all set against Kaanapali Beach.

TechNet Indo-Pacific is a strategic defense, communications and information technology conference and exhibition held annually in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is billed as the largest strategic event of its kind in the Indo-Pacific Rim, with U.S. Indo-Pacific Command working closely with partners to enable resilient, survivable and secure collaboration across the spectrum of contingencies. The event is co-sponsored by AFCEA International and AFCEA Hawaii. Grounded in USPACOM's emphasis on information and decision superiority in modern warfare, TechNet Indo-Pacific 2026 brings together government, industry and academia leaders to advance mission effectiveness and warfighter readiness through integrated capability development across cyber, data, AI, space, influence and human performance. The program features speakers and discussions, many qualifying for Continuing Education, on how industry, academia and government can address regional challenges, while exhibitors demonstrate solutions and services to meet the military services' requirements. The show is worth attending for anyone serving the Indo-Pacific defense mission. It is positioned as the premier regional forum to identify requirements, share best practices and accelerate capabilities aligned to Combatant Command priorities, making it a valuable venue for **defense contractors**, **military and government personnel**, and **technology providers** seeking to engage regional decision-makers.

The **ASHI 52nd Annual Meeting** is the flagship scientific conference of the American Society for Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics. For 2026, ASHI is presenting the event jointly with the Canadian Society for Transplantation. As noted by partner organizations, the American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics is partnering with the Canadian Society for Transplantation to host a joint scientific meeting in Montréal, presenting the ASHI/CST Joint Scientific Meeting: Advancing the Science of Transplantation, a collaborative program dedicated to sharing the latest research, innovations, and clinical advancements in the field. The meeting brings together laboratory professionals, clinicians, and researchers focused on transplantation compatibility, immunological testing, and genetic analysis, and serves as a platform for sharing innovations that improve transplant outcomes and patient care. Typical attendees include immunologists, transplant specialists, HLA laboratory technologists, scientists, and healthcare professionals in transplant medicine. Attendees benefit from peer-reviewed oral and poster presentations, workshops, and networking with a global community of histocompatibility and immunogenetics professionals. The joint format with the Canadian Society for Transplantation broadens the clinical and scientific scope, making it a valuable destination for anyone advancing the science of transplantation.