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Coffee Fest New York is a business-to-business trade show serving the specialty coffee, tea, and beverage community, positioned as a key resource for independent specialty coffee businesses on the East Coast. Held at the Javits Center in Manhattan, the event brings together top-selling brands from the specialty coffee industry and beyond under one roof, giving attendees the chance to connect face-to-face with suppliers, educators, experts, and the broader coffee community. The show is built for coffee and restaurant professionals — cafe owners, operators, roasters, and industry professionals — as well as those seriously interested in launching a specialty coffee business; it is not open to the general public. Attendees can source new products, sharpen their skills through education sessions, and network with peers in an energetic, collaborative environment. Coffee Fest is worth attending for its blend of hands-on education, a product-rich exhibit floor, and signature competitions such as the Latte Art World Championship Open. It runs side-by-side with the New York Restaurant Show, broadening the sourcing and networking opportunities available to attendees during the three-day event.

HumanX is a large-scale business-focused artificial intelligence conference that brings together enterprise leaders, founders, investors, researchers, and policymakers shaping the AI industry. Its 2027 flagship returns to Las Vegas after editions in Las Vegas and San Francisco, positioning itself as a premier gathering where AI strategy moves from exploration to execution. Following a second edition at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, HumanX 2027 will take place from March 7–10, 2027, at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV, marking the event's most ambitious chapter yet. The conference is built for senior decision-makers. As the premier gathering for AI leaders, HumanX 2027 will feature thought-provoking interactive discussions, live demos, exclusive networking experiences, and high-signal programming. Attendees include AI officers, AI engineers, security and technology leaders, founders, investors, and RevOps, marketing, and finance executives. What sets HumanX apart is its emphasis on curated outcomes over exhibit-floor browsing. The event brings together AI's brightest minds—from visionary founders and top researchers to policymakers and business leaders—offering clarity where today there is confusion about how and where AI can shape commerce, culture, and society. With a no-pay-to-play speaker policy and structured matchmaking programs, it is designed to help leaders learn, connect, and act within four days.

The IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC) is billed as the world's largest power electronics conference, focused on the practical and applied aspects of the power electronics business. As the organizers put it, this is not just a designer's conference — APEC has something of interest for anyone involved in power electronics, from engineers and researchers to manufacturers, marketers, and students. APEC blends a full program of peer-reviewed technical sessions, industry-focused presentations, professional education seminars, a plenary session, and a large exposition floor. Attendees include practicing power electronics professionals, academics, component and equipment suppliers, and buyers evaluating the latest power semiconductors, ICs, magnetics, capacitors, wire, thermal management, and simulation tools. With robust networking events, a student job fair, and a signature Wednesday night social event, APEC is worth attending for anyone seeking continuing education on the latest trends, deep technical exchange with authors, and a single venue where the industry's stakeholders — industrial, academic, and commercial — gather each year. APEC 2027 takes place March 7-11, 2027 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

JIS Spring (Jewelers International Showcase) is a trade-only jewelry buying event held at the Miami Beach Convention Center. It is strategically timed for one of the industry's key restocking moments, giving retailers, wholesalers, and buyers the chance to source inventory ahead of Mother's Day, wedding season, graduation, and other spring and summer selling occasions. The show functions as a major sourcing hub connecting the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean, drawing a uniquely international mix of buyers and exhibitors to Miami Beach. Attendees include buyers, retailers, wholesalers, diamond dealers, pawn brokers, and distributors who come to discover new collections, trends, and suppliers. What sets JIS apart is its focus on immediate at-show delivery and secure transactions, alongside the convenience of future product ordering. With hundreds of suppliers representing the most popular jewelry-producing regions worldwide, JIS Spring offers direct access to fine jewelry, diamonds, gold, silver, fashion, and lab-grown categories, making it one of the first major jewelry events of the year.

The **New York Restaurant Show** (formerly the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York) is a once-a-year, industry-only trade event focused on serving the foodservice industry across the Northeast. Held at the Javits Center in New York City, it brings together the newest food and beverage products, equipment, technology, services, and distributors under one roof. The show is an industry-only event and is not open to the public. The show welcomes independent owners, quick-serve operators, chefs, caterers, bakers, bar and nightclub operators, and hospitality, hotel, and commercial foodservice personnel, who come to explore menu trends, design and décor, business education, and hundreds of leading vendors. Attendees gain all-access entry to the exhibit floor, education sessions, live culinary demonstrations, and competitions. The show is produced and managed by Restaurant Events, with association partners the New York State Restaurant Association and the NYC Hospitality Alliance, giving it deep ties to the region's restaurant community and making it a valuable stop for sourcing, learning, and networking.

PDAC — the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada Convention — is billed as the world's premier mineral exploration and mining event. It is the leading event for people, companies and organizations connected to mineral exploration, and is known for attracting tens of thousands of attendees from over 130 countries for educational programming, networking events and business opportunities. The 2027 edition takes place March 7–10 in Toronto, Canada. The convention draws investors, financiers, banking executives, fund managers, brokers, analysts, lawyers, mining developers, exploration managers, prospectors, geoscientists, students and government officials from around the world. Its audience continues to grow, with the annual award-winning PDAC Convention bringing together more than 32,000 attendees from over 140 countries for its educational programming, networking events, business opportunities and fun. Attending PDAC means access to trade show floors, investor programming, technical sessions, short courses and marquee networking. Attendees can explore show floors packed with projects, equipment, technology, services, and country and regional displays that showcase the latest developments and opportunities across the sector. For anyone active in mineral exploration, project development or mining finance, it is the industry's flagship annual gathering.

RC Show, presented by **Restaurants Canada**, is billed as Canada's leading foodservice and hospitality event. Brought to you by Restaurants Canada, RC Show is the destination for solutions-oriented presentations and suppliers, peer-to-peer networking, and exciting flavour experiences. The annual three-day show brings the country's restaurant and hospitality community together to source products, discover innovations and connect. The event draws a broad B2B audience of industry decision-makers. It brings together decision-makers from across restaurants, hotels, franchises, food distributors, tech companies, and culinary environments, with attendees ranging from restaurant operators and corporate chefs to foodservice buyers, investors, and innovation leads. Beyond the show floor, RC Show is a hub for learning and inspiration. The event features exhibitor booths, product showcases, live cooking demos, as well as panels and keynotes from top leaders in culinary trends, technology, operations, and sustainability. For operators, suppliers and hospitality professionals, it is a key annual gathering to evaluate new products, finalize procurement plans and build partnerships.

The RFMA Annual Conference is the flagship yearly event of the Restaurant Facility Management Association (RFMA), the trade group dedicated to the restaurant facilities profession. Billed as the biggest three days of the year for restaurant facilities professionals, it draws coast-to-coast attendees who gather to expand their network, enhance their facilities knowledge, and find the solutions and vendors they need. The event is built for a specific professional audience. Hosted by the Restaurant Facility Management Association, it brings together restaurant facility professionals, maintenance leaders, operations managers, and service vendors for a multi-day program of education, networking, and problem-solving, with technical sessions, leadership workshops, and an expansive exhibit hall focused on challenges such as HVAC, energy efficiency, maintenance strategy, and compliance. Key industries represented include restaurant operations, facility management, real estate, engineering, and vendor services. Whether you are just starting your facilities career or are a seasoned professional, the conference offers education sessions and networking opportunities for every level. The 2027 edition is scheduled for Tampa, Florida, giving attendees a chance to source the latest products and connect with peers from across the country.

Seafood Expo North America, held alongside Seafood Processing North America, is North America's largest seafood trade exposition. The event is for seafood buyers in every market category including retail, restaurant, catering, foodservice and processing, who meet face-to-face with suppliers from around the world to source seafood, new products, equipment, and services to grow their business. The three-day show takes place each March in Boston. Thousands of buyers and suppliers from around the world attend the annual, three-day exposition to meet, network and do business. Attending buyers represent importers, exporters, wholesalers, restaurants, supermarkets, hotels, and other retail and foodservice companies, while exhibiting suppliers offer the newest seafood products, processing and packaging equipment, and services available in the seafood market. Exhibiting suppliers come from 50 countries, giving buyers a one-stop marketplace to discover, sample and source products. At the show, attendees can source new seafood products and learn about new trends from industry thought leaders. The exposition is produced by Diversified, in partnership with the National Fisheries Institute as Strategic Partner.

The **UPPO Annual Conference** is the premier professional event for individuals responsible for unclaimed property (escheatment) compliance. Organized by the Unclaimed Property Professionals Organization (UPPO), it is billed as the largest gathering of unclaimed property professionals in the United States, integrating premier education and networking into every aspect of the agenda. The conference is designed for holders, claimant representatives, state administrators, attorneys, auditors, and compliance and IT professionals across industries such as banking, securities, life and P&C insurance, energy, healthcare, and fintech. Attendees gain the information and connections needed to minimize their companies' risk and to achieve and sustain compliance with unclaimed property laws and regulations. With four educational tracks spanning basic to advanced levels, industry-specific breakouts, and abundant networking events, the conference is worth attending for anyone seeking to deepen technical knowledge, stay current on legislation and litigation, and earn continuing education credit. Attendees can earn CPE and CLE credits, making it a valuable professional-development investment.

The **California Charter Schools Conference** is the state's premier annual event for the charter school community, hosted by the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA). It is the state's premiere charter event and delivers four days of inspirational keynotes and critical sessions with turnkey tools and strategies for educators, school leaders, and advocates. Taking place at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, this four-day conference is designed for educators, school leaders, and advocates, providing them with inspirational keynotes and critical sessions. The program spans breakout session strands, a Teacher Summit, awards, and a Student Pitch Competition, alongside a large exhibit hall of education-focused products and services. The event draws a broad cross-section of the charter sector. The conference attracts a diverse audience, including Chief Financial Officers, Founders, and CEOs, all eager to engage in meaningful discussions and workshops that address the current challenges and opportunities within the charter school sector. Attendees leave with practical strategies and connections they can apply directly in their schools and organizations.

The **Gartner Data & Analytics Summit** is Gartner's flagship North American conference for data, analytics and AI leadership. Held annually in Orlando, Florida, it convenes chief data and analytics officers (CDAOs), heads of AI, and senior data and analytics leaders to explore the latest developments in data management, AI, agentic AI, generative AI, governance and data architecture. The 2027 theme is "Intelligence Unleashed: The Fast Track to Enduring Value," emphasizing how lasting business value comes from strong data, governance, operating models and technology foundations. The agenda is built from Gartner's own research rather than vendor content, with analyst-led tracks spanning AI strategy, generative and agentic AI, data governance, data architecture, analytics and business intelligence, and decision intelligence. Attendees can access keynotes, roundtables, workshops, and private one-on-one meetings with Gartner analysts. It is worth attending for professionals who want to validate their data and AI strategies with independent, data-driven guidance, benchmark against peers, and evaluate solution providers. Gartner describes it as the only IT conference shaped by data-driven insights and over 200,000 annual conversations between Gartner analysts and the IT community, supported on-site by a global team of 60+ analysts.

The **International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE)** is an annual trade show and conference for the critical communications industry, bringing together professionals who build, deploy, and manage mission-critical technologies. Owned and operated by **Informa Connect**, the event convenes the ecosystem that supports public safety, emergency response, government, utilities, transportation, and enterprise communications. IWCE 2027 takes place March 8-11, 2027, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, with the exhibit hall open March 10-11. Attendees include first responders, 911/dispatch professionals, network operators, radio technicians, system integrators, technology developers, and government and enterprise decision-makers. The program spans interoperability, public safety broadband networks, spectrum, 5G, cybersecurity, school safety, and infrastructure resilience. IWCE is worth attending because it centralizes the entire mission-critical marketplace in one place — enabling attendees to evaluate technologies, forge partnerships, and access expert-led education and hands-on training. As the organizer describes it, IWCE "unites the critical communications ecosystem like nowhere else," connecting professionals from 911 centers to enterprise security around technologies that protect communities and save lives.

The **SBJ National Sports Forum (NSF)** is one of the largest annual cross-industry gatherings of sports business professionals in North America. Conceived in 1996, it applied the "league meeting model" to a broad gathering of industry professionals, with the goal of dismantling the silos between the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and MLS to foster the exchange of ideas and lifelong relationships. The event is presented by Sports Business Journal and its parent Leaders Group. The Forum has evolved into one of the largest annual gatherings of sports business professionals, encompassing a diverse array of teams, leagues, sporting events, agencies and brands, and is led by a Steering Committee of more than 20 industry professionals who guide the programming. Attendees typically work in ticket sales, sponsorship, marketing, fan engagement, business development, and diversity and inclusion. In 2027, more than 1,000 sports professionals are expected to gather in Houston for a three-day immersive, hands-on experience that will include more than 30 breakout sessions, 18 workshops and six main stage sessions. Attendees also gain insider access to some of Houston's most iconic sports venues and participate in robust networking across the three days, March 8-10, 2027.

ProcureCon Indirect West is a senior-level procurement conference where chief procurement officers and indirect sourcing leaders gather to share strategy, benchmark performance, and explore emerging tools and technologies. Organized by Worldwide Business Research (WBR), the event centers on the challenges of modern indirect procurement, from navigating disruption and building supplier resilience to adopting AI and data-driven sourcing practices. The program is built "for leaders, by leaders," featuring interactive workshops, intimate roundtables, and small-group peer sessions designed for meaningful, candid dialogue among practitioners. Attendees are typically executives and managers across procurement, indirect procurement, strategic and corporate sourcing, supply chain management, and supplier management, drawn from both large enterprises and fast-growing companies. It is worth attending for procurement professionals who want first-hand insight from CPOs shaping strategy today, practical tactics they can apply immediately, and a strong peer community. The agenda mixes forward-looking content on the future of procurement with networking touchpoints and wellness activities such as early-morning runs and yoga sessions, creating a well-rounded, community-focused experience.

SATShow Week is the satellite and space industry's flagship annual gathering, held in Washington, DC each March. Anchored by the flagship SATELLITE event and the dedicated GovMilSpace program, the week connects commercial innovators, government and military leaders, engineers, investors, and end-users from more than 110 countries to shape industry priorities, advance partnerships, and drive business. As the first major satellite event of the year, it sets the tone for global connectivity, policy, and innovation. SATELLITE is the world's largest and most inclusive satcom event, spanning the full supply chain from the ground to orbit and including engineering-focused sessions through the Tech Seminar. Running in tandem, GovMilSpace is a defense- and government-focused program curated by Defense Daily, covering resilient space architectures, space-based intelligence, ISR, cybersecurity, and acquisition strategy. Both programs share one exhibit hall and are included with every conference pass. Attendees range from satellite operators, manufacturers, and launchers to C-suite executives, program managers, acquisition officers, and connectivity buyers across maritime, aviation, telecom, and enterprise sectors. With hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of professionals under one roof, SATShow Week offers unmatched access to decision-makers across the entire satellite ecosystem.

The **ABC Convention** is the annual national gathering of **Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)**, a trade association representing merit shop contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and related firms across the U.S. construction industry. Members from across the nation return each year to celebrate, connect and advance their businesses with the latest industry, political and technological insights. The 2027 convention takes place March 9–11, 2027 in the Denver, CO area. Attendees include commercial and industrial contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, business owners, executives, craft professionals, apprentices and college construction-management students. With ABC representing more than 22,000 member firms nationwide, the event draws a broad cross-section of the merit shop construction community. The convention blends competition, recognition, education and networking. Signature elements include the **National Craft Championships**, the **Construction Management Competition**, the **National Excellence in Construction® Awards** and the **Construction Workforce Awards**, alongside keynote speakers, industry insight sessions and an exhibit hall showcasing the latest construction technology, products and services. It is worth attending for the combination of high-level education, workforce recognition and the chance to network with leaders from across the U.S. construction industry.

GreenTech Americas is a specialised B2B exhibition and conference dedicated to horticulture technology, held in Querétaro, Mexico. It bills itself as the only event focused on the controlled-environment production of high-value crops in Latin America, bringing together the world's leading suppliers of cutting-edge horticultural production technologies. The show concentrates on the early stages of the horticultural production chain and the practical challenges producers face. The event draws a highly professional, international audience — growers, suppliers, wholesalers, technicians, managers and company owners from across the Americas and beyond. In its 2025 edition it welcomed 5,214 visitors from more than 30 countries, reflecting strong regional and global interest. Attendees come to explore new technologies, find partners and distributors, discover import opportunities, and build profitable business relationships. Alongside the exhibition floor, a robust knowledge programme covers crop optimisation, water saving, vertical farming, organic farming, AI and robotics, and sustainability — making it a valuable meeting place for anyone involved in protected and controlled-environment agriculture in the Mexican and wider American markets.

Lubricant Expo North America is a free-to-attend exhibition and conference dedicated to the lubricants industry and its supply chain. It is billed as the ultimate destination for connecting lubricant solution providers with end-user buyers and the entire supply chain, giving engineers, executives and industry professionals the chance to discover new solutions, network globally and stay ahead of trends. The event is co-located with its sister event, The Bearing Show North America, creating a focused platform for innovation and collaboration across two closely related industries. As the leading event dedicated to lubricants and related products and services in North America, it brings together exhibitors and attendees from over 80 countries, covering everything from finished lubricants to formulation ingredients and equipment. Attendees can explore innovations from exhibitors across the lubricant value chain, including lubricant manufacturers, condition monitoring specialists, application equipment providers, raw materials, additive suppliers and testing services. For 2027 the show is relocating to Houston, Texas, one of North America's most concentrated industrial regions. As the center of the North American energy industry and a hub for base oil production, chemical distribution and Gulf Coast refining, Houston positions the event closer to the heart of the lubricants supply chain.

NHS Concept to Commerce — now presented under the Hardlines Supplier Event (HSE) banner by organizer RX — is a B2B sourcing event held in Las Vegas that connects buyers with product makers across the hardlines industry. Its tagline captures the mission: find your next product and meet your next supplier, moving ideas from concept to commerce faster. The event is built specifically for supplier discovery and evaluation. Attendees typically include retail buyers, merchant and category managers, sourcing and procurement professionals, product development teams, private label teams, distributors, wholesalers, and consumer brands. Exhibitors span global manufacturers, factories, OEMs and ODMs, private label partners, inventors, and emerging brands. It is worth attending because it consolidates a global sourcing trip into one efficient visit. Buyers can compare capabilities, certifications, MOQ flexibility, and scalability across many suppliers under one roof, discover new product innovation, diversify their supply chains, and meet decision-makers directly. Educational Expert Talks, an Inventor Summit, and networking events round out the experience. Note that the show is open to industry professionals only.

The Bearing Show North America is a dedicated **trade show and conference** for the bearing industry, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, OEMs, and end users under one roof. Co-located with Lubricant Expo, this free-to-attend business expo and conference is a platform to explore the latest advancements, strengthen partnerships, and drive innovation in bearing technology. The event is built around sourcing, technical exchange, and networking. Attendees can discover solutions that enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency, network with technical experts and business leaders, and gain insights into emerging trends such as energy efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effective maintenance strategies. The audience spans the full value chain. The show connects professionals from every stage of the bearing and lubricant value chain, serving those involved in the design, application, and distribution of bearings across North America. It draws visitors from industries including aerospace, automotive, energy, agriculture, industrial machinery, mining and construction, robotics, and transportation, making it a strong destination for buyers and specialists seeking new bearing technologies and partners.

The Convenience U CARWACS Show is billed as Canada's largest convenience, gas station, and car wash industry event. It is a two-day conference and trade show that brings together the convenience, gas and car wash industry, connecting retailers, operators, distributors, vendors, and suppliers from across the Canadian marketplace. The show's attendees include thousands of retailers, operators, and distributors looking for products, innovations, and solutions to help them in their business, while the trade show floor exhibitors are companies who support the convenience, gas and car wash industries — from manufacturers and suppliers to technology providers. The event pairs an exhibition floor with a full education program. Presented by Convenience Store News Canada and Octane magazine, the show has grown into the definitive annual gathering for the Canadian convenience industry, offering two full days of product innovation, education, and networking. It is worth attending to discover new products, connect with industry leaders, and grow your business.