| June 2017

Trade Show Blog

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It’s officially summer. Thank goodness. Time to relax, enjoy a picnic, and attend a trade show. What? You forgot about trade shows? Shame on you.

Let’s start June with the NBM Show in Indy. Below are 10 Great Shows that embrace a trade show in June and the wonder of the Summer Solstice (June 21 – 22).

The NBM Show, June 1 – 3, 2017, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN

https://thenbmshow.com/indianapolis-2017

Find the very latest in equipment, supplies and services in the sign making, digital printing & finishing, digital direct-to-substrate, electrical signage, wraps, apparel, heat transfers, apparel decorating, appliqué, embroidery, rhinestones, screenprinting, sandcarving, sublimation, awards, trophies, plaques, engraving, custom gift markets and more. @THENBMSHOW

If you are in a graphics-related business, THE NBM SHOW is for you! @THENBMSHOW

JCK Las Vegas, June 5 – 8, 2017, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV

https://lasvegas.jckonline.com

JCK Las Vegas is the jewelry industry’s leading annual trade event bringing together over 30,000 of the world’s most influential industry professionals in a secure environment for order writing, inspiring education, networking and fun! JCK’s all-encompassing expansive collections of jewelry, gems, timepieces and services make it a premier destination to discover what’s new and next in the fine jewelry market. The experience at JCK goes beyond business; it’s personal, uniting a community that is shaping the future of the jewelry industry.

World Pork Expo, June 7 – 9, 2017, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA

https://www.worldpork.org

If you’re part of the pork industry, you should be part of this show. The world’s largest pork industry-specific trade show brings together thousands of U.S. and global pork producers, industry professionals and industry experts for three days of education, innovation and networking. More than 350 companies are on-site displaying products and services at booths, outdoor exhibits and hospitality tents. @WorldPorkExpo

ACE17, June 11 – 14, 2017, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA

https://www.awwa.org/conferences-education/conferences/annual-conference.aspx

The American Water Works Association’s Annual Conference and Exposition, ACE17,  showcases more than 450 exhibitors as well as expanded learning opportunities on the show floor. The professional program will deliver 119 unique sessions, with more than 1,000 expert presenters covering timely topics that are relevant to a global water audience. @AWWAACE

NeoCon, June 12 – 14, 2017, The Mart, Chicago, IL

https://www.neocon.com

North America’s most important commercial design show, NeoCon, has been taking place at The Mart in Chicago since 1969. NeoCon today remains the premier platform for connecting, learning and doing business in the industry. The three-day event attracts 50,000 design professionals. The show launches thousands of new products every year—satisfying a wide range of specification needs including building products, contract accessories, floor coverings, furniture, lighting, outdoor products, technology, textiles, tile, stone & other surfaces, wallcoverings and more. @NeoCon_Shows

E3 2017, June 13 – 15, 2017, Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA

https://www.e3expo.com/takeover

E3 is the world’s premier event for computer, video and mobile games and related products. At E3, the video game industry’s top talent pack the Los Angeles Convention Center, connecting tens of thousands of the best, brightest, and most innovative in the interactive entertainment industry. For three exciting days, leading-edge companies, groundbreaking new technologies and never-before-seen products will be showcased. E3 connects you with both new and existing partners, industry executives, and the biggest fans of video games providing unprecedented exposure to emerging markets. E3 is where it all starts. @E3 ‏

MD&M East, June 13 – 15, 2017, Javits Convention Center, New York, NY

https://mdmeast.mddionline.com

MD&M East – now in its 34th year – is the largest medtech event on the east coast, connecting attendees with thousands of engineers and executives, as well as hundreds of leading suppliers. Find the medtech solutions, innovations, and inspiration necessary to solve tough challenges, while staying on top of the latest advancements across the industry. The year the show floor spotlights two industry mega-trends – 3D printing and smart manufacturing – with a dedicated 3D Printing Zone, plus the latest in collaborative robots and robotics on display from the world’s top suppliers. @MDM_Events

InfoComm, June 14 – 16, 2017, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL

https://www.infocommshow.org/welcome

InfoComm International is the association representing the commercial audiovisual industry worldwide. Whether this is your first InfoComm show – or your second, or fifth, or tenth – there’s always something new to find, especially this year. We’ve developed a wealth of content, technology, and just cool, fun things for attendees to enjoy at InfoComm 2017.  See the innovations first at InfoComm 2017 – up-and-coming pro-AV brands and companies exhibiting for the first time in the U.S. @InfoCommShow

28th Annual Energy Fair, June 16 – 18, 2017, Custer, WI

https://www.theenergyfair.org/

Now in its 28th year, The Energy Fair brings people together to learn about clean energy and sustainability, connect with others, and take action towards a sustainable future. The Energy Fair features over 200 exhibitors related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Booths include artisans, solar installers, sustainable product vendors, non-profits, and more. The Energy Fair is the longest-running event of its kind in the nation. @TheEnergyFair

ISTE 2017, June 25 – 28, 2017, San Antonio, TX

https://conference.iste.org/2017/

Extraordinary educators deserve extraordinary professional development. At ISTE 2017, you’ll find strategies that work from the brightest minds in ed tech. We’ve combed through thousands of ideas and picked the best for you. Connect and learn from other innovative educators, thought leaders and education companies at the world’s most comprehensive ed tech meeting of the minds.

The annual event attracts over 18,000 attendees and industry representatives, including teachers, technology coordinators, administrators, library media specialists, teacher ecucators and policymakers. Attendees also enjoy world-class keynotes, hundreds of sessions in a variety of formats and a massive expo hall. @isteconnects

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