It’s that time of the year. Summer is winding down, kids are heading back to school, and it’s time to get back to the grind! That means fall trade show season is ramping up! Are you already signed up to exhibit at these shows? If your not its most likely the show is full, but there is always an opportunity for a waitlist spot! The Top 5 Trade Shows for Fall 2024 are for both exhibitors and attendees alike. If you missed out on exhibiting for these great shows this year, make sure to attend and book your spot for next year!
Make sure to check out our post on Dual Purpose Displays to find the right products for your booth! If you are an attendee this is a great post to highlight all the great reasons to attend these shows. All of these shows are in cities with great amenities for adults. If you need an adult vacation after a summer of family fun, take a couple days to attend one of these shows, get some new leads, and a mini vacation as a bonus!
Global Produce & Floral Show
October 17-19, 2024 – Atlanta, GA
Meet the entire supply chain of the produce and floral industry at this show! This is a great place to network and discover the players in this massive industry. The show is presented by the International Fresh Produce Association which advocates for the industry to promote prosperity for everyone in the supply chain. This includes advocating for legislation, food safety, fair wages, and industry cohesion. The Global Produce and Floral Show is a place to meet all the big names in the industry, check out new innovative products, and find solutions to your business’ problems. Exhibiting at this show is also a great opportunity for anyone in the produce and floral industry. Let your business take center stage and show the industry what you can offer and which industry problems you can solve with your product or service.
Additionally, speakers like Marc Randolph (co-founder and first CEO of Netflix) are giving presentations to motivate both exhibitors and attendees! Make sure to exhibit with a backlit trade show display to ensure your booth stands out and attendees can find you easily!
SupplySide West
October 28-31, 2024 – Las Vegas, NV
SupplySide West is also in the food industry, however it is specifically for sourcing ingredients and suppliers of those ingredients. Most notably, this is a great show for the supplements industry and pre-made food industry. At this show you will find over 20,000 participants, 1,500 exhibiting companies, and 135 hours of educational events. The show hosts a diverse range of exhibitors including companies from many different areas of the industry! These exhibitors include:
- Food, beverage and supplement ingredient suppliers
- Flavor and fragrance suppliers
- Equipment and machinery companies
- Packaging and labeling suppliers
- Lab testing and analytical firms
- Contract manufacturers
- Wholesalers, distributors and brokers
- Legal/regulatory
Additionally, there are many great speakers at this event to offer insights into the industry. Some of these speakers include Scott Dicker, Hariom Yadav, and Amy Summers. The show is hosted at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Make new connections, expand your business network, and get educated at the show during the day. After hours, network outside of the show and enjoy all that Vegas has to offer!
FABTECH International
October 15-17, 2024 – Orlando, FL
As the largest Metal Forming, Fabricating, Welding, and Finishing Event in North America, FABTECH International is the must attend event for fall 2024! This event is a one-stop shop to meet over 1,500 suppliers and discover all the new technology and innovation in the industry. The event is held in Orlando, FL at the Orange County Convention Center which is quickly becoming a trade show destination. If you are in the metal fabrication industry in any capacity this is the show to attend. Not only are there exhibits, the show includes conferences and special events. The FABTECH keynote talk is on 10/15 and features the following speakers:
- Andrew Kossowski – Embracing Change: Lessons from Immigration Stories Applied to Manufacturing Transformation
- Rhonda Dibachi – Tackling the Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt That Limit Manufacturing
- Troy Underwood – Reviving the Flatlining Steel Business & Embracing Change
- Adrian Little – The Dynamic Workforce and the Power of Mindset in Custom Manufacturing
FABTECH offers a great event to grow your business and is hosted in a great city that has a great nightlife and great weather! This is a prefect show to expand your business while enjoying some leisure time!
SEMA Show
November 5-8, 2024 – Las Vegas, NV
My favorite show of the year is the SEMA Show that is all about the automotive industry! This is a fantastic show for both attendees and exhibitors! With over 140,000 attendees, 70,000 buyers, and 2,500 content creators, SEMA is the place to be if you are in the automotive industry and culture. Find the latest vehicle models, concept cars, and aftermarket parts suppliers. If your business or interests are in classic cars, sport compact cars, off roaders, electric vehicles, or race cars this show has suppliers from every part of the industry!
This trade show is also a party that offers entertainment and activities for everyone. This year Cage the Elephant and Sublime are playing the show! For all you Sublime fans, Jakob Nowell is now playing with the original members of the band and following in his dad’s footsteps! Make sure to purchase tickets in advance to ensure you can see this fantastic show!
PLMA
November 17-19, 2024 – Chicago, IL
PLMA is all about the private label industry. For those unfamiliar, private label is when a manufacturer will make specific products for a company under their branding alone. This show is dedicated to retailers and the retail industry as a whole. Most retailers do not manufacturer the products they sell so they need to find a supplier. However, many retailers have developed products or have ideas for a specific product they could sell under their branding. For example, the food industry consists of many private label manufacturers. A great example is the “private selection” brand of products in the Fred Meyer/Kroger stores or “Safeway Select” brand in Safeway stores. These products are made by a private label manufacturer that is separate from the grocer.
If you are retailer looking for a company to supply, manufacturer, or private label a product, PLMA is the show for you! The show is hosted in Chicago, IL which is a great trade show destination city with an endless supply of after hours activities. This is a great city to network and get to know your co-workers, competitors, and partners!
What do you think of the Top 5 Trade Shows for Fall 2024? Are you exhibiting or attending any of these events? Make sure to contact us for any of your exhibiting needs! We offer portable display systems, custom exhibits, and all trade show related services. Creative Imaging Displays is your one stop exhibit house to manage your next trade show project!