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The **ASBMB Annual Meeting** is the flagship conference of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and the 2027 edition takes place April 3–6 at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center in Boston, MA. Organizers describe it as a convergence point for the molecular biosciences, where disciplines meet and new ideas emerge. The program brings together keynote and plenary talks, cross-disciplinary symposia on cutting-edge science, hands-on workshops, poster sessions and curated spaces for collaboration, plus opportunities for industry partners to participate through exhibitions and sponsorships. The meeting draws a global community of biochemists and molecular biologists — from graduate students and postdoctoral trainees to established principal investigators — across academia, industry and government. Attendees come to present their latest findings, hear leading experts, build networks and advance their careers. With Boston's world-class research institutions and deeply embedded life-sciences community, ASBMB 2027 positions itself at the intersection of research, innovation and translation, making it a valuable stop for anyone working in the molecular life sciences.

APEX EXPO is the premier event in North America for the electronics manufacturing industry, organized by the Global Electronics Association (formerly IPC). OEMs, EMS providers, PCB manufacturers and industry professionals from around the globe come together to access the latest technical content, contribute to standards development, and network with the industry's largest gathering of equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and product innovators. The event spans design, printed board manufacturing, electronics assembly, and test. Attendees gain access to cutting-edge technologies, advanced materials, and the latest processes, equipping them with the knowledge, technical skills, and best practices to drive their business forward. The program combines a world-class exhibition with a technical conference and professional development courses taught by industry experts. **APEX EXPO 2027** runs across several days in Anaheim: Meetings & Courses take place April 3–8, the Conference runs April 5–8, and the Exhibition is open April 6–8. Whether you are a PCB fabricator, designer, OEM, or EMS company, it is positioned as the place to strengthen relationships, meet new contacts, and stay ahead of emerging trends in electronics manufacturing.

The **Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show** is a consumer travel expo that brings together destinations, tour operators, cruise lines and travel experts under one roof. Attendees can discover thousands of the newest vacation options from top destinations around the globe and meet the experts who are on-hand to help them personalize and book their trip. The show is designed for travel enthusiasts of all kinds — from families and couples planning their next getaway to adventure seekers and cruise fans. Over 450 of the top destinations, tour companies, cruise lines and travel providers from around the world exhibit, and attendees can learn from the experts with top travel tips and advice in over 60 travel seminars. Beyond browsing exhibitors, the event offers real value for trip planning. Attendees have access to tens-of-thousands of dollars in travel savings, trip giveaways and exclusive show-only deals, all included with the price of a ticket. It is a practical, inspiration-packed weekend for anyone looking to plan, personalize and book a future vacation.

The Franchise Expo (Montréal Franchise Expo) is a two-day franchise and business-opportunity event held at the Palais des congrès in downtown Montréal. Billed as Quebec's largest "Own Your Own Business" event, it brings together established franchises and brand-new opportunities from every industry under one roof, giving prospective owners a chance to compare full-time and part-time options across all investment levels. The show is designed for consumers and entrepreneurs who want to start their own business. Attendees can meet proven, expanding businesses face to face, ask questions in a no-pressure environment, and save significant research time by evaluating many concepts side by side. Exhibitors have historically included well-known brands such as Couche-Tard, Cora, St-Hubert, Thai Express, Booster Juice, Harvey's and Montana's. Beyond the exhibitor floor, the event offers free seminars covering the practical side of franchise ownership. Attendance is affordable, making it an efficient way for anyone considering business ownership in the Montréal region to gather information and connect directly with franchisors and business-opportunity providers.

The National Franchise Show in Houston is a two-day consumer event for people who want to explore business ownership and franchising. Billed as Houston's largest "own your own business" event, it brings together established franchises and brand-new opportunities from across many industries under one roof. Attendees can meet proven, expanding businesses face to face, ask questions in a no-pressure environment, and compare full-time and part-time options at a wide range of investment levels. The show is designed for prospective franchisees, aspiring entrepreneurs, career changers, and investors researching their options. Because exhibitors span nearly every sector and investment level, visitors can efficiently compare many concepts in a single visit and save significant research time. Beyond the exhibit floor, the event offers free educational seminars covering the practical side of franchise ownership. Topics include legal advice, how to choose the right business, financing options, and government assistance programs, helping attendees make an informed decision about their future. Admission is free with online registration.

The **AACRAO Annual Meeting** is the flagship gathering of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers and the association's broadest professional-learning event. Its 112th edition takes place April 4–7, 2027, at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California. The meeting brings together higher education professionals from across records and registration, admissions, enrollment management, transfer, international education, and student success. Attendees include **registrars, admissions officers, enrollment managers, transfer professionals, international educators, and student success leaders**, along with institutional teams seeking shared professional development across departments. The program welcomes both first-time participants stepping up from regional or state conferences and seasoned professionals returning year after year. Attendees come to learn the latest trends and practices across academic and enrollment services, build professional relationships, explore a wide range of topics in one comprehensive meeting, share institutional experiences, and engage more deeply with the AACRAO community. With educational sessions, roundtable discussions, plenary keynotes, an exhibit hall, and numerous networking receptions, the Annual Meeting is positioned as the place where the profession comes together to find solutions to shared challenges.

The **Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities (ABRF) Annual Meeting** is the flagship conference for professionals who run and support scientific core and shared research resource facilities. The ABRF Annual Meeting is an international program that provides timely updates on cutting-edge science and its execution in a shared resource/core facility setting, and it also offers informative and practical workshops as well as ample networking opportunities with academics, corporate, and technology partner colleagues. The meeting is presented by ABRF, which describes itself as a membership community advancing shared research resources. The Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities (ABRF) is a unique membership association with more than 4,000 members, working within or in the support of resource and research biotechnology laboratories, and its members represent more than 400 laboratories and administrative offices in government, academia, research, industry and commercial settings. Attendees include core facility directors, research scientists, technicians, core administrators, and technology and corporate partners across disciplines such as genomics, proteomics, flow cytometry, light microscopy, and spatial transcriptomics. It is worth attending for the combination of technical education, benchmarking with peers, professional development, and access to an exhibit hall of instrument and technology vendors.

The NAB Show is where media, entertainment, and technology converge. Broadcasters, filmmakers, content creators, and engineers come together to explore the latest tools shaping how stories are made, distributed, and monetized.

The Good Roads Conference — presented by Good Roads, formerly and still corporately known as the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) — is Ontario's premier annual gathering for the municipal roads, transportation, and public works sector. Held over three days in Toronto, it brings together members and affiliated enterprises for an intensive summit of road-forward thinking, pairing a first-class speaker roster with a busy exhibit hall of industry innovations and cutting-edge education sessions. The event draws a senior municipal audience. Organizers put exhibitors and sponsors in front of **more than 2,000 attendees**, including Mayors, Councillors, senior municipal staff and provincial Ministry staff. Alongside the trade show and conference program, delegates can take part in delegation meetings with provincial officials, study tours of infrastructure projects, and an Emerging Municipal Leaders (student) forum. For municipal leaders, public works professionals and the companies that serve them, the conference is a chance to make connections, learn about new technologies and practices, and bring home fresh ideas and energy for the year ahead. The 2027 edition is scheduled for April 4–7, 2027 in Toronto.

The **SACUBO Annual Convention** is the flagship gathering of the **Southern Association of College and University Business Officers (SACUBO)**, a professional association serving higher education institutions across the southern United States. The 2027 convention will be held **April 4–6, 2027, in Atlanta, Georgia**, under the theme "Diving Into the Past, Leading Into the Future: A Century of Shaping Higher Education." The event draws chief business officers, CFOs, controllers, finance and administration professionals, and other higher education business officers from colleges and universities throughout the region. Attendees come together for professional-development sessions, best-practices sharing, and networking with peers who manage the business and financial operations of their institutions. The convention is worth attending for its combination of timely educational sessions, meaningful peer connections, and conversations about the future of higher education finance and administration. The 2027 meeting carries special significance as SACUBO begins celebrating a century of shaping higher education, offering attendees a chance to reflect on the association's history while exploring what lies ahead.

The Food & Beverage Environmental Conference (FBEC) is the premier annual gathering for environmental, health, safety, and sustainability professionals working across the food and beverage industry. Organized by the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI), the conference brings together senior environmental managers, engineers, consultants, and vendor partners to share real-world experience with sustainable practices, environmental compliance, and emerging technologies. Its 55th edition takes place April 5-8, 2027, at The Seabird/Mission Pacific in Oceanside, California. FBEC draws professionals from across the food and beverage lifecycle — from craft breweries and distilleries to pet food makers, grocery, farming, processing, transportation, distribution, EHS, sustainability, and wastewater management. If your work touches any part of the journey from **farm to factory to fork**, the conference is designed for you. What sets FBEC apart is its format: it is deliberately **not a trade show**. There are no sales pitches and no published proceedings, which encourages candid, processor-led discussion. A single program of sessions, shared meals, poster sessions, and social hours foster genuine networking and information exchange, and technical sessions offer Professional Development Hour (PDH) credits.

The **Craft Brewers Conference® & BrewExpo America®** is the nation's premier gathering for beverage alcohol producers, hosted annually by the **Brewers Association**. The Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America is the nation's premier gathering for beverage alcohol professionals and the largest beverage alcohol conference and trade show in the U.S. The 2027 edition takes place **April 5–7, 2027**, in **San Antonio, Texas**. CBC combines in-depth education with a sprawling trade show floor. The Craft Brewers Conference features exceptional educational seminars and keynote addresses critical to running a successful business, while BrewExpo America hosts hundreds of exhibitors displaying the latest product innovations, supplies, and services. Thousands of brewing, fermentation, and distilling professionals from the beverage alcohol industry are expected to attend. The event brings the industry together to learn, network, and do business. The Craft Brewers Conference delivers concentrated, affordable brewing education and idea sharing to improve brewery quality and performance. For 2027, CBC also co-locates with CiderCon®. The Brewers Association and the American Cider Association announced that CiderCon and the Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America will co-locate in San Antonio, Texas, April 5–7, 2027, bringing together two leading gatherings for independent beverage alcohol producers while maintaining the distinct identities, communities, and educational experiences that attendees value most.

The HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition — presented by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) — is widely regarded as healthcare's premier health information and technology event. It convenes clinicians, health system executives, government officials, payers, investors, startups, and technology vendors from around the world to advance digital transformation across the industry. HIMSS27 takes place April 5–8, 2027, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. Attendees come to explore the latest in AI, cybersecurity, digital health, interoperability, and care-delivery innovation. The program spans a **Preconference** day (Monday, April 5, registration required) followed by the main **Conference & Exhibition** (Tuesday, April 6 – Thursday, April 8), featuring more than 600 education sessions plus a large exhibition floor and extensive networking. With high-value audiences including C-suite executives, clinicians, nurses, physicians, and global providers, HIMSS is a focal point for the open exchange of ideas in healthcare leadership, trends, and technology. Chicago — home to more than 20 major hospitals and health systems and leading academic and innovation hubs — makes an especially fitting backdrop as the industry shifts from exploring innovation to implementing it at scale.

ISC West, the International Security Conference & Exposition, is the largest converged security event in the United States, produced by RX in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA). The show unites industry professionals and innovators across physical and digital security, serving as a central hub for peers looking to connect, experience the latest security technologies and participate in SIA education sessions. The show floor spans access control, video surveillance, biometrics, alarms and monitoring, and emerging fields. Attendees can explore the latest technologies in Access Control, Alarms and Monitoring, and Video Surveillance, while discovering emerging trends in Drones and Robotics, IT and IoT Security, Smart Home Solutions, and more. From CSOs and SOC managers to system integrators and public safety professionals, the event attracts thousands from the industry, drawn by the large-scale exhibition and immersive experiences that enable them to connect and learn. ISC West 2027 takes place April 5-9, 2027 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, combining a product showcase, a robust education program and extensive networking in one place.

The **NADCA Annual Meeting & Exposition** is the flagship annual conference of the **National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA)**, and the 2027 edition marks its 38th year. NADCA's Annual Meeting brings together a diverse group of professionals including air systems cleaning specialists, mold remediators, HVAC inspectors, and others interested in the comprehensive field of HVAC cleaning. The conference includes sessions that offer insights into trends and evolutions within the HVAC system cleaning industry, along with best practices based on current literature and evidence-based standards. Attendees can pursue on-site certification, attend educational sessions, and connect with peers and equipment suppliers on the exhibition floor. The event is worth attending for its blend of technical education, professional certification, and industry networking. It is a focused gathering for business owners and technicians looking to grow their companies, sharpen their skills, and stay current with the evidence-based ACR Standard that governs the HVAC cleaning profession.

**POSSIBLE Miami** is a global marketing conference and expo held annually in Miami Beach, Florida. POSSIBLE is where decision makers from brands, agencies, media, creative, culture, and technology come together to drive business forward through immersive experiences, purposeful conversations, and meaningful collaboration. The event is produced by Hyve Group in partnership with the MMA (Marketing Movement Association). The three-day program brings together senior marketers, innovators, and creators for keynotes, content tracks, an expo floor, and curated networking. POSSIBLE brings together the decision-makers, innovators, and industry leaders who matter most, making it a valuable stop for brand marketers, agency leaders, media and technology executives, and solution providers. Beyond the main stages, attendees can take advantage of experiences such as the Expo Experience, Innovation Village, AI Verse, the CMO Lab, and the POSSIBLE Connect Hosted Meetings program. Set against a beachside location, the Hosted Meetings Pavilion provides an open setting with ocean views for intentional conversations, valuable connections, and new business opportunities. With a high concentration of senior decision-makers and a distinctly Miami Beach atmosphere, POSSIBLE has quickly become a marquee gathering for the marketing industry.

The world's leading cybersecurity event. Practitioners, researchers, and vendors come together to share what works, what's changing, and what to defend against next.

Seatrade Cruise Global is the cruise industry's flagship international trade show and conference, bringing together cruise lines, suppliers, ports, destinations and decision-makers from around the world. Held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, it functions as the sector's premier annual meeting place, combining a large expo hall with a strategic conference programme covering the forces shaping the future of cruising. The event draws a truly global B2B audience. In 2026 it welcomed **12,500+ attendees, 650+ exhibitors, 85+ cruise brands and representatives from 125+ countries**. Attendees include cruise line executives and buyers, shipyards, port authorities, marine and hospitality suppliers, technology providers, shore-excursion operators and destination representatives. It is worth attending because Miami sits at the operational heart of the global cruise industry, close to major homeports and cruise-line headquarters. The show is where deployment shifts, new homeports and investment decisions surface first, and where suppliers connect directly with qualified cruise buyers across operations, guest experience, sustainability, safety and revenue. The 2027 edition runs under the theme "Unite. Collaborate. Thrive."

The **Outcomes Conference** is the annual flagship equipping event of the **Christian Leadership Alliance (CLA)**, billed as the premier gathering for Christian nonprofit and ministry professionals. The 2027 edition returns to Jacksonville, Florida, April 6-8, under the theme **"RENEW,"** focused on professional development, Christ-like leadership training, collaborative community, and spiritual encouragement for leaders. The conference draws leaders from across all levels of faith-based organizations — executives, board members, development and finance officers, HR and communications staff, and ministry professionals. Content is organized around CLA's nine core disciplines grouped into three categories: Leadership, Stewardship, and Relationship, making it relevant for whole-team attendance. Attendees come to learn from world-class faculty, network with peers facing similar challenges, and grow personally and professionally. As CLA puts it, leaders come "to sharpen and to be sharpened." The event also serves as a required in-person component for those pursuing CLA's Credentialed Christian Nonprofit Leader (CCNL) designation, adding a professional-certification incentive alongside the inspiration and community that define the experience.

Expo Eléctrica Internacional Panama is a B2B trade show for the electrical, lighting, energy, and related technology sectors, staged as the Central American edition of the long-running Expo Eléctrica Internacional brand. The exhibition brings together manufacturers, distributors, and specifiers around electrical installation materials, safety, home and building automation, lighting, and air conditioning and refrigeration. It is held at the Panama Convention Center on the Amador Causeway in Panama City. The show is aimed at professionals across the entire distribution chain. Typical attendees include CEOs, construction and operations managers, civil and mechanical engineers, electricians, lighting designers, wholesalers, retailers, original equipment manufacturers, and public-sector buyers. Because most visitors play a role in purchasing decisions, the event functions as a direct route to electrical products and service buyers. Exhibitors use the event to launch new products, build face-to-face relationships, and reach customers across North and Central American markets, supported by a conference and technical training program. Panama's position as a regional hub—at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal and served by Tocumen International Airport—makes the show a strategic gateway for companies expanding into Latin America.

EXPOCOMER is a multisectoral international trade exhibition organized annually by the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama (CCIAP). Held in Panama City, the show focuses on three main product categories: Food, Beverage and Agricultural Products; Textile, Clothes and Accessories; and Technology and Electronics. It functions as a meeting point for commercial, industrial and service sectors from across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Caribbean. The event draws buyers, exhibitors and trade missions from more than 30 countries, positioning Panama as a strategic gateway for companies seeking access to Latin America, the Caribbean and the Andean region. For 2027, EXPOCOMER is co-located with EXPO LOGÍSTICA PANAMÁ, EXPO ELÉCTRICA INTERNACIONAL – PANAMÁ and EXPO TECH, creating a broad platform spanning global commerce, logistics, energy and technology. EXPOCOMER is worth attending for its concentration of decision-makers and international business opportunities in one location. Attendees can present new products and services, explore new markets, and forge partnerships through a dedicated business matchmaking program, making it a valuable stop for entrepreneurs, exporters, importers and distributors targeting the region.

The **National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG) Convention & Trade Show** is the premier annual gathering for the chimney and venting industry in North America. Organized by the NCSG, a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association, the event brings the sweeping community together each spring for education, certification, networking, and a dedicated exhibit hall. The 2027 edition is a milestone event, marking the Guild's 50th anniversary in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The convention draws a wide cross-section of the trade. Attendees range from owner-operator sole proprietors to companies with large service crews, along with manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors serving the chimney and venting sector. It is widely described as the largest gathering of chimney professionals on the continent. Attendees come for industry-leading education, professional certification programs, business and safety training, and the chance to meet leading vendors on the trade show floor. For exhibitors, it is a high-impact opportunity to build brand recognition, generate qualified leads, and connect face-to-face with the professionals who power the industry, making it a worthwhile stop for anyone invested in the chimney and venting trade.

The **SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo** (originally the Sun 'n Fun Fly-In) is one of America's premier aviation gatherings, held annually at Lakeland Linder International Airport in Lakeland, Florida. Widely known as "Aviation's Season Opener," it is Florida's largest annual convention of any kind, and the 2nd largest air show in the world. Each year it draws over 200,000 visitors and aircraft of all kinds. The week-long event brings together pilots, aircraft owners, builders, aviation professionals, students, and families. Attendees enjoy six exciting days of cutting-edge technology exhibits, forums, workshops, career fairs, and world-famous aerial displays by some of the best airshow performers in the business. Core planning features include airshows, static displays, workshops, forums, camping, exhibitors, kids' activities and NASA programming. Whether you are a licensed pilot, an industry professional, an aviation enthusiast, or a family looking for a memorable outing, SUN 'n FUN offers a full immersion into the world of flight. Plan a full day if aviation is your priority, and consider pairing your visit with the on-site Florida Air Museum for added value.

The **ACPOC Annual Meeting** is the yearly gathering of the **Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC)**, a nonprofit, interdisciplinary organization dedicated to the care of children with limb deficiencies, orthopaedic conditions, and neuromuscular needs. The 2027 meeting takes place **April 7–10, 2027** at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and features three days of educational sessions. The meeting is described as the only major association event focused specifically on the care of pediatric limb deficiency and other orthopaedic disabilities. It draws hundreds of professionals — physicians, occupational and physical therapists, nurses, orthotists, prosthetists, social workers, and researchers — from the US, Canada, and around the world. Attendees come for peer-reviewed scientific and technical workshops, marquee lectureships, networking with industry partners, and continuing-education (CE) credit. With one of the highest concentrations of clinicians specializing in children's neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, ACPOC offers a uniquely collaborative, team-based setting for advancing pediatric prosthetic and orthotic care.