The List: Largest conventions in 2014
Sun, Dec 28, 2014 (2 a.m.)
| Convention | Approximate attendees | Dates | |
| 1 | International CES cesweb.org |
155,000 | Jan. 7-10, 2014 |
| 2 | Conexpo-Conagg conexpoconagg.com |
150,000 | March 4-8, 2014 |
| 3 | Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) semashow.com |
140,000 | Nov. 4-7, 2014 |
| 4 | National Association of Broadcasters nabshow.org |
96,000 | April 7-10, 2014 |
| 5 | MAGIC International magiconline.com |
80,000 | Feb. 18-20, 2014 |
| 6 | Shooting, Hunting & Outdoor Trade Show shotshow.org |
61,000 | Jan. 14-17, 2014 |
| 7a | World of Concrete Exposition worldofconcrete.com |
50,000 | Jan. 21-24, 2014 |
| 7b | International Market Center giftandhomelv.com |
50,000 | Jan. 26-30, 2014 |
| 7c | Las Vegas Market giftandhomelv.com |
50,000 | July 28-Aug. 1, 2014 |
| 10 | National Association of Home Builders nahb.org |
45,000 | Feb. 4-6, 2014 |
| 11a | Associated Surplus Dealers (ASD/AMD) Las Vegas — spring asdonline.com |
41,000 | March 16-19, 2014 |
| 11b | Associated Surplus Dealers (ASD/AMD) Las Vegas — summer asdonline.com |
41,000 | Aug. 3-6, 2014 |
| 13 | Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association (CTIA) ctia.org |
40,000 | Sept. 9-11, 2014 |
| 14 | JCK Show jckgroup.com |
37,500 | May 30-June 2, 2014 |
| 15 | International Communications Industries Association (InfoComm) infocomm.org |
32,000 | June 18-20, 2014 |
| 16 | Nightclub and Bar Convention & Trade Show ncbshow.com |
31,000 | March 25-26, 2014 |
| 17a | National Kitchen & Bath Association nkba.org |
30,000 | Feb. 4-6, 2014 |
| 17b | National Hardware Show nationalhardwareshow.com |
30,000 | May 6-8, 2014 |
| 17c | International Council of Shopping Centers (RECon) icsc.org |
30,000 | May 18-21, 2014 |
| 20a | Adult Entertainment Expo adultentertainmentexpo.com |
25,000 | Jan. 15-18, 2014 |
| 20b | Surfaces surfaces.com |
25,000 | Jan. 27-30, 2014 |
| 20c | International Esthetics Cosmetics & Spa Conference iecsc.com |
25,000 | June 14-16, 2014 |
| 20d | American Library Association (ALA) ala.org |
25,000 | June 27-30, 2014 |
| 20e | Interbike Expo interbike.com |
25,000 | Sept. 10-12, 2014 |
| 25a | Cosmoprof North America cosmoprofnorthamerica.com |
23,000 | July 13-15, 2014 |
| 25b | National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) nacsonline.com |
23,000 | Oct. 6-8, 2014 |
| 25c | Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) sgia.org |
23,000 | Oct. 22-24, 2014 |
| 28 | Lightfair International lightfair.com |
22,000 | June 3-5, 2014 |
| 29 | Coverings coverings.com |
20,000 | April 29-May 2, 2014 |
| 30 | Promotional Products Association International ppai.org |
18,500 | Jan. 13-17, 2014 |
| 31 | Global Gaming Expo (G2E) globalgamingexpo.com |
17,000 | Sept 30-Oct. 2, 2014 |
| 32a | International Security Conference iscwest.com |
15,000 | April 2-4, 2014 |
| 32b | Knowella Technologies n/a |
15,000 | June 18-20, 2014 |
| 32c | Solar Power International solarpowerinternational.com |
15,000 | Oct. 20-23, 2014 |
| 32d | Live Design International idishow.com |
15,000 | Nov. 21-23, 2014 |
| 36a | Western Veterinary Conference wvc.org |
14,000 | Feb. 15-20, 2014 |
| 36b | All Baby and Child Inc. (ABC) allbabyandchildsec.com |
14,000 | Sept. 7-10, 2014 |
| 36c | International Vision Expo West visionexposwest.com |
14,000 | Sept. 18-20, 2014 |
| 39a | Wedding & Portrait Photographers International wppionline.com |
13,000 | March 3-5, 2014 |
| 39b | Interop interop.com |
13,000 | March 31-April 4, 2014 |
| 39c | Licensing International Expo licensingexpo.com |
13,000 | June 17-19, 2014 |
| 42 | World Pet Association (WPA) superzoo.org |
12,000 | July 22-24, 2014 |
| 43 | Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) barbershopconvention.com |
11,000 | June 29-July 6, 2014 |
| 44a | Off-Price Specialist Show offpriceshow.com |
10,500 | Feb. 16-19, 2014 |
| 44b | Off-Price Specialist Show offpriceshow.com |
10,500 | Aug. 17-20, 2014 |
| 46a | Globalshop globalshop.org |
10,000 | March 18-20, 2014 |
| 46b | National Association of Pizzeria Operators pizzaexpo.com |
10,000 | March 25-27, 2014 |
| 46c | International Wireless Communications Expo iwceexpo.com |
10,000 | March 26-27, 2014 |
Source: Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and VEGAS INC research. It is not the intent of this list to endorse the participants or to imply that the listing of a company indicates its quality. Although every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of VEGAS INC lists, omissions sometimes occur. Please send corrections or additions on company letterhead to Tristan Aird, researcher, VEGAS INC, 2360 Corporate Circle, Third Floor, Henderson, NV 89074.
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