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TOP TRADE SHOWS YOU MUST ATTEND IN 2026

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1.CES

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CES is where global brands and innovators come together to do business and share their latest breakthroughs. It’s a place to connect with new partners, hear from the industry’s top minds, and experience new solutions to the world’s biggest challenges through immersive demos and activations.

2.AIMExpo

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AIMEXPO is North America’s largest annual powersports trade show, hosted by the Motorcycle Industry Council. It’s a key event for the powersports industry, bringing together manufacturers, dealers, and media from around the globe to network and showcase the latest vehicles, parts, accessories, and business solutions. The show features new product launches, educational sessions, and networking opportunities for industry professionals.

3.World of Concrete

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World of Concrete 2026 is an annual international trade show for the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries. It features indoor and outdoor exhibits with leading suppliers, a world-class education program, and exciting demonstrations and competitions, including the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 World Championship, attracting attendees from all over the globe.

4.Shot Show

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SHOT Show 2026 is an annual trade show for professionals in the shooting sports, hunting, and outdoor recreation industries. It is the largest event of its kind, featuring a massive exhibition of firearms, ammunition, tactical equipment, optics, and related products. The show is owned by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). The SHOT Show is restricted to members of the shooting, hunting, military and outdoor trade industry.

5.IRE

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The International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026 is a major trade show for the roofing and exterior construction industries. The event brings together contractors, distributors, manufacturers, and other professionals. It features a large exhibition hall showcasing the latest products and services, as well as an educational program with sessions on topics like business management, safety, and technical skills.

6.SPIE Photonics West

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SPIE trade shows are major events for the global optics and photonics industry. They are a combination of a large-scale exhibition and a technical conference, attracting a diverse audience of engineers, scientists, students, and business professionals. The exhibition floor is where hundreds of companies showcase their latest products, from lasers and sensors to imaging systems and optical components.

7.NAMM

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The NAMM Show is a major global trade show for the music, sound, and entertainment technology industries. The 2026 show will mark a significant milestone for NAMM, as it celebrates its 125th anniversary as an organization. It also marks 50 years of the show being held in Anaheim. This is expected to be a major theme of the event, with an “expansive, celebratory and future-forward” atmosphere.

8.TISE

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TISE 2026, is a major trade show for the flooring, stone, and tile industries. It’s an annual event that brings together professionals to showcase new products, network, and learn about the latest industry trends. Exhibitors will showcase a wide range of items, including hardwood, laminates, tile, stone, carpet, and installation products. It’s a key platform for product launches and networking with influential minds in the industry.

9.AHR

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The AHR Expo is the world’s largest marketplace for the HVACR industry, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, engineers, contractors, and other professionals. It’s a platform for showcasing the latest products, technologies, and services in heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration. The AHR Expo Innovation Awards highlight groundbreaking technologies and products that are shaping the future of the HVACR industry.

10.MD&M West

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MD&M West is the largest medical technology event in North America. It brings together professionals from across the advanced manufacturing ecosystem to explore and showcase innovations in medical device development, automation, plastics, packaging, and general design and manufacturing. Attendees can expect to find a variety of educational opportunities, including workshops, on-floor theaters, and extensive networking events.

11.DTECH

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DISTRIBUTECH 2026 is a significant annual event for the electric power transmission and distribution industry. The conference and exhibition address technologies used to move electricity from the power plant through the transmission and distribution systems to the meter and inside the home. This includes topics like grid modernization, digital transformation, cybersecurity, energy storage, and more.

12.NADASHOW

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The NADA Show is a major event for the automotive retail industry. The event serves as a central hub for new car dealers, manufacturers, and suppliers. It’s a platform for exploring the latest innovations, technologies, and strategies in the automotive industry. The show is known as the Auto Industry Event of the Year and is considered the largest and most prestigious event of its kind, bringing together the entire automotive retail ecosystem.

13.IESNA

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IESNA is a major conference and exhibition for the solar, energy storage, and EV charging technologies industries. It brings together professionals from across the clean energy sector, including installers, developers, utilities, and policymakers. The event features an exhibition hall showcasing the latest products and services, a conference program with a focus on policies, market trends, and new technologies.

14.CONEXPO CON/AGG

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG is North America’s largest construction trade show, and it takes place every three years, which makes it an even more significant opportunity. The next event is scheduled for 2026. The event covers the entire construction industry, including asphalt, aggregates, concrete, earthmoving, lifting, mining, and utilities. It’s a massive exhibition of equipment, products, services, and technologies.

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