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**Tomorrow.City USA** (#TMRWUSA) is the American flagship event from **Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC)**, organized by **Fira Barcelona** — the world's largest gathering on urban innovation. The 2027 edition takes place **April 13-14, 2027** at the **Palm Beach County Convention Center** in **West Palm Beach, Florida**. The event convenes public, private, and philanthropic leaders focused on making U.S. cities safe, sustainable, and future-ready. The program spans government, finance, transportation, infrastructure, digital transformation, public safety and security, AI, data centers, healthcare, and clean energy. It brings together city officials, urban planners, investors, technology companies, and startups to explore how to responsibly deploy and govern emerging technologies to solve today's urban challenges. Attendees can expect high-level networking, expert-led sessions on the latest tech and policy trends, keynotes from leading CEOs and public officials, and an exhibition of cutting-edge solutions for building smart, sustainable, and globally competitive cities. It is a strong fit for anyone shaping the next generation of American cities.

The **AAE Annual Meeting** is the flagship educational and networking event of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), the professional society representing the dental specialty of endodontics. The AAE describes it as the most comprehensive endodontic education summit, vendor exhibition and networking opportunity in the world. The 2027 edition, branded **AAE27**, brings the endodontic community to San Antonio, Texas. The meeting draws endodontists, residents, general dentists, dental students, educators, researchers, and allied dental professionals from around the globe. As an educational and social medium, the AAE Annual Session attracts endodontists and other dental professionals from around the world to exchange ideas and learn the latest endodontic techniques and research. Attendees come for continuing education, hands-on learning, cutting-edge clinical research, and an exhibit hall showcasing the latest endodontic technology and products. AAE27 is billed as an experience filled with exceptional education, meaningful networking, and the latest innovations shaping the specialty, bringing the energy, ideas, and community that make the Annual Meeting a must-attend event each year. The AAE is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider, so sessions offer accredited continuing dental education credit.

The **American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting** is the largest gathering of education researchers in the world and the flagship event of AERA, the leading international professional association dedicated to advancing educational research and its practical application. The 2027 meeting carries the presidential theme "Transcending Borders and Boundaries in Education Research: Toward a Beloved Global Community" and takes place in Toronto, Canada, April 14–18, 2027. The program showcases ground-breaking, innovative studies across a diverse array of areas—from early childhood through higher education, and from digital learning to second language literacy. Attendees include university faculty, researchers, graduate students, administrators, education policymakers, and practitioners from the United States and around the globe. The meeting is built primarily on peer-reviewed individual papers, symposia, and sessions. With more than 15,000 attendees each year, the Annual Meeting is where scholars encounter the ideas and data that will shape tomorrow's education practices and policies, and where they connect with leading thinkers in the field. It is worth attending for the depth of its research program, its unmatched networking opportunities, and its role as the premier forum for disseminating education research worldwide.

The **B2B Marketing Expo** is billed as one of the leading events for marketing solutions and innovation in the United States, held annually in Miami Beach. Across two action-packed days, it brings together keynote speeches from industry experts, exhibitors showcasing innovative products and services, and dedicated speed networking sessions. The event runs alongside its sister show, **The Business Show US**, giving attendees access to an even wider community of business leaders under one roof. The show is aimed at marketers, agencies, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), entrepreneurs, and business owners looking to scale their operations and expand their marketing capabilities. Organizers expect around 5,500 visitors, with more than 100 exhibitors and 50 speakers on the program. Whether you want to discover the latest marketing tools, learn winning strategies from leading brands, or build valuable industry connections, the expo is designed so you leave with practical know-how and new contacts. With free tickets available, it offers accessible, high-value professional development for anyone serious about growing their marketing and business results.

The Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC), often called the "4Cs" or "Four Cs," is the annual convention of the field's leading professional community for the research and teaching of writing. Since 1949, the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC) has been the world's largest professional organization for researching and teaching composition, from writing to new media. The convention gathers college and university writing instructors, composition and rhetoric scholars, graduate students, and program administrators for several days of scholarly panels, featured speakers, workshops, and interest-group meetings. CCCC holds an annual CCCC convention which usually has over 3000 members in attendance. The location of the convention and convention Chair changes from year to year. The 2027 convention is scheduled for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The 2027 CCCC Annual Convention is set for April 14–17, 2027, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with Program Chair Donnie Johnson Sackey and the theme "Design Writing Futures." Attendees come for the depth of pedagogical and research programming, strong graduate-student and contingent-faculty support, and the chance to connect with peers across the discipline. Note: prospective attendees should verify current plans with the organizer, as NCTE announced changes to CCCC's status in 2026.

The **ICCFA Experience** (formerly the Annual Convention & Exposition) is the flagship event of the **International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association**, described as the only international trade association representing all segments of the cemetery, funeral service, cremation and memorialization profession. The event combines education, networking and a large supplier expo hall under one roof. The 2027 edition heads to Denver, Colorado, April 14–16, 2027, at the Colorado Convention Center. Attendees include cemetery, funeral home and crematory owners, managers and staff, along with suppliers and related businesses from across the profession worldwide. ICCFA represents more than 10,000 members, making the Experience one of the sector's premier gatherings. It is worth attending for its concentrated combination of professional education, legislative and legal guidance, and direct access to industry suppliers. The expo hall is built for connection, with education sessions running throughout the hall to drive traffic and dedicated lunch hours reserved for exhibitor–attendee networking, giving buyers and decision-makers meaningful face time with vendors.

The Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions is the premier gathering for the multidisciplinary field of behavioral medicine, and the 2027 edition marks SBM's 48th Annual Meeting. Held April 14-17, 2027, in Atlanta, GA, the meeting carries the theme "Partnerships that Produce: Real-World Applications of Our Science." SBM describes its meeting as the only truly multi-disciplinary behavioral medicine conference, drawing researchers, clinicians, educators, students, and public health leaders who study the role of behavior in improving health. Attendees engage with cutting-edge research on topics such as cancer, digital health, physical activity, methods and measurement, and quality of life, presented through symposia, papers, panels, posters, and pre-conference courses. The 2027 theme spotlights the collaborations that drive behavioral medicine forward, including implementation science, community-based participatory research, work addressing social determinants of health, and emerging areas like artificial intelligence and machine learning. With a community of roughly 2,400 behavioral and biomedical professionals from more than 20 disciplines, SBM's meeting is widely regarded as a professional home for those committed to "better health through behavior change." It offers rigorous science, extensive networking, mentoring for early-career scientists, and a supportive, cross-disciplinary environment for advancing health research and practice.

ELEVATE PX is The Beryl Institute's annual patient experience conference, and the 2027 edition — listed here as The Beryl Institute Patient Experience Conference — takes place April 14-16, 2027 in Baltimore, MD. ELEVATE PX is a gathering that brings together a global community committed to advancing the human experience in healthcare. It is a dynamic, interactive event connecting the community for learning, support and the sharing of ideas to positively impact the experience in healthcare organizations around the world. The conference draws patient experience leaders, clinicians, administrators, patient and family advisors, volunteer professionals, and researchers from across the healthcare continuum. Through active learning and the co-creation of evidence-based approaches, participants will leave with practical takeaways and an action plan to improve human experience and strengthen organizational performance. It is worth attending because it blends practical strategy with meaningful community. ELEVATE PX serves as a transition from conversation to capability, from inspiration to implementation, and from experience as a function to experience as a foundational system driver. Attendees can also earn continuing education credit toward professional development in the patient experience field.

The Business Show Miami gives you everything you need to start a business, grow your SMB, or scale your startup. Held at the **Miami Beach Convention Center**, this two-day expo is aimed at entrepreneurs, founders, small business owners, and startups looking for practical guidance and new commercial opportunities. Whether you are launching your first venture or already running a small business, you will gain practical tips, proven strategies, and valuable resources to take your business further. Taking place at the Miami Beach Convention Center, this leading Miami business event brings together entrepreneurs, founders, and business professionals looking to learn, network, and discover new opportunities. The show combines a large exhibition floor with an extensive seminar programme, interactive masterclasses, and structured networking. It also runs alongside the B2B Marketing Expo US, giving attendees access to two events in one visit. Admission is free, making it an accessible destination for anyone serious about building and growing a successful business, from first-time founders to established SME leaders seeking suppliers, mentorship, and investment insight.

The **ACP Internal Medicine Meeting** is the annual scientific conference of the **American College of Physicians (ACP)**, described as the premier scientific meeting in internal medicine. The 2027 edition brings together internal medicine physicians and subspecialists from around the world for three days of continuing medical education, hands-on clinical skills training, and professional networking. It is the annual marquee educational event for internal medicine physicians and subspecialists around the globe, and is widely regarded as the premier scientific meeting in internal medicine. Attendees include practicing internists, subspecialists, hospital medicine physicians, residents, fellows, and medical students. The program offers three days of professional revitalization along with opportunities to refresh clinical skills through hands-on learning and to make connections at receptions and networking events. The meeting is worth attending for its breadth of clinical content and credit opportunities. ACP describes the meeting as offering over 200 clinical and practice-related sessions and around 100 hours of programme sessions. Registrants can attend in person in Los Angeles or participate virtually, and both formats include on-demand access to recorded sessions after the event.

The **ASLMS Annual Conference** is the flagship meeting of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. The Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery is the largest conference in the United States dedicated to laser and energy-based technologies in medicine. The 2027 edition is the society's 46th Annual Conference, held in Dallas, Texas. This event offers a platform for scientists, clinicians, residents, students, allied health professionals, and industry representatives to learn, share, explore, and develop ideas. If you work with medical lasers and other energy-based devices in a clinical, research, educational, or manufacturing capacity and are committed to continuously improving patient care, this conference is for you. Programming spans the full breadth of energy-based medicine. The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery promotes excellence in patient care by advancing biomedical application of lasers and other related technologies worldwide, including laser/IPL treatment of vascular lesions, laser hair removal, devices for resurfacing/rejuvenation, body contouring, treatment of patients of color, and topics such as complications, controversies, and legal issues. Attendees can earn continuing education credit and be among the first to hear high-quality abstracts on the newest developments in the field.

The **MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival** is a large, free outdoor arts festival that transforms the red-brick streets of downtown Fort Worth into an open-air gallery and concert stage each spring. The festival brings art, plus music and food for all tastes, taking over Main Street in the heart of downtown Fort Worth. The event centers on juried visual art, with hundreds of artists exhibiting and selling original work in booths lining Main Street, complemented by live entertainment across multiple stages and a wide range of food and drink vendors. It draws families, art collectors, downtown residents, and visitors from across the Southwest. Through the years the festival has evolved into the biggest and best-attended event of its kind in the Southwest, and Art Fair SourceBook recently ranked MAIN ST. as #3 among the many hundreds of events they review nationally. Admission is free, making it an accessible destination for anyone wanting to experience high-caliber fine art, discover new artists, enjoy live music, and sample local food and drink over a four-day spring weekend in a walkable downtown setting.

The AADSM Annual Meeting is the premier dental sleep medicine conference of the year. It is open to dentists, dental team members, physicians, scientists, and other health care professionals who treat or have an interest in treating patients with sleep-disordered breathing, and it features the most clinically relevant and evidence-based topics in dental sleep medicine to help attendees provide the highest quality care. The event is hosted by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, established in 1991 as the only non-profit national professional society dedicated exclusively to the practice of dental sleep medicine. The specialty centers on **oral appliance therapy** to treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) — a condition affecting an estimated 54 million adults. The **2027 Annual Meeting** is set for Orlando, FL. For scale, the 2026 meeting brought together 1,000 dental sleep professionals for three days of education, networking, and inspiration, taking place in Chicago, IL. With multiple education tracks, an exhibit hall, and continuing education credits, it is a key annual gathering for anyone building or growing a dental sleep medicine practice.

The **AAGP Annual Meeting** is organized by the **American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP)** and is the premier gathering for professionals dedicated to advancing the mental health care of aging adults. The 2027 edition takes place in **San Diego, California**, under the theme "Connecting and Collaborating to Advance Geriatric Mental Health." The meeting brings together a broad, interdisciplinary audience — geriatric and general psychiatrists, primary care physicians, geriatricians, advanced practice providers, psychologists, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, researchers, educators, trainees, and healthcare leaders from across the continuum of care. It offers several days of innovative educational sessions, research presentations, and meaningful networking opportunities. AAGP is the primary scientific meeting for the presentation of cutting-edge research and new clinical innovations related to late-life mental illness. Whether you work in a hospital, clinic, state mental health facility, skilled nursing or long-term care setting, or private practice, the meeting delivers relevant programming. General psychiatry residents and medical students with a special interest in the mental health treatment of older adults are especially encouraged to attend.

AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) is the largest high-end audio show in North America, bringing together manufacturers, dealers, distributors, media, and music lovers for three days of high-fidelity sound. Held annually in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg, Illinois, the show fills the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center with immersive listening rooms, exhibit halls, and live performances. Attendees explore floors of Hi-Fi gear, hear music on world-class systems, and connect with a global audio community. **AXPONA is open to the general public** — whether you are a lifelong audiophile, a newcomer curious about high-end sound, or a music lover seeking the best way to enjoy your favorite albums. The show combines a bustling Marketplace, a Record Fair, the Ear Gear Experience for headphones, a Car Audio Showcase, and educational seminars. For the industry, AXPONA represents high-performance audio meeting the largest buying audience in North America, making it both a marquee consumer event and an important dealer and manufacturer gathering. For enthusiasts, it is a chance to audition equipment in person that is rarely heard elsewhere.

The **Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA) Annual Convention & Exposition** is the state's premier gathering for pharmacy professionals. Annually, the Michigan Pharmacists Association delivers an engaging, high-quality convention experience for pharmacy professionals throughout Michigan and beyond, returning to the Lansing Center in downtown Lansing for its 2027 edition. The convention is built around several core goals. MPA aims to provide quality continuing education programs, focusing on the latest treatment options and hottest issues in pharmacy; offer various networking options for attendees; facilitate opportunities for attendees to discuss the outlook of pharmacy; celebrate the future of pharmacy by honoring Michigan's pharmacy leaders; and provide activities for attendees to continue their professional development. Programs at the Convention are planned to meet the needs of pharmacists, residents, pharmacy technicians and student pharmacists of all practice settings, as well as those in the pharmaceutical industry and academia. With continuing education, awards, an exhibition floor, and strong professional networking, it is a worthwhile stop for anyone practicing or working in pharmacy in Michigan. Note that no children under 18 years old are allowed in the convention spaces due to liability issues.

The **Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Annual Conference** — branded **"Higher Learning"** — is one of the leading higher education conferences in the United States, convened by the Higher Learning Commission, a major institutional accreditor. The multi-day event invites participants to explore new ideas and build community in pursuit of innovation and continuous improvement across higher education. For 2027, the conference is themed **Higher Learning Phoenix** and takes place April 17–19 at the Phoenix Convention Center. The conference draws a nationwide audience of administrators, faculty members, presidents and chancellors, HLC institutional representatives, peer reviewers and representatives from higher education organizations. Professionals from other parts of the higher ed industry are also welcome, though some programming focuses specifically on HLC's accreditation process and is most relevant to member institutions. Attendees learn from HLC staff and leading thinkers, researchers and advocates, and network with peers from institutions of every classification and size. Registration for the General Program includes keynote and featured presentations, HLC and institutional sessions, access to the expo hall, and the welcome reception — making it a valuable destination for anyone focused on accreditation, quality assurance and institutional improvement.

ConnexFM National Conference is the flagship annual event of ConnexFM, the leading membership association for multi-site facilities management professionals. Formerly known as the PRSM National Conference, it is billed as one of the largest trade shows and networking events for the retail and multi-site facilities management (FM) industry, bringing together facility managers and supplier partners from across the United States, Canada and beyond. The 2027 edition takes place April 18-21, 2027 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center at National Harbor, just outside Washington, D.C. Attendees are typically senior decision-makers — VPs of Facilities, Directors of Operations and C-level leaders responsible for large property portfolios across retail, restaurant, hospitality, healthcare and education. The conference pairs a large exhibit hall with education sessions, certification programming and structured networking, making it a place to source vendors, benchmark best practices and explore trends such as AI in FM, sustainability and workforce development. For suppliers, it offers direct access to buyers making significant budget decisions on maintenance, energy, security and construction; for FMs, it delivers practical education and peer connections in one resort-based setting.

The **North American Snow Conference (NASC)** is the American Public Works Association's annual gathering dedicated to snow and ice control and winter maintenance. Billed as "the Show for Snow," it provides education and solutions for public works snowfighters and those who support them, with more than 40 education sessions, technical tours, and abundant opportunities for collaboration and networking. The 2027 edition runs April 18–21 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa. The conference pairs expert-led snow and ice education sessions with an exhibit floor full of vendors showcasing the latest winter maintenance solutions for communities. It is ideal for public works professionals, snowfighters, municipal leaders, and anyone involved in winter road maintenance and operations, and is also valuable for contractors and equipment providers in the industry. The North American Snow Conference brings together thousands of snowfighters from every corner of the winter maintenance community for a packed exhibit floor, quality education programs, and opportunities to exchange ideas. Attendees leave with practical, field-ready strategies to improve the safety and efficiency of their winter operations.

The **Northwest Food Show** is a business-to-business foodservice trade show held at the **Portland Expo Center** in Portland, Oregon. The show brings restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry buyers and sellers together in what is now the largest and best known business-to-business foodservice event in the Pacific Northwest. It is produced by the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association. The event is designed for industry professionals. It is the Pacific Northwest's largest trade-only event for the foodservice and hospitality industry, connecting food manufacturers, beverage brands, equipment suppliers, and service providers with restaurant operators, grocery buyers, and hospitality professionals. This is an industry trade event and not open to the general public; all attendees must be involved with the restaurant, foodservice or hospitality industry, and must be 16 or older with no exceptions. Attendees come to discover products, sample offerings, and build supplier relationships. Culinary professionals come together to explore the latest trends, products, and innovations in the food industry, network with suppliers, taste samples and discover new flavors to elevate their menus. The 2027 edition is scheduled for **April 18–19, 2027**.

RISKWORLD is the annual conference and exhibition presented by RIMS, the risk management society, and is billed as the largest gathering of risk management professionals and industry-leading companies in the world. The 2027 edition takes place April 18–21, 2027, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Launched in 1963 as the RIMS Annual Conference & Exhibition, RISKWORLD attracts some 10,000 risk and insurance professionals at all experience levels, business executives with risk management interests, brokers, insurers and service providers for learning and networking. The event is built around three pillars — **education**, a **dynamic Marketplace**, and **networking**. The four-day RISKWORLD experience offers more than 150 learning opportunities, keynote presentations, special events, and an expansive Marketplace with hundreds of solutions providers, all with opportunities to engage the risk community. If you are tasked with providing risk management services at any level, RISKWORLD is designed for you. Attendees typically include risk managers, C-level executives, treasurers, finance directors, and professionals across claims, security, IT, internal audit, legal/compliance, operations, brokerage, and insurance. It is worth attending for the concentration of decision-makers, the breadth of education on trending topics, and the scale of the exhibition floor.

SPIE Defense + Security (formerly SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing) is an international symposium and exhibition dedicated to sensing, imaging, and photonics technologies for the defense and security communities. Organized by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, the event pairs an extensive technical conference program with a supplier exhibition. Attendees explore the latest optical components, photonic sensors, infrared technologies, laser systems, imaging, robotics, fiber optics, cameras, radar, LiDAR, and AI-assisted sensing. The symposium draws researchers, scientists, engineers, program managers, government representatives, and buyers from public, security, and government sectors worldwide. It is widely regarded as one of the leading venues for learning about sensing technologies being rapidly acquired and deployed in defense and security applications. Attendees can expect many technical presentations, expert-led training courses, and a vibrant exhibition featuring top suppliers showcasing cutting-edge innovations — from infrared and laser systems to autonomous platforms. It is a leading opportunity to hear emerging research, discover new products, make business connections, and network with world-renowned experts in optics and photonics.

The Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention is the premier event for the tribal gaming industry, billed as the largest gathering of tribal leaders and casino executives in the country. Presented by the Indian Gaming Association together with Clarion Events, it combines a large exhibit hall, an extensive education program, and cultural programming that celebrates Native American success, strength, and self-reliance. The 2027 edition takes place April 19–22, 2027, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Attendees include tribal leaders and council members, Indian gaming commissioners and regulators, and top casino executives such as CFOs, CEOs, general managers, and marketing and iGaming leaders. On the show floor, more than 400 companies present products and services spanning Indian gaming, iGaming, culture and art, hospitality, and sports betting. The event is worth attending for its unmatched access to decision-makers in the tribal gaming market, its 100-plus conference sessions covering today's most pressing industry topics, and its networking opportunities that range from a welcome reception to daily sessions and signature luncheons. It is the only major trade show dedicated exclusively to the tribal gaming market.

ProMat is a leading trade show and conference for the manufacturing and supply chain industry, produced by MHI, the nation's largest material handling, logistics, and supply chain association. Held biennially in Chicago, it brings together solution providers that demonstrate equipment, systems, and services across the full spectrum of material handling, transportation, and logistics — from traditional manual equipment to computerized, automated systems. ProMat draws serious buyers who are actively planning and budgeting investments in supply chain technology and warehouse automation. The show pulls together equipment manufacturers, automation specialists, robotics innovators, software vendors, computer vision companies, and systems integrators under one roof. For attendees, it offers the opportunity to discover new equipment and technology, attend educational sessions led by industry experts, and connect with peers and suppliers. ProMat 2027 is billed as the largest manufacturing and supply chain event of the year, featuring more than 1,200 exhibits, 200 educational sessions, and three keynotes. It is widely regarded as one of the highest-value events on the calendar for professionals in logistics, warehouse management, and supply chain operations seeking productivity solutions for their operations.