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Boutique Design New York (BDNY) is the leading trade fair and conference for boutique and lifestyle hospitality design, held annually at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The event brings together designers, architects, purchasing agents, hoteliers, owners, and developers with inventive manufacturers of interior design elements for hospitality. The trade fair features cutting-edge design elements ranging from textiles and furniture to lighting and artwork, letting attendees see products up close and ask detailed questions about production times, specification, and customization. Beyond the show floor, BDNY offers a compelling series of educational sessions covering best practices, industry challenges, and design trends, with many sessions accredited for CEU credits. Immersive **Designed Spaces**, the **Dine & Design** pavilion, and marquee networking events round out the experience. Set in the cultural capital of New York City, BDNY connects boutique hospitality brands and designers with vendors, insider experiences, and hospitality products not readily found elsewhere. It is where creativity flourishes, ideas ignite, and partnerships are born — making it a worthwhile stop for anyone shaping the future of boutique hospitality.

The **HFMA Region 9 Annual Conference** is the signature annual event of the Healthcare Financial Management Association's Region 9, bringing together healthcare finance professionals for education, networking, and collaboration in New Orleans. Region 9 serves as the regional hub for healthcare finance professionals across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas, uniting seven chapters across five states. Attendees are primarily **provider-side finance professionals** — those employed by hospitals, health care systems, health plans, and physician practices — alongside **business partners and vendors** that sell products and services to provider organizations. The conference is built around a top-flight agenda of education topics, with up to **20 CPE credits** available to attendees. Held since 2003, the event is positioned as a premier gathering where professionals can connect with industry leaders and peers, gain insights from senior healthcare executives and experts, and stay ahead of the evolving healthcare landscape. It is worth attending for the combination of continuing-education credit, meaningful networking opportunities, and conversations that help shape the future of healthcare finance across the region.

The **NALP Elevate Expo** (branded simply as **ELEVATE**) is the annual conference and trade show of the **National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP)**. Designed for landscape and lawn care owners, executives, managers and emerging leaders, Elevate brings the industry together for four days of practical education, peer learning, supplier connections and high-value networking. The event pairs a curated exhibit floor with a deep education program. ELEVATE education is built for landscape and lawn care professionals who want ideas they can actually use — learn from industry leaders, hear what is working inside companies like yours and join peer conversations designed around your role, specialty and stage of growth. Every part of the program is designed to help you solve business challenges, strengthen your team and return with clearer next steps. For 2026, the program grows even broader. The Professional Grounds Management Society and the National Association of Landscape Professionals have announced the co-location of the PGMS 2026 Annual Conference: Transform with Elevate, taking place in Tampa, Florida from November 8-11. PGMS attendees will have access to Elevate's broader education, expo, and networking opportunities, and Elevate attendees can attend PGMS' concurrent education sessions.

The Banking Transformation Summit (BTS) is a two-day conference where senior leaders from banks and credit unions meet fintechs, technology providers, and consultancies to explore how AI, data, automation, and digital transformation are reshaping financial services. Part of MoneyNext's fast-growing Banking Transformation Summit series, the USA edition is held in Charlotte, NC, and centers on real transformation case studies, expert-led keynotes, interactive roundtables, and structured networking. The event is designed for senior decision-makers responsible for strategy, technology, operations, payments, risk, compliance, and customer experience. Attendees include VP, Director, and C-suite executives from institutions of every size and stage of transformation, giving the summit an unusually high concentration of banks and credit unions per attendee. BTS is worth attending for its blend of practical insight and honest peer-to-peer conversation. Over two days, delegates hear from 100+ speakers across dual stages, join a large program of interactive roundtable discussions, connect with leading solution providers in the expo, and enjoy first-class hospitality and networking aimed at turning ideas into action.

Advanced Design & Manufacturing Expo (ADM Montréal) is Quebec's premier end-to-end design and manufacturing event, bringing together six connected expos under one roof at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. The show spans **packaging, automation, plastics, processing, design, and battery manufacturing**, giving attendees a single destination to explore the trends and technologies shaping advanced manufacturing across automation, robotics, energy efficiency, packaging, plastics, and processing. The event draws a broad professional audience, including engineers (automation, design, instrumentation, project, packaging, processing, and plant), plant maintenance and production staff, owners and executive managers, purchasing professionals, and R&D experts. On the floor, visitors connect directly with suppliers, watch live product demos, and see new equipment in action. With **250+ suppliers** representing the entire manufacturing supply chain and a new-for-2026 Strategic Innovation Conference covering industrial AI, electrification, and national defense, ADM Montréal is a valuable stop for anyone looking to source solutions, benchmark technologies, and build industry connections in one of North America's key manufacturing hubs.

The **Anaheim Electronics & Manufacturing Show (AEMS)** is a regional B2B trade show and conference serving the design, manufacturing, and test community of Southern California and Northern Baja Mexico. The two-day event brings together professionals who design, manufacture, and test products across the electronics, medical, and biotech industries. It functions as a vendor trade show and professional industry exhibition covering all forms of electronics and manufacturing technology, from components and tools to finished products and systems. AEMS pairs an exhibition floor with a full program of free technical seminars, giving attendees a chance to explore new products and technologies and network with peers and suppliers. Typical attendees include engineers, product designers, and manufacturing and supply-chain professionals looking for local sourcing and hands-on demonstrations. What makes AEMS worth attending is its accessible, low-cost format: admission, parking, and the networking reception are all free for pre-registered attendees, making it an efficient one- or two-day visit for regional professionals who want to see the latest solutions and connect with vendors face to face.

Carbon Fiber 2026, presented by **CompositesWorld**, is a leading B2B conference focused on carbon fiber and the expanding role of this material across the composites industry. Held in **Huntsville, Alabama**, the event brings together innovators and decision makers from throughout the carbon fiber supply chain for three days of presentations, exhibits and networking. The conference draws engineers, executives, fabricators, OEMs and plant managers from the aerospace, automotive and energy sectors who come to learn, benchmark and identify strategic partners. Program discussions center on advanced design and automation processes that reduce manufacturing costs, along with market outlooks and forecasting for markets with strong growth potential. Attendees gain access to cutting-edge market information and processes designed to keep them at the forefront of composite technology, plus valuable networking with the industry's most influential leaders. With a program that pairs technical sessions and an exhibit floor with signature receptions, Carbon Fiber is positioned as a premier gathering for professionals working with carbon fiber in both traditional and emerging applications.

ITB Americas is a new B2B travel and tourism trade show and conference debuting in Guadalajara, Mexico. Part of the global ITB brand family, it is positioned as the first and only trade show dedicated to the entire travel ecosystem of North, Central, and South America, plus the Caribbean. The inaugural three-day event runs 10–12 November 2026 at Expo Guadalajara, connecting exhibitors and buyers from 35 countries across the Americas and beyond. The show is strictly **B2B**, welcoming a mix of international exhibitors, tourism boards, airlines, hotels, cruise lines, tour operators, travel-technology firms, media, and qualified trade visitors. Organizers expect roughly **80% of exhibitors from the Americas and 20% from the rest of the world**, spanning segments from Adventure & Responsible Tourism and Cultural Travel to Business Travel, MICE, and Travel Technology. Attendees come to network, source new travel products, forge partnerships, and gain market insights through a curated **Hosted Buyer program** and a high-level conference program. With Guadalajara's central location, modern infrastructure, and strong air connectivity, ITB Americas aims to become the leading marketplace and meeting point for the region's travel industry.

The **NSGC Annual Conference** is the flagship event of the National Society of Genetic Counselors and, per the organizer, the largest conference devoted to the educational and professional needs of genetic counselors. The 2026 event marks the **45th Annual Conference**, taking place in Baltimore, Maryland. Designed by genetic counselors for genetic counselors, the conference brings the profession together for education, connection and inspiration, offering opportunities to explore emerging research, gain actionable takeaways for practice and connect with colleagues from across the field. The program spans plenary sessions, a Janus Lecture, educational breakout sessions, workshops, pre-conference symposia, platform presentations and a poster hall. Attendees can earn continuing education units, learn from NSGC-funded research updates and hear organizational reports from NSGC leadership. The event draws genetic counselors and genetic healthcare professionals from a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels, from students and recent graduates to established practitioners and leaders. With a dedicated Exhibit Hall connecting attendees to industry experts and solution providers, it is a central gathering point for anyone advancing the genetic counseling profession.

Plastimagen Mexico is the leading trade show for the plastics processing and transformation industry in Mexico and Latin America. More than two decades of experience have positioned Plastimagen as the pioneering event in the industry for the transformation of plastic in Mexico and Latin America, covering plastics, rubber and composites, mould and die, advanced materials, machinery and equipment, subcontracting, and rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing. The event brings together manufacturers, processors, distributors, engineers, buyers and decision-makers from across the region. Plastimagen Mexico 2026 is described as the leading business platform in the sector, bringing together more than 29,000 professionals in a single venue, offering direct access to a highly qualified audience actively seeking innovative solutions. Attendees can explore firsthand the machinery, equipment, raw materials, solutions and services that are transforming the industry, as Plastimagen brings together leading national and international suppliers in one place. It is a valuable forum to find solutions to production challenges, connect across the plastics value chain, and stay informed on trends, sustainability and new materials shaping the future of the sector.

AMI Plastics World Expos North America is a two-day, free-to-attend event that brings together four co-located exhibitions—the Compounding World Expo, Plastics Recycling World Expo, Plastics Extrusion World Expo, and Polymer Testing World Expo—under one roof in Cleveland, Ohio. The event brings together four focused expos: the Compounding World Expo, Plastics Recycling World Expo, Plastics Extrusion World Expo, and Polymer Testing World Expo. The show is billed as North America's largest plastics industry gathering of the year, drawing professionals from across the entire supply chain—compounders, recyclers, extruders, OEMs, brand owners, and materials and equipment suppliers. Explore the entire plastics supply chain, gain expert insights, and see cutting-edge exhibits—all for FREE. Benefit from cross-industry perspectives with co-located expos and engage in technical presentations, debates, and seminars across four dedicated theaters. It is worth attending because it combines a large exhibition floor with free conference programming, letting visitors evaluate suppliers from around the world while gaining insight from industry leaders. The expos feature a variety of leading manufacturers in extrusion, compounding, recycling and testing equipment, as well as an extensive range of polymer, additive and service providers.

The Family Medicine Forum (FMF) is Canada's largest and most comprehensive annual conference for family physicians. Hosted by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), FMF provides the highest quality, expertly vetted, evidence-based education for family physicians in Canada, alongside celebrations, networking, and a large Exhibit Hall. The event draws a nationwide clinical audience. FMF is designed to help attendees network and socialize with family physicians, residents, medical students, and related health care professionals from across Canada and abroad, making it relevant for practising physicians, trainees, educators, and researchers alike. Attendees come for the breadth of continuing professional development. FMF enables participants to improve and implement new evidence-based knowledge across the entire discipline of family medicine, develop or acquire new skills in areas such as teaching, research, advocacy, and clinical practice, and appraise family medicine research through papers or poster presentations. With **Mainpro+® credits**, keynote addresses, hands-on workshops, and dedicated celebrations of excellence, it is a marquee gathering for the Canadian primary-care community.

Kitchen + Bath Canada (KBC) Expo is a national trade show dedicated to the residential kitchen and bath design industry, taking place November 11-12, 2026 at the Toronto Congress Centre. Kitchen + Bath Canada (KBC) Expo brings together the designers, builders, showrooms, retailers, and brands shaping residential design across Canada. Under new ownership and leadership, the show has been reimagined into a curated, design-forward platform built specifically for the Canadian market, prioritizing high-quality experiences, meaningful business conversations, and true product discovery. The event is produced by the team behind KBIS and supported by NKBA, creating a national platform for product discovery, industry insight, and meaningful business connections. The show is crafted for dedicated professionals seeking inspiration, connection, and access to leading products; attendees include interior designers, kitchen and bath specialists, architects, specifiers, custom builders, remodelers, showroom professionals, and residential design studios. Attendees can explore innovations across cabinetry, appliances, plumbing fixtures, surfaces, and lighting while learning from Canadian designers leading the industry conversation. It is more than a trade show, offering opportunities to discover new products, learn from industry experts, and build connections across Canada's kitchen and bath ecosystem.

The **NatGas to Power Forum (NGTPF)** is a purpose-built B2B conference examining how natural gas can supply the surging electricity demand created by AI data centers. It is a new purpose-built event focused on addressing the substantial incremental demand for electricity driven by AI Data Centers, as well as other new market electrification initiatives, with natural gas emerging as the preferred fuel source for incremental electric generation. The program takes a commercial, deal-focused approach. The scope focuses on natural gas fired power generation and explores market opportunities and implications, spanning the value chain, from a commercial perspective — encompassing fuel acquisition, transportation to the facility, power generation, and ongoing sale of electricity to the AI Data Center. The event draws stakeholders from across the energy and data center ecosystem. It is a unique, purpose-built event bringing together stakeholders across the value chain involved in conceptualization, development and operation of AI Data Centers. Attendees come to gain actionable market insight, network with potential counterparties, and identify or conclude commercial transactions, making it valuable for gas producers, midstream operators, power generators, utilities, data center developers, and service providers.

The **SACUBO Fall Conference** (formerly known as the SACUBO Fall Workshop) is a regional professional-development event hosted by the **Southern Association of College and University Business Officers (SACUBO)**. It brings together higher education business and finance professionals from across the southern United States for focused sessions on the financial, administrative, and operational challenges facing colleges and universities. The 2026 program is built around the theme **"Data, Dollars, and Decisions: Driving Strategy in an Era of Uncertainty,"** with timely conversations, practical insights, and ideas to help higher education leaders navigate what lies ahead. The conference typically features a general program track and an accounting track, giving attendees a range of relevant content. Attendees include business officers, controllers, finance and administration staff, and other professionals from member institutions, along with corporate partners who serve the higher education sector. Attending a SACUBO Fall Conference is a way to network with colleagues, share best practices, learn from the experts, and earn continuing professional education credits. The event also welcomes first-time attendees and offers a dedicated accounting track for those seeking specialized content.

The **IBTTA 94th Annual Meeting & Exhibition** is the flagship gathering of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association, the worldwide association for the owners and operators of toll facilities and the businesses that serve them. Hosted by the North Texas Tollway Authority in Arlington, Texas, the 2026 edition carries the theme **"Driving What's Next: Investment. Impact. Influence."** The meeting convenes tolling and transportation professionals, technology innovators, and industry leaders from around the world to explore the ideas, partnerships, and strategies shaping the future of mobility. Through general sessions, interactive breakouts, council and committee meetings, industry awards, and technical tours, attendees engage on topics spanning innovation, customer experience, workforce development, infrastructure investment, communications, safety, and emerging technologies. Attendees include toll agency executives and staff, government officials, engineers, consultants, and private-sector suppliers serving the tolling ecosystem. With a full exhibition floor, networking receptions, technical tours of local facilities, and awards ceremonies, the Annual Meeting is the premier venue in North America for building relationships and staying current on the policies and technologies transforming toll roads, bridges, and tunnels worldwide.

Symposium in the Sun is an annual leadership conference for the fire and emergency services, produced by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) through its Volunteer & Combination Officers Section (VCOS). The leadership training available at this symposium helps address the unique needs of volunteer and combination leadership in a department, while the networking opportunities give attendees the chance to share ideas and solutions with colleagues from all over the country. The event is aimed squarely at chief officers and other leaders who manage volunteer personnel. Powered by the IAFC's Volunteer & Combination Officers Section (VCOS), the event brings together chief officers who manage volunteer personnel within volunteer or combination fire, rescue, and EMS systems, providing the information, education, and representation needed to elevate professionalism and leadership across the fire service. Beyond the classroom, the show floor connects departments with suppliers. The vendors attending can help departments of any size, giving attendees the tools, technology, and equipment necessary to help ensure everyone on the team goes home safely. Set on Florida's Gulf Coast in Clearwater, the symposium pairs practical professional development with a relaxed beachside setting well suited to peer networking.

Franchise Expo West is a two-day franchise industry event that connects aspiring entrepreneurs and prospective business owners with franchise brands across a wide range of industries and investment levels. Franchise Expo West brings together entrepreneurs and prospective business owners with over 150+ exhibitors, giving attendees the chance to meet brand representatives face-to-face and explore opportunities under one roof. The show is positioned as **the largest franchise expo in the West**, serving the growing West Coast and West Valley markets. Attendees can learn all they need to know about how to become a successful franchise owner and discover the different franchise industries they can participate in, meeting face-to-face with franchise brands and industry experts and attending franchise seminars. It draws a mix of first-time investors, career changers, existing business owners, and franchise professionals. Beyond the exhibit floor, the event pairs one-on-one brand conversations with an educational program of workshops and seminars. Franchise Expo West is the premier franchise event in the growing West Coast market, providing the opportunity for hundreds of franchise concepts, representing every industry and virtually every investment level, to meet face-to-face with the region's most qualified prospects, making it a valuable stop for anyone researching franchise ownership.

The **Infectious Diseases in Children Symposium** (also known as **IDC New York**) is an annual continuing medical education meeting focused on pediatric infectious diseases. The Infectious Diseases in Children Symposium has educated pediatric infectious disease specialists for more than 35 years. This symposium was created as an opportunity for in-person education where healthcare specialists could earn CME/CNE credits, learn from and ask questions to a renowned faculty, interact with peers and gather industry updates in the exhibit hall. The meeting is designed for clinicians who care for children and adolescents. Recommended attendees include **physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and fellows/residents**. The program covers a full range of pediatric infectious disease topics and provides perspective on the areas that need more attention in the upcoming year, so that attendees can make informed decisions on the diagnosis, treatment and overall care of patients. A distinguishing feature is the meeting's single-track format. All sessions/activities are non-concurrent, included for a single registration fee and held within a few rooms at the same hotel, so attendees can participate in 100% of the program. Attendees also earn CME/AANP/CNE credits.

Snowbound Expo is the Northeast's premier skiing and snowboarding consumer show, held annually to kick off the winter snow sports season. Held at Mohegan Sun, Snowbound brings together skiers, snowboarders, resorts, brands, and outdoor enthusiasts for an action-packed weekend celebrating everything about winter. The snow sports community travels from Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and beyond to discover the latest gear and kick-start the season. The expo is built for anyone who loves the mountains — from gear shoppers and resort planners to seasoned riders and newcomers. The 2026/27 edition is billed as the all-new Snowbound Expo at Mohegan Sun, promising bigger features, more brands, inspiring speakers, and the latest gear in one high-energy destination. With its electric atmosphere, live-action entertainment and iconic speakers, Snowbound Expo is more than an event — it is where the season begins. The show features 200+ brands, pro athletes, gear, films, and mountain culture, making it a worthwhile weekend for consumers and industry alike to preview and buy gear before the first snowfall.

The National Franchise Show in Atlanta is a two-day consumer event for anyone interested in owning their own business through franchising or a proven business opportunity. Billed as Atlanta's largest "Own Your Own Business" event, it brings established franchise brands and brand-new concepts together under one roof so prospective owners can compare options across every industry and investment level. Attendees can meet franchisors face to face in a no-pressure environment, ask questions, and gather the information needed to make an educated decision about business ownership. The show emphasizes that buying a franchise or proven business opportunity can eliminate much of the hard work and risk of starting a business independently, offering full-time and part-time options for a range of budgets. The event is worth attending because it saves hundreds of hours of research time by consolidating the marketplace into one venue, and it pairs the exhibit floor with free educational seminars covering topics such as legal advice, choosing the right business, financing options, and government assistance programs. It is a strong fit for aspiring entrepreneurs, career changers, and investors exploring franchise ownership.