Trade Shows & Events

August 14-15, 2013
Lee Civic Center
11831 Bayshore Road
North Ft. Myers, FL

Begun in 1992, Citrus Expo℠ has grown to become the world’s premier seminar and trade show program for citrus growers and industry professionals. Its primary goal is to provide unequalled education and industry fellowship opportunities annually for growers, industry leaders, decision-makers and vendors.

The two-day Citrus Expo℠ is held annually in August just before the Florida citrus harvest gets fully underway. The event is self-sustaining, organized and operated by Southeast AgNet/Citrus Industry Magazine, with solicited input from numerous growers, researchers and industry organizations.

Learn more about the expo – HERE

August 22-24,2013
Dallas Convention Center
650 South Griffin Street
Dallas, TX

The nation’s second-largest trucking trade show, The Great American Trucking Show (GATS) is an all-encompassing convention of trucking professionals . It has something for everyone . Find a job, attend free educational seminars, get the latest information from top industry leaders or see the amazing works of art at the Custom Rigs Pride & Polish Truck Beauty Contest.

There are more than 500 exhibitors representing truck, trailer, engine, component and parts manufactures, as well as services catering to the heavy and medium duty truck industry. Some of the events and happenings that are held in conjunction with GATS are the Pride and Polish Truck Beauty Competition, Educational Seminars sponsored by Texas Motor Transportation Association, the Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference and free concerts from top country music artists.

Learn more about the show – HERE

September 17-19, 2013
Kentucky Exposition Center
Louisville, Kentucky

IBEX is for the TRADE ONLY, and is not open to the general public. No one under 18 years of age—including infants—will be admitted. IBEX reserves the right to request picture identification to verify age. There are no exceptions to our age policy.

Learn more about the event – HERE

September 18-22, 2013
Ceasar’s Palace
Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, NV

National Apprentice Competition

The American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) sponsors an Annual National Apprentice Competition. Seven finalists, apprentices representing member companies from across the country, compete to become the winner of this national competition. These contestants take a practical test in the Exhibit Hall during the AFSA Exhibition each year, as they cut, thread and install a steel & plastic piping system with sprinkler heads and perform a pressure test. You will have the opportunity to see this competition from beginning to end. The seven finalist receive expense-paid trip to compete in Kona Hawaii, plus a free convention registration for each of the finalist’s employer. The AFSA winner will receive a cash award, tools and an expense-paid trip to represent AFSA at the ABC Craft Championship!

Learn more about the event – HERE

September 22 – 26, 2013
Tampa Marriott Waterside & Tampa Convention Center
Tampa, FL

The National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC)is an association of elevator contractors and suppliers serving primarily the interests of independent elevator contractors and independent suppliers of products and services; promoting safe and reliable elevator, escalator and short-range transportation and promoting excellence in the management of member companies.

Find more information – HERE

September 21 & 22, 2013
New York Hall of Science
New York, NY

Maker Faire showcases the amazing work of all kinds and ages of makers—anyone who is embracing the do-it-yourself (or do-it-together) spirit and wants to share their accomplishments with an appreciative audience.

Learn more about the event – HERE

September 23 – 25, 2013
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV

Where the World Comes to Advance Packaging and Processing

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2013 will bring together over 26,000 packaging and processing professionals and more than 1,600 exhibitors.
See the most advanced technologies for integrating your packaging and processing lines—in action on the show floor. Find inspiration in new materials, containers and package designs. Hear the latest on food safety, sustainability and more from leading industry experts and associations. Connect with professionals from all vertical markets of consumer packaged goods companies.

PACK EXPO is a comprehensive event which offers solutions, education and networking.

Learn more – HERE