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📅 Jan 20–22, 2026
📍 Las Vegas, NV
A major event for concrete, masonry, heavy equipment, and the materials shaping residential and commercial builds.
📅 Feb 17–19, 2026
📍 Orlando, FL
The largest U.S. show for residential builders, remodelers, and suppliers focused on products, trends, and growth.
📅 Mar 26–28, 2026
📍 Providence, RI
Hands-on training and practical education for builders and remodelers who want to sharpen both skills and operations.
📅 Apr 13–16, 2026
📍 Columbus, OH
Focused on energy efficiency, home performance, and building science innovation.
📅 May 4–6, 2026
📍 Dana Point, CA
An executive-level summit for leaders of top home-building companies.
📅 Jun 14–16, 2026
📍 San Diego, CA
Celebrates leadership and workforce growth in construction.
📅 Jul 22–23, 2026
📍 San Antonio, TX
A strong regional event connecting Texas builders and suppliers.
📅 Jul 28–29, 2026
📍 Chula Vista, CA
West Coast home-building trends, architecture, and community development.
📅 Aug 12–13, 2026
📍 Houston, TX
A practical regional expo for builders and subcontractors.
📅 Oct 20–23, 2026
📍 New York, NY
The leading event for sustainable design and green construction.
📅 Nov 4–5, 2026
📍 Los Angeles, CA
A regional construction event showcasing suppliers and services.
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📅 Jan 16–17
📍 Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Southeast-focused franchise discovery and networking event. Meet emerging and established brands, attend educational sessions, and explore ownership or expansion opportunities in a fast-growing regional market.
📅 Jan 18–20
📍 West Palm Beach, FL
Leadership and growth sessions for franchise operators. Expect strategy-focused talks on scaling teams, strengthening operations, and building systems that support multi-location growth.
📅 Feb 23–25
📍 Las Vegas, NV
The flagship franchise event covering trends, compliance, and expansion. Franchisors, franchisees, and suppliers gather to discuss brand growth, workforce strategy, and long-term sustainability.
📅 Mar 24–27
📍 Las Vegas, NV
Built for operators scaling multiple locations. This event dives deep into leadership structure, hiring across locations, and maintaining culture while expanding.
📅 Apr 25–26
📍 Orlando, FL
A regional franchise discovery expo. Ideal for entrepreneurs exploring franchise models and brands looking to grow their footprint in Florida.
📅 May 16–17
📍 Chantilly, VA
Focused on Mid-Atlantic franchise growth. Offers education sessions and exhibitor access for operators expanding in the D.C. and Northern Virginia markets.
📅 May 29–30
📍 New York, NY
A large-scale event connecting global franchise brands. A strong place to explore international expansion strategies and multi-market operations.
📅 Nov 14–15
📍 Duluth, GA
Strong regional networking to close out the year. A practical event for brands evaluating Southeast expansion and year-end growth planning.
📅 Jan 31–Feb 4
📍 Las Vegas, NV
Technical sessions on HVAC systems, standards, and efficiency. A go-to event for professionals focused on engineering, compliance, and energy performance.
📅 Feb 2–4
📍 Las Vegas, NV
The largest HVACR product showcase in North America. Explore innovations from thousands of exhibitors covering heating, cooling, refrigeration, and controls.
📅 Feb 12–13
📍 Las Vegas, NV
Leadership and operations focus for service businesses. Strong fit for HVAC owners improving team management, marketing, and service systems.
📅 Mar 15–18
📍 Las Vegas, NV
Business growth and contractor education for HVACR companies. Sessions focus on leadership, workforce development, and improving operational performance.
📅 Mar 18–19
📍 New York, NY
Focused on installers and supplier relationships. A practical event for contractors looking to strengthen vendor partnerships and field operations.
📅 May 18–22
📍 Los Angeles, CA
Indoor air quality and ventilation innovation. Ideal for teams focused on sustainability, energy conservation, and advanced ventilation systems.
📅 Feb 16–19
📍 Indianapolis, IN
Wastewater, plumbing infrastructure, and utility systems. A strong event for contractors working across municipal, residential, and environmental systems.
📅 Feb 17–19
📍 Orlando, FL
Kitchen and bath fixtures, fittings, and plumbing trends. Great for plumbing professionals involved in residential remodeling and new builds.
📅 Mar 14
📍 Pomona, CA
Regional trade event for plumbing and heating pros. A focused one-day show for exploring new products and connecting with local suppliers.
📅 Jun 21–24
📍 Washington, DC
Water systems and municipal infrastructure. A key event for professionals working with utilities and large-scale water distribution.
📅 Sep 26–30
📍 New Orleans, LA
Water treatment and large-scale infrastructure solutions. Relevant for plumbing contractors tied to public works and industrial systems.
📅 Oct 8–14
📍 Oklahoma City, OK
Engineering-focused plumbing design and systems. A valuable event for technical planners and system designers.
📅 October (TBA)
📍 U.S.
Contractor-focused conference for plumbing professionals. Covers business management, workforce strategy, and industry updates.
📅 Jan 6–9
📍 Las Vegas, NV
Vehicle tech, AI mobility, and next-gen innovation. Automotive leaders explore connected vehicles, electrification, and advanced mobility systems.
📅 Jan 14–25
📍 Detroit, MI
Major OEM reveals and product launches. A flagship showcase for new vehicle models, concepts, and media exposure.
📅 Feb 3–6
📍 Las Vegas, NV
Retail and dealership-focused automotive strategies. Ideal for dealership owners improving operations and customer experience.
📅 Mar 10–13
📍 Indianapolis, IN
Commercial fleet and work vehicle solutions. Focused on upfitting, fleet management, and vocational vehicle performance.
📅 Apr 14–16
📍 Detroit, MI
Engineering and technical mobility advancements. Engineers and developers gather to explore software-defined vehicles and powertrain evolution.
📅 May 4–7
📍 Las Vegas, NV
Clean transportation and fleet sustainability. Covers zero-emission vehicles, renewable fuels, and fleet technology solutions.
📅 Jun 2–4
📍 Novi, MI
Automotive software and digital innovation. Explores electrification, connectivity, and in-vehicle user experience design.
📅 Oct 12–15
📍 Detroit, MI
EV, battery tech, and charging infrastructure. Brings together manufacturers, suppliers, and innovators shaping electric mobility.
📅 Nov 3–6
📍 Las Vegas, NV
One of the largest trade-only automotive events in the U.S. Known for product launches, aftermarket innovation, and massive exhibitor participation.
📅 Dec 10–12
📍 Indianapolis, IN
Performance and racing industry innovation. Focused on motorsports technology, high-performance parts, and racing professionals.
📅 Jan 5–7, 2026
📍 Oklahoma City, OK
RoofCON brings together roofing professionals focused on growing their businesses and sharpening leadership and operations skills while discovering new tools and networks.
📅 Jan 20–22, 2026
📍 Las Vegas, NV
One of the largest roofing events in North America, this expo features live demos, education sessions, and the latest products from leading manufacturers.
📅 Jan 29, 2026
📍 Aurora, CO
A shorter, focused regional event for Colorado roofing pros to connect with local suppliers and explore new product offerings.
📅 Feb 10–12, 2026
📍 Uncasville, CT
Hosted by the Northeast Roofing Contractors Association, this event blends education, networking, and exhibits tailored to the regional market.
📅 Mar 12–15, 2026
📍 Sacramento, CA
A technical event focused on building envelope consultants and roofing professionals, with sessions on design, performance, and materials.
📅 Apr 14–15, 2026
📍 Washington, D.C.
Not a traditional trade show but a valuable advocacy event where roofing professionals meet with policymakers to shape industry priorities.
📅 Jun 10–12, 2026
📍 Kissimmee, FL
This long-running regional event delivers education, networking, and a strong expo floor focused on the Florida roofing and sheet metal market.
📅 Sep 27–29, 2026
📍 Las Vegas, NV
A vibrant hands-on show focused on contractor training, product demos, and competitions that bring the Western roofing community together.
📅 Oct 7–9, 2026
📍 Orlando, FL
A go-to event for professionals working with metal building systems, including roofing, fabrication, and design.
📅 Oct 21–23, 2026
📍 Grapevine, TX
A focused regional show offering education and networking for both residential and commercial roofing pros in the Texas market.
These top HR events bring together people leaders, talent pros, and business owners looking to grow strong teams in a fast-changing market.
📅 Mar 17–19, 2026
📍 Las Vegas, NV
A high-energy HR and workplace event where leaders explore people strategy, tech, and business transformation.
📅 Mar 30–Apr 2, 2026
📍 Scottsdale, AZ & Virtual
Designed for forward-thinking talent leaders, this conference focuses on cutting-edge practices in performance, culture, and leadership.
📅 Apr 19–22, 2026
📍 San Antonio, TX
A deep dive into compensation, benefits, rewards strategy, and how to attract and retain talent.
📅 Apr 27–30, 2026
📍 Orlando, FL
Connects HR and business leaders through sessions and networking focused on human-centered workplace experiences.
📅 May 6–8, 2026
📍 Philadelphia, PA
This forum drives practical insights into HR operations, sourcing, and talent solutions you can take back to your team.
📅 May 17–20, 2026
📍 Los Angeles, CA
A leading event for talent development and learning professionals, blending education, best practices, and innovative tools.
📅 Jun 16–19, 202
📍 Orlando, FL
One of the biggest HR gatherings in the U.S., offering insights into policy, hiring trends, and people management strategies.
📅 Jul 13–15, 2026
📍 Boston, MA
A niche event for HR leaders in healthcare, focusing on workforce retention, clinical staffing, and strategic people planning.
📅 Feb 7–11, 2026
📍 Arlington, VA
A key summit for small business advisors and leaders sharing insights into growth, training, and workforce development.
📅 Mar 10, 2026
📍 Miami, FL
A one-day, practical event for small business owners exploring tech tools, finance tips, and operations best practices.
📅 May 7, 2026
📍 New York, NY
A flagship stop for small business owners, featuring vendors, workshops, and networking.
📅 Jun 10, 2026
📍 Chicago, IL
Focused sessions on HR, marketing, and finance for small teams looking to scale smart.
📅 Sep 26–Oct 4, 2026
📍 Atlanta, GA
An extended national event covering leadership, funding, compliance, and workforce strategy.
📅 Sep 30, 2026
📍 Pasadena, CA
Offers local business owners a chance to connect with peers and innovate.
📅 Oct 26–28, 2026
📍 Las Vegas, NV
Hosted by Intuit, this event blends finance, payroll, HR tools, and productivity strategies.
📅 Oct 14–16, 2026
📍 Dallas, TX
A leadership and growth event featuring keynotes, sessions, and networking opportunities.
📅 Jan 11–14, 2026
📍 Miami, FL
A strong way to kick off the year for commercial real estate finance professionals focused on lending, investment, and capital market trends.
📅 Jan 15–16, 2026
📍 Fort Lauderdale, FL
A must-attend event for developers and investors working in affordable housing and workforce-driven projects.
📅 Jan 21–23, 2026
📍 Laguna Beach, CA
A private-equity focused forum where fund managers and investors connect around deal strategy and capital formation.
📅 Jan 27–29, 2026
📍 Las Vegas, NV
One of the biggest multifamily gatherings of the year, bringing together owners, operators, and service providers shaping housing trends.
📅 May 18–20, 2026
📍 Las Vegas, NV
Retail real estate’s biggest stage for deal-making, networking, and exploring what’s next in shopping and mixed-use development.
📅 Jun 8–10, 2026
📍 New York, NY
A cornerstone event for CRE finance leaders diving into lending conditions, credit performance, and market outlook.
📅 Oct 5–7, 2026
📍 Denver, CO
NAIOP’s flagship event connecting professionals across office, industrial, and mixed-use development.
📅 Nov 16–19, 2026
📍 Atlanta, GA
A top event for REIT executives and institutional investors focused on strategy, markets, and year-end planning.
📅 Jan 20–22, 2026
📍 San Antonio, TX
The premier power generation event for professionals exploring grid innovation, renewables, and energy resilience.
📅 May 4–7, 2026
📍 Chicago, IL
A major industry gathering focused on transmission, distribution, and the future of electrification.
📅 Jun 2–4, 2026
📍 Las Vegas, NV
A leadership-focused event bringing together top utility executives and decision-makers shaping energy policy and investment.
📅 Jun 23–26, 2026
📍 Grapevine, TX
A strong regional conference centered on safety, reliability, and innovation across the utility sector.
📅 Oct 4–7, 2026
📍 Las Vegas, NV
The flagship show for electrical contractors, combining workforce development, business education, and product showcases.
📅 Oct 21–22, 2026
📍 King of Prussia, PA
A Mid-Atlantic event for electrical, lighting, and HVAC professionals looking for new solutions and supplier connections.
📅 Oct 22–24, 2026
📍 Columbus, OH
A hands-on event for independent contractors focused on tools, safety, training, and business growth.
📅 Jan 7–9, 2026
📍 Brazos Center, TX
A respected training-heavy workshop for pest management professionals focused on urban and structural pest control.
📅 Jan 21–22, 2026
📍 Atlantic City, NJ
An early-year event combining technical sessions, business education, and an exhibitor showcase for Northeast operators.
📅 Jan 28–29, 2026
📍 Linthicum, MD
A practical regional gathering with dual education tracks and vendor access for pest control business owners.
📅 Jun 16–18, 2026
📍 Fort Worth, TX
A regional show with national reach, offering exhibits, networking, and education for pest management teams.
📅 Oct 20–23, 2026
📍 Grapevine, TX
The biggest pest control event of the year, bringing together operators, suppliers, and industry leaders nationwide.
📅 Feb 16–18, 2026
📍 Kalamazoo, MI
A regional event for independent agents focused on leadership development, agency growth, and strong carrier relationships.
📅 Apr 28–30, 2026
📍 Las Vegas, NV
A major national gathering where agents and brokers explore partnerships, business-building strategies, and market trends.
📅 May 11–12, 2026
📍 Nashville, TN
A forward-looking conference centered on insurtech, digital transformation, and the future role of agents.
📅 Sep 17–18, 2026
📍 Winston-Salem, NC
A high-energy regional event with CE classes, exhibitors, and actionable insights for independent agencies.
📅 Sep 24–26, 2026
📍 Palm Desert, CA
A premier West Coast conference blending education, networking, and workshops for scaling agency operations.
📅 Jan 14–16, 2026
📍 Honolulu, HI
A three-day convention combining continuing education, new tools, and team-building opportunities in a relaxed setting.
📅 Jan 29–31, 2026
📍 Boston, MA
A long-running dental favorite offering high-quality CE sessions and one of the largest exhibit halls in the Northeast.
📅 Feb 19–21, 2026
📍 Chicago, IL
One of the biggest dental exhibitions in the U.S., blending education, innovation, and practice growth insights.
📅 Mar 25–28, 2026
📍 San Diego, CA
A research-driven event focused on the future of dentistry, materials, and emerging clinical advancements.
📅 May 14–16, 2026
📍 Anaheim, CA
A major California event with hundreds of courses and an expo floor built for both clinical and business leaders.
📅 May 28–30, 2026
📍 Seattle, WA
A strong regional option for practices looking for quality education without the scale of a national trip.
📅 Oct 8–10, 2026 (Tentative)
📍 Indianapolis, IN
A flagship dental gathering covering workforce, compliance, and long-term practice strategy.
📅 Nov 27–Dec 1, 2026
📍 New York City, NY
One of the largest dental conferences in the world, offering unmatched exposure to global innovation and networking.
📅 Jan 14–17, 2026
📍 Orlando, FL
A mortgage broker event focused on sales growth, marketing strategy, and technology trends.
📅 Feb 2–4, 2026
📍 Amelia Island, FL
A leadership-focused gathering designed for independent mortgage bankers navigating regulation and growth.
📅 Mar 16–18, 2026
📍 Las Vegas, NV
A major mortgage innovation event exploring digitization, borrower experience, and fintech disruption.
📅 Apr 27–30, 2026
📍 Austin, TX
A broad housing finance event bringing together lenders, servicers, and real estate leaders.
📅 May 6–7, 2026
📍 Huntington Beach, CA
A tech-driven conference for mortgage professionals leading digital transformation.
📅 Oct 16–19, 2026
📍 Las Vegas, NV
The flagship annual trade show for mortgage brokers, vendors, and industry leaders.
📅 Jan 12–15, 2026
📍 Indianapolis, IN
A Midwest-focused show with practical education, product demos, and strong supplier networking.
📅 Jan 27–29, 2026
📍 Atlantic City, NJ
A major Northeast event offering training, certification, and exhibitor access for pool professionals.
📅 Feb 12–14, 2026
📍 Long Beach, CA
A high-energy West Coast gathering with bilingual education tracks and hands-on demos.
📅 Feb 15–19, 2026
📍 San Antonio, TX
A five-day event packed with training, networking, and a diverse expo floor.
📅 Feb 14–21, 2026
📍 Colorado Springs, CO
Focused on aquatic facility operations, safety, and management best practices.
📅 Feb 18–20, 2026
📍 Anaheim, CA
A technical gathering for renovation, plaster, and craftsmanship-focused pool professionals.
📅 Mar 6–7, 2026
📍 Orlando, FL
A Florida-based expo designed for learning, connecting, and exploring the latest pool products.
📅 Nov 14–19, 2026
📍 New Orleans, LA
The industry’s flagship year-end event covering pools, spas, decking, and outdoor living innovation.
📅 Jan 25–28, 2026
📍 Miami Beach, FL
A major gathering for trial attorneys focused on courtroom skills, litigation strategy, and networking.
📅 Mar 9–12, 2026
📍 New York, NY
One of the top legal industry events covering legal operations, technology, and innovation.
📅 Mar 25–28, 2026
📍 Chicago, IL
A leading event for law firms modernizing practice management and adopting new legal tech tools.
📅 May 13–15, 2026
📍 Chicago, IL
Focused on cybersecurity, privacy, AI regulation, and legal challenges in emerging technology.
📅 Jun 22–25, 2026
📍 Houston, TX
An immersive training experience for attorneys sharpening advanced courtroom techniques.
📅 Jul 16–18, 2026
📍 Denver, CO
A career and practice-management focused event for paralegals, administrators, and legal teams.
FAQ: Trade Shows & Industry Conferences in 2026
What is the biggest trade show in the USA?
One of the largest trade-only events in the U.S. is the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, which brings together thousands of exhibitors and professionals from across the automotive world. On the construction side, IBS (International Builders’ Show) is also one of the biggest industry gatherings nationwide.
Are trade shows worth it for small businesses?
Yes, especially when you attend with a clear goal. Trade shows can be a great way to meet suppliers, learn what competitors are doing, find new customers, and build partnerships that help your business grow.
How do I choose the right conference to attend in 2026?
Start with events that match your industry and region, then narrow it down based on what you need most right now, whether that’s networking, education, new vendors, or growth opportunities.
When should I start planning for trade show season?
Earlier than you think. Many teams start booking travel and budgeting in Q1, so having your calendar ready at the start of the year gives you the best options.
Do trade shows help with hiring?
They can. Conferences are often where businesses find partners, expand into new markets, and realize they need more hands on deck. Trade show season often turns into hiring season fast.
How can I prepare my team before attending an expo?
A simple plan goes a long way. Set goals, assign roles, book meetings ahead of time, and make sure your business is ready to follow up quickly after the event.
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