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The Running Event (TRE) is the premier conference and trade show for run specialty retailers, bringing the running industry together for three days of business, education, and connection. The 2026 edition takes place December 1–3 at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. The event is built for run, outdoor, and comfort shoe specialty retailers, event management professionals and race directors, brands, manufacturers, and suppliers. Attendees come to source new products, sharpen their retail skills, and build relationships across the industry. The show floor is where run specialty decision-makers come to discover, evaluate, and source new products. Beyond the exhibit hall, TRE combines a full day of education, group runs, and networking events with the annual Industry Awards Dinner. It also hosts **Switchback at TRE**, a dedicated space for outdoor specialty retailers and brands. For anyone doing business in run specialty, it is widely regarded as the industry's flagship gathering of the year.

The **Cervical Spine Research Society (CSRS) Annual Meeting** is a premier international gathering for the global cervical spine community. The 2026 edition marks the society's **54th Annual Meeting**, held in Austin, Texas, and is paired back-to-back with the **31st Instructional Course**, combining foundational learning with advanced science, innovation, and collaboration. The meeting convenes approximately 600 leading orthopedic and neurosurgical physicians, alongside residents, fellows, allied health professionals, medical students, engineers, and industry partners from around the world. It serves as a forum for presenting high-quality research and exchanging ideas on the diagnosis, treatment, and advancement of cervical spine care. Through scientific sessions, discussions, and collaborative programming, attendees engage with the latest innovations shaping the field. The 2026 program also features a dedicated **wellness thread** focused on surgeon health and career sustainability. For clinicians, researchers, and medical-device professionals working in cervical spine care, it is a key venue for education, networking, and continuing medical education (CME) credit.

The Small Business Expo is a free, one-day B2B trade show, conference and networking event that comes to Houston as part of a national tour of major U.S. cities. The Houston edition gathers small business owners, startup founders, entrepreneurs, marketers and professionals for a full day of exhibitor booths, educational workshops, keynote presentations and structured networking. The Small Business Expo serves as a platform for showcasing products and accessing resources, with attendees participating in interactive seminars, workshops, and speed networking sessions. The event is built around helping attendees grow their businesses. Attendees have the chance to connect with potential clients, partners, and industry experts, and they leave having gained valuable insights into market trends and innovative solutions. Sessions cover marketing, financing, AI-powered tools, e-commerce and more, and the show's Get Dotted® color-code badge system helps attendees quickly find and connect with the people and industries most relevant to them. The Houston Small Business Expo is well suited to entrepreneurs looking to expand their network, discover new vendors and learn from established local business owners. Attendees can expect to meet professionals from a wide range of industries, including energy, healthcare, tech, food and beverage, and construction, reflecting the diversity of Houston's small business community.

The **TAHPERD Annual Convention** is the state's premier professional-learning event for physical education, health, recreation, and dance educators. Organized by the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, the 103rd edition takes place December 2–5, 2026, at the Hilliard Center in Corpus Christi under the theme "SOAR: Strengthen Outreach and Retention." The convention serves K–12 and college physical education, health, recreation, and dance teachers, students, and administrators from across Texas. Attendees experience high-quality, standards-aligned sessions led by experienced educators and subject-matter experts, with practical strategies, engaging activities, and ready-to-use resources for the gym or classroom. Beyond the sessions, participants connect with fellow educators statewide, explore the latest equipment and curriculum solutions in the exhibit hall, and earn continuing professional education. It is a worthwhile stop for anyone looking to leave energized, inspired, and equipped to elevate physical education and health programs for every student.

The Buildings Show is North America's leading event for the built environment, bringing together professionals from the residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial building sectors. It is the place where Canadian construction comes together, uniting more than 18,000 industry professionals for accredited educational content, networking, product and service discovery, and future insights. The event historically consists of Construct Canada, PM Expo, HomeBuilder & Renovator Expo, World of Concrete Toronto Pavilion, and IMPEX Canada. For over 35 years, The Buildings Show has stood as North America's largest annual comprehensive exposition, networking, and educational event for the design, architecture, construction, and real estate industries, in both the commercial and residential sectors. Attendees include decision-makers from top contractors, developers, architects, engineers, and building owners. The show is worth attending for its combination of two large expo halls, an extensive conference program, and structured networking. It gathers thousands of design, architecture, construction, renovation and property management professionals, making it a central hub for sourcing products, gaining industry insight, and building business connections across the sector.

The **AAOMS Dental Implant Conference** is a biennial continuing-education meeting hosted by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) in Chicago. The conference offers an intensive educational program of innovative techniques and procedures for the entire implant team, presented by an internationally renowned faculty of leaders in implant dentistry, along with an exhibition of technologically advanced products and services and the opportunity to network with colleagues from around the country. The 2026 theme – Implant Truth Wars: What We Think We Know vs. What the Data Actually Show – brings together a multidisciplinary faculty of dental implant specialists to examine current evidence, challenge assumptions and translate research into practical strategies for patient care. The event is designed specifically for the entire dental implant team. Attendees include oral and maxillofacial surgeons looking to strengthen referral relationships and digital implant workflows, general dentists learning the latest restorative implant technologies, prosthodontists advancing complex restorative treatment with evidence-based approaches, and periodontists improving surgical decision-making and tissue preservation. Participants can earn up to 12 CDE/CME credits while exploring where clinical experience and scientific evidence meet, and where they diverge.

Fetch, a dvm360 conference (branded as the Fetch Long Beach Veterinary Conference) is a multi-day continuing education (CE) event for the veterinary community held on the West Coast in Long Beach, California. The 2026 edition carries the theme "The Music That Moves You," celebrating the people, passions, and everyday moments that keep veterinary professionals in motion. The program is built around mentor-led, practice-ready education. Fetch faculty are clinicians and scientists who serve as caring educators, delivering immersive, inclusive, practical, and applicable medical education. Attendees can build their schedule from 70-plus veterinary CE sessions across 25-plus learning tracks, with formats ranging from small-classroom sessions to new 30-minute, 0.5-credit talks and hands-on surgical labs. The conference draws veterinarians, veterinary technicians, practice managers, and full clinic teams who want personalized learning, peer connection, and RACE-approved CE credit. Beyond education, Fetch emphasizes community, networking, and "serious CE, fearless fun" across its exhibit hall, receptions, and social activities, making it a worthwhile end-of-year professional getaway in a waterfront destination.

The World Congress on Insulin Resistance, Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease (WCIRDC) is a premier multidisciplinary CME conference and one of the leading global forums on **cardio-renal-metabolic medicine** — covering diabetes, obesity, lipids, and cardiovascular, kidney, and liver disease. Guided by the theme "Exploring New Frontiers in Metabolism," the Congress uniquely integrates basic and translational science with everyday clinical practice, bridging the latest discoveries from bench to bedside. The program is designed for a broad clinical and scientific audience, including **endocrinologists, cardiologists, nephrologists, internists and primary-care physicians, diabetologists, gastroenterologists, OB/GYNs, pediatricians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, dietitians, and researchers.** Attendees can earn up to 26.75 CME & ABIM-MOC credits. It is worth attending for its intimate access to world-renowned faculty, its coverage of cutting-edge therapeutics (incretins/GLP-1 RAs and dual agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors, PCSK9 inhibitors, nsMRAs and more), and its live Q&A, panel discussions, clinical workshops, and Meet-the-Experts sessions. Delivered as a hybrid event, it combines a live in-person meeting with live-streamed sessions and 90 days of on-demand access.

Anime Frontier is a three-day anime and Japanese pop culture convention held in downtown Fort Worth, Texas. Produced by LeftField Media—the team behind Anime NYC and part of the Clarion Events family—the show brings some of the biggest names in anime and manga to Texas for rare regional appearances, alongside exhibits, premieres, and special events. The convention draws anime fans, cosplayers, gamers, collectors, and families, with programming that spans panels, screenings, autograph sessions, and interactive experiences. Attendees can explore a large exhibit hall and Artist Alley, meet voice actors and creators, and take part in signature activities across the weekend. With major industry partners including Crunchyroll, VIZ Media, Aniplex, Kodansha, GKIDS, HIDIVE, and Bandai Namco, Anime Frontier offers fans a full-scale celebration of anime culture in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex—an accessible destination event for the region's large and growing anime community.

PAX Unplugged is a three-day fan convention dedicated entirely to tabletop gaming, held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. Part of the PAX family of shows produced by ReedPop, it brings together board games, card games, tabletop RPGs, miniatures, and the culture surrounding them. The 2026 edition runs December 4-6, 2026. As the organizers describe it, PAX Unplugged is a celebration of tabletop gaming. The show draws a broad community of hobbyists, families, content creators, and industry professionals. A single badge unlocks the full experience with no hidden costs: attendees can explore a fully stacked expo hall, play in freeplay areas and the board game library, join live RPGs run by GMs, demo games in development, and attend panels led by industry professionals, celebrities, and creators. PAX Unplugged is worth attending for its blend of discovery and play. Visitors get hands-on access to exhibitor exclusives and show specials, early looks at imported games not yet available in the U.S. via the First Look area, tournaments and workshops, and signature community features such as PAX Together and the Omegathon — all in a welcoming environment built for gamers of every level.

The **NAEYC Annual Conference**, hosted by the **National Association for the Education of Young Children**, is one of the largest gatherings of early childhood professionals in the world. It brings early childhood educators, leaders, and advocates from across the country together to connect, learn, and grow, offering research, hands-on sessions, and opportunities to build lasting relationships with peers committed to young children. The 2026 event is a landmark edition. NAEYC turned 100 in 2026, and the association is closing out its centennial year in Washington, DC — the city where its conference began. The program spans keynote sessions, hundreds of concurrent education sessions, pre-conference workshops, and a large exhibit hall. Attendees include classroom teachers, program directors and administrators, higher education faculty, students, and trainers. The show floor is one of the world's largest early childhood education expos, with over 200 exhibitors and three days of activity, making it valuable for anyone seeking professional development, curriculum resources, and networking in the early learning field.

The **SACSCOC Annual Meeting** is the yearly gathering of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, the regional accrediting body for degree-granting higher education institutions across the southern United States and select international sites. Built around the 2026 theme "Exploring New Frontiers in Accreditation," the meeting invites the higher education community to address rapid change and evolving expectations, set in Houston, Texas—the Space City. The meeting draws presidents, provosts, accreditation liaisons, faculty, and administrators from member institutions. It is focused on member institutions in the eleven SACSCOC states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. Attending is worthwhile because it keeps institutions current on accreditation standards and policy. The meeting is critical because accreditation is the foundation of quality assurance in higher education—ensuring access to federal funding and validating institutional integrity—and it provides direct access to SACSCOC staff for policy clarification and understanding evolving standards.

The American Exploration & Mining Association (AEMA) Annual Meeting is one of the most significant gatherings in the U.S. mining sector. AEMA describes it as **the longest running and second-largest annual mining convention in the U.S.**, offering a dynamic platform where industry professionals, experts, and emerging leaders collaborate, share ideas, and build connections across the full mining life cycle. The meeting is hosted by AEMA, a national association representing exploration, the junior mining sector, and public-lands access. Its membership spans geology, exploration, mining, engineering, equipment manufacturing, technical services, and equipment and supply sales — making it a rare event that brings together corporate interests alongside explorationists, small miners, grassroots members, vendors, and suppliers. Attendees benefit from a strong technical program, timely short courses, prominent speakers, and extensive networking and social opportunities. The 2026 program features 150+ speakers, 30 technical sessions, 11 short courses, 2 keynote luncheons, a sold-out trade show, and the Core Shack exhibit of drill core and rock samples. It is worth attending for anyone seeking to understand policy, innovation, and key challenges shaping the future of North American mining.

The **Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show** is billed as the largest coastal souvenir trade show in the nation, bringing together the full spectrum of the coastal souvenir and resort industry under one roof. Held at the **Myrtle Beach Convention Center** in Myrtle Beach, SC, the show is timed for the retail off-season, making it an ideal moment for buyers to plan and purchase for upcoming seasons. The event is a must-attend for coastal souvenir and resort retailers. Its show floor features products in nearly every category, including coastal and nautical décor, customizable souvenirs, resort apparel and swimwear, headwear and footwear, jewelry and accessories, Made in America goods, home accessories, gourmet products, general giftware, shell items, and toys and games. Buyers come to preview established lines, discover top sellers, and see breaking new product introductions from proven gift and resort manufacturers and sales representatives. With free parking, a convenient location, and a well-organized layout, the show offers an efficient way to source merchandise while strengthening relationships with existing vendors — a valuable stop for anyone in the retail souvenir business, whether a seasoned buyer or a new business owner.

Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (AIBD) is a leading annual medical conference dedicated exclusively to inflammatory bowel disease education. AIBD is one of the longest-running and most respected educational meetings dedicated exclusively to inflammatory bowel diseases, and for 25 years the conference has delivered trusted, clinically relevant, case-based education designed to help providers make better decisions at the point of care. Advances in IBD welcomes gastroenterologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, fellows, surgeons, researchers, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals involved in inflammatory bowel disease care. The 2026 meeting marks the event's **25th Anniversary** in Orlando, Florida. The program includes a Workshop Day on December 6, 2026, followed by the Main Conference, December 7-9, 2026, for a three-day educational experience focused on translating the latest clinical research, advanced therapies, and treatment updates into real-world IBD patient care. Designed for clinicians who want more than updates, AIBD 2026 focuses on how to implement new data, therapies, and strategies in everyday practice.

eCourts is a national court technology conference presented by the National Center for State Courts (NCSC). Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, it is billed as the year's only court-focused technology conference, bringing together judges, court administrators, IT leaders, and staff to explore how technology can strengthen the fair and efficient administration of justice. The 2026 edition takes place December 7-9. eCourts uses a **single-track, plenary-style format** so every attendee experiences the full educational agenda together, with presenters drawn from industry leaders, peer court colleagues, and recognized subject-matter experts. New for 2026 are in-depth **workshops** and **special interest group discussions** on select topics, alongside a diverse exhibit hall built for in-depth interaction with technology vendors. The conference is ideal for court professionals who can attend individually or bring a **cross-functional team** to brainstorm and collaborate away from daily office distractions. With a strong emphasis on emerging topics such as artificial intelligence, eCourts offers a focused, immersive learning experience for anyone shaping the future of court operations and technology.

The **International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) Annual Convention** is the air show industry's premier business gathering, bringing together performers, event organizers, and support service providers from across North America and beyond. ICAS is a 501(c)(6) trade association dedicated to building and sustaining a vibrant air show industry, with work focused on professionalism, education and training, industry advocacy, safety, improved business practices, and professional ethics, while providing forums for the air show community to meet, learn from, and do business with one another. The convention draws hundreds of air show professionals for shared insight, ideas, and practical tools attendees can apply to future season planning. From the exhibit hall and networking sessions to forums and education, the convention delivers a productive, efficient business meeting—refined over five decades and focused on helping attendees build safer, smarter, more successful air shows. The event is geared toward **performers, organizers, support providers, and marketers**, combining a large exhibit hall, dozens of education sessions, awards, and dedicated networking into a single annual meeting on the Las Vegas Strip.

The **International Maintenance Conference (IMC)** is one of the world's most established events in industrial reliability and asset management, produced by **Reliabilityweb.com**. It draws thousands of professionals, scientists, investors, and industry specialists to one of the most important and globally recognized events in industrial reliability and asset management. The 2026 edition carries the theme "The Future of Reliability... Now," emphasizing how organizations combine human expertise with IoT and AI to reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency. IMC is designed for maintenance, reliability, and asset management practitioners, from newcomers to seasoned leaders. At IMC, participants experience a community of practice and knowledge that moves beyond "why reliability?" toward effective actions that align to the business process, and range from those just beginning their journey to those who have won Uptime Awards for Best Reliability and Asset Management. The conference offers 100+ sessions featuring real-world case studies and actionable insights across AI, predictive maintenance, RCM, workforce development, and more, along with extensive networking. It is worth attending for the depth of technical learning, the peer connections, and the industry recognition delivered through the Uptime Awards program.