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The **ANCC Magnet & Pathway Conference®**, hosted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA), is billed as one of the largest gatherings for professional nursing. The 2026 Magnet & Pathway Conference will bring together nursing leaders from around the world to celebrate, connect, and inspire change across the profession. The 2026 edition takes place in Chicago, Illinois, October 29–31, at McCormick Place. The conference is designed for nurses and nurse leaders across every care setting. Attendees include nurses across all healthcare settings such as acute, pre-/post-acute, and long-term care; nurses from ambulatory and independent outpatient services; healthcare executives, hospital administrators, chief nursing officers, and nursing directors; nursing leaders from directors to front-line managers; clinical and school nurses; and advanced practice providers. Attendees come to advance organizational excellence and earn continuing education. The program offers a recognition roadmap for achieving ANCC recognition, alignment with ANCC best-practice standards, innovations and research from global nursing experts, up to 50 ANCC Contact Hours, and networking with nursing leaders and peers.

The **NABT Professional Development Conference** is the annual meeting of the **National Association of Biology Teachers**, the organization widely recognized as the "leader in life science education." The conference brings together biology and life science educators from across the country and around the globe for several days of renowned speakers, hands-on workshops, informative sessions, field trips, and special networking events. The 2026 conference takes place in **Dallas, Texas**, from **October 29 to November 1, 2026**, at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. The program begins Thursday morning with workshops, education sessions, and field trips, followed by an opening session speaker at 4:00 PM on Thursday. Educational sessions run all day Friday and through Saturday morning. Attendees range from elementary and middle school teachers to two-year and four-year college and university faculty, as well as retired educators, early-career teachers, and full-time students. The conference is worth attending for its high-quality professional development, its exhibit hall where educators meet publishers, manufacturers, software developers, and non-profit partners offering classroom tools, and its opportunity to connect with a supportive community of biology and life science educators.

The **NSNA MidYear Conference** is the National Student Nurses' Association's annual fall gathering for nursing students from across the United States. Held every fall, it is an opportunity for nursing students across the U.S. to learn and network, offering nursing specialty panels and various education workshops for nursing students. The 2026 edition is the association's **44th MidYear Conference**, carrying the theme "Driven by Purpose. Guided by Legacy." Attendees come to build career-ready skills and connect with the profession's leaders. Participants learn from top nursing leaders, prepare for their future profession, and have some fun, gaining new skill sets and test-taking strategies through multiple education sessions including a live NCLEX-RN Review. Students also meet NSNA leaders including the Board of Directors, Nominating and Elections Committee, and the chair of the Resolutions Committee. The exhibit floor is a central draw for job seekers and soon-to-be graduates. Exhibits provide opportunities to meet with exhibitors from a variety of employment and academic settings, NCLEX vendors and publishers, and to receive expert advice for career development including interview skills, resume building, and future education opportunities.

New York Vet is a two-day veterinary conference and exhibition held at the Javits Center in New York City. It brings together veterinarians, veterinary technicians, practice owners, practice managers, and animal health professionals for education, networking, and product discovery. The event offers up to 16 CE credits (pending RACE approval) across 120+ sessions, with a clinical program curated by Clinician's Brief in partnership with NAVTA and Veterinary Practice News. Attendees can explore three clinical theaters, a dedicated business and practice operations theater, a veterinary technician program, sponsor-led workshops, and hands-on learning labs. Clinical topics span internal medicine, pain management, behavior, dentistry, emergency care, and practice leadership. The show's format staggers sessions so delegates can move easily between education and the exhibit hall, which hosts 175+ suppliers. With a compact two-day schedule designed to minimize time away from practice, plus a central Manhattan location, New York Vet appeals to professionals seeking practical, immediately applicable insights alongside the chance to network with thousands of peers and discover new products and technologies.

The **Austin Small Business Expo** is a one-day B2B trade show, conference, and networking event for entrepreneurs, founders, and small business owners across Central Texas. The Austin Small Business Expo is described as the city's biggest small business conference, bringing together entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners to learn how to increase revenue, scale smarter, and grow their network. Attendees can expect a full day of exhibitor booths, expert-led workshops, keynote presentations, and structured networking. Unlike smaller mixers or casual meetups, the event brings together over 2,000 entrepreneurs, small business owners, and industry leaders under one roof, with structured networking, expert workshops, and exhibitor opportunities. The Small Business Expo serves as a platform for showcasing products, accessing resources, and participating in interactive seminars, workshops, and speed networking sessions. The show is a strong fit for a broad cross-section of the local business community. It is ideal for entrepreneurs, small business owners, startups, marketers, and professionals looking to expand their network and grow their business in Austin. A wide range of industries are represented, including tech, creative services, retail, hospitality, healthcare, and more.

The **CNS Annual Meeting**, organized by the **Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)**, is one of the largest and most prestigious gatherings in the field of neurosurgery. The 2026 edition, themed **"Evolution,"** is billed as the premier global gathering for neurosurgical innovation, collaboration, and leadership. As the organizers put it, in neurosurgery change is the only constant, and the meeting offers the industry's largest venue and best opportunity for dynamic, participant-centered education. The meeting draws neurosurgeons, residents, fellows, allied health professionals, researchers, and medical-device and pharmaceutical companies from around the world. Attendees engage with cutting-edge scientific research, hands-on and practical education, an extensive exhibit hall, and abundant networking events. The program spans the full breadth of neurosurgical subspecialties and includes abstract presentations, award programs, and CME-accredited sessions. With a strong emphasis on scientific exchange, professional development, and industry connection, the CNS Annual Meeting is worth attending for anyone seeking the latest advances, career opportunities, and community in neurological surgery. The 2026 meeting takes place in **Washington, D.C.**, October 31 – November 4.

The APHA Annual Meeting and Expo is the flagship gathering of the American Public Health Association, and is billed as the largest public health event of the year. As the largest public health gathering of the year, APHA's Annual Meeting and Expo convenes approximately 11,000 public health professionals and partners from around the world. The 2026 edition carries the theme **"Together We Thrive: Health Across the Lifespan."** Attendees span the full breadth of the field. APHA is organized by public health discipline, with sections and interest groups covering areas such as maternal and child health, occupational health and safety, radiological health, medical care, injury control and emergency health services, and health law. The program includes scientific sessions, poster presentations, roundtables, lightning talks and general sessions, plus continuing education credits and the Public Health Expo. The meeting is worth attending for its scale, its scientific depth and its networking opportunities. It is a can't-miss opportunity to make lasting connections and learn from exhibitors, peers and today's leaders. Whether you are a researcher, practitioner, student or advocate, the event offers a unique chance to engage with the profession's leading science, policy discussions and community.

The San Diego Food + Wine Festival (formerly the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival) is Southern California's largest wine and culinary celebration, held each November along San Diego Bay. The festival returns November 1-8, 2026 for an iconic coastal celebration of wine, food and culture, with hundreds of wineries, celebrated chefs, farmers and fishermen joining the 2026 lineup. Over a jam-packed week, guests can choose from more than 20 experiences, from marquee tasting events and workshops to panels, film screenings and cocktail culture. The Grand Weekend is a coastal celebration featuring hundreds of wineries, renowned chefs, farmers and fishermen, with a diverse range of gourmet experiences shared alongside cross-border chefs, winemakers, innovators and global leaders. The event draws food and wine enthusiasts, sommeliers, hospitality professionals and trade buyers. True to its name, it is San Diego's largest wine and culinary event, where local, national and international talents gather in tribute to wine, food and craft beer. It is worth attending for the caliber of talent, the bayfront setting and its repeated national recognition as a top U.S. wine festival. Note that all festival events are 21 and older.

TRENDZ is a wholesale apparel and accessories trade show held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. It bills itself as the largest apparel and accessories show within Florida and the Caribbean Basin, showcasing a wide range of ready-to-wear collections, accessories, shoes, and gifts. The show focuses on lifestyle clothing for the ageless contemporary customer in a convenient, comfortable, relaxed and safe environment. TRENDZ is a wholesale order-writing show produced for the fashion retail trade and is open to the trade only. This show is not open to the public; to enter, you must be affiliated with a brick-and-mortar business that resells products represented in the show. It is a well-established apparel and accessories show supported by retailers across the Southeast and the Caribbean. For retail buyers, TRENDZ offers a focused, professionally run market for placing wholesale orders across multiple categories in one destination. A searchable virtual directory lets buyers schedule booth visits and appointments in advance, and discounted rooms are available at host hotels for TRENDZ participants.

The **Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show** is the state's premier annual gathering for the hotel and lodging industry, organized by the **Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association (WHLA)**. Held each November, the event pairs professional education with the state's only lodging-specific trade show floor. The 2026 edition takes place November 1-3 at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. The conference brings together hoteliers, hospitality vendors, educators, and students for just over two days of programming. Attendees include hotel owners, general managers, and hospitality decision-makers from independent properties, branded chains, and major management and ownership groups across Wisconsin. Educational content spans marketing, legal, leadership, human resources, sales, revenue management, and innovation, delivered through keynotes and three concurrent breakout tracks. The trade show floor features 80+ exhibitors showcasing new products and services, while receptions, an awards dinner, and networking events create ample opportunity to build industry connections. It is worth attending for its practical, Wisconsin-focused education and direct access to suppliers and peers in one location.

The **CGA-IGC Annual Meeting** is hosted by the **Collaborative Group of the Americas on Inherited Gastrointestinal Cancer**, a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to advancing the science and clinical management of hereditary gastrointestinal cancer syndromes. The 2026 edition marks the group's **30th Annual Meeting** and takes place in Denver, Colorado from November 2–4, 2026. According to the organizers, it is the preeminent meeting for **genetic counselors, physicians, scientists, advanced practice providers, trainees, and others** involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of individuals with hereditary gastrointestinal cancer predisposition syndromes. The program spans scientific sessions, poster presentations, invited speaker lectures, and networking opportunities across the hereditary GI cancer community. Attendees gain access to cutting-edge research, CME and NSGC CEU accreditation, and a collaborative environment built around the organization's four pillars of Education, Discovery & Innovation, Community & Collaboration, and Organizational Vitality. With record-high membership of more than 500 professionals, the meeting is a key annual gathering for those working to reduce morbidity and early mortality from inherited GI cancers.

**DTECH® Northeast** is a regional energy industry event focused on the transmission, distribution, and grid challenges facing utilities in the Northeastern United States. Formerly part of the DISTRIBUTECH family and organized by Clarion Events, the show brings together utility professionals, technology providers, and industry experts to address issues such as extreme weather, aging infrastructure, renewable integration, and grid modernization in densely populated areas. Billed as "The Event Where Renewables Meet Resilience," DTECH® Northeast offers a technical conference program, keynotes, peer-to-peer roundtables, workshops, and networking events. Attendees include representatives from utilities such as Eversource, National Grid, Avangrid, Con Edison, PSEG, Rhode Island Energy, and ISO New England, alongside solution providers spanning software, hardware, consulting, and clean energy. The event is worth attending for professionals seeking cutting-edge insights into reliability, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, plus direct access to peers and suppliers tackling the region's distinct energy challenges. Eversource Energy serves as the host utility for the 2026 edition.

The **IOFM Fall Conference & Expo** is billed as the most comprehensive event dedicated to **Accounts Payable (AP)** and **Procure-to-Pay (P2P)** professionals. Organized by the Institute of Finance & Management (IOFM), a Diversified Communications company, the event brings together experienced practitioners and innovative strategists for an in-depth three-day learning experience focused on proven best practices and tested solutions to today's toughest accounting and finance challenges. The conference is designed for AP and P2P practitioners, managers, and finance leaders who want to grow their skills, connect with peers facing similar challenges, and stay ahead on compliance, automation, fraud prevention, and emerging technology. Attendees can also earn an IOFM Certification on-site to strengthen their credentials. Beyond dozens of expert-led sessions, the program features keynotes, peer-to-peer roundtables, interactive panels, and an exhibit hall where solution providers are available for consultation. Nightly networking receptions and bonus activities round out an agenda built for both learning and relationship-building. Attendees can earn continuing education credits, including up to 13 IOFM CEUs and NASBA CPE credits, making it a strong professional-development investment for finance teams.

The **Learning Leadership Conference** is an exclusive, peer-to-peer forum for professionals who lead organizational learning, training, and talent development teams. Produced by the **Learning Guild**, the event is designed as an intimate, high-impact gathering—organizers limit attendance to just **400 tickets** to keep every conversation strategic and strictly peer-to-peer. The conference is built specifically for **executive-level L&D leaders** who want to exchange candid insights, benchmark their programs against peers, and discuss new initiatives with colleagues who face the same challenges. Attendees come from Fortune 1000 companies, SMBs, nonprofits, and highly regulated industries such as banking, healthcare, manufacturing, pharma, retail, and tech. What sets the event apart is its focus on real, timely conversations rather than a traditional trade-show floor. Programming emphasizes leadership discussions, fireside chats, expert panels, and collaborative exchanges, plus a dedicated **AI for Learning Summit** to help leaders navigate emerging technology. In 2026, Learning Leadership is co-located with **DevLearn**, North America's largest learning technology event, giving team leaders the option to attend both. It's worth attending for the rare chance to gain outside perspective, elevate the role of learning within your organization, and build credibility as a trusted advisor to the C-suite.

AAPEX (the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo) is one of the automotive aftermarket industry's premier global trade events, bringing together the full supply chain in Las Vegas each year. Automotive aftermarket professionals come to AAPEX for one reason: to get real business done—it's where buyers find the right products, innovation drives profitability, and conversations turn into real opportunities. The event is co-owned by the Auto Care Association and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers. The show draws a broad B2B audience, from parts warehouse and wholesale distributors, retailers, and jobbers to service chains and repair professionals. AAPEX gathers 45,000 attendees from the C-suite to the shop floor, 2,500+ leading manufacturers and suppliers, 1,400+ product categories, and 550,000 square feet of products and technologies. Beyond the show floor, AAPEX offers hands-on technical training, education sessions, and networking. AAPEX 2026 brings new-to-market products, hands-on training on the latest technology, and focused events to connect with peers, whether you're servicing vehicles or selling parts to those who do. Service and repair professionals in particular benefit from live vehicle demonstrations and the latest diagnostic tools and equipment.

Accountex Canada is a two-day accounting and finance conference and trade show for Canadian accounting professionals. The 2026 edition takes place November 3–4 at The International Centre, Hall 5, near Toronto, marking a move to a new, easily accessible location in the Greater Toronto Area. Organized by Diversified Communications Canada, the event pairs a CPD-verified education program with an exhibition floor of fintech and accounting-technology providers. The show is built for **CPAs, accountants, bookkeepers, and finance professionals** at all career levels, along with firm owners, directors, and advisory-service providers who oversee financial strategy and software. Attendees come to earn continuing professional development (CPD) credits, discover the latest software and services, and network with peers and industry experts. With **1,100+ professionals** expected in 2026, a full slate of CPD-verified sessions, keynote presentations, demo zones, and a networking reception, Accountex Canada offers a focused opportunity to stay current on accounting technology, tax strategy, financial management, and regulatory change — all in a single, convenient GTA venue with free on-site parking.

Advanced Textiles Expo, produced by the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), is a leading B2B trade show and conference for the specialty, advanced and industrial textiles industry. Advanced Textiles Expo continues to unite professionals, showcase innovation and deliver the insights and solutions that power business growth. The 2026 edition takes place November 3–5 in Orlando, Florida, drawing manufacturers, engineers, fabricators, designers, suppliers and decision makers from across the supply chain. Attendees come to connect, source and learn. The show brings together 4,000+ participants from 60+ countries, including industry experts and peers, and features firsthand demonstrations across 26 textile industries with 300+ exhibitors, equipment in action and materials to examine firsthand. Beyond the show floor, the event offers extensive education, hands-on training and networking. Attendee benefits include three days of show floor access, all show floor education, the ATA Textiles Challenge, the Marine Fabricators Road Show, an Opening Reception, the Women in Textiles Program, classroom education, hands-on learning sessions, a Fun Run/Walk and networking roundtables. For 2026, the Expo is also co-located with Sun Shading Expo North America, giving attendees added exposure to complementary sun protection markets.

The SEMA Show is the premier business-to-business trade event for the automotive specialty-equipment industry, held annually at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The 2026 edition runs November 3–6 and brings together more than 2,400 exhibitors showcasing thousands of new automotive performance products, custom vehicles, and aftermarket innovations. The Show is a trade-only event open to qualified buyers, manufacturers, distributors, builders, restylers, collision and repair professionals, media, and content creators from the automotive aftermarket. Attendees come from more than 140 countries and regions, making it one of the most globally connected automotive industry gatherings in the world. It is worth attending for the unmatched access to product launches, the New Products Showcase, 99+ free professional education sessions led by industry experts, live demos, feature vehicle displays, and networking opportunities with leading brands, builders, and celebrities. Friday, November 6, is the only day open to the public via the separately ticketed SEMA Show Friday Experience.

The **International Gift Exposition in the Smokies (IGES)**, also known as the "Souvenir Super Show®," is one of America's largest and most popular wholesale resort, souvenir, and specialty gift trade shows. Founded in 1999, IGES comes to life every November in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, Tennessee. It is a trade-only, order-writing marketplace where buyers source merchandise for the coming retail year. Approximately 4,000 buyers from the travel and tourism industries across the U.S., the Caribbean, and Canada gather each fall to explore more than 1,000 booths showcasing products from over 500 vendors. Attendees are pre-qualified buyers from theme parks, museums, zoos, aquariums, resorts, and specialty retailers across the US, Canada, and Caribbean. IGES is worth attending because it is a focused destination-merchandise buying event. It is an order-writing show featuring new product launches, name-drop items, Made in America products, and custom merchandise. Often referred to as the ultimate buying destination for souvenirs, resorts, and gift buyers, IGES is a trade-only event and is not open to the public.

The **American Society of Cytopathology (ASC) Annual Scientific Meeting** is the premier annual gathering in the field of cytopathology. The 2026 edition marks the society's **74th Annual Scientific Meeting**, and it features a dynamic scientific program designed to advance knowledge and practice in the field. The meeting draws cytopathologists, pathologists, cytologists, cytotechnologists, scientists, trainees, and industry professionals. This gathering is a chance for industry, academia, and clinicians to discuss the latest trends and developing scientific breakthroughs in the cytopathology field, and network with their colleagues. The program is built around clear educational goals. The educational objectives of the meeting are to integrate recent advances in cytopathology with current practice, demonstrate the role of research in expanding the field and optimizing patient care, identify current best practices in cytopathology and cytology education, and create a forum for advocacy on behalf of cytopathologists, cytologists, and their patients. For anyone practicing or advancing the cytologic method of diagnosis, the meeting offers continuing education, cutting-edge science, and valuable professional connections.

DevLearn Conference & Expo is a learning technologies event for corporate learning and development (L&D) professionals, produced by The Learning Guild. Billed as North America's largest learning technologies event, it is positioned as an industry-leading event for professionals shaping the future of learning. The 2026 edition takes place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, with a main conference November 4–6 and pre-conference learning November 1–3. The show brings together people across roles, industries, and experience levels to explore how to design better learning experiences using technology. Typical attendees include instructional designers, learning technologists, training managers, and project managers, plus newly expanded audiences in higher education and customer education. Returning to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas from November 4 – 6, 2026, this event brings together learning professionals from around the world for an engaging and forward-looking program focused on innovation, skills and real-world application. Attendees come for a large-scale conference program, a hands-on expo of learning-tech vendors, and extensive networking. Every year, thousands gather to dive into real-world strategies, practical solutions, and proven approaches they can apply right away while gaining a clear view of how AI and other emerging technologies are shaping today's learning ecosystem, and DevLearn delivers content, hands-on experiences, and meaningful connections.