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Functional Fabric Fair is a trade-exclusive sourcing event dedicated to high-performance functional fabrics, finishes, trims and accessories. Powered by PERFORMANCE DAYS®, it is billed as the premier marketplace in the United States where apparel CEOs, designers and product development executives source the newest material innovations. Every exhibitor is drawn from a carefully curated selection of fabric mills and branded technology companies, and the show is staged as a sustainable, minimal-waste exhibition using biodegradable, recycled and reusable materials. The Portland Fall edition is tailored for professionals at the forefront of the outdoor, lifestyle and activewear industries, spanning textiles, footwear and accessories. Attendees preview cutting-edge trims and technologies set to shape the 2026/2027 Fall and Winter seasons, and can source fabrics directly on site from verified suppliers. Garment segments supported include sportswear, outdoor activewear, lifestyle wear, workwear, bodywear/shapewear and rain gear. The event is open to verified designers, product specialists, purchasing experts, material managers, sustainability directors and other qualified industry professionals. Beyond the exhibit hall, the show features an Expert Talks program and a Day 0 OIA Catalyst Conference, making it a strong destination for anyone focused on responsible, future-ready sourcing in performance apparel.

The **ICMI Contact Center Demo & Conference** (officially ICMI's Contact Center Expo & Conference) is a leading B2B event for the contact center and customer experience (CX) industry. Billed as the longest-running and most trusted contact center event, it is backed by 40 years of global insights and built for contact center directors, CX managers, and operations leaders. The 2026 edition takes place **October 26–29, 2026 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, FL**. The program replaces abstract theory with high-impact, peer-led case studies and hands-on training designed to solve real operational challenges. Attendees tap into leaders from companies such as Mayo Clinic, Michigan State University, and WebMD, and gain access to keynotes, networking, and expert-led sessions on integrating AI and automation, managing a hybrid workforce, and operational best practices. The event brings together over 900 international CX executives, operations directors, and industry analysts for structured, peer-to-peer problem-solving. It is worth attending for its combination of practical education, exclusive contact center site tours, an expo hall of technology providers, and the annual ICMI Global Contact Center Awards.

IDUG NA 2026 is the North America **Db2 Tech Conference** hosted by the International Db2 Users Group, a not-for-profit, user-run organization dedicated to Db2 education. The event runs Monday, October 26 through Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the Signia by Hilton Atlanta / Georgia World Congress Center. A notable feature of the 2026 edition is that IDUG NA will be co-located with IBM TechXchange, and a single IDUG NA registration provides full access to both events. The conference is built for **Db2 professionals** across both z/OS and LUW (Linux, UNIX, and Windows) platforms — database administrators, developers, architects, data engineers, and IT managers. Technical sessions are organized by theme, allowing attendees to build a custom agenda around their top areas of interest, spanning topics such as AI and machine learning, cloud and data lakes, performance and troubleshooting, security and governance, and SQL and application modernization. Beyond sessions, attendees benefit from expert panels, hands-on labs, an Essentials track for fundamentals, complimentary certification exams, and networking with peers and vendors. Each year IDUG organizes conferences worldwide to support and strengthen the information services community, featuring expert keynote speakers and top professionals leading highly targeted sessions.

SupplySide Global is a leading B2B trade show and conference for the health and nutrition industry, bringing together the dietary supplement, food and beverage, pet health, and personal care sectors. The event lets attendees network with a vibrant community of professionals from the dietary supplement, food and beverage, pet health, and personal care industries. Held at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, it positions itself as the premier destination to source ingredients and services for CPG product development. The show is built around sourcing, partnerships, and education. It highlights ingredients and raw materials for dietary supplements, functional foods, beverages, sports nutrition, and personal care, and also showcases related services including contract manufacturing, lab testing, analytical services, packaging, processing technologies, and supply-chain solutions. Attendees include R&D specialists, product-development teams, procurement managers, QA/QC staff, brand owners, and marketing or supply-chain executives. It is worth attending for the scale and quality of connections available in one venue. Exhibitors can introduce new ingredients, finished-product concepts, or technologies to a broad, decision-making audience, and the show offers unmatched access to buyers and global suppliers in one venue.

Vinitaly.USA is a business-to-business Italian wine trade show that brings producers from across Italy directly to the North American market. New York City is the city chosen by Veronafiere-Vinitaly and the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) for the third edition of Vinitaly.USA, scheduled for Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 October 2026 at Pier 36. After two editions in Chicago, Vinitaly.USA continues its development path by landing in New York City as a natural evolution of a project built in phases, maintaining continuity of format, objectives and positioning. Vinitaly.USA 2026 is aimed at producers, consortia, importers, distributors, Ho.Re.Ca operators and institutional stakeholders interested in participating in a project that focuses on quality, content and long-term relationships, contributing in a concrete way to the development of Italian wine in the United States. The format centers on two intensive business days. Two high-impact business days feature professional tastings, market-focused masterclasses, B2B meetings, and targeted networking, all created to showcase wines, strengthen brand positioning, and accelerate entry or growth in the U.S. market. For exhibitors, the appeal is direct access to a concentrated pool of decision-makers. Exhibiting at Vinitaly.USA means gaining direct access to qualified buyers, importers, distributors, and key decision-makers from the North American market, within an event designed to foster effective meetings and long-term commercial relationships.

The Automotive Design & In-Cabin Expo is a B2B trade show and conference held in Novi, Michigan, positioned as North America's hub for automotive design, in-cabin innovation, and vehicle development. Formerly known as Automotive Interiors Expo, it now sits within the broader Vehicle Tech Week North America ecosystem, reflecting how modern vehicle design has expanded beyond interiors to encompass exterior form, vehicle architecture, software platforms, and systems integration. The expo brings together the people, technologies, and solutions redefining the complete human experience of the vehicle, both inside and out — spanning exterior design, lighting, and aerodynamics as well as digital cockpits, HMI, materials, seating, and human factors. It is built for professionals actively defining how next-generation vehicles are delivered across design, engineering, UX, materials, lighting, and systems integration. It is a trade-only event aimed at senior OEM and Tier-1 decision-makers, including VP Interior Engineering, Head of Interior Design, Design Directors, Exterior Design leads, HMI Directors, UX Leads, and Digital Cockpit Program Managers. Attendees can engage directly with tools, materials, and platforms already shaping real-world vehicle programs, while accessing an expert-led conference program across four co-located events.

Automotive Testing Expo North America is the region's leading trade show for automotive testing, development and validation technologies. Now part of the newly launched Vehicle Tech Week North America, the expo brings together engineers, OEMs, and suppliers focused on accelerating vehicle product development and reducing time to market. It runs October 27-29, 2026 at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi, Michigan. The show covers the full spectrum of testing disciplines, from **NVH measurement** and **ADAS validation** to **emissions systems**, **durability testing**, **crash testing**, **dynamometers** and **simulation tools**. Attendees gain hands-on access to the latest technologies and practical solutions, plus insights from leading industry experts. As part of Vehicle Tech Week, it sits alongside the Intelligent Vehicle Expo, Automotive Design & In-Cabin Expo, and the new Advanced Chassis & Powertrain Showcase. The event is aimed at automotive professionals only, including OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, technology innovators and startups, engineers, researchers, regulators, fleet operators, and business leaders. With a free expo pass providing access across all three days and to The Future of Automotive Testing conference, it is a valuable destination for anyone driving the future of vehicle development.

Intelligent Vehicle Expo is a trade show and conference focused on the technologies and engineering approaches shaping how vehicle intelligence is designed, integrated, and scaled across the modern vehicle. Formerly known as Autonomous Vehicle Tech Expo, the event now forms part of Vehicle Tech Week North America, a landmark gathering that co-locates several of UKi Media & Events' automotive technology shows under one roof in Novi, Michigan. The show reflects the industry's broader shift toward the software-defined vehicle, covering software-defined architectures, AI-driven systems, hybrid cloud-and-edge computing, human-machine interface, and cybersecurity as an inseparable part of functional safety. Visitors gain insight through real-world case studies, technical discussion, and cross-industry perspectives. The event is aimed at industry professionals, including OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, technology innovators and startups, engineers and developers, research and academia, government and regulatory bodies, fleet and mobility operators, and investors and business leaders. It offers a focused environment for understanding how intelligence is delivered across the modern vehicle platform and for connecting with the companies driving that transformation.

The **National Alliance for Care at Home Annual Meeting & Exposition** is a national conference for the home-based care community, hosted by the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance). The 2026 edition is billed as the premier event for executive leaders shaping the future of care at home, offering a platform to exchange ideas, explore emerging trends, and collaborate on strategies that move organizations and the broader community forward. The program is designed for leaders at every level and delivers forward-thinking content focused on advancing patient-centered solutions across the full care continuum — including **home health, hospice, Medicaid HCBS, palliative care, and home care**. Attendees are largely executives and professionals from provider organizations, along with industry partners and solution providers who exhibit at the co-located Expo. Whether navigating today's challenges or preparing for what's next, attendees gain insights, tools, and connections to lead with purpose. The event combines keynotes, concurrent sessions, and pre-conference workshops with extensive networking, and offers CE/CME credit for eligible professionals, making it worthwhile for anyone seeking both education and peer connection in the care-at-home field.

ODSC AI West (Open Data Science Conference) is a leading technical AI and data science conference held in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since 2015, ODSC AI has been the essential event for AI and data science practitioners, business leaders, and those reskilling into AI, offering hands-on training, workshops, strategic insights, and thought leadership. The 2026 edition is a three-day event featuring 3 days, 7 tracks, 250+ speakers, 2,500 attendees, and 300 hours of content. Tracks span Personal AI & Workflow Automation, AI Engineering & AIOps, Physical AI & Robotics, Data Science & Machine Learning, Data and AI Infrastructure, Agentic AI & Autonomous Systems, and AI for Software Developers. A co-located AI X Leadership Summit serves business and non-technical professionals. The event is built for AI engineers, ML engineers, data scientists, tech leads, and architects, as well as startup founders, product leaders, and executives. Whether deepening technical skills, transforming a business with AI, or pivoting into an AI-driven career, ODSC AI provides opportunities for learning, networking, and professional growth.

The ASSEMBLY Show is a B2B trade show and conference focused exclusively on assembly technology, equipment, and products for the manufacturing industry. Held annually in Rosemont, Illinois, the event brings together suppliers, buyers, and users of assembly equipment to connect, learn, and explore the latest tools and systems through live, hands-on demonstrations on the show floor. The show draws engineers and manufacturing leaders across disciplines including manufacturing, design, process, application, and R&D engineering, as well as production and operations managers. Attendees uncover new resources, evaluate equipment hands-on, compare products from numerous suppliers, and connect face-to-face with industry experts. The 2026 edition runs **in partnership with The Quality Show**, adding measurement, inspection, and testing technologies alongside ASQ-led education. It is worth attending because it is the only U.S. event dedicated solely to assembly technology, combining a live-equipment exhibit hall with expert-led conference sessions, networking events, guided booth tours, a New Product Awards program, and FIRST Robotics demonstrations. Anyone whose role involves building, improving, or managing manufacturing processes will find suppliers and education tailored directly to production challenges.

WTE Miami (World Travel Expo) is a B2B travel and tourism trade show that positions itself as the gateway between the U.S. travel trade and global tourism suppliers. Held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, the event connects America's travel advisors, agency owners and buyers with tourism boards, hotels, DMCs, cruise brands, airlines, attractions and travel companies from around the world. The show draws a broad international audience of exhibitors and buyers. Attendees include travel advisors, host agencies, tour operators, airlines and destination representatives who come to discover new products, build partnerships and learn about the trends shaping the industry. A dedicated Hosted Buyer Program offers qualified travel advisors and buyers pre-scheduled meetings and additional privileges. WTE Miami is worth attending for its combination of a large exhibition floor, structured networking and an educational conference program. The 2026 edition is themed "The Travel Advisor of the Future," with sessions built around helping travel professionals run smarter, more profitable businesses across two focused days in Miami Beach.

The California Transit Association Fall Conference & Expo is the state's premier annual gathering for the public transportation community. The 2026 edition marks the 61st Annual Fall Conference & Expo, held in Monterey, California. Presented by Accenture and hosted in partnership with Monterey-Salinas Transit, the multi-day event brings together transit leaders, agency staff, and industry partners from across California and beyond. Attendees can expect content-rich general sessions and breakouts, an interactive Expo Hall, technical tours, and valuable networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and share best practices across California's transit community. Programming is organized around five core areas: Community Outreach and Community Benefits; Management & Leadership; Maintenance; Operations; and Policy, Innovation & Customer Experience. The conference is open to both members and non-members, welcoming transit and transportation professionals across all sectors and career stages, public- and private-sector leaders, consultants, industry partners, and students exploring careers in transit, engineering, planning, and policy. Guided by the 2026 theme **Connecting Us**, it offers a dynamic space to explore innovative solutions, engage with peers, and gain insights into the issues shaping the future of public transportation.

Chicago Build Expo is billed as the Midwest's largest construction and design show, serving the entire architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. The event features 30,000+ attendees, 450+ speakers, 350+ exhibitors, networking parties, a Government Hub, an Architect's Hub, live music, entertainment, DJs and more. The show draws a senior, high-value audience. Chicago Build offers a platform to network with 30,000+ senior-level decision-makers and buyers from across the Midwest's entire AEC industry, including architects, BIM managers, brokers, contractors, developers, engineers, government, manufacturers and suppliers, and sustainability professionals. What makes it worth attending is the combination of free access, deep content and business opportunity. Registration to the show provides access to all conference sessions, AIA workshops and networking events, running on a first-come, first-served basis. Chicago Build is part of the award-winning US Build portfolio, which also includes New York Build Expo and the newly launched Miami Build Expo.

FiltXPO™ is the FILTRATION International Conference & Exposition, organized by INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry. It is the premier global conference and exhibition dedicated to filtration technologies, combining a two-day technical conference with a focused trade exhibition. The event covers air, liquid, industrial, environmental, and specialty filtration. FiltXPO brings together innovators from across the filtration supply chain to showcase next-generation solutions, advanced materials, and breakthrough technologies shaping the industry's future, while attendees gain valuable market insights, explore emerging applications, and connect with key decision-makers. The show attracts professionals across sectors including automotive and aerospace, biotech and pharmaceutical, food and beverage production, HVAC and indoor air quality, water and wastewater treatment, and power generation, oil and gas. Whether you work in R&D, engineering, procurement, or management, FiltXPO offers a concentrated opportunity to see the latest filtration technologies, hear real-world case studies, and build meaningful business relationships in one place. Running alongside the expo, the Advances in Filtration Conference delivers technical depth through expert-led sessions.

The **Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS)** is recognized as the largest in-water boat show in the world, transforming Fort Lauderdale — the "Yachting Capital of the World" — into a five-day showcase of luxury yachts, marine innovation, and waterfront lifestyle experiences. Owned by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida and produced by Informa Markets, the 67th edition returns October 28–November 1, 2026, spanning seven premier waterfront venues connected by miles of floating docks. The show draws a global audience of yacht buyers, brokers, marine industry professionals, boating enthusiasts, and curious visitors. Exhibits range from center consoles and fishing boats to brokerage vessels and towering superyachts, alongside marine electronics, accessories, exotic cars, and the latest marine technology. The event features more world and U.S. debuts than any other boat show in the country. FLIBS is worth attending for its unmatched breadth: over 1,300 vessels on display, roughly 1,000 exhibiting brands from around the world, educational seminars, interactive attractions like the AquaZone, and premium hospitality. Whether you are shopping for a boat, sourcing marine products, or exploring the yachting lifestyle, FLIBS offers a comprehensive, immersive experience across its seven-location footprint.

Future Labs Live USA is a two-day B2B conference and exhibition for the laboratory and analytical science community, held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. Organized by Terrapinn under the theme "Digital. Automated. Connected.", the event positions itself as a cross-industry marketplace focused on lab automation, connectivity, infrastructure, sustainability and workflow integration. The show brings together a broad lab audience — spanning pharma, biotech, clinical R&D, chemical, industrial, food & beverage and FMCG laboratories. It connects strategy heads, procurement leaders, lab managers, automation and digital heads, and technical stakeholders with the solution providers who build, equip, digitize and run modern labs. Startups, investors and distributors also feature prominently. Attendees come for a high-level conference program shaped by a scientific advisory board, a start-ups zone, live workflow integration demos, and dedicated networking receptions. With content across automation and robotics, digital transformation, AI and machine learning, data management, lab operations, facilities and sustainability, the event serves as a roadmap for building a more digital, automated and sustainable laboratory.

The **ISPAN Annual Meeting** is the yearly educational conference of the **International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN)**, the professional association for nurses working in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic care. The 2026 meeting takes place at the Hilton Toronto in downtown Toronto, Canada, bringing together nurses and allied professionals from across North America and beyond for several days of clinical education, hands-on workshops, and networking. Attendees represent a diverse, multidisciplinary field. Plastic surgical nursing encompasses various practice settings and educational backgrounds including pediatric reconstruction, skin care, aesthetics, burns, adult reconstruction, craniofacial, operating room, post anesthesia care, office settings, management, nurse injectors, independent practitioners, advanced practice nursing, nurse educators, physician assistants, surgical technicians, licensed practical nurses, and industry. The core audience is licensed registered nurses, alongside LPNs/LVNs, physician assistants, and skin care specialists. The meeting is worth attending because ISPAN helps members enhance their practice by providing information on current trends, patient safety initiatives, and legislative updates. Continuing nursing education (CNE), certification review courses, and skills-based labs make it a practical destination for professional development in plastic and aesthetic nursing.

The **LMC EXPO** is the fall trade show of **Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation (LMC)**, the largest forest products and building materials buying cooperative in the United States. LMC is the largest forest products and building materials buying group in the USA, owned by independent lumberyard locations across all 50 states plus the Bahamas, and its dealers (stockholders) gather in Philadelphia for the LMC Expo to discuss and negotiate contracts with lumber and building material suppliers. The 2025 edition drew suppliers from more than 85 companies. The EXPO is a private, members-focused event that brings together LMC dealers, suppliers, and staff. The convention floor provides direct access to top suppliers, many of them senior leaders, and the LMC team supports dealers in leveraging exclusive programs and contracts to build stability in an evolving marketplace. Attendees come to lock in purchasing strategies for the year ahead. Over three days, LMC dealers pick up exclusive market insights from forest product leaders, boost their purchasing strategies with LMC contracts and programs, connect with top dealers from coast to coast, and gain expert insights on the latest building innovations and product trends.

The **SHPE National Convention** is the annual flagship event of the **Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)**, and it is billed as one of the country's largest yearly gatherings of Hispanic STEM students and professionals. The 2026 edition, themed **"STEM for the BOLD,"** takes place October 28–31 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It brings together thousands of scientists, mathematicians, engineers, students, and corporate partners for career development, networking, and cultural celebration. Held each year in a different city, the convention centers on the SHPE "Familia" experience — combining a large career fair, hundreds of educational workshops, leadership sessions, student competitions, and the STAR Awards recognizing excellence in STEM. For corporate sponsors, it is a hub for recruiting top Hispanic STEM talent; for members, it is a career-defining opportunity. Attendees range from undergraduate and graduate students to early-career and established professionals across industries such as aerospace, energy, software, automotive, consulting, and telecommunications. Whether you are looking to build your professional network, interview for jobs, present research, or celebrate Hispanic excellence in STEM, the convention offers a full multi-day program worth attending.

The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Annual Meeting is the premier gathering for the periodontal specialty, bringing together periodontists, general dentists, dental hygienists, dental students, researchers, and industry partners. The 2026 edition marks the AAP's 112th Annual Meeting, held in Seattle, Washington. This year's meeting is being held in collaboration with the Japanese Academy of Clinical Periodontology (JACP) and the Japanese Society of Periodontology (JSP), adding an international dimension to the scientific program. Attendees come to earn continuing education credits, explore the latest advances in gum disease treatment and implant dentistry, and connect with leading experts in the field. The AAP designates the meeting for up to 30.25 continuing education credits, delivered through live lecture sessions, case studies, and interactive Q&A. Beyond the clinical program, the meeting features a full Exhibit Hall, Corporate Forums, a Research Forum Poster Session, and networking events. It is worth attending for practitioners who want to stay current on periodontal science, evaluate new products and technologies, and build professional relationships across the specialty.