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The Texas Library Association (TLA) Annual Conference is the flagship professional gathering of the Texas library community, held each spring. It is the leading professional development opportunity for Texas librarians and library staff of all levels, offering tailored professional learning, growth experiences, and networking opportunities. The 2027 conference will be held in San Antonio under the theme "Your Voice. Our Community. FOR ALL." The event draws over 5,000 representatives from every area of the library industry, spanning academic, public, school, and special libraries, along with library advocates, educators, and vendors. Educational programming, led by fellow librarians and experts in the field, empowers attendees with cutting-edge knowledge and innovative strategies, while a vibrant exhibit hall showcases the latest in library resources and technology. Attendees consider annual conference the best way to connect with library professionals from across the state, with something for everyone no matter where they are on their library journey. The conference also features signature elements such as the Authors Area, keynote speakers, and the Texas Bluebonnet Award celebration, making it a worthwhile destination for professional growth and community connection.

The RELIABILITY Conference (TRC) is a maintenance, reliability and asset management event that combines a conference, an expo, and hands-on training. According to the organizer, it is a maintenance, reliability and asset management discovery experience that blends the best parts of a conference, an expo, and hands-on training, purpose-built to create safe, sustainable, successful workplaces. The 2027 edition takes place April 19-21 in Detroit, Michigan, co-located within Smart Manufacturing Week U.S. The event is aimed at frontline professionals and the leaders who support them. If you're responsible for equipment uptime, maintenance strategy, or asset performance, this event was designed for you. Typical attendees include maintenance practitioners, reliability engineers and managers, and operations, asset and facilities managers. A key benefit is integration with the wider program: registering for The Reliability Conference also gives you access to the full Smart Manufacturing Week program. Attendees can network with reliability peers alongside thousands of manufacturing and industrial professionals in the same venue, making it valuable for professionals seeking practical, field-tested methods and a strong peer network.

TRANSACT is an annual B2B trade show dedicated exclusively to the business of payments technology. Produced by the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) and owned by Trifecta Collective, the event brings together leaders from across the payments ecosystem for three days of networking, on-floor education, keynote sessions, and an exhibit hall showcasing the industry's newest technology. The one show focused solely on the business of payments technology, TRANSACT offers three days of networking, engaging on-floor education, dynamic keynote addresses, and connection points to the largest players in payments. The show is built for decision-makers who run payments operations, scale platforms, manage risk, and close partnerships. TRANSACT convenes ISVs, banks, PayFacs, processors, compliance leaders, and founders—all in one place. Attendees include payment facilitators, ISOs and acquirers, financial institutions, fintech founders, and networks, processors, and technology vendors. With a laser focus on payments rather than the broader fintech field, TRANSACT positions itself as the industry's annual strategic reset, where attendees can benchmark strategies, explore partnerships, and evaluate solutions. Unlike broader fintech conferences, TRANSACT maintains laser focus on the payments ecosystem, and attendees consistently say the event's greatest value comes from high-concentration access to relevant decision-makers.

The **Canadian Hydrogen Convention** is billed as Canada's largest hydrogen event, bringing together government representatives, Indigenous leaders, industry professionals, and international delegates to advance the hydrogen economy across North America. Held at the Edmonton Convention Centre in Edmonton, Alberta — positioned as the nation's first hydrogen hub — the event combines a large-scale exhibition with two flagship conference programs covering hydrogen production, storage, infrastructure, and mobility. The convention pairs a **Strategic Conference** and a **Technical Conference**, supported by special features such as an awards gala, site tours, and networking receptions. Attendees include energy executives, policymakers, engineers, investors, researchers, and clean-energy technology providers from Canada and around the world. It is worth attending for its concentration of decision-makers: organizers report that most attendees are key influencers, decision-makers, or purchasers, making it a strong venue for business development, partnership-building, and staying current on policy, investment, and deployment across the hydrogen value chain.

Ceramics Expo is a B2B trade show and conference dedicated to the technical and advanced ceramics manufacturing supply chain, held at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, Ohio. Ceramics Expo positions itself as the meeting point for the entire technical ceramics supply chain — from sourcing better materials to solving tough performance or production challenges, connecting attendees with suppliers and specialists. The event is co-located with the Thermal Management Expo, and a single badge grants access to both shows. The show is built for the professionals driving the future of technical ceramics. It targets engineers, R&D teams, and technical specialists; product designers, component engineers, and manufacturing leaders; procurement, sourcing, and supply-chain professionals; and OEMs and end-users needing reliable ceramic technologies for demanding applications. Attendees gain access to the full advanced ceramics supply chain under one roof — from raw materials and powders to components and finished applications — plus live demonstrations, cross-sector solutions for aerospace, automotive, semiconductors, energy, electronics, and medical, and expert-led conference sessions covering new research and manufacturing innovations. It is a focused, technical environment for benchmarking vendors, building supplier relationships, and making faster design and procurement decisions.

**CheeseCon** is a leading trade show and conference for the cheese, butter, whey, and cultured dairy products industry, held in Madison, Wisconsin. Co-hosted by the **Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA)** and the **Center for Dairy Research (CDR)**, it combines in-depth educational seminars, high-value networking, industry award celebrations, and a tabletop exhibit floor of trusted suppliers — all focused on dairy processing. The event draws over 3,000 dairy processing professionals. Attendees include CEOs and C-suite executives, plant managers and supervisors, food safety and quality assurance staff, artisan cheesemakers, R&D scientists, sales and marketing teams, and both young professionals and industry veterans. Dairy manufacturers, processors, and marketers may attend regardless of membership, while industry suppliers must be WCMA members. CheeseCon is worth attending for its unique blend of practical, expert-led education and comprehensive networking across the dairy supply chain. Signature events such as the fast-paced Championship Cheese Auction and the U.S. Champions Awards Banquet make it both a professional and celebratory gathering for the industry.

Ecomondo Mexico – The Green Technology Expo is an international exhibition dedicated to environmental technology and the circular economy. Held at Expo Guadalajara, it is staged simultaneously with RE+ Mexico, the leading trade fair for the energy future of Mexico and North America, creating a combined platform covering sustainability, waste, water, and clean energy. The exhibition is organized around four core segments: water monitoring and treatment, waste valorization and circular economy, bioeconomy and natural-resource utilization, and infrastructure and sustainable cities. The show is billed as the only fair in the region dedicated to sustainable development that is backed by two of the world's leading exhibition organizers, the Italian Exhibition Group and Deutsche Messe. It brings the model of Ecomondo Italia — Europe's reference sustainability fair — to the Latin American market. Attendees include professional buyers, decision-makers, and specialists from industry, government, and services who evaluate, recommend, or approve purchases of environmental technology. Professionals attend to source solutions, benchmark against international sustainability standards, access a robust conference program, and build strategic alliances across the environmental and clean-energy value chain in Mexico and Latin America.

LOUPE Mexico (formerly Labelexpo Mexico) is the region's largest dedicated event for the label, flexible packaging, and folding carton converting industries, taking place at Centro Banamex in Mexico City. The show brings together the entire package printing value chain in one focused event, connecting visitors with innovations spanning digital transformation, workflow efficiency, finishing, and automation technologies. The event is aimed at printers and converters of labels, flexible packaging, and folding cartons, as well as brand owners, label and packaging designers, and industry suppliers. Across the show floor, attendees find technologies that cut costs, create new revenue streams, and boost competitiveness, alongside live product launches and demonstrations of digital and conventional presses. As the only dedicated label and package printing show in Mexico, LOUPE Mexico offers access to one of the world's fastest-growing markets. It is worth attending to source tailored solutions, connect with purchase-ready buyers and key decision-makers, network with a global audience of brand owners and suppliers, and explore sustainable, eco-friendly solutions shaping the future of the industry.

RE+ MEXICO is a leading B2B trade fair dedicated to renewable energy and energy efficiency, held at Expo Guadalajara in Jalisco. The 2027 edition takes place April 20–22 and is positioned as the largest renewable energy marketplace in Mexico, connecting the main players across the value chain. The event is held simultaneously with Ecomondo Mexico, broadening its reach across the sustainability sector. The show spans seven core segments: **solar energy**, **energy efficiency**, **energy storage**, **wind energy**, **renewable hydrogen**, **services and consulting**, and **components and equipment**. It draws thousands of professional buyers, developers, EPCs, installers, distributors, and corporate energy decision-makers seeking suppliers and technology partners. RE+ MEXICO is worth attending because it combines a large commercial exhibition floor with a substantial academic and conference program. Mexico has set a national goal of 45% renewable energy generation by 2030, and the fair serves as a strategic platform to accelerate the country's transition toward a sustainable energy future while offering exclusive networking spaces to strengthen the renewable energy value chain.

Thermal Management Expo North America is a specialized B2B exhibition and conference dedicated to the full thermal management ecosystem. Thermal Management Expo 2027 takes place in Cleveland, the heart of North America's manufacturing hub, as the only event uniting the full thermal management ecosystem, showcasing innovations in advanced materials, precision components, and cutting-edge systems driving efficiency and sustainability across high-performance industries. Thermal Management Expo brings together buyers and manufacturers from all corners of the thermal engineering sector, enabling exhibitors to meet prospective clients face to face and discuss their challenges in temperature control for increasingly complex applications and systems. The audience is highly technical: the show draws 1,000+ attendees from OEM, manufacturing and engineering companies, and more than 65% of attendees have or influence purchasing decisions. The event is free to attend and co-located with Ceramics Expo. A visitor badge allows access to Thermal Management Expo and the free-to-attend conference, plus the co-located Ceramics Expo. This makes it a valuable destination for engineers, technical professionals, buyers, and decision-makers seeking the latest thermal materials, coolants, tools, and technologies.

The **Agri-Marketing Conference** is the flagship annual event of the **National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA)**, the premier professional organization for agri-marketing professionals. Held each spring in Kansas City, MO, the conference brings together marketing, advertising, communications, sales, public relations, and agribusiness professionals for several days of networking, professional development, and industry connection. The program centers on thought-provoking keynote general sessions, breakout sessions, and workshops designed to help attendees build their businesses and advance their careers. A signature feature is the **Connection Point**, NAMA's trade show floor, where exhibiting companies put products and services in front of decision-makers in the ag marketplace. The event also hosts the **Best of NAMA** awards and student sales and marketing competitions. Professionals across the food, fiber, and agribusiness industries attend to learn about emerging strategies and technologies, meet peers from NAMA's national network of chapters, and forge relationships that last well beyond the event. NAMA members receive a discounted registration rate, and non-member registration includes a complimentary year of membership, making it a strong value for newcomers to the field.

Connect Spring Marketplace is a leading B2B event serving the tourism and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industries. Its 2027 edition runs April 21-23, 2027 at Wynn Las Vegas, bringing together tourism professionals, destination marketers, MICE professionals, experiential marketing and sports marketing professionals, and other industry leaders for three days of education, networking, and business. The event is best known for its **hosted buyer program** and its **reverse-style trade show**, which uses AI matchmaking to coordinate pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings between buyers and suppliers. Rather than a conventional exhibitor floor, attendees participate in curated appointments designed to make business connections more intentional and efficient. Alongside the appointments, the program features education sessions led by industry innovators and keynote speakers, plus signature networking experiences. Professionals attend to source destinations and suppliers, build relationships across the meetings and events ecosystem, and stay current on trends in tourism marketing, experiential activations, and sports events. The 2027 event continues a longstanding partnership between Connect and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), and is organized by Informa Connect.

The **Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo South** (EV Tech Expo South) is a two-day B2B event and conference focused on the electrification and advanced manufacturing ecosystem of the U.S. Southeast. It is billed as the South's most comprehensive event for battery, EV technology, energy storage and advanced manufacturing. The event brings together the communities behind The Battery Show, EV Tech Expo, Energy Storage South and MD&M South, connecting the region's growing value chain across advanced batteries, H/EV systems, commercial and industrial transportation, stationary storage, materials, manufacturing, automation and recycling. The show combines a free-to-attend expo floor with a paid technical conference. Attendees include engineers, executives, R&D specialists, manufacturing and quality professionals, and purchasing decision-makers. Over two days, participants gain education, networking and hands-on access to the latest solutions from leading exhibitors across the region — making it a valuable sourcing and knowledge-sharing destination for anyone active in the Battery Belt's electrification economy.

Energy Storage South is a two-day B2B expo and conference serving the Southeast's electrification and advanced manufacturing ecosystem. Organized by Informa Markets, it brings together the communities behind The Battery Show, EV Tech Expo, Energy Storage South, and MD&M South to connect the growing "Battery Belt" value chain. The event spans advanced batteries, H/EV systems, commercial and industrial transportation, stationary storage, materials, manufacturing, automation, and recycling. The show is built for professionals across the battery, EV, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing industries. Typical attendees include design and application engineers, executives and owners, R&D specialists, manufacturing and operations staff, quality-control experts, purchasing decision-makers, utilities, developers, corporate energy buyers, policymakers, and technology providers. Attendees come to source solutions from leading suppliers, learn through four tracks of technical education, watch live product demonstrations, and network with OEMs, startups, and senior decision-makers. With the Southeast emerging as a major hub for battery manufacturing and clean-energy investment, the event offers a concentrated, one-stop destination for discovering the technologies, suppliers, and insights powering regional electrification and next-generation production.

The **NACS State of the Industry (SOI) Summit** is an annual benchmarking conference produced by NACS, the Association for Convenience & Fuel Retailing. It is the only event that delivers industry data and insights on the latest financial, operational, categorical, regional market, and consumer trends in convenience, giving participants an exclusive first look at industry performance. Attendees get the first look at industry performance metrics published in the annual NACS State of the Industry Report, which helps retailers benchmark their business against competitors in their respective regions and across the United States. Attendees include leading convenience retailers and industry partners who want to make data-driven decisions and improve their businesses. Each spring, NACS brings together business professors, economists and top-performing c-store retailers to help break down the latest consumer, financial and operational data across the convenience channel—live from the stage. With more than 50 years of convenience industry data, analysis and strategic insights behind it, the SOI Summit provides the data-powered answers you need to help set the course forward for your business. It is worth attending because it is the premier venue for exclusive benchmarking data and for upskilling future industry leaders.

The Battery Show South is a two-day B2B trade show and conference dedicated to advanced batteries, EV technology, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing across the U.S. Southeast. Returning to the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on April 21–22, 2027, the event brings together the communities behind The Battery Show, EV Tech Expo, Energy Storage South, and MD&M South to connect the growing "Battery Belt" value chain. The show is built for professionals across the electrification ecosystem, including design, project, and application **engineers**, **executives** and owners, **R&D** experts, **manufacturing** and operations staff, **quality** professionals, and purchasing **buyers**. Attendees explore technologies spanning advanced batteries, H/EV systems, commercial and industrial transportation, stationary storage, materials, manufacturing, automation, and recycling. With a combined expo floor and a multi-track conference, the event pairs hands-on access to leading suppliers with expert-led technical education and structured networking. For companies sourcing solutions or seeking connections in one of the nation's fastest-growing electrification and manufacturing regions, it offers a focused, single-destination experience in the heart of the Southeast.

The **Alberta Equipment Expo** is a two-day business-to-business trade show in Edmonton, Alberta, dedicated to heavy equipment and the industries that depend on it. From state-of-the-art machinery to sustainable forestry practices, and from cutting-edge road construction techniques to the latest advancements in infrastructure maintenance, the event covers a broad slice of the equipment sector. The show is aimed at industry professionals across **construction, roadbuilding, forestry, and infrastructure maintenance**, bringing together equipment dealers, manufacturers, and buyers under one roof. Attendees can browse the exhibitor list to explore cutting-edge equipment, trusted dealers, and essential gear, connecting with industry leaders to stay ahead in construction, roadbuilding and more. The Alberta Equipment Expo is returning to Edmonton after a hugely successful debut in 2025, and the 2027 show features an added hall and an expanded floor plan. With thousands of professionals expected, it is a valuable stop for anyone looking to see what lies ahead in their sector, compare machinery, and build relationships across Western Canada's equipment supply chain.

The **Star of the North Meeting** is the Minnesota Dental Association's annual Scientific Session, held each spring at the Saint Paul RiverCentre in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. Billed as the premier dental conference of the Midwest, it brings together dentists, hygienists, assistants, administrative staff, and dental students for continuing education, hands-on learning, and networking. The 2027 meeting, themed "Venture North," runs April 22-24, 2027. The conference is known for combining a robust continuing education program with a large exhibit hall showcasing the latest dental products, technology, and services. In 2026, the meeting offered 94 continuing education sessions and welcomed roughly 6,025 attendees, making it one of the strongest regional dental meetings in the country. The Star of the North places a heavy emphasis on the entire dental team, not just dentists, so practices can attend together and earn CE credits across many disciplines. Between education sessions, attendees can explore the exhibit hall, enjoy networking events like the Buyer's Happy Hour and the Big Party, and take advantage of downtown St. Paul's dining and attractions. All qualifying attendees automatically receive 3.0 elective CE credits just for attending.

PAX East is one of the largest gaming conventions in North America, held annually in Boston's Seaport District. It is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other—no matter your preferred genre or platform. The show draws a broad public audience of passionate gamers. Open to the public, the convention welcomes developers, publishers, content creators, journalists, esports professionals, families, and passionate gamers of all ages. It also serves the industry side: PAX East provides exhibitors with a massive platform to promote their games, test new ideas, interact with players, and generate valuable pre-launch marketing all in one place, making it a can't-miss event for gaming companies. Across a four-day run, attendees explore the expo floor, go hands-on with unreleased titles, attend panels led by industry experts, and take part in tournaments and freeplay areas. The 2027 show returns to the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston, welcoming more than 100,000 gamers across the four-day event.

AutoAméricas Show is a **conference and exhibition for the automotive parts aftermarket** serving South Florida, the Caribbean, and Latin America. The show brings together buyers and sellers from the international auto parts aftermarket industry to do business and receive training. The 2027 edition takes place in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The event is built around face-to-face commerce. Attendees can discover innovative products, new trends, and international contacts with the industry's leading manufacturers and professionals, while conducting business face-to-face — the most persuasive way to make sales and build lasting relationships between new customers and suppliers. Typical attendees include repair, service and installation shops, vehicle dealers, and retailers/jobbers, while exhibitors are wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers. Beyond the exhibition floor, the show pairs a trade expo with an **academic congress**. The program covers the latest technologies and diagnostic equipment, electronic and connectivity components, accessories and customization, workshop management trends, vehicle care techniques, market regulations, and networking opportunities. It is a strong fit for professionals looking to source products and build supplier relationships across the Latin American and Caribbean automotive market.

Awesome Con is Washington, DC's pop culture convention — a three-day celebration of geek culture held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. It brings over 65,000 fans together with their favorite stars from across comics, movies, TV, toys, games, and more. The 2027 edition is billed as Washington DC's Comic Con and runs April 23–25, 2027. The event welcomes a broad, all-ages audience. Awesome Con is home to geeks of all ages, families, cosplayers, gamers, comic book lovers, movie buffs, bookworms, science nerds, and pop culture enthusiasts in the DMV area. Along with celebrities from iconic movies and TV shows, the convention features the creators, writers, and artists of comics, books, and games. Attendees come for celebrity autographs and photo ops, panels, an expansive exhibit hall, artist alley, and dedicated experience zones. Awesome Con brings a comic and pop culture convention to the capital region, attracting tens of thousands of fans to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the three-day event. Its downtown DC location, deep celebrity lineups, and diverse programming make it one of the East Coast's premier fan gatherings.

The Suncoast Boat Show is the Gulf Coast's premier boat show, held annually every April at Marina Jack in downtown Sarasota, Florida. The event takes place along 65,000 sq. ft. of dock space and features a wide selection of vessels displayed both in-water and on-land, from power boats and motor yachts to center consoles, sportfishers, inflatables, and kayaks. Attendees also browse tents packed with marine electronics and accessories, along with retail items like clothing, jewelry, and art. The show draws boating enthusiasts, prospective buyers, industry professionals, and media, as well as families looking for a weekend on the waterfront. It is a strong destination for anyone shopping for a boat, comparing marine products, or simply exploring the latest vessels in a scenic bayfront setting. Beyond the boats, the show offers family-friendly programming, including Captain Don Dingman's Kids Fishing Clinics ("Hook the Future"), where children learn about fish species and fishing techniques. With its downtown Sarasota location, on-water displays, and variety of exhibits, the Suncoast Boat Show combines shopping, education, and entertainment in one waterfront event.

The **AAEM Annual Scientific Assembly (AAEM27)** is the 33rd annual meeting of the **American Academy of Emergency Medicine**, a continuing medical education conference dedicated to advancing the specialty of emergency medicine. The 2027 event takes place at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk in San Antonio, Texas. The Assembly draws a national audience of emergency medicine professionals. Attendees include **attending physicians** who serve as clinical and departmental decision-makers, **residents and fellows** who represent the next generation of the specialty, **medical students** exploring the field, and **industry partners** innovating in emergency care. The program blends practical, high-yield education with research and networking. Add-on courses are offered on the opening day and the following morning, and the main program officially begins with Opening Remarks at midday on Monday, April 26. With signature education, competitions, research abstract and case report presentations, and an exhibit hall, AAEM27 is a focused, high-engagement gathering for professionals driving emergency medicine forward.

The AGA Operations Conference & Biennial Exhibition is organized by the American Gas Association and is widely regarded as the natural gas industry's premier annual gathering. The Operations Conference is the natural gas industry's premier gathering of operators of natural gas delivery systems and service and equipment providers, developed by gas operators for gas operators. The program is built around technical learning and peer exchange. The event offers technical sessions on topics including gas measurement, pipeline integrity, operations advocacy, workforce safety, environment, storage, engineering, construction and maintenance, gas control, corrosion control and damage prevention. It draws utilities, distribution, and transmission operators, with leaders and technical experts from across North America and the world in attendance. The 2027 edition also incorporates the **Biennial Exhibition** and **Spring Committee Meetings**, giving attendees a chance to see the latest equipment and technology and to participate in AGA's Operations technical committee work. Attendees share technical knowledge, leadership strategies, and learning events promoting the safe, reliable delivery of natural gas and the safety of the workforce.