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MD&M East (Medical Design & Manufacturing East) is the East Coast's largest advanced design and manufacturing event, held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, NY. It is positioned as one show that covers all aspects of the manufacturing process, uniting six industry sectors under one roof: MedTech, Automation, Packaging, Design & Manufacturing, Plastics, and Manufacturing Quality. The event draws engineers, executives, R&D specialists, designers, quality-control professionals, and buyers looking to source the latest technologies and solutions. Attendees are primarily engineers, executives, R&D experts, and buyers who are looking to source the latest technologies and solutions. On the show floor, visitors can meet suppliers, see new manufacturing technology in action, and attend expert-led education sessions. With hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of professional attendees, MD&M East is a key hub for accelerating product development, streamlining production, and staying competitive in the medical device and broader manufacturing industries. Admission to the expo floor and its education theaters is free, making it a cost-effective way to explore innovation across the full manufacturing supply chain.

The **Great Lakes Dental Summit** — formerly the **MDA Annual Session** — is the Michigan Dental Association's completely reimagined annual meeting for the dental team. Held **May 20–22, 2027** at **DeVos Place** in downtown Grand Rapids, the event combines high-quality, evidence-based continuing education with a large exhibit hall and networking events designed to build connections that extend beyond the meeting. The Summit is built for the entire dental practice — dentists, hygienists, assistants, office staff, and practice owners — who want cutting-edge CE from top speakers alongside hands-on learning and peer connection. Attendees can explore the Exhibit Hall to meet industry partners, attend table clinics and special events, and earn continuing education credit across a multi-day schedule. For exhibitors and sponsors, the Summit features the largest dental exposition in the state of Michigan, offering exposure to MDA members and dental professionals from across the region. Whether you attend to advance your clinical skills, discover new products, or reconnect with colleagues, the newly rebranded Summit offers a fresh, team-focused experience in a walkable riverfront downtown.

The **AAPA Conference** is the annual meeting of the **American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)** and is billed as the largest national conference for PAs (physician associates) and PA students. It is described as an unforgettable blend of expert-led CME, meaningful networking, and energizing events where PAs come to connect, learn, and leave inspired — whether it's their first year or their 20th. The event draws thousands of licensed clinicians who practice medicine in every specialty and setting, along with PA students and pre-PA attendees. The conference typically features 5,000+ PA and PA student attendees, 200+ hours of quality CME, 45 therapeutic categories, all 50 states represented plus international attendees, and 300+ expert speakers and faculty. Attendees come for cutting-edge continuing medical education delivered through lectures, hands-on workshops, and Main Stage events, plus a large Expo showcasing new products and technologies. Beyond CME, the program offers in-person networking such as the PA JobSource Career Fair, city-specific PA Adventures, and PA Night Out, AAPA's large takeover party. For 2027, the conference heads to Phoenix, Arizona.

The ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting (ACSM) is the flagship annual event of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. It is the country's largest meeting of ob-gyns, bringing together renowned health care specialists to share cutting-edge research, clinical best practices, and collaborative solutions to the challenges faced by ob-gyns and affiliate health care providers. The meeting brings together the obstetrics and gynecology clinical community for three days of cutting-edge education, collaboration, and connection focused on advancing evidence-based women's health care. Attendees include practicing obstetrician-gynecologists, subspecialists, residents, medical students, educators, researchers, and interdisciplinary partners in women's health. Clinicians, educators, researchers, and interdisciplinary partners in obstetrics and gynecology are all invited to submit session proposals that address current practice gaps, emerging evidence, and innovative approaches to patient care. The 2027 meeting offers a robust scientific program alongside an exhibit hall showcasing the latest technologies, equipment, products, and services in the field. The ACSM offers focused, cutting-edge programming for those committed to providing exceptional ob-gyn care, making it a premier destination for continuing medical education and professional networking.

The **AUA Annual Meeting** is the flagship conference of the American Urological Association and is billed as the world's foremost gathering of urologists. It attracts more than 11,000 practicing physicians and healthcare professionals, making it the largest gathering of urological professionals worldwide. The 2027 meeting takes place May 21–24, 2027 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. The program is built for urologists, residents, advanced practice providers, researchers, nurses and allied urologic health professionals from around the globe. With over 300 technical exhibitors, more than 90 educational courses, and over 2,000 accepted abstracts, it delivers the latest in urologic medicine and the tools professionals need to improve patient care. Attendees come for cutting-edge research, updated clinical guidelines, hands-on courses and one of the largest urology exhibit halls in the world. Through its Annual Meeting and other educational offerings, the AUA sets the highest standards for urology education worldwide, making it an essential event for anyone practicing or supplying the urology field.

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) Annual Scientific Meeting is the leading annual event dedicated to colon and rectal surgeons. Recognized as the premier annual scientific gathering specifically tailored for colon and rectal surgeons, it provides a platform for professionals to advance their practice through education, networking, and the exchange of the latest scientific advancements. The event is organized by the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS). The meeting is designed for colorectal surgeons, gastroenterologists, advanced practice providers, and researchers in the field, and its program covers advancements in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of colorectal diseases, including innovative surgical techniques and emerging therapies. The 2027 edition is a special international collaboration. Abstract submissions are underway for the 2027 Tripartite Colorectal Meeting in New Orleans, hosted by ASCRS. It is hosted by the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, with ESCP, ACPGBI, CSSANZ, RACS and RSM. This distinguished international meeting brings together leaders in colorectal surgery to share innovative research, foster global collaboration, and explore advancements shaping the future of the specialty.

The **National Restaurant Association Show** is the leading B2B trade event for the U.S. restaurant and foodservice industry, bringing the entire ecosystem — operators, chefs, dealers, distributors, and suppliers — together each spring at McCormick Place in Chicago. Produced by the National Restaurant Association in partnership with Informa, the four-day event spotlights the latest in kitchen equipment, sustainable packaging, plant-based foods, beverages, and foodservice technology. Attendees include qualified buyers from commercial chains and independents, non-commercial operators (schools, hospitals, military, senior living), retail and lodging professionals, and dealer/distributor partners — drawn from all 50 states and 124 countries. The show floor is paired with expert-led education, culinary demonstrations, keynote sessions, and dedicated zones for beverages and innovation. For operators facing tighter margins, labor pressures, and rising guest expectations, the Show is a one-stop destination to compare solutions side-by-side, discover trending menu ideas, evaluate automation and efficiency tools, and forge in-person relationships that drive purchasing decisions for the year ahead.</p>

Switchback Spring is the springtime edition of Switchback, described as the twice-a-year business and education gathering for the outdoor industry community, held in the spring and again in the fall alongside The Running Event (TRE). The gathering brings outdoor specialty retailers, brands, media, and industry organizations together for three days of education, business, and connection built to support and advance the outdoor industry. The event is aimed at outdoor specialty professionals working across both hard- and soft-goods categories, including footwear, apparel, hiking, camping, trail running, hydration, nutrition, accessories, technology, and first aid. Attendees are mostly US-based outdoor specialty retailers, with common job titles such as Store Owner, Store Manager, Buyer, Marketing Director, Merchandiser, Sales Manager, and Editor. The show is open only to members of the outdoor industry and not to the general public. Switchback stands out for its education-first approach, offering dozens of actionable sessions for executives, owners, managers, buyers, and associates, combined with a central, accessible location and an intimate, community-focused feel. Attendees gain hours of exhibit-hall time to discover products and connect with vendors, plus curated networking events, receptions, and off-site adventures.

The National Franchise Show (Chicago edition) is a two-day consumer event for people who want to explore business and franchise ownership. On May 22 & 23, 2027, the Chicago Franchise Show invites consumers wanting to start their own business to attend this two-day event, billed as the Midwest's largest "own your own business" gathering. Attendees can meet proven, expanding franchise brands and new business-opportunity concepts face to face under one roof. Proven, money making businesses that are now expanding in Chicago are on hand to meet new potential owners, giving visitors the chance to ask questions and get information in a no-pressure environment. The show spans full- and part-time opportunities from every industry and at every investment level. It is worth attending because it consolidates research that would otherwise take hundreds of hours. Buying a franchise or proven business opportunity eliminates much of the hard work and risk of starting a new business independently, and the event pairs the exhibitor floor with free educational seminars to help visitors make an informed decision.

The **Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Annual Conference & Expo** is the legal management profession's flagship event, bringing together more than 1,000 legal management professionals and business partners for three days of professional development, networking and idea-sharing. Held every spring in a different U.S. city, the 2027 edition takes place at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The conference is designed for legal administrators, law firm managers, and leaders of corporate legal departments and government legal agencies. Attendees experience dynamic education presented by recognized leaders in the field, alongside a bustling Expo where hundreds of vendors showcase the latest products, technologies and services serving the business of law. With multiple breakout tracks, a range of session formats, and dedicated time to explore the exhibit hall and connect with peers, the event offers something for every stage of a legal management career. Attendees leave with actionable strategies, expanded professional networks, and fresh inspiration to tackle challenges back at their legal organizations, making it a worthwhile investment for anyone in law firm and legal department operations.

The **IEEE International Microwave Symposium (IMS)** is the world's premier RF and microwave technical conference and industry exhibition, organized by the IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S). Part of "Microwave Week," it brings together engineers, researchers, students, and technology companies from around the globe for a week of technical papers, workshops, tutorials, competitions, and a large commercial exhibition. For 2026, IMS was refreshed with reorganized technical content and new branding. The week opens with the IEEE MTT-S RF Integrated Circuits (RFIC) Symposium, then introduces two new tracks formed from traditional IMS content — the RF Technology & Techniques (RFTT) Symposium and the RF Systems & Applications (RFSA) Symposium — before concluding with the ARFTG Microwave Measurement Conference. Attendees include RF/microwave engineers, academics, defense and aerospace professionals, semiconductor and test-and-measurement companies, and students. It is widely regarded as the best place in the field to network, see the latest technology, and explore cutting-edge tools and techniques.

**CLEANPOWER** is the clean energy industry's premier annual conference and expo, hosted by the American Clean Power Association (ACP). It brings the full clean energy value chain into one venue for four days of learning, dealmaking, and networking. The event unites policymakers, utilities, developers, corporate buyers, and supply-chain leaders to address the challenges of scaling renewable power across the Western Hemisphere, with programming spanning wind, solar, energy storage, and transmission. The 2027 edition takes place **May 24–27, 2027, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA**. Attendees range from C-suite executives and project developers to engineers, financiers, and government regulators. A large share of the audience holds purchasing authority, making the show especially valuable for exhibitors and business-development teams. Beyond the exhibit hall, CLEANPOWER offers hundreds of expert-led sessions, keynote stages, and structured networking through programs such as EmpowHER, Emerging Leaders, PowerVets, and CLEANPOWER in Color. For anyone working in utility-scale renewables, it is positioned as the one week a year when the industry's key decision-makers gather in one place.

Data Center World, presented by AFCOM, is billed as the world's largest and longest-running conference and expo for the data center industry. It brings together the entire data center ecosystem, from operators, builders, and designers to energy providers, investors, and policy and community leaders, all focused on solving the industry's toughest challenges. The 2027 edition marks a new chapter in Nashville, running four days at the Music City Center. The program blends expert-led, vendor-neutral education with a large solution-provider expo. As disruptive technologies such as cloud, edge computing, and IoT drive rapid change across all sectors, the data center remains at the core of business infrastructure, and the event's sessions address power, cooling, AI-driven infrastructure, design and construction, sustainability, and public policy. Attendees range from newcomers to seasoned veterans across facilities, IT, engineering, construction, and operations roles. The Expo Hall is positioned as the only place to find the key data center technology providers displaying their solutions in one location, making the show valuable for professionals seeking practical insights, new technologies, and industry connections.

The **National Hurricane Conference** is the nation's leading forum for education and professional training in hurricane and disaster preparedness. Its primary goal is to improve hurricane preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation in order to save lives and property across the United States and the tropical islands of the Caribbean and Pacific. The conference also serves as a national forum where federal, state and local officials exchange ideas and recommend new policies to improve emergency management. The 2027 conference takes place **May 24-27, 2027** at the **Puerto Rico Convention Center** in San Juan, Puerto Rico, drawing an audience of roughly **2,500 attendees** from around the country. Attendees include emergency managers, first responders, meteorologists, government officials, recovery and mitigation professionals, and private-sector decision-makers. The program covers all major aspects of hurricane preparedness, response and recovery, and emphasizes lessons learned from hurricane strikes, model programs worthy of emulation, new ideas being tested, and ongoing assistance programs. With three full days of workshops plus general sessions featuring many of the nation's top experts, it is a valuable professional-development and networking opportunity for anyone involved in emergency management.

CPHI Americas (formerly CPHI North America) is a leading B2B pharmaceutical trade show and conference that brings together the global pharma community across the Americas. Organized by Informa Markets, the event is positioned at the heart of pharma manufacturing, with a premium, insight-driven focus on the contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) ecosystem. It gathers ingredient suppliers, CDMOs, biopharma companies, packaging and machinery specialists, and service providers under one roof. The show is built around three core pillars: **CDMO excellence**, giving attendees access to expertise across the contract development and manufacturing ecosystem; **content that drives ROI** through knowledge-rich sessions; and **connections with impact**, engaging serious, invested decision makers with the time and space for meaningful conversations. Attendees include procurement leaders, external manufacturing heads, R&D and business development professionals, and senior executives from across the pharmaceutical supply chain. CPHI Americas is worth attending for those seeking to source ingredients, identify manufacturing partners, stay current on regulatory and innovation trends, and build relationships with key decision makers in a concentrated timeframe. The 2027 edition takes place May 25-26 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Florida.

Licensing Expo is billed as the world's largest brand licensing trade show, bringing together brand owners, agents, licensees, manufacturers and retailers to forge partnerships that turn intellectual property into consumer products. For more than 40 years, Licensing Expo has connected the world's most influential entertainment, character, art, and corporate brand owners and agents with consumer goods manufacturers, licensees and retailers. The show floor features an enormous breadth of brands available to license, spanning entertainment, gaming, sports, art and design, fashion, food and beverage, publishing, corporate brands and more. With 5,000+ brands on display, attendees can discover the widest range of brands available for licensing globally, from entertainment to non-profit. Recent exhibitors have included major names such as Prime Video, Hasbro, LEGO, Mattel, Pokémon, Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery, SEGA and Coca-Cola. Whether you want to spot trends, build partnerships or secure brand rights, the event combines a vast exhibition with networking tools and top-tier content sessions. Whether you are looking to spot trends, build partnerships, or secure brand rights for your products, Licensing Expo has your answer. It is a must-attend for anyone in the business of brand extension, collaborations and licensed consumer goods.

The **Canada North Resources Expo (CNRE)** is a biennial trade show held in Prince George, British Columbia, that showcases the equipment, services, and technology behind Northern Canada's resource industries. This biennial show focuses on Northern Canada's vital resource sectors — including forestry, road building, machinery, transportation, construction and more. The event fills large indoor and outdoor areas with heavy equipment and industry displays. Tons of big iron cover four acres of indoor and outdoor space, showcasing the resource sectors' leading companies and products, with sectors on display including forestry, heavy construction, and infrastructure development. Attendees are largely industry professionals — contractors, operators, dealers, fleet buyers, and suppliers — who come to compare machinery, meet manufacturers, and stay current with their sector. Beyond the exhibit floor, CNRE emphasizes the future workforce. The show hosts a "Future of the Industry" day on the Saturday of the event, welcoming visitors of all ages to explore the Expo and introducing the next generation of tradespeople to the industry, highlighting current education and recruitment opportunities within each sector. With thousands of attendees and a strong regional draw, it is a key networking and buying event for the north.

EBIO – International Beauty Exhibition (EBIO Expo Belleza) is Mexico's leading professional beauty trade show, held at Expo Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Jalisco. EBIO is the meeting point for beauty professionals, bringing together leading brands, shows, update seminars, products and services in nails, makeup, hair, lashes, colorimetry, barbering, tools, hair and body treatments, furniture and more. The show draws salon owners, stylists, barbers, nail and lash technicians, makeup artists, distributors, and beauty entrepreneurs from across western Mexico and beyond. Today EBIO is recognized as the most important beauty event in the region, gathering annually more than 20,000 professionals and over 1,000 brands across a 24,000 m² exhibition area, and is known as "La Fiesta del Estilismo" (The Celebration of Hairstyling). Attendees come to discover new products, see live stage shows, take part in professional training, and network with the wider beauty community. EBIO Card holders gain access to the main stage shows, the Nails & Makeup Stage and The Barber Stage, participation in EBIO Academia courses and workshops, exclusive exhibitor discounts through EBIOFERTAS, and year-round networking through the EBIO Conecta digital platform.

The **NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo** is the flagship event of NAFSA: Association of International Educators, the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange. The **2027 edition**, themed **"Future Ready Together,"** will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from June 1–4, 2027. The NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo is the largest and most dynamic international education event in the world, uniting thousands of professionals from more than 100 countries. The conference draws international education professionals from across higher education, including study abroad advisers, international student and scholar services staff, admissions and enrollment leaders, and partners from institutions and service providers worldwide. Nearly half of conference attendees are experienced and senior-level international education professionals averaging 10 or more years in the field. Attendees come for professional development, global partnerships, and networking. The program is substantial: the educational program features 200+ sessions and programs and over 15 curated session tracks invaluable to success, growth, and support. It is an essential gathering for anyone working to bridge cultures and create opportunities for students and educators worldwide.

AEC INNOVATE is an executive summit produced by **PSMJ Resources** that explores the real-world impact of **artificial intelligence and emerging technologies** in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Through keynotes, tactical breakout sessions, and hands-on workshops, the event helps firm leaders cut through the hype and plot practical next moves on AI, technology, and innovation strategy. The conference is designed for **AEC firm executives, principals, innovation directors, and technology leaders** — including Presidents, CIOs, IT Managers, and Chief Design Officers — as well as AEC technology solution providers. Sessions are built to be practical, data-driven, and immediately actionable, delivered by industry experts who understand the AEC business model. Attendees leave with case studies, frameworks, and tools they can apply the moment they return to the office, plus intentional peer-to-peer networking with leaders facing similar challenges. AEC INNOVATE is also a registered provider of **AIA-approved continuing education**, adding professional-development value for licensed architects.

The ASAIO Annual Conference is the flagship scientific meeting of ASAIO (formerly the American Society for Artificial Internal Organs). ASAIO's mission is to provide a forum that globally and collaboratively promotes the development of innovative medical device technology at the crossroads of science, engineering, and medicine, drawing an interdisciplinary membership of clinicians, scientists, engineers, industry, academia, the financial community, and representatives from the FDA, NSF, and NIH. The program spans organ-assist and organ-replacement therapies. ASAIO members have advanced leading-edge devices used to treat patients for renal (dialysis), cardiac (ventricular assist devices), pulmonary (ECMO and respiratory assist), hepatic (liver assist), pancreatic (artificial pancreas), and neurologic (brain-motor prostheses) applications. ASAIO is the ideal home for visionaries with innovative ideas and young investigators eager to advance their careers, providing a venue to present early-stage research to an international audience and a one-of-a-kind opportunity to get real-time clinical, engineering, and regulatory feedback on the viability of novel technology. It is a strong fit for researchers, device developers, and clinicians in the artificial-organ field.

CannaOne, also branded as **The Las Vegas Summer Show**, is a business-to-business cannabis trade show held annually at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The event combines a large exhibit floor with a live stage, educational sessions, pre-conference workshops and facility tours, bringing together products, services and innovations from across the cannabis, hemp and CBD supply chain. The show is organized into themed floor pavilions that span cultivation, CBD/THC food and beverages, business and technology, health and beauty, and a section celebrating women and equity in the cannabis industry. Attendees can see product launches firsthand, watch live demonstrations, and connect directly with suppliers and industry experts. CannaOne is a trade event aimed at industry professionals rather than the general public. Its audience includes owners, operators, distributors, marketers, buyers and other cannabis-industry professionals who attend to source new products, solve operational challenges, and build relationships. All registrants must be at least 21 years old, and admission requires proof of business eligibility.

Luxury (also branded **Luxury by JCK**) is an ultra-curated, invitation-only jewelry buying experience held annually in Las Vegas. An exclusive jewelry buying experience, Luxury caters to the niche, high-end jewelry market, providing a distinguished place to do business in a secure and inclusive environment. The event brings together elite retailers, prestigious designer brands, and manufacturers in an intimate, appointment-driven atmosphere adjacent to the larger JCK show. Luxury exhibitors enjoy the best of both worlds: on invitation-only days exhibiting companies are provided an elegant, intimate setting for conducting business, giving them exclusive access to over two thousand prestigious, thoughtfully vetted retail buyers, with shared meals, entertainment, and appointments. Following this, JCK opens in The Venetian Expo next door for four days, enabling Luxury exhibitors to expand their exposure to the larger JCK audience of over 17,000 additional attendees. Because it is a trade event exclusively for jewelry industry professionals only, Luxury is worth attending for high-end jewelers, buyers, and brands seeking premium networking and serious business in a vetted, secure environment.

AGTA GemFair Las Vegas is a wholesale gemstone and jewelry trade fair presented by the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) as part of the JCK Las Vegas show. Held in the AGTA Pavilion within The Venetian Expo, the event is described by its organizer as the destination for color at North America's most important global jewelry trade fair. Buyers can source responsibly sourced natural colored gemstones, natural pearls, cultured pearls, and colored gemstone jewelry directly from AGTA member exhibitors. The show is open only to qualified jewelry and gemstone industry professionals — retailers, designers, and trade buyers — and is not open to the general public. Every AGTA dealer commits to a strict, AGTA-enforced Code of Ethics and Business Practices, so attendees can 'Buy With Confidence' and 'Sell With Confidence.' A key advantage of AGTA GemFair is timing: the AGTA Pavilion opens one day before the main JCK Show floor, giving buyers early access to exhibitors before the rest of the show opens. As an anchor within JCK Las Vegas, it combines a curated, standards-based colored-stone marketplace with access to the broader JCK jewelry event.