Tradeshow Calendar TRADESHOW RECAPS by Amadeus Finlay
SOUTHWEST
SOUTHEAST
American Dental Association/Fédération Dentaire Internationale World Dental Congress, Sept. 4-8, Moscone Center
With the airline industry enjoying an extended upswing, more than 1,400 aviation professionals touched down in Nashville in early September to explore the latest in Mile High trends and technology. A “newly optimized” Wed.Sat. schedule designed for a more streamlined experience than previous years, with the show offering up a range of educational and networking opportunities, as well as a day of golf at the award-winning Hermitage Presidents Reserve. Exhibitors included industry heavyweights Embraer, Bombardier and Pratt & Whitney, alongside supporting players such as PPG, Sky Mart and KF Aerospace. Fallen giant Boeing also made an appearance, albeit in a modest 10’ x 20’ space. For more info, visit raa.org/convention
ADA/FDI WDC may not be easiest show acronym to swallow, but there is no denying the bite of one of the world’s leading dental meetings. Returning to the Windy City for the first time since 2012, ADA/FDI WDC blew attendees away with the latest discoveries from the dental industry. However, the event’s clout has been dimming over the past few years. Attendance declined from 21,491 in 2015 to 16,868 last year in Honolulu; a paltry 13,666 attendees made it to Atlanta in 2017. Nevertheless, the show floor was a monster, hosting a slew of exhibits in the 20’x40’, 50’x50’ and 50’x60’ range. Of course, nothing says dental like a Hollywood actor, and attendees were treated to a bit of Marky Mark Wahlberg’s good vibrations in the keynote speech. Next year’s show will be held in Orlando, before shifting to Vegas in 2021 and Houston the year after. For more info, visit world-dental-congress.org
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NORTHWEST
Natural Products Expo East, Sept. 12-14, Baltimore CC
American Public Works Association/Public Works Expo, Sept. 8-11, Washington State CC
Regional Airline Association, Sept. 4-7, Music City Center
With three show floors, 21,600 attendees and more than 1,100 exhibitors, this year’s NPEE has all the makings of a classic. But with all that traffic, be sure to get there early; exhibit halls open at 10 a.m. on all three days, with doors closing at 6 p.m. on Thurs. and Fri. , and 4 p.m. on Sat. Looking for a bargain? Show specials are available online, and include—among other attractions—reduced costs on a range of CBD-based products. The three-day event also includes the hotly anticipated Pitch Slam Semi-Finals Competition, where pre-selected brands will pitch their wares to experts and investors for the chance to win a myriad of prizes, including a free booth at Expo East 2020. Last but not least, entrepreneurs with an eye on the future should attend the Hemp & CBD Summit, running from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sept. 11. For more info, visit expoeast.com
Sponsored by Caterpillar, Bobcat and Volvo (among others), PWE will see 650 exhibitors from across the world descend on Seattle for four days of all things public works. An estimated 8,500 visitors are set to attend, with a jampacked education and networking schedule including “The Core Competencies of Resilience” and “How Golf Course Hazards Can Reduce Neighborhood Flooding.” Showing a Top 5 Trending Technology? APWA will highlight all exhibitors developing innovative solutions within the smart cities, cybersecurity, asset management technology, automated/ connected vehicles and augmented reality fields. Show management has announced that they will be, “trying out more new formats and… [will] continue to experiment with other trending ideas.” For more info, visit pwx.apwa.net
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