Las Vegas hosts nearly 24,000 meetings and conventions annually and named the No. 1 trade show destination in North America for 26 consecutive years by the Trade Show News Network (TSNN.)
Last year more than five million people attended a convention in Las Vegas, making the city an ideal destination for a mixture of business and leisure. Besides having some of the best trade show venues and hotels in the country, Las Vegas is widely known for fun and exciting nightlife, with world-famous shows and attractions.
Did you know ..
Three of North America's top 10 largest convention centers are in Las Vegas.
Listed below are the largest Las Vegas conventions in 2024 / 2025
Top Las Vegas Trade Shows
Consumer Technology Association (CTA) - CES 2025
From tech powerhouses to innovative startups, companies big and small from all industries come to CES to introduce the latest innovation to the global market. Manufacturers, developers and suppliers gather at CES to not only showcase game-changing technology to the world, but to also build strong business relationships with new and existing industries.
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
Dates: CES 2025 - January 7 - 10, 2025 (Tuesday-Friday)
Future Dates:
CES 2026 - January 6 - 9, 2026 (Tuesday-Friday)
Expected Attendees: over 180,000 attendees (26% international)
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Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (SEMA Show)
Organized by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week in Las Vegas (AAIW) is a trade-only event that draws more than 70,000 quality domestic and international buyers each year.
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
Venetian Expo & Convention Center
Dates: November 5 - 8, 2024
Expected Attendees: 160,000 attendees (11% international)
Future Dates:
SEMA Show 2024 - November 5 - 8
SEMA Show 2025 - November 4 - 7
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CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026
CONEXPO-CON/AGG is North America's largest construction trade show representing asphalt, aggregates, concrete, earthmoving, lifting, mining, utilities and more.
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
Dates: March 3 - 7, 2026
Expected Attendees: 139,000 (21% international)
CONEXPO-CON/AGG is held every 3 years in Las Vegas
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National Association of Broadcasters (NAB Show)
NAB Show is where ground-breaking technology is unveiled. Discover new technologies, innovative solutions and game-changing trends. Prepare to explore aisle after aisle of awesome tech, cool gear, smart software, capable cloud solutions and limitless ideas and inspiration.
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
Dates: April 14 - 17, 2024
April 6 - 9, 2025
Expected Attendees: 103,000 attendees (27% international)
Oracle CloudWorld
Dates: September 9 – 12, 2024
Location: Venetian Expo Center
Caesars Forum Convention Center
Global Gaming Expo 2024 (G2E) Las Vegas
Dates: October 7 - 10, 2024
Location: Venetian Expo & Convention Center
ASD Market Week
Dates: August 4 – 7, 2024
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
NADA Show 2024 Las Vegas
Dates: February 1 - 4, 2024 (Thursday-Sunday)
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
MINExpo INTERNATIONAL
Dates: September 24 - 26, 2024
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
RE+ 2025 Las Vegas
RE+ is the largest event in North America for the renewable energy industry.
Dates: September 8 - 11, 2025
Location: Venetian Expo Center
PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO
Dates: September 29 - October 1, 2025
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas Market
Dates:
2024 Summer Las Vegas Market - July 28 – August 1, 2024
Location: World Market Center Las Vegas
JCK Las Vegas
Dates:
2024 JCK Las Vegas - June 6 - 9, 2025
Location: The Venetian Expo & Convention Center
MAGIC Las Vegas
MAGIC is the world's largest fashion marketplace, comprised of ten unique communities showcasing the latest in apparel, footwear, accessories, and manufacturing. Every February and August.
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
Dates: August 19 - 21, 2024
Expected Attendees: 78,000 attendees (25% international)
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NAHB International Builders Show Las Vegas
The NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS) is the largest annual light construction show in the world, bringing together more than 1,400 top manufacturers and suppliers from around the globe in 600,000 net square feet of exhibit space, showcasing the latest and most in-demand products and services.
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
Dates: IBS 2024 - February 25 - 27, 2025 - Las Vegas, NV.
Expected Attendees: 68,000
Future Dates:
IBS 2025 February 25 - 27Tuesday - Thursday - Las Vegas
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Cosmoprof North America
Whether you are looking to launch a new product line, source new suppliers, or learn about the latest industry trends, Cosmoprof North America is the must-attend event for the beauty industry.
Location: Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas
Dates: July 23 - 25, 2024
Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami - January 23 - 25, 2024
Expected Attendees: 45,000
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Amazon Web Services - re:Invent
AWS re:Invent is a learning conference hosted by Amazon Web Services for the global cloud computing community. The event will feature keynote announcements, training and certification opportunities, access to more than 2,500 technical sessions, a partner expo, after-hours events, and so much more.
Location: The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino
Dates: December 2 - 6, 2024
Expected Attendees: 65,000
Shooting, Hunting & Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show)
SHOT Show at the Venetian Expo Center is the largest trade show for target shooting, hunting, outdoor and law enforcement products. SHOT Show will attract over 65,000 industry professionals from the firearms and outdoor industry, hosting more than 1,600 exhibiting companies across a show floor space that exceeds 630,000 square feet.
Location: Venetian Expo & Convention Center
Dates: January 23 – 26, 2024
Expected Attendees: 61,000
Future Dates:
SHOT Show 2025: Jan 21–24, 2025
World of Concrete
World of Concrete is the industry's ONLY annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries. World of Concrete is an annual international event that takes place every year at the Las Vegas Convention Center and features a week of exciting new products, cutting-edge technologies, the latest equipment, exciting spectator events and competitions.
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
Dates: January 21 - 23, 2025
Expected Attendees: 60,000 attendees (17% international)
Future Dates:
World of Concrete 2024 - January 23 - 25; Education: 22 - 25
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